Talonairgun | dipy | Activity https://talonairgunforum.com/members/dipy/activity/ Activity feed for dipy. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:09:21 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 a7895ec4630a10555d8b5fc354dad26d dipy replied to the topic Pyramid Air shipped me a lemon tank in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/pyramid-air-shipped-me-a-lemon-tank/page/2/#post-85298 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:51:21 -0400 HI! Finally Dirt E Harry of Topairgun managed to get pyramid air to ship me a new valve body (Stingy guys) 🙄 Anyways Pyramid air with its usual fetish for using firearm HS codes for the export products caused the customs to detain the “double ended nut” and they wanted to see my documents and paperwork…. forwarded the previous import dos…Read more

]]> 763372a26adaff9f7a49d696804bb2ba dipy replied to the topic 66.4 fpe with Vulture .177 shooting 31.5 grains in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/66-4-fpe-with-vulture-177-shooting-31-5-grains/#post-82665 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 17:57:01 -0400 quote Voltar_1:I might give that a try 🙂 made a swage for bullets and need to make the bore riding die. Need a source of wire so need ot make up an extruder for that as well 🙂
Walter…..

Now ! Now ! we cant make everything can we? All the folx at Auto Neumatic corpn. and other companies need to keep making shoddy products for us to “Improove…Read more

]]> 94ed42f2ab22da2370ae0eae3f41e22f dipy replied to the topic 66.4 fpe with Vulture .177 shooting 31.5 grains in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/66-4-fpe-with-vulture-177-shooting-31-5-grains/#post-82660 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 17:26:39 -0400 quote Voltar_1:For power testing I use multiples of what ever pellet I have on hand. 3x 10.5 grain Crosmans make 31.5 grains.
Walter….

HI! Have you tried some homebrew machined testing pellets . Simply cylindrical slugs with grooves machined into them – might give you better data than 3 individual pellets 💡 I mean its the cheapest way to…Read more

]]> df537536a0cd8400c6796015ab160258 dipy replied to the topic **Look Here FIRST For Answers about your GUN!** in the forum Quick Reference https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/look-here-first-for-answers-about-your-gun/#post-82541 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 16:46:54 -0400 You guys are doing a great job! In fact you gave me the confidence to order another condor within a month of getting my first – AS regards AF /Rachel@AF and PA – the lesser said the better.
Thank you all again for all the info and support/advice. In fact I thing AF has a lot to thank you for selling their rifle.

]]> 660f0a946883c99b804c0c7cca608060 dipy replied to the topic Hill Vs Fx pump test in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/hill-vs-fx-pump-test/#post-82539 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 16:32:16 -0400 HI! For the technically inclined who think they can take these apart and rebuild them 😉 though the review I read at PA said” the magic ceases the moment you open them” 🙄 :

http://www.fxairguns.com/_pdf/detail/Handpump_Drawing.pdf

http://www.airriflepump.com/uploads/info/1856_Seal%20Replacement.pdf

There you are this should help you make…Read more

]]> a763e3d93e0af42072883e560d5576f3 dipy replied to the topic Member Map in the forum Mods Discussion https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/member-map/page/4/#post-82520 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 12:03:19 -0400 HI! I’ve made my mark at Chandigarh India 😉

]]> 7e18f250c85cecea1056022e7cba4b02 dipy replied to the topic Condor .22 cal w/12" barrel accuracy in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/condor-22-cal-w-12-quot-barrel-accuracy/page/2/#post-82031 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 04:18:58 -0400 quote njnoodles:What you see vented in my pics is the fender washer closest to the breach, Thats not the front bushing. The front bushing should be attached gto the barrel when you get. This is what I am referring to.

http://www.talontunes.com/id3.html

Gotcha – was just gonna post and ask about it 😉 well will definatley use your methood and…Read more

]]> 055f9e1421ff105a73abda596ba3804b dipy replied to the topic Condor .22 cal w/12" barrel accuracy in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/condor-22-cal-w-12-quot-barrel-accuracy/page/2/#post-82011 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 02:06:09 -0400 quote njnoodles:I have tried everything, and this is by far the quietest diy mod I personally have come up with. The OD of the aluminum tube is 1 inch. Scotch Bright, over time, starts to break down effecting parts of the gun with little dust particles, although others have used it with great success,I personally do not care for it. Definitely…Read more

]]> 435b3dd4e08e2dee7bb04f04708ba2f1 dipy replied to the topic Condor .22 cal w/12" barrel accuracy in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/condor-22-cal-w-12-quot-barrel-accuracy/page/2/#post-82007 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 01:24:06 -0400 quote njnoodles:Dipy, Here Are Some Pics. If you PM Me you address next time I cut some aluminum I will cut exactly what you need with the fender washers and bushings. What would be the best way to send them to India?

