Talonairgun | endothelium | Activity https://talonairgunforum.com/members/endothelium/activity/ Activity feed for endothelium. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:09:21 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 e50ed4512e577fed171cf60a174df872 endothelium replied to the topic Bolt Size? in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/bolt-size/#post-268719 Sun, 23 Apr 2017 17:07:58 -0400 Do you mean screws for barrel and air-tube clamps?

Here are the sizes.
M5 x 10 (upper raw); M5 x 16 (middle raw); M5 x 12 (lower raw)

Regards,
Endo

]]> c02a4ae1d27b1e7b3db863cc74e89def endothelium replied to the topic Taipan Mutant vs. Edgun Matador R3 in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/taipan-mutant-vs-edgun-matador-r3/page/32/#post-268355 Tue, 11 Apr 2017 18:18:42 -0400 The newer Mutant, based on the limited reviews, seems to be a sweet gun – great air efficiency and accuracy – but remains arguably ugly in appearance.

I don’t have Kalibrgun, FX, or Vulcan, but I rarely touched my Edguns after the Mutant moving into the house. With the recent new mutations, she seems to be more superiors than others and…Read more

]]> 19d46c934832bae5babe6785a1b9a8b2 endothelium replied to the topic Trigger adjustment in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/trigger-adjustment-d8/#post-268354 Tue, 11 Apr 2017 17:51:57 -0400 Great… the plate is opened.
I understand your concerns on the light trigger in the field.
In your case, adjusting 2nd stage tension should help – but not sure if it will give you a 2-lb. I don’t have the newer Mutant, I don’t know if there is anything changed in the trigger box either. Increasing the sear engagement might give you a feeling…Read more

]]> e52aaf985f7867aa569839da3cc24dae endothelium replied to the topic Taipan Mutant vs. Edgun Matador R3 in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/taipan-mutant-vs-edgun-matador-r3/page/32/#post-268259 Sun, 09 Apr 2017 13:50:39 -0400 quote Bizill:Yeah, the bunas vs the used and abused rings remind me of a woman before and after bearing children. :whistle:

Exactly! :winkn:

I believe and confirm that Donny’s size is perfect: 32×1.5

Regards,
Endo

]]> d60472b727a258616432bec68e1857b1 endothelium replied to the topic Trigger adjustment in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/trigger-adjustment-d8/#post-268258 Sun, 09 Apr 2017 13:41:30 -0400 quote kidcurry:Hmmm. I tried with a pick but there didn’t seem to be a gap between cover and receiver but maybe I didn’t really look closely enough – just did it by feel.

Thanks for the suggestions. I want to set the 2nd stage to 1 – 2 lb and I’m guessing it won’t go that high without replacing springs. ?

First, remove those two screws, then…Read more

]]> 182668dc788916ffe6edbe34ad89c673 endothelium replied to the topic Taipan Mutant vs. Edgun Matador R3 in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/taipan-mutant-vs-edgun-matador-r3/page/32/#post-268242 Sun, 09 Apr 2017 01:47:28 -0400 Bizill, let us know how you like your new .25 Veteran, especially with Sumo + fiberglass mat sheet installed. Concerning the pellet trap, I use rubber mulch for backstop, it is very effective.

As Donny implied, the original o-rings are too flaccid and weak (picture: right) – especially if you want to slide the hard-core thing in-and-out f…Read more

]]> 633f3f9c99bf53a03c3ef92b24f02585 endothelium replied to the topic Trigger adjustment in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/trigger-adjustment-d8/#post-268240 Sun, 09 Apr 2017 01:41:07 -0400 Yeah, I use tooth pick. It works well.
Endo

]]> 83c1ad590e400bfc71c42bfa34b5bd35 endothelium replied to the topic Taipan Mutant vs. Edgun Matador R3 in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/taipan-mutant-vs-edgun-matador-r3/page/31/#post-268204 Sat, 08 Apr 2017 01:48:29 -0400 DB, I bet you really enjoyed the SUMO. 😉

