Talonairgun | 42pilot | Activity https://talonairgunforum.com/members/42pilot/activity/ Activity feed for 42pilot. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:06:06 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 0d981a85a775ceaa16f201f86c901371 42pilot replied to the topic Just received my .30 Bobcat in the forum FX Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/just-received-my-30-bobcat/#post-238507 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:29:10 -0400 quote Zonk:Sweet pilot, it sounds like you found another great gun. My .22 Bobcat shot good but wasn’t regulated, wish it was I would have kept it. Check the fill gauge my buddy’s .25 Bobcat was leaking there, easy fix. I could never get my trigger as good as my Cricket or Vulcan, even though it was set at 14 oz, it wasn’t what I’m used to. Here’s…Read more

]]> b35161b0cdaff13fbeb40f56f05e03a7 42pilot replied to the topic Just received my .30 Bobcat in the forum FX Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/just-received-my-30-bobcat/#post-238506 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:01:42 -0400 quote shooter3:Is it a custom shroud or a stock one?

I assume stock since it came with the gun.

]]> b296c84554cd96828a2f389a38605885 42pilot replied to the topic Just received my .30 Bobcat in the forum FX Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/just-received-my-30-bobcat/#post-238382 Sat, 31 Oct 2015 15:12:03 -0400 Here you go. No bipod yet and the magazine is empty. It seems to have lost a bit of charge overnight. These pics are with the Bushnell mounted.

EDIT: I forgot to mention it is very quiet. In fact, quieter than the Cricket until the 44 gr pellet hits the target with an amazing “thwack”.

I took this shot to show the finish on the air tube.…Read more

]]> b57c7d81a3f01a9142e69851f438a2bc 42pilot replied to the topic Which FFP scope are you using on your Cricket? in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/which-ffp-scope-are-you-using-on-your-cricket/#post-236360 Thu, 01 Oct 2015 03:36:54 -0400 quote eelect:quote 42pilot:This is my Bushnell 6×24-50 Tactical. It sits high because that’s where I like it.

The reticle.

Could you recall what power scope was when reticle picture was taken

Probably 20x. I zoomed in on the original pic and that’s what it seems. I just looked at the rifle and that seems to match it too.

]]> 813e1a34032d27629ddee77937317cea 42pilot replied to the topic Which FFP scope are you using on your Cricket? in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/which-ffp-scope-are-you-using-on-your-cricket/#post-236358 Thu, 01 Oct 2015 03:20:52 -0400 This is my Bushnell 6×24-50 Tactical. It sits high because that’s where I like it.

The reticle.

]]> 4a2e9f66bff6f5221f34921bcdffee9c 42pilot replied to the topic Two 100 Yard Groups in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/two-100-yard-groups/#post-236212 Mon, 28 Sep 2015 03:08:54 -0400 My opinion.

I didn’t watch the entire video, but if that was your first time shooting 100 yards, I would say its not bad. I was shooting 40, 90 and 115 yards today. I can stack pellets at 40 yards with my Ernest tuned .25 bullpup, but it took some time to learn my rifle and understand how to set it, hold it, sight it and pull the trigger. For…Read more

]]> dcc9c720adf0b6adb5c095b58a291021 42pilot replied to the topic more ACCURACY issues please help!!! in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/more-accuracy-issues-please-help/page/2/#post-228620 Sat, 13 Jun 2015 01:43:19 -0400 I had the same exact problems and sent it to Ernest. Here is what he did – basically.

> rebuilt the regulator (and all that implies)
> chamfered the breech end of the barrel
> lapped and polished the inside of the barrel
> replaced all the o-rings with some magic o-ring material
> different hammer spring and aluminum screw

But the most important…Read more

]]> 2bd5a1cf5614c64c4e643da8b7040b43 42pilot replied to the topic Keeping bullseye in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/keeping-bullseye/#post-228233 Tue, 09 Jun 2015 02:20:54 -0400 quote SaltwaterSlick:With it shooting that well, It almost has to be a scope/mount issue. Being a powder burner accuracy guy, I’m sure you’ve checked the cleanliness of the mounts/rings and tightness, so first thing I’d check is the glass itself.

