Talonairgun | bruceinhou | Activity https://talonairgunforum.com/members/bruceinhou/activity/ Activity feed for bruceinhou. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:11:56 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 d67c9a353cabbf11f25405d7f152e0e7 bruceinhou replied to the topic How to fix pellet spiral in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/how-to-fix-pellet-spiral/page/2/#post-171781 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:32:48 -0400 Check out Teds Holdover.
He has a video about this. Something about the head size causing spiraling.

]]> 6cffcaddebc5643a4277f325736e459e bruceinhou replied to the topic The secret behind JSB accuracy in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/the-secret-behind-jsb-accuracy/page/3/#post-171049 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:55:56 -0400 Yup… I program an run a cnc lathe for a living.
I work in inches so that is what my brain sees. Lol

]]> 0b527bc3870149b10a344cef4e185f0e bruceinhou replied to the topic The secret behind JSB accuracy in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/the-secret-behind-jsb-accuracy/page/3/#post-171037 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 07:36:13 -0400 quote SECoda:quote Bruceinhou:”The old pellets are roughly .04 larger skirt diameter than the red labels.”

Would that be – .004 – Perhaps?

I don’t mean to bust your balls, but those zero’s matter. LOL

Don’t worry – you didn’t. Think metric. .04-.05mm is correct.

ahh… .04 mm = .0015748 inches

That makes sense now. Here in the US if one sees…Read more

]]> c3f42b680c57eb62948ce6f64d4dc409 bruceinhou replied to the topic The secret behind JSB accuracy in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/the-secret-behind-jsb-accuracy/page/3/#post-171002 Sun, 14 Apr 2013 22:14:08 -0400 “The old pellets are roughly .04 larger skirt diameter than the red labels.”

Would that be – .004 – Perhaps?

I don’t mean to bust your balls, but those zero’s matter. LOL

]]> 248b96f9fd88a7119855d11dc3584235 bruceinhou replied to the topic Good Long Range Scope in the forum Optics/Nightvision https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/good-long-range-scope/#post-170619 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 01:25:00 -0400 quote roachcreek:I just love the fucking idiots you find on BB gun forums.

Regards,

Roachcreek

Ouch!!!!

Thick skin required……

]]> 5963550a8661b8391f7d5070b59e3171 bruceinhou replied to the topic Breach not Sealing in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/breach-not-sealing/#post-170296 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 22:21:23 -0400 Thanks Dayotat.

You nailed it!

]]> 91fb10af328555a6dfddf79f2e862ee2 bruceinhou replied to the topic Breach not Sealing in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/breach-not-sealing/#post-170275 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 09:42:18 -0400 Thanks Dayotat, I’ll remove the moderator and see if it makes any difference.

]]> a1f6413bec5f249050e3ebdb1826526d bruceinhou replied to the topic Getting out of Air guns! in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/getting-out-of-air-guns/#post-170170 Tue, 02 Apr 2013 01:14:34 -0400 Ain’t nobody got time for that!
LOL 😯

]]> 22329f111cfd640524e77958c24febe0 bruceinhou replied to the topic I am in shit again!!! arrgggg in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/i-am-in-shit-again-arrgggg/#post-169752 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 01:54:29 -0400 I can’t believe you would let a 3 year old even hold a gun. I
don’t think you a bad person, but you seem to be lacking good judgement.
By all means, teach your son to shoot when he has matured enough. At 3
you should be teaching him not to even touch a gun.
Could you imagine what would happen if CPS caught wind of this?

]]> 5fded22e8b4b5fdb074fd9f09e8c6994 bruceinhou replied to the topic Using a high quality compressor with shoebox? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/using-a-high-quality-compressor-with-shoebox/#post-168979 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:46 -0400 I don’t think “synthetic” is any different from regular oil for this use. It is still petroleum base. Perhaps the problem is not that it is explosive, but if you filled a bottle for breathing purposes the oil could phemonia. If my memory from my scuba days is correct. And then again if a drop of oil were to get into the piston of your ShoeBox…Read more

]]> e12bea8e048dff446563882e7bb4dc64 bruceinhou replied to the topic So.. you just told your pregnant wife you want to buy a AAAC in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/so-you-just-told-your-pregnant-wife-you-want-to-buy-a-aaac/#post-168902 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:50:51 -0400 😯 WOW Roachcreek! 😯

Amen Brother!

