Talonairgun | braap | Activity https://talonairgunforum.com/members/braap/activity/ Activity feed for braap. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:09:21 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 2743b432b287388f9b3b2cd8727f9a31 braap replied to the topic Talon-P arrived, its a beast in the forum TalonP (Pistol) https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/talon-p-arrived-its-a-beast/#post-203497 Fri, 16 May 2014 01:19:43 -0400 quote PANDEMIC:I see you went for the adjustable bench leg also

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Yessir, fully optioned MD Ultima. :mrgreen:
Sadly its for sale. I like the gun a lot, it’s very fun, accurate, with the Mad Dog stock is one of the most comfortable guns to shoulder with impeccable balance, with the TT shroud is quieter than…Read more

]]> 9d018cc641b7b6a7ca0686ea281dbae8 braap replied to the topic Digital Night Vision Scope - Rolaids DNVS 3.1 in the forum Optics/Nightvision https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/digital-night-vision-scope-rolaids-dnvs-3-1/#post-202444 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 04:39:31 -0400 Good info Roland, thank you.

Have you looked into using any of the wireless FPV goggle sets that is gaining popularity with the RC flying crowd? If the goggles are decent and able to adapt say the EJ230 camera in place of their camera, sans wires to the head set seems like it would be a lot less cumbersome.

One example;…Read more

]]> c31321f84e4335f9f3b7691a8968be14 braap replied to the topic Digital Night Vision Scope - Rolaids DNVS 3.1 in the forum Optics/Nightvision https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/digital-night-vision-scope-rolaids-dnvs-3-1/#post-202438 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 00:47:39 -0400 Looking for Vuzix wrap 920 glasses, I recall looking for them mid March and finding them widely available in the $250-$300 range, LOTS of them available, now one month later and pert-neer extinct! 😯 Went to Vuzix site looks like the M100 is the only offering from Vuzix currently at $999. 🙄
Am I looking in the wrong places?

Did find…Read more

]]> 9a811172c8c89fde0d8f88fb478f7d4d braap replied to the topic Female quick fill adapter leaking... in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/female-quick-fill-adapter-leaking/#post-202266 Mon, 21 Apr 2014 16:04:11 -0400 Contacted the supplier and they are sending a new one out right away, above and beyond expected. 🙂

]]> 7abd652406902861d1e1c912cd487f63 braap replied to the topic POI shift problems? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/poi-shift-problems/#post-202003 Thu, 17 Apr 2014 19:03:33 -0400 quote PANDEMIC:All easy to fix tighten all screws and don’t hold the gun like a great ape

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That’s the “Great GRAPE Ape“, for those of us old enough to have watched it Saturday mornings on one of only 3 available stations that we had to get up and physically go to the TV to change… :mrgreen:…Read more

]]> 7eae5df491ae21e946f7c3065bf15bb1 braap replied to the topic Talon-P arrived, its a beast in the forum TalonP (Pistol) https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/talon-p-arrived-its-a-beast/#post-200820 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 05:44:14 -0400 MadDog Ultima Short arrived today, WOO HOO, AWESOME stock. Gun falls into place nicely, balance is great.
While installing the stock also performed the AutoSafety delete/De-cocking mod found here;
http://talonairgun.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=27098

Shot approx 150 shots across chrony looking for the Bell curve, with and without the large…Read more

]]> 7822b75b9dade3fe41026c5f34009f92 braap replied to the topic Talon P And AF Tanks in the forum TalonP (Pistol) https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/talon-p-and-af-tanks/#post-200652 Tue, 01 Apr 2014 02:57:06 -0400 Take a new Talon-P gun, what would be the approx ft/lb energy loss going from the small Talon-P tank/valve to the highflow Condor tank/valve, same PW setting (mid point for example), shooting the same pellet and using the same TT Quick Change Top Hat in both tanks with no inserts to eliminate variations from TopHat settings?

]]> 681cab79e9ce0c396a83f7a522a78d95 braap replied to the topic Talon-P arrived, its a beast in the forum TalonP (Pistol) https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/talon-p-arrived-its-a-beast/#post-200024 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 08:59:27 -0400 quote PANDEMIC:Did you add a hammer with hammer slap mod

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Just Quick Change Top Hat and 9″ shroud so far.
I have been eyeballing the TT Hammer with slap mod, watched your install video, (great tutorial by the way). Have seen mentioned that the TT Hammer will make the gun shoot more consistent and something…Read more

]]> 08ed92e8aa492bc03625d1544cb14b77 braap replied to the topic Talon-P arrived, its a beast in the forum TalonP (Pistol) https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/talon-p-arrived-its-a-beast/#post-200009 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 04:20:52 -0400 quote Hoot:How well did the TT ldc tame down the report on the TalonP?