Yep – it takes me 20 – 30 min to mount a scope. In fact, I might change out the scope and see if I…Read more

]]> d4fe452c0f4191b91dce71a652ed8b05 42pilot replied to the topic Keeping bullseye in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/keeping-bullseye/#post-228229 Tue, 09 Jun 2015 01:58:43 -0400 Yah, it was tuned by Ernest and here is a target from yesterday. But as you can see, it’s not a bullseye. It took a click or two to get it back. This is 5 shots at 40 yards.

]]> 9b60d3855065f950ee1ba91ad07cf714 42pilot replied to the topic kalibr cricket .25 maximum power! ! in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/kalibr-cricket-25-maximum-power-d17/#post-228159 Mon, 08 Jun 2015 02:00:04 -0400 Here is a 7 shot group at 100 yards in .25 cal in 5-8 mph cross wind. The fliers are what they are. Center to center is about 1 1/4 inch.

Here is a 5 shot group at 40 yards.

Here is a 3 shot group at 40 yards.

Here is my set up to make these shots. Not too scientific or precise. However, my rifle shoots best right at 200 bar and 25.7 gr…Read more

]]> 19847d4de54f5c41e3aaa36cf11a1ce3 42pilot replied to the topic 25 cal cricket sweetest spot? in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/25-cal-cricket-sweetest-spot/#post-225689 Sat, 02 May 2015 03:36:12 -0400 My .25 is shooting well now, but not where I want it yet. So, I bought an electronic scale to weigh my pellets. I have to say, after spending over an hour weighing, the difference in weights with the JSB is what I would call significant. The difference in weight maximum was 1 grain. The average was .3 grains. Over 50% of the pellets weighed .1…Read more

]]> 01f561e705bbda8e64983bb22c8c8184 42pilot replied to the topic Bad Pellet Flight in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/bad-pellet-flight/#post-224877 Tue, 21 Apr 2015 01:49:45 -0400 I was told by Ernest, after his polishing, to clean the barrel with regular .22 gun cleaning kit – rod with a swab using Hopps. I then use dry patches until its clean and dry.

]]> 98aac20431a2a2de78144c781b6cbb38 42pilot replied to the topic Set up chrony today...Not happy in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/set-up-chrony-today-not-happy/page/2/#post-224780 Sun, 19 Apr 2015 21:38:13 -0400 Is it normal for velocity to drop the more you shoot?

Yesterday, I shot about 10 magazines (in between the rain showers) and my velocity dropped from 898 to 860 but the shot-to-shot consistency held. I had to adjust the POI on the scope, but then I hit everything in the crosshairs, even out to 88 yards (with the proper holdover of course).

I…Read more

]]> 7bb7a37aee5f144aacf7b76f4e5bd61e 42pilot replied to the topic What's the differences between a Cricket and an Edgun? in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/what-s-the-differences-between-a-cricket-and-an-edgun/page/4/#post-224327 Mon, 13 Apr 2015 02:53:35 -0400 quote GKU:My Cricket 22 standard self tuned and custom adjusted.

98 shots = 7 mags
H-883
L-877
Avg – 880
ES – 6
SD – 1

The shots where all taken off of my trucks tail gate with a home made rest.

I don’t mean to brag or anything, buy I’ve been shooting a lot in the past 46 years or so.
Have been in 10m match pistol shooting off and on.
It’s a…Read more

]]> 71a1438afe2f7a771fa6676d59101fdb 42pilot replied to the topic What's the differences between a Cricket and an Edgun? in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/what-s-the-differences-between-a-cricket-and-an-edgun/page/4/#post-224321 Mon, 13 Apr 2015 02:08:36 -0400 quote GKU:Very hard to say and a tuff subjective subject to debate.

Without ruling the shooters abilities it’s a hard call in making.
The STEYR LG 110 is one contender in the hunting category.
FT and the Olympics are another thing and story, with it’s rules and limitations settings.

At the present moment IMO air guns are just beginning to…Read more

]]> dde4f06058e6a5efef7bd052537d063b 42pilot replied to the topic What's the differences between a Cricket and an Edgun? in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/what-s-the-differences-between-a-cricket-and-an-edgun/page/4/#post-224298 Sun, 12 Apr 2015 23:28:51 -0400 Then, who makes the most accurate PCP out of the box? FX? Ed? Daystate? Kalibrgun?