Life is too short to stay with someone who is not your best friend.
It took me 4 tries to find the right one also.
When I think of all the wasted time…….

]]> f7bcd0b9bb9e8a276be8bdc4b7db69f8 bruceinhou replied to the topic So.. you just told your pregnant wife you want to buy a AAAC in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/so-you-just-told-your-pregnant-wife-you-want-to-buy-a-aaac/#post-168857 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 10:05:32 -0400 It’s better to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission!

Don’t ever tell Her how much it cost…..

]]> bf2dfc6cbeccdc317c3a11c334d0d1d2 bruceinhou replied to the topic Does increasing power increase frame flex? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/does-increasing-power-increase-frame-flex/#post-168856 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 10:00:11 -0400 It sounds to me like somethings loose. Barrel bushing or top hat.

I would think frame flex would be constant. Not start after 10 – 15 shots.

]]> c5d6bb1c575175aeada7d62ff41dffd2 bruceinhou replied to the topic Thread Size? in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/thread-size-d94/#post-168581 Sat, 09 Mar 2013 20:09:58 -0400 Thanks Doug

]]> 61e813f303cf4a846a3584dbe6e0e9fd bruceinhou replied to the topic New Member in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-member-d32/#post-168440 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 20:25:05 -0400 quote afi:i would love to get one if i found a place to fill it up for me 😀 In Norway ,they dont fill tanks over 4000 psi .. How do you fill yours ? Please dont tell me u have a pump:( cause it takes ages ! What tank do you have ?

Try to find a friendly Fireman, ask all of your friends. Most larger fire departments will have fill stations. Even…Read more

]]> d656e9342f569d105b555874d484e6c6 bruceinhou replied to the topic New Member in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-member-d32/#post-168419 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 07:59:27 -0400 Welcome!
If you get a 4500 PSI air tank you will enjoy it much more!

]]> 80a387c41738f7e875e7ac852d80bd84 bruceinhou replied to the topic Nitrogen Tank Refill price? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/nitrogen-tank-refill-price/page/2/#post-168096 Sat, 02 Mar 2013 01:05:38 -0400 I think it’s been going on much longer than 10 years.

“They” wont be happy until they control every country, and we are all Surfs.

]]> 964ba0127cd35076236593bfc171bcbe bruceinhou replied to the topic Please delete in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/please-delete/#post-167998 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 05:46:04 -0400 I just did mine. Why don’t you just open the trigger group and show where the set screws would be? I an going to change valves soon so I will likely have to re-clock the threaded collar. I am thinking I might drill and tap the frame so I don’t have to go back in the trigger again.

]]> dd545b3e51bbcf5e93c3b6b59ffa49c2 bruceinhou replied to the topic pics in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/pics-d65/#post-167945 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:40:31 -0400 Everything shows up on my Samsung G3.

Check to see if you need any updates.

]]> 84489ea07ee11df16dc5950c5947f4e3 bruceinhou replied to the topic Condor Frames in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/condor-frames/#post-167802 Tue, 26 Feb 2013 06:21:10 -0400 Will the older trigger group work with the new frames?

]]> f4bfb5b0ea41e9e31d3062e90af6525a bruceinhou replied to the topic Nitrogen Tank Refill price? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/nitrogen-tank-refill-price/#post-167765 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 20:30:34 -0400 Also, check with other welding supply shops.
Some should rent to you.

Also, a 6000 psi tank weighs over 400 pounds.

]]> ddaca60e09e2bbb82420232817631eff bruceinhou replied to the topic Nitrogen Tank Refill price? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/nitrogen-tank-refill-price/#post-167764 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 20:26:56 -0400 Ask everyone you know if they know any fireman.
Free sure beats $1000.00 +

]]> 6d197f00817c47da8dbfd7a5b2ee60bb bruceinhou replied to the topic Nitrogen Tank Refill price? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/nitrogen-tank-refill-price/#post-167753 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:06:21 -0400 I was looking at the same thing here in Houston. What I found was tank rental $15.00 per month, and 250.00 per fill. Then I found that I knew a volunteer fireman. I asked him, and now I just meet him at a local station and get free 4500 PSI air fills. So Ask around and see If you can hook up with a fireman. You may get lucky.