Helped IMMENSELY, thank you. Would like to tame it a bit further, considering adding the vent holes in the bottom of the frame between the end and 2nd barrel bushings, mentioned here;

http://talonairgun.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=29014

:mrgreen:

]]> fa338af654a136bc987dbe4c1ccf251a braap replied to the topic Venting the Shroud on a new Talon SS in the forum Shrouds and Moderators https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/venting-the-shroud-on-a-new-talon-ss/#post-199940 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 16:49:41 -0400 quote knifemaker:Place them in the rail under the frame, between the first and second barrel. bushings. You have to vent the front barrel. bushing as well for this to work. 😉

Knife

Thank you Knife. Front bushing is already vented, sounds like holes in bottom of the frame, any location fore/aft between the front and second barrel bushings…Read more

]]> 7ffdcfde6e65c8afe2354d814acb109a braap replied to the topic Talon-P arrived, its a beast in the forum TalonP (Pistol) https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/talon-p-arrived-its-a-beast/#post-199892 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 02:36:37 -0400 Hawke Varmint 4-16×44 sidefocus showed up today as did the Phillips Pellet holders made for the Talon-P tank.
Swapped in the TT Quick Change Top Hat, (no inserts), mounted and leveled the scope, Power Wheel set on 6, set up the Chrony, plugged the tank in the quick fill and left it connected for a steady 2900 PSI, shooting .25″ JSB Kings at 995…Read more

]]> d78a0c66371f51b738ccd78a09991994 braap replied to the topic Venting the Shroud on a new Talon SS in the forum Shrouds and Moderators https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/venting-the-shroud-on-a-new-talon-ss/#post-199736 Sun, 23 Mar 2014 18:14:08 -0400 quote maw:Ventilate after the front bushing and before the rear bushing.

quote WalkonKing:Do not vent the rear bushing….only the front one

quote Hoot:Picture a line of 4 to 6 vent holes in the shroud, under the forearm which muffles the venting. Don’t make them too large.

Asked in another thread, this is regarding a brand new Talon-P, is…Read more

]]> 69c1578b2a184dc470e39d9ef51e4d70 braap replied to the topic TT shroud, 6" vs 9" in the forum Shrouds and Moderators https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/tt-shroud-6-quot-vs-9-quot/#post-199735 Sun, 23 Mar 2014 18:09:32 -0400 Received the 9″ shroud, glad I went 9″, very light weight, nice conical baffles, aesthetically fits the AF nicely, and makes a BIG difference in the report. Thank you Tony, great work. 😎

quote Hoot:If you go 6″ and are not quite satisfied, you might consider six to eight small holes 1/32″ around the base of the shroud.

There’s a lot of info…Read more

]]> 1c41ec62b1925be8beee89984ea76493 braap replied to the topic S120 a chinese clone of Condor? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/s120-a-chinese-clone-of-condor/page/2/#post-199663 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 23:41:31 -0400 quote Caboose212:BRAAP, have you received your body blank yet? how does it look? I have two on order, for two different projects… I’m hoping they’ll turn out nice (the blanks I mean).
No, haven’t order yet, will be ordering one, maybe two in a month or so.
Keep us posted on yours.

]]> a94f039f30bbf09371e6baf083c1e9fc braap replied to the topic S120 a chinese clone of Condor? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/s120-a-chinese-clone-of-condor/page/2/#post-199605 Sat, 22 Mar 2014 17:02:19 -0400 The frame extrusion is very VERY interesting.
New to the AF platform starting to get to know it on more intimate level, side cocker mod for sure.
Thinking out loud here, wonder if enough design changes can be implemented to add multi-shot as well? The out of the box hammer/valving/frame doesn’t seem to lend it self to such a mod, but possibly if…Read more

]]> d0d9940d2ba936fbfbb37e83c0920d22 braap replied to the topic Air leak, new AF Talon-P in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/air-leak-new-af-talon-p/#post-199136 Tue, 18 Mar 2014 03:45:13 -0400 quote the_starlingassassin:check out flea bay.
i got this 4000psi gauge for my talonp for $4.49 shipped 😯
……..

Thanks for the tip, bought 2. :mrgreen:

quote Jobobo:Who was the seller on that?