HI! njnoodles – WOW! your pics and explanation are great 😉 Thanks for the effort , I appriciate it. This is a easy long lasting…Read more

]]> ba86b8d5f4b5098ac73516ec133a4093 dipy replied to the topic Condor .22 cal w/12" barrel accuracy in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/condor-22-cal-w-12-quot-barrel-accuracy/page/2/#post-81961 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 15:41:31 -0400 quote njnoodles:You can buy the end cap from online retailers as well, not just From Airforce.

Yes! saw the endcap for sale with pyramid air. Will just order it along with the barrel – thanks

]]> ecdb7af1d7f22a3933c3d0855166f1f9 dipy replied to the topic Condor .22 cal w/12" barrel accuracy in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/condor-22-cal-w-12-quot-barrel-accuracy/#post-81940 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 05:17:36 -0400 quote njnoodles:With some 1 inch aluminum pipe, some o rings, and some washers, all internally placed within the frame, your condor converted to a 12 incher will be extremely quiet, you will need a talon end cap. I have experimented with internal baffles for a long time before i perfected it. I can post pics if you would like.

HI! Well if you…Read more

]]> abffad148689bbf6f5ca9202ecf2b20f dipy replied to the topic Condor .22 cal w/12" barrel accuracy in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/condor-22-cal-w-12-quot-barrel-accuracy/#post-81931 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 04:08:11 -0400 quote njnoodles:I Convereted my 24″ Condor 22 into a 12″ Condor SS. Still has the original Top Hat Setting, and the original Condor Tank. Accuracy was the same at that distance with both barrels. Dialed down to a muzzle velocity to 960 fps. I also had another Condor 24″ Condor 22, which I am currently experimenting with. Everything original…Read more

]]> aaa93bf78f4c30cc9d1e0cdc36010775 dipy replied to the topic Pyramid Air shipped me a lemon tank in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/pyramid-air-shipped-me-a-lemon-tank/page/2/#post-81868 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 07:28:42 -0400 quote dirty harry:To make a long story Brutal… I had the very same promblem with my first condor… and the threads. Luckily for me.. I purchased direct from AF and they sent me a replacement ASAP. Good luck with things Dipy.. hang in there and it WILL get solved. Man… I would LOVE to go to India some day. What a fanastic, intriguing place…Read more

]]> 71d7604be224e4898e8a335269d48dbc dipy replied to the topic Pyramid Air shipped me a lemon tank in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/pyramid-air-shipped-me-a-lemon-tank/page/2/#post-81865 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 07:14:19 -0400 quote Metal Head:If it were a longer length of thread engagement I wouldn’t worry about it so much but you only have 4-5 threads there. Use your best judgment as far as how the adapter feels when being threaded onto the valve and obviously make sure you keep everything away from your face. If in doubt it’s better to lean on the side of caution…Read more

]]> 98cd976b418309931e5e784880e60825 dipy replied to the topic Pyramid Air shipped me a lemon tank in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/pyramid-air-shipped-me-a-lemon-tank/#post-81766 Sat, 05 Sep 2009 18:02:02 -0400 quote Metal Head:Just be careful. You’ve got me worried since you said it was .060″ undersized. The smallest Major diameter allowed is .858″ (.017″under) for a class 1A (really loose) thread.
That would suck if the fill adapter ripped off as you approach 3k psi. Hopefully the die “stood up” the threads for you since that last measurement.

