Quick Airhog Shroud Question
I should receive a new .22 Talon SS Air Hog shroud next week.
Does anyone have tips / tricks for installation to ensure a long and happy service life?
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I just fitted and tested mine… no clipping… 40 yard shots are perfect.
I can see how someone can screw up the install… if the shroud divot isn’t aligned with the grub screw then you can get a friction only lock. My grub is flush with the frame and has a positive mechanical lock on the shroud. I put some blue Loctite on the grub for good measure.
It is everything I had hoped for. The hammer ping and the target impact are the two sounds that dominate a 2600psi shot with an almost imperceptible pssst. When running 1600psi for target and birds the gun is silent except for the hammer ping.
Well done Airhog!
PS. I took a peek inside the tube and saw a fairly complex arrangement of chambers and delrin washers. This is a worth while investment for neighbor friendly shooting.
I have a 22 shroud on my 22. Being the Air Hog shroud isn’t a homemade rig alignment should be a given.
Just do whatever works.
KM I see what the problem could be with using my method but it has worked for me every time. Maybe I got lucky and have a perfectly straight cleaning rod. 😆
I got a .22 shroud so my .177 pellet will have an easier ride on tolerance. I may just do my “look through the bore” test to check for alignment. Its served me well with my home made baffles.
Can’t wait for FedEx.
You just undo the allen head screw that holds on your cap. Take off the cap. Put the shroud in it’s place, and reinstall the allen head set screw. It is a one minute job if you don’t have to dig around for an allen key.
I wouldn’t worry about alignment unless you have an accuracy issue that wasn’t there before. As I recall there is an indentation for the allen screw and twisting it around will cause this indentation to not line up. No sense fixing something that isn’t broke so don’t worry about the alignment.
If it is perfectly straight. Few are.
And it would have to be full bore dia. to see of any clipping would occur. But if it was, you couldn’t get it thru the bore, Much less the choke. 😉
Some good tips. I have a 177 cleaning rod for my 17 HMR that is coated with a protective nylon layer; perfect to check alignment.
Thanks again!
You can also slide a cleaning rod down the barrel to check for alignment.
Remove the tank from the gun. Place shroud into frame of gun. Sight thru the bbl. from the breach of gun to see if there is any shadowing form miss alignment. If not, tighten her down. If there is, rotate the shroud until you see no shadowing.
Shoot and enjoy the quiet! 😉
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I should add, after my recent reading of the ATF/NFA rules, I have return the shroud… I’m sad to see it go as it was fantastic. I guess I should be very grateful for good neighbors and relaxed HOA rules.
So the real question is… what shrouded gun will I be getting next 😉 Thinking an MROD pistol but that’s another thread in another topic.