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Hi, I'm Tom Gaylord, and I'd like to share my favorite airgun products with you. These are the products that I would recommend to my best friend, and that's why I'm telling you.
Things I liked:I have been recommending Crosman Pellgunoil to airgunners for over 15 years. I have seen this product fix leaking airguns in a number of cases--maybe as much as half the time. If the leak is a slow one, there is a good chance Pellgunoil will stop it. For what you pay, you get enough oil to seal dozens of guns or to perform routine
... Read MoreThings I liked:I have been recommending Crosman Pellgunoil to airgunners for over 15 years. I have seen this product fix leaking airguns in a number of cases--maybe as much as half the time. If the leak is a slow one, there is a good chance Pellgunoil will stop it. For what you pay, you get enough oil to seal dozens of guns or to perform routine maintenance on a couple guns for many years. It's very easy to use, and the results pay for the product many times over. Things I would have changed:The only thing I would change is that I would make a larger section in the Crosman owner's manual for the part about Pellgunoil. Shooters really need to know what it can do for them. What others should know:You read a lot about what can be substituted for Pellgunoil. I wouldn't bother with that, though, because the product is not expensive. It's far better to spend a couple dollars than to waste time searching for something that may be fractionally cheaper but has to be mixed in quantities so large that it becomes a storage nightmare. Buy it and use it according to the owner's manual and my blog reports. Remember, Pellgunoil works for all CO2 guns as well as for single-stroke and multi-pump pneumatics (oiling the pump piston head). Don't use it on PCPs.
Things I liked:Ballistol is marvelous stuff! It not only lubricates all kinds of metal and other surfaces, it also protects from rusting AND it REMOVES rust! Yes, it really does. Just rub a rusty gun with a cotton cloth soaked with Ballistol and watch the rust come off. Or clean the barrel and see the rust come out! Buy some and you will never
... Read MoreThings I liked:Ballistol is marvelous stuff! It not only lubricates all kinds of metal and other surfaces, it also protects from rusting AND it REMOVES rust! Yes, it really does. Just rub a rusty gun with a cotton cloth soaked with Ballistol and watch the rust come off. Or clean the barrel and see the rust come out! Buy some and you will never stop using it. Things I would have changed:The odor is not great. It smells like fish, which I am told is the anise in it. What others should know:Ballistol is used by most military forces for lubricating automatic weapons.
Ballistol is available on Ebay. I bought a can. I have a couple of chrome plated C Clamps. Yes, I removed the rust. Unreal ! You have to have this stuff. I am going to learn moe about it and try it to lube, etc.
Pete Hallock
California
By Edith from USA on 2011-07-30 15:51:18
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Kenneth--They discontinue products if sales are insufficient to continue stocking it.
By Kenneth from USA on 2010-01-17 13:01:54
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Why has Pyramyd Air discontinued this product?
Thanks
K.H.
Things I liked:You really should have this sight for a 499 Champion, because the sight that comes on the gun is too imprecise to adjust accurately. This one adjusts with knobs, so you have a sense of what you are doing. It is very easy to install. Things I would have changed:I wish Daisy could redesign this sight for greater precision
... Read MoreThings I liked:You really should have this sight for a 499 Champion, because the sight that comes on the gun is too imprecise to adjust accurately. This one adjusts with knobs, so you have a sense of what you are doing. It is very easy to install. Things I would have changed:I wish Daisy could redesign this sight for greater precision. The adjustments are sloppy and often don't go where the shooter thinks they should. What others should know:You have to get familiar with this sight and its slop, but once you do, it's far better than the peep sight that comes on the 499.
Makarov CO2 BB Pistol review entered on 2011-02-14 21:12:53
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Things I liked:I collect Makarov firearms and air pistols, and this is the nicest air pistol version of the gun. The finish on the metal is flawless, and the gun feels like the real deal in your hand. It's a very realistic copy of the firearm. Anyone would be proud to own this pistol. And the accuracy is stunning. It shoots like a pellet pistol
... Read MoreThings I liked:I collect Makarov firearms and air pistols, and this is the nicest air pistol version of the gun. The finish on the metal is flawless, and the gun feels like the real deal in your hand. It's a very realistic copy of the firearm. Anyone would be proud to own this pistol. And the accuracy is stunning. It shoots like a pellet pistol, rather than a BB pistol. And it shoots right to the point of aim. Things I would have changed:I wouldn't change a thing! This gun cannot be made to have blowback, so there is no sense asking for it. That would take a complete redesign. But as a shooter, there aren't many BB pistols that can beat it. What others should know:I got 86 good shots from a single CO2 Powerlet. That was by waiting 10 seconds between shots. If you are shooting for accuracy, that's easy to do. If you shoot faster, expect fewer shots per cartridge. I found Daisy zinc-plated BBs to be the most accurate. And don't forget to always put a drop of Crosman Pellgunoil on the tip of each new CO2 cartridge before puncturing it.