Just received the red Nuclear Felt (picture: left) and a pair of o-rings from Donny for the Sumo LDC. The size of red Nuclear Felt is 22cm (7.5”) x 14cm (5.5”). It would be interesting to compare the red Nuclear Felt against my gray Ballistic Felt (picture: right). :biggrinn:

Endo

]]> 2990cfff197197a9e1d8a0508534bbd3 endothelium replied to the topic Taipan Mutant vs. Edgun Matador R3 in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/taipan-mutant-vs-edgun-matador-r3/page/31/#post-268020 Sun, 02 Apr 2017 14:23:49 -0400 Thanks Darryl. It is hard to tell the exact accuracy with the SUMO because of the high wind 20-25 mph and I didn’t pay attention to it. Will test it when the weather gets better and after receiving new o-rings.
Regards,
Endo

]]> f7be394ed0080a39b65e04071d66c6a3 endothelium replied to the topic Taipan Mutant vs. Edgun Matador R3 in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/taipan-mutant-vs-edgun-matador-r3/page/31/#post-268016 Sun, 02 Apr 2017 02:03:43 -0400 Got the most current version of LDC from Donny. In fact, I have several different types of Donny’s LDC for my P12, R3 Matadors and Mutants. I believe this one is the newest one, called “SUMO.” I am going to review this new SUMO vs. Donny’s earler version “OldBoy”.

The OldBoy is 1.5” ID and 6.5” long made with CF. The endcaps are made of plastic…Read more

]]> 4a81fb71cc7800e051a1fe38e687c043 endothelium replied to the topic Taipan Mutant vs. Edgun Matador R3 in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/taipan-mutant-vs-edgun-matador-r3/page/31/#post-267283 Mon, 13 Mar 2017 16:20:52 -0400 The scopes have been returned to Bushnell for repair. I checked the repair status almost every day and it says “Replacement Item on Order” for more a month. I contacted the Repair Service Department to see what is going on, and they said the item is on backorder until April 20. What a joke… Firstly, they have the “defect” scopes, and secondly…Read more

]]> 91e8fff3f8f3a4fe678fbbfc0f1f0d39 endothelium replied to the topic Taipan Mutant vs. Edgun Matador R3 in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/taipan-mutant-vs-edgun-matador-r3/page/31/#post-266403 Sat, 18 Feb 2017 14:49:02 -0400 Darryl, that tin is sitting on my shooting table for the shorty. I just grabbed it over to let the wheel lean against it, showing the yardage marks. So, there is no special purpose on it. LOL.

I usually measure the head size (about 50 pellets) in all new tins received and mark the percentage of the head size on the tin. So, I could have a record…Read more

]]> 3ef4a71ecede7240da40ac1dae28e8b5 endothelium replied to the topic Taipan Mutant vs. Edgun Matador R3 in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/taipan-mutant-vs-edgun-matador-r3/page/31/#post-266349 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 16:32:34 -0400 Thanks Darryl. I consider myself as a plinker not a serious shooter.
I just like to play with accurate guns…LOL.

I marked the yardage on the wheel while testing the scope and now just printed the label out and temporary taped it to the wheel. I am ready for the action….just needing my scope back. Will keep you posted.

Regards,
Endo

]]> 67e8dfd2663a58f4e5c42945b4e95367 endothelium replied to the topic Taipan Mutant vs. Edgun Matador R3 in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/taipan-mutant-vs-edgun-matador-r3/page/30/#post-266271 Tue, 14 Feb 2017 17:45:55 -0400 Thanks Darryl and Cricket.

I am spoiled by the FFP scope, and I like Bushnell G2 reticle. I sent the scope back to them for adjustment and hope to get it back soon.

The UTG big wheel, especially the old version, is right size for the Bushnell Tactical Elite – a snug fit. The newer version (lighter weight) is slightly loose, it only has two…Read more

]]> c83e3cf13aa88be71249d3b703eae546 endothelium replied to the topic Taipan Mutant vs. Edgun Matador R3 in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/taipan-mutant-vs-edgun-matador-r3/page/30/#post-266189 Sat, 11 Feb 2017 23:22:24 -0400 It’s been a while since my last post. I finally got the scopes back, but Bushnell didn’t repair the range of turret adjustment. I called their Repair Department and they ask me to send them back again. This is very odd. Anyway, hopefully, they will fix the issue this time.