Found mine here.…Read more

]]> 0aa5e1cbca8656b840b281f8338270e3 braap replied to the topic Hawke scope, POI consitency over varying AO and pwr settings in the forum Optics/Nightvision https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/hawke-scope-poi-consitency-over-varying-ao-and-pwr-settings/#post-198889 Sat, 15 Mar 2014 16:03:10 -0400 quote sendler2112:Leapers 4×16-44 is much lighter and cheaper than your big 56mm scope. Illuminated, sidewheel, zeroing turrets.
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http://www.pyramydair.com/s/a/UTG_4_16x44_AO_SWAT_AccuShot_Rifle_Scope_EZ_TAP_Illuminated_Mil_Dot_Reticle_1_4_MOA_30mm_Tube_See_Thru_Weaver_Rings/3900
.

Lighter yes, but only slightly, 3.7 oz, (28.5oz vs 32.2oz).…Read more

]]> fa3336e996765108dadf15d7d1e64807 braap replied to the topic Digital Night Vision Scope - Rolaids DNVS 3.1 in the forum Optics/Nightvision https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/digital-night-vision-scope-rolaids-dnvs-3-1/#post-198806 Fri, 14 Mar 2014 17:45:27 -0400 As always, GREAT video, lots of good useable and easy to understand detail and entertaining. :mrgreen:

Thank you,
Paul

]]> c66f1e05875badd140fe75dca34e6dcb braap replied to the topic Air leak, new AF Talon-P in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/air-leak-new-af-talon-p/#post-198397 Mon, 10 Mar 2014 20:23:23 -0400 AirForce promptly returned my E-mail, quick phone convo and a new tank is being pressure tested overnight and ships out to me tomorrow, I will send the leaky one back when the new one arrives.

Great service from AirForce. 😀

]]> cd344b8486c82539d4f225e5388ea713 braap replied to the topic Air leak, new AF Talon-P in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/air-leak-new-af-talon-p/#post-198345 Mon, 10 Mar 2014 01:12:21 -0400 quote PANDEMIC:Try to tighten that it is a burst disc if that doesn’t work send that shit back to pyramid air or airforce that will be covered under warranty and you won’t have to pay for the new gauge

It’s friggen tight already, got it to budge but don’t feel comfortable tightening it any further.

Contacting AirForce for a fix/replacement.…Read more

]]> 8d9cd138bdfe1bb479c5b7c19c7d5a45 braap replied to the topic Air leak, new AF Talon-P in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/air-leak-new-af-talon-p/#post-198335 Mon, 10 Mar 2014 00:55:15 -0400 quote PANDEMIC:fill the tank up again then stick the entire top of that tank in a glass or bowl of water and look for bubbles then dry it of well and some rem oil on the steel of that valve then you will know where the real leak is

Thanks Pandemic, covered the parts with the balloons just in case knowing those parts aren’t leaking, (didn’t help…Read more

]]> fe3c2c828150b3c421a777e2ffdeeb75 braap replied to the topic Air leak, new AF Talon-P in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/air-leak-new-af-talon-p/#post-198320 Sun, 09 Mar 2014 23:26:56 -0400 4 hours later the glove is inflating;

Removed the glove and the balloons covering the gauge face, top-Hat/valve and fill port, those balloons are still completely deflated, leak must be where the gauge threads into the SpinLok sleeve or the fill port threads into SpinLok sleeve, or the where the tank threads into the SpinLok sleeve.

Anyone…Read more

]]> bcad42874a6ce9375d64c66c4000dea8 braap replied to the topic Maddog Ultima Long in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/maddog-ultima-long/#post-198304 Sun, 09 Mar 2014 20:57:49 -0400 quote TShaw:I recently purchased a maddog ultima long for my talon ss. Wow !! This stock has transformed my ss into a real sight to behold. I absolutely love it. I spoke with Doug at Maddog Stocks several times on the phone and via email.
What a great guy to deal with. I can’t say enough about how he handles his customers. A genuinely great guy to…Read more

]]> 2b7c8dc424dd29480dd55849ac1b14f9 braap replied to the topic Talon-P arrived, its a beast in the forum TalonP (Pistol) https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/talon-p-arrived-its-a-beast/#post-198166 Sat, 08 Mar 2014 23:48:55 -0400 quote boohoo9:Post a review with pics and some 50 yard groups when you can.
I am considering a TP myself.

Put it away till the shroud arrives, (to loud to shoot around here), will post more indepth review at that time.

