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by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier Diana 34 EMS with synthetic stock. Part 1Part 2Part 3 This report covers: Scope The test Pellets Sight-in JSB Exact Heavy domes Crosman Premier Heavy Trigger Heavy pellets H&N Baracuda with 4.50mm head Evaluation so far Summary Okay. Today is the test many have been waiting for — the … Read more
by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier This report covers: The rifles The test El Gamo David Discussion David Diana model 35 Discussion Diana 35 Diana 27 Discussion Diana 27 Summary Recently a reader posted a comment that he had improved his accuracy by seating pellets extremely deep into the barrel of his airgun. He said … Read more
by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier The El Gamo David is a lower-powered breakbarrel from the 1960s or’ 70s. Part 1 History of airguns This report covers: H&N Finale Match Heavy Breech seal Pick it out Seal is out What to do? Cocking effort Summary Today we look at the El Gamo David breakbarrel rifle’s … Read more
by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier This report covers: So what? The most important thing What gives accuracy — the barrel What gives accuracy — the trigger Safety What gives accuracy — the breech lock Powerplant Sights My idea Between the lines This is the start of a series that I think will be quite … Read more
by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier Diana 23. Part 1Part 2 A history of airguns This report covers: The test RWS Hobby Sights are off H&N Finale Match Light RWS R10 Match Pistol RWS Superpoints H&N Match Green Discussion Summary One last thing Today we look at the accuracy of Diana 23. I sure hope … Read more
by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier Diana 23. A history of airguns This report covers: A stripper The rifle Two versions of the later rifle Trigger Breech seal and locking detent Sights Cocking What is it good for? Summary This report should be titled, “By any other name” because the airgun I’m writing about doesn’t … Read more
by Tom GaylordWriting as B.B. Pelletier Diana 27S. Part 1Part 2Part 3 A history of airguns This report covers: Trepidation Disassembly Anti-beartrap mechanism Pictures! Secret washer Remove the trigger? The rest of the disassembly Cleaning Lubrication and assembly Hit the wall Frustration The solution The final solution Denny was a pattern maker The irony! One … Read more
