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Here is a list of Blog topics written by Graham on a variety of subjects mainly about development projects but not all of them will be Air Rifle related. We hope however they will be of interest to like minded people who take the time to stop by for a read. Just click on the heading and it will open up the relevant page of information.

Velociraptor project

Velociraptor Project, an explanation of a unique and unusual design exercise that was undertaken several years ago.

Innovate to Thrive

The Importance of Product Development in Challenging Times

Nimrod Air Gun 2024

A Brief explanation as to why after all these years we have a few new rifles available for purchase.

3D Printing And Air Weapon Development

A Brief look at how we are beginning to use 3D Printing as a development aid in this business.

Twin Opposing Piston Spring Rifles Preface

This is going to be a look at the trials and tribulations associated with the Twin Piston Rifle Development. Presented in bite sized pieces over the next few weeks.

Paradigm Development part 1

First part of the story behind the development of a creditable Single Stroke Pneumatic Rifle that eventually led to the Webley Paradigm. This Part shows some of the original thinking that kept resulting in a relatively low maximum achievable power limit.

Paradigm Development part 2

This is the story going forward from the Goats Foot leaver Rifle to the first of the Underleaver Rotary Breach models that did produce 12 ft/lbs of energy and more.

Paradigm Development part 3

This deals with the development from Webley deciding that they wanted a Single Stroke Pneumatic Rifle but in a Bolt Action form to the production of the very first Paradigms. This is worth a read if only for the video content !!!

Reaper Development Trail

This is the story behind the development of the Rifle that I am now calling the Trim Reaper. It explains the reason for its original design and how it has evolved over the years into what it is today.

Whirlwind CNC Rifling Machine

This is a brief look at the Whirlwind CNC Rifling machine developed over a number of years for our own use but now it could be made available to other Airgun manufacturers who want to make their own barrels.

The story behind the making of my first ever PCP.

Having Previously produced several Air Cartridge type Rifles, this is the story behind the making of my first ever PCP.

From Humble Beginnings

This is my first blog ever so please stay with me and I will try to explain where I came from and my reasons for being here. I have also tried to give a bit of an insight into what it was like to train as an Engineer back in the 1960s.