Here are pictures on the crosshair for the highest (24X) and the lowest (…Read more

]]> c95f7a44bced22849bda666541762e39 endothelium replied to the topic Noticing a rattle on my Mutant in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/noticing-a-rattle-on-my-mutant/#post-263965 Sun, 01 Jan 2017 18:11:50 -0400 Yes, it is the hammer making the noise. There is no pretension exerted on the hammer under uncocked conditions. You will hear hammer rattling sound if you “shake” the gun vigorously. The spring exerts tension on the hammer under cocked conditions and the movement of the hammer is eliminated. No worry there, it is perfectly normal.

Happy New Year.
Endo

]]> 955e436833e351f4dbc11bbd22e07390 endothelium replied to the topic Taipan Mutant vs. Edgun Matador R3 in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/taipan-mutant-vs-edgun-matador-r3/page/30/#post-263872 Fri, 30 Dec 2016 17:05:54 -0400 I have weighted the Bushnell scope, 26.32 oz (746 g), if added the sunshade it is what has been advertised (27 oz). Unfortunately, both scopes have 12.9 mils for windage and ~19 mils for elevation. This is inconsistent with 24 mils turret adjustment as advertised. The yardage marks in parallax/focus knob is off in one of the scopes. The other one…Read more

]]> 01de81edbc6bc3882b184f06b11fb50b endothelium replied to the topic Taipan Mutant vs. Edgun Matador R3 in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/taipan-mutant-vs-edgun-matador-r3/page/30/#post-263755 Tue, 27 Dec 2016 20:42:24 -0400 quote Cricket:I know what you mean about the turrets, these were FFP right? Could you perhaps take a pic at max and min magnification? Would like to see if it gets too thick/small. What are your thoughts on this matter?
Cricket, yes, these are FFP scopes, I didn’t bring the camera/phone adapters with me. I will do it after returning home. My i…Read more

]]> 21b97d4cd0d38757261cf07f582fda30 endothelium replied to the topic Taipan Mutant vs. Edgun Matador R3 in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/taipan-mutant-vs-edgun-matador-r3/page/30/#post-263712 Mon, 26 Dec 2016 18:11:02 -0400 You bet! Cricket. :8: Happy New Year.

Opened the boxes yesterday and here are some pictures. It is much brighter and sharper than HK4030 and SWFA SS 20x. The turret’s click-sound is not distinctive in Bushnell compared with SWFA and Hawke, but you can “feel” the click. All dials are very smooth. It is ~2” shorter than HK4030 and ~0.5” shorter…Read more

]]> 6c3ac81f035449364de89078381dada3 endothelium replied to the topic Taipan Mutant vs. Edgun Matador R3 in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/taipan-mutant-vs-edgun-matador-r3/page/30/#post-263597 Sat, 24 Dec 2016 00:51:56 -0400 Here are the Christmas present for the Mutants.
Will take more pictures later.
Have a great Christmas to you all.
Regards,
Endo

]]> 53a7dd8cd9856f4c44573878b3f6bf07 endothelium replied to the topic Taipan Mutant vs. Edgun Matador R3 in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/taipan-mutant-vs-edgun-matador-r3/page/30/#post-263499 Wed, 21 Dec 2016 17:21:45 -0400 Mike, Vortex Viper (PST 6-24×50, FFP) was one of my choices, but it has minimum focus/parallax ~50 yd, which does not quite fit my application. Viper has zero stop, which Bushnell doesn’t have. I believe both scopes have excellent optics, but here are the reasons that I decided to give Bushnell a try. I like G2 MRAD reticle better than the Viper E…Read more