Air Venturi Bronco air rifle review entered on 2010-02-04 15:00:25
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Things I liked:Of course I like the Bronco--I helped design it! I really like the straight Western-style stock that eliminates the need for a high Monte Carlo cheekpiece to raise your eye up for a scope. This rifle comes up to the right place naturally. And the easy cocking is another major plus. The Bronco was designed for older children, though
... Read MoreThings I liked:Of course I like the Bronco--I helped design it! I really like the straight Western-style stock that eliminates the need for a high Monte Carlo cheekpiece to raise your eye up for a scope. This rifle comes up to the right place naturally. And the easy cocking is another major plus. The Bronco was designed for older children, though adults will find that it suits them very well. The light cocking will make you want to shoot it all day long. I also love the two-bladed trigger that tells you absolutely when the transition is made from stage one to stage two. My test rifle trigger breaks at just 30 crisp ounces! You will be showing it off to your friends. The accuracy is another plus. Just because this is a plinker doesn't make it inaccurate. And it is completely ambidextrous. Things I would have changed:I would like to have a solid hood over the front sight. For now you can just remove it. What others should know:The Mendoza rear aperture sight will make the Bronco a delightful informal target rifle. Don't oil the piston seal until it squeaks during cocking. Crosman Premier pellets and Premier hollowpoints are very accurate.
The rifle I received sticks halfway on safety sometimes. When this happens, the dual stage trigger does not work and the trigger is hard to pull. It is as hard to cock as my Gamo Big Cat
Benjamin Marauder Air Rifle review entered on 2009-08-09 14:16:08
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Things I liked:The Marauder is accurate, quiet, flexible and has a delightful trigger. The magazine is reliable and positive--never a bobble. The stock fits me well and looks like one of the rifles costing twice as much. This is the rifle to go to when you want to hit something. Things I would have changed:There is nothing to change
... Read MoreThings I liked:The Marauder is accurate, quiet, flexible and has a delightful trigger. The magazine is reliable and positive--never a bobble. The stock fits me well and looks like one of the rifles costing twice as much. This is the rifle to go to when you want to hit something. Things I would have changed:There is nothing to change. This is the best value in a 20-30 foot-pound PCP. What others should know:This is a thinking person's gun. It has the ability to be adjusted to the shooter's preferences. It is a PCP, so you need to learn about that, but the literature makes it relatively easy.
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I've had my Marauder for 60 days now. It is the most accurate air rifle I have ever owned and I have owned many. I was totally surprised at how quiet it was. When I charge it there is absolutely no air loss even for weeks at a time. Super gun for the money.
By Greg from Canada on 2010-12-23 19:55:27 - Remove comment
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Hey Tom,
My son and I own a pair of Disco's... which we love. They are light and accurate... we have taken hundreds of grouse and hare with them. We have all of the pumps, tanks and adapters for them, and they are nicely scoped. We have been debating whether or not it is worth it to upgrade to the Marauder... thanks to your review and blessing, we have decided to sell our Disco's and make the change. Thanks for your help. Greg.
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Hi, Tom G!
LOVED your incredibly detailed evaluation on the blog.
I hope to be able to put together enough scratch by year's end to get one of these jewels.
Diana RWS 54 Air King review entered on 2009-03-15 11:42:48
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Things I liked:The RWS Diana 54 is the smoothest spring-piston airgun other than a TX200 or a hand-made Whiscombe (no longer available). The 54 does have a tiny bit of vibration when fired, which the TX200 doesn't, but the 54 is without recoil and the TX200 does have a small kick. If you can overlook the small bit of buzzing, the 54 is very superior
... Read MoreThings I liked:The RWS Diana 54 is the smoothest spring-piston airgun other than a TX200 or a hand-made Whiscombe (no longer available). The 54 does have a tiny bit of vibration when fired, which the TX200 doesn't, but the 54 is without recoil and the TX200 does have a small kick. If you can overlook the small bit of buzzing, the 54 is very superior in its firing characteristics. The 54 is also the most accurate of all spring-piston rifles--fully the equal of the TX200 and the Whiscombe and surpassing all others. Even in .22 caliber, the 54 drills them all into one small hole. It's a 50-yard spring gun. When you add to this the power that only the Whiscombe exceeds, the 54 is truly unique. I also like the extravagant checkering on the stock. You'll never see more checkering on a factory airgun. Things I would have changed:The 54 is not for lefties. Too bad there isn't a lefthand model made. What others should know:I recommend getting the 54 in .22 caliber to take full advantage of the available power. In .177, the rifle shoots too fast to be accurate at long range with anything but heavyweight pellets. Be sure to get a Leapers Diana scope base, because the 54 can have some barrel droop.