Though today was shooting walnuts today at various ranges out to 80 yards, mostly at 50yrds with the .22″ AA S510, rested, 20…Read more

]]> 040043d7900ec0d207215caa2cf2dd3f braap replied to the topic TT shroud, 6" vs 9" in the forum Shrouds and Moderators https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/tt-shroud-6-quot-vs-9-quot/#post-197239 Fri, 28 Feb 2014 23:38:28 -0400 Thanks Panedemic and Hoot.
Pretty sure I’m going 9″

Interesting point on the holes at the base, noticed my AA S510 eXtra FAC has three .158″ dia holes around the base of its shroud that expel a small puff from the shot cycle, (sure wish it was a LOT quieter than it is).

Does the Talon-P have a barrel bushing like the other AF guns, if so would…Read more

]]> f7fee71f631d7b104915fac058ac4435 braap replied to the topic Spin-Loc vs Quick Detach for Talon-P in the forum TalonP (Pistol) https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/spin-loc-vs-quick-detach-for-talon-p/#post-196696 Tue, 25 Feb 2014 17:45:37 -0400 Pandemic,
Thank you. Spin-Loc Talon-P has been ordered, talked with Tony and will be ordering a couple TT goodies for it in a few days. 😎
If I want quick detach for convience of quick assy in the field and/or packing multiple tanks on long treks, yet also want to retain at least the pressure gauge, (fill port would be nice too), are there any…Read more

]]> 9aee4a4fd716bfcd11716c7a9c320d35 braap replied to the topic Condor vs Condor SS in .25" in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/condor-vs-condor-ss-in-25-quot/page/2/#post-196517 Sun, 23 Feb 2014 21:26:15 -0400 Going for the Talon-P, ordering this week. Pending how it feel and works out, may end up getting the Condor SS later this year as well.
Seems logical that accuracy over long distance would suffer with the short 12″ barrel and especially being a pistol/carbine type gun vs a positively held rifle shot placement would vary more as well. Found a few…Read more

]]> 81800710a361365492328a8b8e03eea0 braap replied to the topic Condor vs Condor SS in .25" in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/condor-vs-condor-ss-in-25-quot/page/2/#post-196320 Sat, 22 Feb 2014 04:27:30 -0400 quote ldp:I believe you will be missing the shot count 😉 I dont know how many shots the talon p gets but i am pretty sure it has a lower shot count than the talon ss or the condor ss. So if shot count is not a priority then it does not matter.

Can live with that for the time being, looks like larger tanks will fit and possibly retain the…Read more

]]> fa5d599bd6e020afaa300d31664f64cc braap replied to the topic Condor vs Condor SS in .25" in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/condor-vs-condor-ss-in-25-quot/page/2/#post-196278 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 23:59:40 -0400 Ah crap, scope creep, :butkick:
Was set on the Condor SS and ready to send money early next week, got distracted with another option and need your help again… This time Talon-P vs Condor SS. On the surface it seems to be a no-brainer, (to me any how), Talon-P all the way, order LDC along with it, just want to be sure I’m not missing something…Read more

]]> 43e2b8bac0ed312a8836c86f99fbb4c6 braap replied to the topic Condor vs Condor SS in .25" in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/condor-vs-condor-ss-in-25-quot/#post-196254 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 20:28:24 -0400 Thank you gents for your input, your input has swayed me to the Condor SS in .25″. :mrgreen:
Not sure what mods first, list of mods I “think” I want, TT TopHat with inserts, TTTA, TT LDC.

Thanks again guys,
Paul

]]> b35dce97d97ceed662f3bdb0ed4c821a braap replied to the topic Condor vs Condor SS in .25" in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/condor-vs-condor-ss-in-25-quot/#post-196077 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 05:41:08 -0400 Based on what we’ve narrowed down thus far regarding the power we know the Condor can easily meet my goal, so can the Condor SS also deliver similarly without having to add heavier hammer and spring? for example .25″ Beemean Kodiaks at 950 FPS, (assuming the gun I get likes them), if so approx shot count per fill vs the Condor with same pellet at…Read more

]]> fa19f5e25333d55ce83a9d592d7e0bca braap replied to the topic Condor vs Condor SS in .25" in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/condor-vs-condor-ss-in-25-quot/#post-196073 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 05:27:21 -0400 quote knifemaker:That’s good advice Dman! 😉

I wouldn’t go with a much heavier hammer and spring combo unless I was really wanting to shoot a MUCH heavier pellet ALL the time. All it will accomplish will be a gun that is hard to tune for accuracy with normal pellets. With the unwanted added weight of the hammer giving the gun a jar every…Read more

