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by Tom Gaylord, a.k.a. B.B. Pelletier This report addresses: • The .22 rimfire ammunition supply problem in the U.S. • One possible solution for an ammo supply • A great substitution for .22 rimfire Bricks of .22 rimfire ammo usually have 500 rounds, except the value packs that contain a little extra loose ammo. The … Read more
by Tom Gaylord, a.k.a. B.B. Pelletier Does the pellet matter? Part 1 Today’s report is a continuation of the test we started last week, when I asked if the pellet matters (as far as accuracy is concerned). That test wasn’t quite as dramatic as I would have liked, and several readers chalked it up to … Read more
by Tom Gaylord, a.k.a. B.B. Pelletier Announcement: Charles Spillman is this week’s winner of Pyramyd Air’s Big Shot of the Week on their airgun facebook page. He’ll receive a $50 Pyramyd AIR gift card. Congratulations! Charles Spillman submitted this week’s winning photo for BSOTW. Just a reminder that the Roanoke airgun show is next Friday and Saturday … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Announcement: Isaiah Garrison is this week’s winner of Pyramyd Air’s Big Shot of the Week on their airgun facebook page. He’ll receive a $50 Pyramyd AIR gift card. Congratulations! Isaiah Garrison is this week’s BSOTW. It’s uncommon for a firearms manufacturer to make an airgun. Many of them put their names on airguns made … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Part 1 The FWB 300S is considered the gold standard of vintage target air rifles. Some more history The first part of this report was certainly met with a lot of enthusiasm, so I think I’ll add some more history today. In the comments to Part 1, we had a discussion of … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Before we begin today’s report, I want to reflect on a truth that helps explain why we’re sometimes dissatisfied with things when we get them. I was at the range last week testing some airguns, and I was using my … Read more
by B.B. Pelletier Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 For the benefit of readers who have landed on this article first, this is the sixth test in a series of reports designed to test how velocity affects accuracy. I’m using a Whiscombe JW75 breakbarrel/underlever rifle with a .177-caliber barrel installed. That … Read more