What a beast! And a beauty to boot! Just received mine (from Pyramyd, natch,) and it is a pleasure to shoot! No artillery hold necessary with the springer as the Germans have made it recoilless. Just a hint to all of you that have not read up on this airgun: it is heavy without the scope and almost 11# with (a 4-16x44 ). I don't mind the weight as my .45-70 Sharps weighs 13# and I hunt with it! Am looking forward to a gopher hunt with the 54 in MT next week.
Good shooting and be safe, all!
By Blair from USA on 2011-06-10 17:49:27
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You said " The 54 is also the most accurate of all spring-piston rifles--fully the equal of the TX200 and the Whiscombe and surpassing all others." that statement is contracdictory. The rifle can't be the most accurate if it is equal to 2 others...
By Lawrence from USA on 2010-05-03 22:29:10
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I own one and it is very accurate.No recoil at all.But it is really large.Not just heavy,it is super sized all over.It sure does shoot though.Really too heavy to shoot from anything but a solid rest of some sort.
By Peter from USA on 2010-01-24 21:56:42
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Amzing. may be ok for bench rest shooting, but 9 pounds ! To carry in the field plus a scope? I pass here..
Pete Hallock
California
Beeman HW77 MKII Carbine Air Rifle review entered on 2009-03-08 11:33:22
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Things I liked:The Beeman HW 77 Carbine was one of the first precision adult air rifles I've ever owned. With it, I learned just how accurate an air rifle can be. It was also my introduction to the fabulous Rekord trigger, which set the standard for spring-piston triggers. The Beeman HW 77 is a heavy, robust, man-sized spring gun that can shoot
... Read MoreThings I liked:The Beeman HW 77 Carbine was one of the first precision adult air rifles I've ever owned. With it, I learned just how accurate an air rifle can be. It was also my introduction to the fabulous Rekord trigger, which set the standard for spring-piston triggers. The Beeman HW 77 is a heavy, robust, man-sized spring gun that can shoot incredible groups with the right pellets, which would be 7.9-grain Crosman Premiers in the cardboard box and 8.4-grain JSB Diabolo domes. The rifle has Weihrauch's scope stop system, which is currently one of the best for spring rifles. As long as there is a vertical stop pin in one of the three holes on top of the spring tube, the scope mount will not move. Things I would have changed:I wish the Tyrolean stock pattern was still available for this rifle. What others should know:Remember to hold the cocking lever all the time you are loading the pellet. Use the artillery hold, though the Beeman HW 77 is one of the most forgiving spring-piston guns you will encounter. Select a scope whose overall length does not extend past the pellet-loading port when the sliding breech chamber is open. As long as the scope is less than about 14.2 inches, you should be okay on this point. It all depends on how far to the rear you mount the scope, and 2-piece rings are more flexible in this case.
Smith & Wesson 586, 6-inch Barrel review entered on 2009-02-24 07:04:24
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Things I liked:This is the finest CO2 sporting pellet pistol available today! It has almost the same fine single-action trigger pull as the 586 firearm it copies, and the double-action pull is much better than the firearm. Accuracy is remarkable for a sporting handgun. I can easily shoot 3/4" groups at 10 yards from a supported position. The
... Read MoreThings I liked:This is the finest CO2 sporting pellet pistol available today! It has almost the same fine single-action trigger pull as the 586 firearm it copies, and the double-action pull is much better than the firearm. Accuracy is remarkable for a sporting handgun. I can easily shoot 3/4" groups at 10 yards from a supported position. The rubber grips are very much like Hogue grips and they feel perfect in the hands. Power is excellent. Finish is deep and even. Things I would have changed:When perfection is reached, there is nothing to change. I wish Umarex would also make a Colt Python pellet pistol. What others should know:You will like this pellet pistol so much that you'll be tempted to buy the .357 Magnum firearm to go with it. Go ahead, because it is just as nice as the pellet pistol.