]]> 71ecf20c11679f76316e9e1278415000 braap replied to the topic Condor vs Condor SS in .25" in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/condor-vs-condor-ss-in-25-quot/#post-196072 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 05:23:19 -0400 quote knifemaker:No, it won’t give up any “Useful energy”, as most guns with the JSB’s will shoot well in the neighborhood of 880 to 950 fps. So well under the fpe you are wanting. Pellets tend to spiral, particuarlly at longer range if pushed past these speeds. ( A big reason those of us that know AirGuns know that the advertizing hype of most ag…Read more

]]> 4f97ecf91003b1e9b9bb50655c6f80b6 braap replied to the topic Getting an AF, where to start?..... in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/getting-an-af-where-to-start/#post-183418 Sun, 10 Nov 2013 17:57:31 -0400 Not yet. 🙁 I think Tony is a bit busy/overwhelmed with the new site etc as he has not replied to my last few requests of finalizing the order so will wait a while to give him a chance to get caught up and to make the order for my AF Condor SS possibly summer next year. 🙂
I have had the itch for an AF gun for years, in all my research of…Read more

]]> c1dfecdece97dc607c0c6c170c223a34 braap replied to the topic Getting an AF, where to start?..... in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/getting-an-af-where-to-start/#post-182604 Thu, 31 Oct 2013 03:38:14 -0400 Tony if you see this, you have a couple E-mails from me since the 23rd with questions, would like to finalize the quote for a custom condor SS in .22″ and get payment to you.

btw, new site looks great. 😀

]]> e69e1277ad0e16623c2101cc2726c7fa braap replied to the topic TalonTunes Is Alive..... in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/talontunes-is-alive/#post-182603 Thu, 31 Oct 2013 03:33:29 -0400 Like the new look, easy navigation. 🙂

]]> 7cbdef9b4c991ff2f96df6bf654c8583 braap replied to the topic Why the bias for Air Force airguns? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/why-the-bias-for-air-force-airguns/#post-182380 Mon, 28 Oct 2013 19:45:17 -0400 quote RiffRaff:I don’t know if its bias per se, but I chose AF because I got the rifle used at a great price.
The accessories included were worth as much as the gun.
The second rifle (sig pic) I basically assembled for nearly nothing. The frame was free and I had everything else except the trigger parts for a second rifle.

After several years of…Read more

]]> 373748054c32bbb541678e6014c5adb6 braap replied to the topic Why the bias for Air Force airguns? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/why-the-bias-for-air-force-airguns/#post-182341 Mon, 28 Oct 2013 15:53:06 -0400 Best guess is AF’s weakest point, especially from a marketing stand point, no multi shot option. 😐 Personally for me, if AF offered multi-shot it would’ve been my first PCP and maybe my only. Single is nice and I appreciate the character that single shot gives any rifle though for my needs and I assume most others as well, the option for…Read more

]]> 6add232368cc5c2443b71a1887359a88 braap replied to the topic Getting an AF, where to start?..... in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/getting-an-af-where-to-start/#post-181913 Thu, 24 Oct 2013 03:46:11 -0400 Been in touch with Tony at TalonTunes, he sent me a quote for a wonderful starting point for an AirForce Air Gun. Sending my payment in the next 2 weeks, will report back then, very excited. 😀

]]> a4d362e3d5cca1184349ddf0a2f977d3 braap replied to the topic Talon application for Ratting vs. Mrod in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/talon-application-for-ratting-vs-mrod/page/2/#post-181754 Tue, 22 Oct 2013 03:23:30 -0400 Parroting Wahoowad’s comments.
Having participated in many a Rat Safari in Dairy farms here in the Pacific Northwest shooting many different pellet guns, if purchasing an air gun for Rat hunts on farms, lower power IS better for delivering humane kills! Guns I have plugged Rats with;
Logun Gladiator in .22″
Air Arms S200-B in 22″ and 10 shot…Read more

]]> 679c932b3034fc9d2abae65880d0c633 braap replied to the topic Getting an AF, where to start?..... in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/getting-an-af-where-to-start/#post-181752 Tue, 22 Oct 2013 02:46:13 -0400 quote WalkonKing:A new Condor SS is a good place to start. A new gun comes with a warranty and the ones they are turning out are really nice these days.

Thank you, the new Condor SS does appear to be an incredible bang for the buck. Looking at all the currently available options from AF, dollar for dollar how does the Condor SS in 18″ stack up…Read more

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