]]> 09bdcfce7f9bc164e442f599ee315fb3 endothelium replied to the topic Taipan Mutant vs. Edgun Matador R3 in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/taipan-mutant-vs-edgun-matador-r3/page/29/#post-263352 Mon, 19 Dec 2016 17:59:16 -0400 Darryl and Dairyboy, you have good eyes, yeah it is a SWFA scope with Mil-Quad reticle. That scope is SS 20×42 tactical with 0.1 mil turret. It is a nice scope, but I wanted to have it retired because I like to have a FFP scope and the multiple magnifications. SS scope has served me well. I put a large rubber ring on the focus/parallax dial,…Read more

]]> 2da0adfe81872b47ac363af516864b08 endothelium replied to the topic Taipan Mutant vs. Edgun Matador R3 in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/taipan-mutant-vs-edgun-matador-r3/page/29/#post-263319 Sun, 18 Dec 2016 22:28:55 -0400 quote mughram:what is your phone ?

if its an iphone

then try app called cute cut pro i guess … my friends use it and they highly recommend it

if its andorid

i use many apps ( inshot, Vivavideo , flipagram ) mostly

Brother Mughram.. thanks for the info. I will check out the iphone app and test them out.
My camera takes better picture/video…Read more

]]> 78c8c85d9f621e3a6194819ff69342f4 endothelium replied to the topic Taipan Mutant vs. Edgun Matador R3 in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/taipan-mutant-vs-edgun-matador-r3/page/29/#post-263080 Tue, 13 Dec 2016 14:00:50 -0400 quote mughram:its good adapter i have one

but capturing with phone always gives you jelly motion which is annoying

hopefully in future we get small cam can fit it easly

Brother mughram,

Jelly motion? What is that? :suprisedn:

There are some vibrations during shot, which make the picture burry.
The only way to minimize it is to use a vise to…Read more

]]> 05e5aa96aa05f5562ab31fc67e6c8163 endothelium replied to the topic Shorty shot count per fill in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/shorty-shot-count-per-fill/#post-262957 Sat, 10 Dec 2016 23:52:51 -0400 At least 40 shots from 220 to 130 bars for either JSB RS or JH: http://www.talonairgun.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=55&t=32414&p=372662#p372662
The shot count varies with the settings of regulator output pressure and hammer strength.
Welcome, the new Mutant owner.
Regards,
Endo

]]> 41ef4d64ebc4d46be532d96bd4f10737 endothelium replied to the topic Taipan Mutant vs. Edgun Matador R3 in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/taipan-mutant-vs-edgun-matador-r3/page/29/#post-262953 Sat, 10 Dec 2016 22:14:15 -0400 When I got home, son was shooting the Mutant Standard. He said it was windy (10-15 mph) from south (left to right on the target). He said the groups were pretty bad and I agreed with him after looking at the targets. So, I set up the scope-phone adapter showing him how to dope the wind. The target was at 50 yard. I was shooting at a single pellet…Read more

]]> 03d9c235112ac65c8a318260d0d3054d endothelium replied to the topic Taipan Mutant vs. Edgun Matador R3 in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/taipan-mutant-vs-edgun-matador-r3/page/28/#post-262866 Fri, 09 Dec 2016 14:02:24 -0400 quote kabukicrack:Endo,

Your Discovery Optics scope cam adaptor looks very nice. Can you weigh the entire kit for us?

Thanks…

I am traveling, will weigh it after I get back tomorrow. It is pretty light as I recall.
Endo

]]> 03f7f0d54848fa9fb47419437d600d46 endothelium replied to the topic Taipan Mutant vs. Edgun Matador R3 in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/taipan-mutant-vs-edgun-matador-r3/page/28/#post-262615 Mon, 05 Dec 2016 20:24:39 -0400 Yesterday was cold (to someone it might be cool/perfect) and windy, and was raining too. So, I did some testing on the phone adapter in my messy garage. Not bad at all, it is well build and very sturdy in my HK4030 scope. The phone fits very well to the adapter (Picture 1). The only “complain” I have is that the thread length is too long, I hav…Read more