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I just got my 586-6 in and tried it out. It resembles a 586 in .357 somewhat in looks
Trigger pull came at 6 1/2 lbs. This thing bounces pellets off of plywood. My Daisy 008 is a much more accurate and powerful handgun.
Beeman R1 Supermagnum Air Rifle, No Sights review entered on 2009-02-24 06:57:26
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Things I liked:I should have rated the R1 a long time ago, since I wrote the book on it! A lot of new air rifles have come since the R1 was new back in the 1980s, but it is still a rifle to consider when you want the best! The size is quite large, and it fits me better than a lot of the newer rifles. The stock is very wide and hand-filling, yet
... Read MoreThings I liked:I should have rated the R1 a long time ago, since I wrote the book on it! A lot of new air rifles have come since the R1 was new back in the 1980s, but it is still a rifle to consider when you want the best! The size is quite large, and it fits me better than a lot of the newer rifles. The stock is very wide and hand-filling, yet the pistol grip feels just right. The wood is finished with a dull matte finish that can be hand-rubbed to a brilliant shine over time. The bluing is deep and even. The scope-mounting platform is a classic among spring rifles. The power is good, but the rifle is easy to tune and I wrote a 13-part blog report on how to tune it. The Rekord trigger is a marvel of precision and easy to adjust to perfection. Things I would have changed:I would change nothing about the R1. The fact that it is so easy to tune makes it one of the most adaptable air rifles on the market. It can go from 13 foot-pounds to 22 foot-pounds in just a few hours of careful work. What others should know:This is a large air rifle that is harder to cock than most adults will prefer. The effort is over 40 pounds when new and about 36-38 pounds after 1,000 shots. It can be tuned down to cock with less force, but will also shoot with less energy. Due to the size and power potential of the rifle, I recommend getting it in .22 caliber.
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I had an R-1 in the 80's and it exceeded the 100yd accuracy with a Redfield scope attached. First it's recoil destroyed Tasco, and every other cheap scope I put on it.
We had a million starlings and jays that got the cherry tree out put, but eventually the tree got to eat all the birds.
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i am thinking of buying one of these but $599 is alot of money and would like to know the accuracy at 50-100 yards before such a large investment what is the accuracy with Beeman Kodiak match 21.1 grain pellets
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Weight, size, quality, everything Tom points out is spot on ! I had an R1 ( .177) that at my age was just too much to handle. Cocking was just at my limit. Quality was superb, It was so smooth, I thought it was broken ! Cocking was smooth, firing was smooth.Ii found out it was chrony at 800 with RWS SuperDomes, my go to pellets.
Daisy Avanti Champion 499 review entered on 2008-05-23 10:10:45
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Things I liked:The 499 is the world's most accurate BB gun, and has been so since it was introduced in 1976. There is no better training airgun for young children than this one. Things I would have changed:I wish the peep sight had more precision in the adjustments. Even the replacement sight lacks precision. What others should
... Read MoreThings I liked:The 499 is the world's most accurate BB gun, and has been so since it was introduced in 1976. There is no better training airgun for young children than this one. Things I would have changed:I wish the peep sight had more precision in the adjustments. Even the replacement sight lacks precision. What others should know:This is a muzzle-loading single-shot. It is not a conventional BB gun - it is for target shooting. Everyone in the vicinity must wear safety glasses because steel BBs rebound like crazy. Be sure to also buy Avanti Precision Ground Shot to use in the gun.
Beeman P1 Air Pistol review entered on 2007-12-05 09:22:26
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Things I liked:The P1 is incredibly accurate. It will out-shoot a standard M1911A1 pistol at 50 feet. It has the same grip as the standard 1911A1, and is therefore a wonderful trainer. The gun has 2 power levels in .177, but not in .22. The trigger is adjustable and is light and crisp. The gun is easy to cock for the power it delivers. The build
... Read MoreThings I liked:The P1 is incredibly accurate. It will out-shoot a standard M1911A1 pistol at 50 feet. It has the same grip as the standard 1911A1, and is therefore a wonderful trainer. The gun has 2 power levels in .177, but not in .22. The trigger is adjustable and is light and crisp. The gun is easy to cock for the power it delivers. The build quality is excellent, but don't start taking it apart unless you know how to work on an aluminum-framed gun. It's easy to make the pin holes too large if you use the wrong drifting technique. Things I would have changed:The adjustable sights are excellent, but the 11mm optical sight rail could be cut deeper. It doesn't grab onto dot sight bases well. Also, there needs to be a positive scope stop built into the top rail, as the front sight gets peened by serving as an ad hoc stop. What others should know:Don't use the lower power setting. Just shoot on high power or your gun will start dieseling. The velocity with RWS Hobby pellets is more in the 550-560 f.p.s. range. 600 f.p.s. is out of reach for anything except trick pellets like Raptors, and they're inaccurate.