]]> c62f6dbe9f55b05e495370c691d5a045 bruceinhou replied to the topic SOLVER: RFQ: Custom metal box construction in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/solver-rfq-custom-metal-box-construction/#post-167738 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 06:52:56 -0400 quote ssshooter:quote Bruceinhou:How about this?

http://www.fedtacticaldirect.com/Champion-Traps-and-Targets-Bullet-Trap-22-Cal-Only-40801_p_55865.html

Close but I’m not sure if my steel targets will hang in that space.

A few-fab box would be great but I’m sure someone here has the metalwork skills to build a custom box.

I am not sure why…Read more

]]> c0ae754888bd8c68127cef9cbb506fc4 bruceinhou replied to the topic SOLVER: RFQ: Custom metal box construction in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/solver-rfq-custom-metal-box-construction/#post-167724 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 02:27:46 -0400 How about this?

http://www.fedtacticaldirect.com/Champion-Traps-and-Targets-Bullet-Trap-22-Cal-Only-40801_p_55865.html

]]> 972bea13569259b84a5be9e05c84f25b bruceinhou replied to the topic SOLVER: RFQ: Custom metal box construction in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/solver-rfq-custom-metal-box-construction/#post-167697 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 18:01:34 -0400 I just built a silent pellet trap. I used rubber mulch made from shredded tires. I got the idea from Dyotat. Except I used a plastic 5 gallon bucket. It works great and cost next to nothing. I just put a bag of the mulch in (from Home Depot), and I put a piece of 2″ thick closed cell foam in the top to make a target base and to hold the mulch in.…Read more

]]> 23bb2139efd654e5316a07557abaafe0 bruceinhou replied to the topic Condor Valve Options? in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/condor-valve-options/#post-167496 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 23:43:17 -0400 I found that I can buy a spare air tank with a Hi Flow valve and spin lock for around $225.00

Can anyone point me to information on how to port and polish a hi flow valve?

Also, What needs to be done to the thread adapter in the condor to make the Spin Lock work?

]]> e302fb3d88c81c81775907cb563d3d0f bruceinhou replied to the topic Condor Valve Options? in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/condor-valve-options/#post-167402 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 23:21:24 -0400 I think what Daotat is saying is that the restrictor has threads that may mess with the air flow and not give the same flow as a smooth dedicated large bore valve.

]]> 0fb1e78d6853a7b92162fd1cf8f6c232 bruceinhou replied to the topic Condor Valve Options? in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/condor-valve-options/#post-167397 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 22:54:18 -0400 And the hammer and spring will work for both?

I just set up my rifle with a tank adapter and now I need another whole tank setup! Any idea how much a tank setup with the proper valve should cost?

]]> 8be6943be2eb40e7859f60d18db48117 bruceinhou replied to the topic Condor Valve Options? in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/condor-valve-options/#post-167385 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 21:40:22 -0400 I want the option to shoot JSB Exact, and Polymags.
I don’t want to make this a slug only gun.

]]> 502b3556f0e4ba81f1ae990494fe88b4 bruceinhou replied to the topic Breech removal? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/breech-removal/#post-167336 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 23:29:32 -0400 quote jesse:I have been pulling the spinloc nut off and bringing it back through the hole the tank screws into.

When I did that to clock the threaded collar for a TTTA, The breach came out and then the hammer slid down. The only way I could get it back together was to remove the barrel and put everything in from the front.
You have to hold down…Read more

]]> 96c43b6313af2d0fd0cd1f4521d40a4a bruceinhou replied to the topic New member, story of my first Airforce gun in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-member-story-of-my-first-airforce-gun/#post-167285 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 20:15:58 -0400 Great find! You will have fun with that.
Are you going to stick with CO2?

]]> 8a14d9090b2f77f05f1c840e4bfbce72 bruceinhou replied to the topic Installing a TTTA, Question... in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/installing-a-ttta-question/#post-167149 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 21:08:19 -0400 Thanks Dyotat, I had read that somewhere on the forum. I have never needed to go into this gun before and am glad for the experience. I realize this is all old hat for the regulars here and I am pleased that you and others take the time to comment and help others who are just trying to figure all of this out.

]]> 7fd385929ac28033d01c2d34d003f411 bruceinhou replied to the topic Installing a TTTA, Question... in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/installing-a-ttta-question/#post-167132 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:56:31 -0400 All Done!