]]> 889b9c94f0d35effff8db01fad1373e6 endothelium replied to the topic Taipan Mutant vs. Edgun Matador R3 in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/taipan-mutant-vs-edgun-matador-r3/page/28/#post-262494 Sat, 03 Dec 2016 22:55:56 -0400 Hoot, did we get the same result? Hoot:
Thanks Darryl. I don’t know if my standard Mutant will get the same result…

Almost a year ago, I got a “Gosky Universal Cell Phone Adapter Mount” from Amazon for the Mutants. It didn’t work out of the box and I had to get a longer screw and a few nuts to get it to work (Picture 1). The adapter was not s…Read more

]]> ed80e51681addc63fe7c7fbcecc441e1 endothelium replied to the topic Taipan Mutant vs. Edgun Matador R3 in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/taipan-mutant-vs-edgun-matador-r3/page/28/#post-261884 Wed, 23 Nov 2016 03:34:01 -0400 Darryl was asking the effect of pellet weight on air efficiency a few weeks ago. I have finally gotten a time last week to test the strings shooting with JSB 18.1 (Jumbo Heavy) vs. JSB 13.4 (RS) from my Mutant Shorty. They were done under the same conditions: same regulator output pressure, same HST setting, and same ambient temperature (73F).…Read more

]]> 62207f0b40bc1e17362a0f61d94bfc63 endothelium replied to the topic Taipan Mutant vs. Edgun Matador R3 in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/taipan-mutant-vs-edgun-matador-r3/page/28/#post-261861 Tue, 22 Nov 2016 21:15:26 -0400 Darryl,

I think the barrel with slanted TP was the work from Petr. Not many Mutant short have slanted TP in their barrel. I believe kabukicrack has the same barrel beside you and me. In my barrel, Petr didn’t align the dimple at the correct location and the location of TP is slightly off. Dman drilled out the TP to the correct location and the s…Read more

]]> 694cf963e06b87270661ad16d4151525 endothelium replied to the topic Taipan Mutant vs. Edgun Matador R3 in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/taipan-mutant-vs-edgun-matador-r3/page/28/#post-261792 Tue, 22 Nov 2016 01:03:39 -0400 Darryl,

Yeah, we missed you.

The one reserved for you is gone, no problems.

I am surprised to hear that you are planning to sell the shorty…may I ask why?

A short answer to your question…Petr’s barrel is VERY accurate after polishing it. Initially, it was shooting so-so, same as the stock CZ replacement barrel. But now it shoots much bette…Read more

]]> 29c138e3a46130246258d696c95da1e9 endothelium replied to the topic Taipan Mutant vs. Edgun Matador R3 in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/taipan-mutant-vs-edgun-matador-r3/page/28/#post-261756 Mon, 21 Nov 2016 16:07:39 -0400 Thanks Rowdy. To some point, I do feel frustrated with the weakness of the R3 valve. Hmm…color might make a difference…interesting.

I got some time to do the test on the comparison of air efficiency between JSB 18 grain and 13.4 grain. Just need time to do the analysis…hopefully I will have a chance to post the result later today.

Regards,
Endo

]]> f97c39a55f4af9b69d7af84d40976ca0 endothelium replied to the topic Taipan Mutant vs. Edgun Matador R3 in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/taipan-mutant-vs-edgun-matador-r3/page/28/#post-261517 Fri, 18 Nov 2016 00:26:00 -0400 I don’t remember when was the last time to touch my Edgun R3s. I have a long-term memory disorder…so it must be a long time ago.