By Edith from USA on 2011-07-16 11:28:12 - Remove comment
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The Beeman P1 is now available in .22 caliber, and it has two power levels.
By Gary from USA on 2011-02-20 20:57:54 - Remove comment
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I have two Beeman P-1s, one is 26 years old and the other is 21 years old. I practice with them in my garage about 4 times a week. They are still reliable and accurate.
Air Arms TX200 MkIII air rifle review entered on 2007-12-04 15:44:18
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Things I liked:I like the build quality of the gun, above all. Everything is done right. This is the kind of rifle you'll be proud to own for the rest of your life. It's the most accurate spring gun below $3,000. There are so many refinements in the trigger, the bedding, the barrel and breech, that I could write all day long about this rifle!
... Read MoreThings I liked:I like the build quality of the gun, above all. Everything is done right. This is the kind of rifle you'll be proud to own for the rest of your life. It's the most accurate spring gun below $3,000. There are so many refinements in the trigger, the bedding, the barrel and breech, that I could write all day long about this rifle! In fact, you can read my TX200 article on this website. Things I would have changed:Nothing! What others should know:This is an underlever and therefore has limited access to the breech. People with very large hands may find it difficult to load until they develop a technique. The gun has 3 holes for a vertical scope stop pin, so buy scope mounts with a stop pin. Find the one best pellet, and use it exclusively. I've found both Beeman Kodiaks and 10.3-grain JSB Exacts to be equally accurate in my TX. I would scope this gun with a Bushnell 6-18x40 Trophy or a Leapers 3-12x44 AO SWAT Mini-Size scope.
Things I liked:The 10.5-grain Premier used to be the finest .177 pellet until the JSB Exact domed 10.2 eclipsed it...but not by much. It's still the most accurate pellet in certain rifles. Use this for powerful PCPs. Things I would have changed: What others should know:I hope Crosman never drops this pellet. All Crosman
... Read MoreThings I liked:The 10.5-grain Premier used to be the finest .177 pellet until the JSB Exact domed 10.2 eclipsed it...but not by much. It's still the most accurate pellet in certain rifles. Use this for powerful PCPs. Things I would have changed: What others should know:I hope Crosman never drops this pellet. All Crosman lead pellets are hardened with antimony, which scrapes off lead in the bore. They'll eventually have to be cleaned out of the bore with a brass brush and JB paste (unless you have a barrel that's not made of steel). Keep your velocities under 900 f.p.s. for best accuracy.
Things I liked:This pellet is one of the best .177 pellets of all time. For many years, I've used it in field target competition, and it works well in my USFT rifle. Things I would have changed:Nothing. What others should know:Heavy pellets like this may not work well in many spring guns, but try them anyway. They usually
... Read MoreThings I liked:This pellet is one of the best .177 pellets of all time. For many years, I've used it in field target competition, and it works well in my USFT rifle. Things I would have changed:Nothing. What others should know:Heavy pellets like this may not work well in many spring guns, but try them anyway. They usually work well in PCPs, multi-pumps and CO2 rifles.
Things I liked:This pellet is the most accurate long-range (not 10 meter) pellet I've ever tested in .177 caliber. It's very uniform in weight and shape and is made from pure lead, so there's seldom a problem with leading. I don't know of a better .177 caliber pellet at this time. Things I would have changed:I wish JSB would ship
... Read MoreThings I liked:This pellet is the most accurate long-range (not 10 meter) pellet I've ever tested in .177 caliber. It's very uniform in weight and shape and is made from pure lead, so there's seldom a problem with leading. I don't know of a better .177 caliber pellet at this time. Things I would have changed:I wish JSB would ship their pellets faster. What others should know:A pellet this heavy is probably not going to work in a lot of spring guns, but try it anyway. And, use it in PCPs, multi-pumps and CO2 rifles.
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