]]> e7d5eeff9cede02a8cbdd842772194e2 42pilot replied to the topic Set up chrony today...Not happy in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/set-up-chrony-today-not-happy/page/2/#post-224297 Sun, 12 Apr 2015 23:23:02 -0400 quote scorpio:quote 42pilot:I had to send mine back to Ernest as velocities had a range of 60 fps. Pellets were all over the target at 40 yards. Let’s see what he finds next week.

Please post his findings when you do pilot.. Interested to know… Thanx

It was a loose valve spring. In addition, Ernest backed off regulator to provide 900 fps and…Read more

]]> 7b63f86f26b78740255a2d634e6e2bc1 42pilot replied to the topic Set up chrony today...Not happy in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/set-up-chrony-today-not-happy/#post-223524 Sat, 04 Apr 2015 02:28:08 -0400 I had to send mine back to Ernest as velocities had a range of 60 fps. Pellets were all over the target at 40 yards. Let’s see what he finds next week.

]]> fdf4b680b72580b58e8fe20cd0805266 42pilot replied to the topic New Cricket .25...Taking the Next Step in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-cricket-25-taking-the-next-step/page/6/#post-222926 Sat, 28 Mar 2015 03:24:58 -0400 quote Zonk:Sweet! 25 to 45 yards the only thing I aim at is the sparrows head. I have to at least make it challenging.

This past weekend, a ba-zillion starlings landed in one of my pastures and started walking from one end to the other (about a 3 acre fenced pasture). From my back door, I rested my .25 cricket against the frame, focused my…Read more

]]> bb15edc26c6bdee67f3f4677e89db94f 42pilot replied to the topic Skeleton stock in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/skeleton-stock-d41/#post-221989 Mon, 16 Mar 2015 05:48:03 -0400 So I guess you don’t have any recommendations….

]]> 62992196a4a3c796bb7f40729ed0bfb6 42pilot replied to the topic Got my accuracy back in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/got-my-accuracy-back/#post-221951 Mon, 16 Mar 2015 00:10:36 -0400 quote GKU:quote 42pilot:I took mine apart seeing that the plunger was set correctly and found the same indexing “finger” bent on mine. I removed it, straightened it, then lightly hammered a slight downward bend in it. It now indexes perfectly. But for how long, who knows since this part is soft enough to bend with pliers.

How long did you have…Read more

]]> e9cd277b3803f25f568aced9bfa04a54 42pilot replied to the topic Got my accuracy back in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/got-my-accuracy-back/#post-221931 Sun, 15 Mar 2015 21:12:13 -0400 I took mine apart seeing that the plunger was set correctly and found the same indexing “finger” bent on mine. I removed it, straightened it, then lightly hammered a slight downward bend in it. It now indexes perfectly. But for how long, who knows since this part is soft enough to bend with pliers.

]]> 178abd59c53578dc8a1a8fbd081fe2fe 42pilot replied to the topic Got my accuracy back in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/got-my-accuracy-back/#post-221856 Sun, 15 Mar 2015 04:23:06 -0400 That’s perfect – thanks very much.

]]> 2827b512657908923b56c94544789bd4 42pilot replied to the topic Got my accuracy back in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/got-my-accuracy-back/#post-221851 Sun, 15 Mar 2015 03:27:31 -0400 I would say the fit is OK. When I cock the gun and hold the cocking lever back, I then pull the magazine pin mechanism and insert the magazine. I release my hold of the pin mechanism and twist the magazine into place, feeling for the magazine to click into place – kind of down, then gently twist. When I feel this, I then push the cocking lever…Read more

]]> 4419ad17c4cf75aea2dc439631710d40 42pilot replied to the topic Got my accuracy back in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/got-my-accuracy-back/#post-221848 Sun, 15 Mar 2015 03:03:16 -0400 We didn’t talk about the indexing and when I sent it to him, it wasn’t a problem. Therefore, I don’t think anything was done.

Is there somewhere I can research the process you are referring to? Sorry, I’m not following your instructions.

Thanks

]]> 02ea74f2b1a289a258199b5d6757a6af 42pilot replied to the topic Cricket Picture Thread !! in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/cricket-picture-thread/page/3/#post-218832 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 03:10:10 -0400 My US version of the .25 with a Bushnel 6-24×50 tactical.

Awesome reticle.

It’s currently with Ernest getting a much needed tune up.

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