I found a spring that just fit inside the counter bore. I had to cut it down, but it is working smoothly. It was fun getting into the trigger group for the first time. The breach and hammer slid down and would not go back so I removed them out the back and after clocking the threaded ring for the tank adapter I pulled the barrel and…Read more

]]> e5f2f6bff1a673880e5046a62844e371 bruceinhou replied to the topic Installing a TTTA, Question... in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/installing-a-ttta-question/#post-167042 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 20:53:49 -0400 So, would the stock Airforce spring would normally fit in the counter bore of the spring retainer? I take it that the brass hex head retainer is a correct part? In the drawings it looks like the spring retainer sets flush with the valve body end. I could machine off the counter bore end of the spring retainer so that I could use the spring I have.…Read more

]]> 0dc0456f17fb75521d255a7e052dce60 bruceinhou replied to the topic Installing a TTTA, Question... in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/installing-a-ttta-question/#post-167022 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 11:13:48 -0400 OK I have removed the spring retainer. It had thread locker on it to hold it in place because it was not screwed in all the way. The spring diameter is larger than the counter bore in the spring retainer, so I suppose this is why it was not screwed in to the shoulder. Has anyone see this before? I am thinking I have a non stock spring. How…Read more

]]> 5f123804a5fdfa38f5dc3f69621c67e0 bruceinhou replied to the topic Looking for TTTA installation instructions in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/looking-for-ttta-installation-instructions/#post-166988 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 23:19:21 -0400 I posted on another thread……

I will start a new thread in the MODS forum.

]]> 1f9f0269b767d86e6fcf801c027de05d bruceinhou replied to the topic Looking for TTTA installation instructions in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/looking-for-ttta-installation-instructions/#post-166967 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 11:00:01 -0400 Delete

]]> d2769aba518f36c2ec8461b24a32ec34 bruceinhou replied to the topic How to take out the Valve? in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/how-to-take-out-the-valve/#post-166935 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 23:00:37 -0400 Thanks Guys,

I take it that the part in the gun is a threaded collar and has to be exposed from under the bottom to loosen the set screw in order to “clock” the sleeve?
I don’t see this in any of the drawings listed above.

The valve body is TIGHT in the bottle. I will machine a removal tool tonight at work. This is the first time I have gone…Read more

]]> 501b36b6b5cf80451ede066dc34a7367 bruceinhou replied to the topic Looking for TTTA installation instructions in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/looking-for-ttta-installation-instructions/#post-166865 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 22:36:54 -0400 As best I remember Tony built it for me 3 or 4 years ago.
I have not shot it all that much as I was using a Hill pump to fill it.
I have a new CF tank from Joe Brancato so that should help!

]]> 9893fb1789bf6f50c45298c9320303a4 bruceinhou replied to the topic What valve to get for carbon tank? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/what-valve-to-get-for-carbon-tank/#post-166398 Tue, 05 Feb 2013 11:05:51 -0400 He has a day job. He will answer after 5 PM, 7 pm for us in Texas. I just bought a Great White from him. I put a check in the mail last Friday and got a tracking number from Fedex last night.(Monday) Read his site…. He recommends a Din valve, do you have a place to fill this tank?

]]> 1beef50286617fdeaa16f92cc36154b3 bruceinhou replied to the topic took apart my condor to clean .. in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/took-apart-my-condor-to-clean/#post-165832 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 23:28:36 -0400 “One piece bushings are a problem to make because it has to be 4″ minimum. Try finding a boring bar that will bore that small that deep.
Cedric’s barrel measures .562″ so I used a really good 9/16″ drill which is .5625”.

Have you considered using a gun drill to drill the bushing?

http://www.sterlinggundrills.com/deep_hole_gun_drills.shtml

]]> 9617f5853aa2a47e4f1de2cd46fa939c bruceinhou replied to the topic Which laser and mount for my Condor? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/which-laser-and-mount-for-my-condor/#post-108303 Wed, 19 May 2010 21:15:18 -0400 Thanks so much! I went to Academy and got what I needed. I think this will work for my needs. I have a raccoon problem that needs attention. My scope will not do for such close in work.

Thanks again, Bruce

]]> 34023984cd77bd805c53228347b6f514 bruceinhou replied to the topic Which laser and mount for my Condor? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/which-laser-and-mount-for-my-condor/#post-108271 Wed, 19 May 2010 09:32:41 -0400 I’m confused by the quote. Is it saying to use the Daisy mount with the BSA laser?

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