HI!…Read more

]]> 9092f5e2a25cb61aa56205ddd9256c45 dipy replied to the topic Pyramid Air shipped me a lemon tank in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/pyramid-air-shipped-me-a-lemon-tank/#post-81737 Sat, 05 Sep 2009 09:26:29 -0400 quote Metal Head:Sounds like you’ve got a handle on it. Good luck

Thanks Metal Head 😉 your Good Luck came in handy ! I got the die and gave the valve threads a twirl. It took a serious bit of effort and the end result was a proper thread as it should have been from day one in a new tank. Anyways thanks to everyone for all the help and…Read more

]]> 8a0fa5d3302ad0d209fd1b1ab909fcdf dipy replied to the topic Pyramid Air shipped me a lemon tank in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/pyramid-air-shipped-me-a-lemon-tank/#post-81682 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 17:41:21 -0400 quote Voltar_1:Where are you getting your tolerance info? 0.020″ undersize on a .875″ thread is bullcrap. Curious as to what you mean by this?
Do you have access to a machine shop? They could have chased that thread down for you…..

HI! I will give you the exact OD measurements of the valve tommorow. I have acess to a machine shop but they do…Read more

]]> 853310a2308e4e03f93d9dbef71cfa62 dipy replied to the topic Can anyone help point me in the right direction ? reg. Spare in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/can-anyone-help-point-me-in-the-right-direction-reg-spare/#post-81672 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:59:41 -0400 quote Voltar_1:What could you possibly need that is not available or can be made in India?
There should be a source for you?
HI! Well in a worse case scenario all the parts can be made. All the orings can be sourced – but it is so much more convinient and cheaper to procure them from the manufacturer. – Now if I go to a store selling O rings he…Read more

]]> cbb2b424bc02355ad7a4408901f3ae7c dipy replied to the topic Pyramid Air shipped me a lemon tank in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/pyramid-air-shipped-me-a-lemon-tank/#post-81671 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:54:34 -0400 quote Langnasen:quote Critter::shock: It shouldn’t do that. Imagine if it was charged and did that 😯

You’d be trying for a very long time, 3000psi is as good as a weld.

HI! At high pressure its no problem but what if you have a partial tank dump or when the pressure reduces /leaks from the tank? things can get dangerous here.

BTW went…Read more

]]> 8ea921bc897ec18ad34dbcd669847374 dipy replied to the topic Can anyone help point me in the right direction ? reg. Spare in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/can-anyone-help-point-me-in-the-right-direction-reg-spare/#post-81669 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:35:17 -0400 quote WalkonKing:Rachel is not telling the truth and probably does not want to send you parts to INDIA.
They sell parts.

HI! Yes I read about posts from various members about the parts they bought from AF. Well maybe I need to send her the notification from the Govt. Of India that members of rifle clubs can import air rifles duty free (.177 cal.)…Read more

]]> 69e85bdf3324cc5a2ff04961c3df8f77 dipy replied to the topic Pyramid Air shipped me a lemon tank in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/pyramid-air-shipped-me-a-lemon-tank/#post-81436 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:43:36 -0400 HI! guys thanks for all the replies 😉 I am talking to topairgun who is following it up about shipping me a new valve assmebly so that I can simply swap out the defective one. Just another thought after reading up in the forums – my tank unscrewed itself when I took it off the pump adaptor- the valve was left screwed in ! here we have ppl who need…Read more

]]> 104ba90862e33226a9bc6d5dea6d25dc dipy replied to the topic Pyramid Air shipped me a lemon tank in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/pyramid-air-shipped-me-a-lemon-tank/#post-81215 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 14:36:15 -0400 quote Metal Head:Pyramyd should give you a new tank without much trouble. However, since you are in India it may be more convenient to find a machine shop with the correct threading die to chase those threads out for you rather than shipping the tank back & forth. It may be worth your efforts to call around and find out what the charge would be, I…Read more

]]> d9c94a14cd42d9f9d1e82b2a89b344ff dipy replied to the topic Condor Top Hat adjustments? in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/condor-top-hat-adjustments/#post-81208 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 12:38:48 -0400 quote=”WalkonKing”]
Be sure to remove the drill bit.[/quote]

😆 Reminds me of the pics of the dudes with powderburners who leave the cleaning rod in the barrel during breakin and chamber and fire…Kaboom…banana peel barrel 😉

]]> b6eb920b29fde413dfce01041857b554 dipy replied to the topic proper drilling & threading in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/proper-drilling-amp-threading/#post-80824 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:58:03 -0400 quote 07condor22:Taps are very very fragile? The small ones.

Ever try to remove a broken Tap? I have……………..! Sam 8)

HI! Yes the fragile ones break pretty easily if you exert too much force 😉
Well one of the major reasons for the tap to break is that it “bottoms out” and you are still trying to screw it in and since it has nowhere to…Read more

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