Anyway, I decided to bring them out for a fresh air…and this was what happened after 3 shots in R3 .22. I heard a hissing sound from the breech area, then the tube pressure gradually dropped to zero. Opened it up and s…Read more

]]> b4d9ec8e788d25a28681b56e8c2c442a endothelium replied to the topic New Mutant in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-mutant/page/2/#post-261499 Thu, 17 Nov 2016 13:40:23 -0400 Dan, in this thread, http://www.talonairgun.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=22808&start=60, pay attention to the pressure drop in the pictures that shows the slope is not linear. The pressure drop for the shot is much higher at the higher tube pressure, indicating the waste of air. That was done in the Edgun R3. I noticed that the Mutant has a more…Read more

]]> 46c387c68756bc702f8465dcccafee02 endothelium replied to the topic Taipan Mutant vs. Edgun Matador R3 in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/taipan-mutant-vs-edgun-matador-r3/page/27/#post-261448 Wed, 16 Nov 2016 05:06:38 -0400 Hoot,
Great.
That was fast.
Regards,
Endo

]]> 047a6002c249e9a131744e4df093c6b9 endothelium replied to the topic Taipan Mutant vs. Edgun Matador R3 in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/taipan-mutant-vs-edgun-matador-r3/page/27/#post-261375 Tue, 15 Nov 2016 01:08:46 -0400 Yeah, I like it too except the price… :suprisedn:
Endo

]]> daf90e3a86abb50b4b639c0dc8e75a21 endothelium replied to the topic New Mutant in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-mutant/#post-261373 Tue, 15 Nov 2016 01:05:34 -0400 Dan,

Welcome to be a mutantneer.

Did you mention edgun?
Hmmm, I now remembered I have 2…I need to bring them out for a fresh air…LOL.

Enjoy the Mutant…

Regards,
Endo

]]> db8fefca16e3b6a2bb64902ef2b5b0b7 endothelium replied to the topic Taipan Mutant vs. Edgun Matador R3 in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/taipan-mutant-vs-edgun-matador-r3/page/27/#post-261327 Mon, 14 Nov 2016 16:52:51 -0400 Thanks Hoot. You are correct, as usual, on this one. So, you will get a reward…:wink:

Got a cheap (a relative term) scope level (ApexHorizon) last week from Amazon (left, Picture 1). It was made from T6061 aluminum alloy. Unlike others (right, Picture 1), this level does not block the turrets or the big side-wheel on my scopes, and it…Read more

]]> 728480e228755f6a7b86a1ae6ab9a9aa endothelium replied to the topic Taipan Mutant vs. Edgun Matador R3 in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/taipan-mutant-vs-edgun-matador-r3/page/27/#post-260765 Sat, 05 Nov 2016 22:42:17 -0400 Thanks Darryl. It does not sharp at all.

Since you are the first one to appreciate my “work”. I will make one for you.
If you are interested in…email me your address.

Regards,
Endo

]]> d5092d99b14fb631a30673ed3151278a endothelium replied to the topic Newbie to Board and Mutant Short Owner - 1st take and question in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/newbie-to-board-and-mutant-short-owner-1st-take-and-question/#post-260764 Sat, 05 Nov 2016 22:36:25 -0400 Crosfire, the finishing and machining are great in my shorty. I agree with Gabe. Have you tried to clean it to see if these marks are just some sort of stains. You might be able to exchange it since it should be under warranty. Your shorty has a beautiful stock. Where did you buy it from?

Welcome to the forum and enjoy the Mutant.

Regards,
Endo

]]> 63a5a7aff770119fecbe107ff7e31f2c endothelium replied to the topic Taipan Mutant vs. Edgun Matador R3 in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/taipan-mutant-vs-edgun-matador-r3/page/27/#post-260745 Sat, 05 Nov 2016 18:35:15 -0400 I need to treat the Shorty equally, just finished making a new HST locker specifically for the little one. This nut is smaller, 6 mm diameter and 4 mm thickness. It is a tiny HST locker but fits and works very well for the shorty. It doesn’t look bad at all. Agree?
Endo

]]> 902c876e68c612da6b657f6e592f218a endothelium replied to the topic Taipan Mutant vs. Edgun Matador R3 in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/taipan-mutant-vs-edgun-matador-r3/page/27/#post-260685 Fri, 04 Nov 2016 13:59:23 -0400 Here are some more readings on ST barrel and twist rate in AGN (http://www.airgunnation.com/topic/smooth-twist-barrels-2/).

Brian’s Mutant is Std length, I believe the barrel in Std Mutant is machined from CZ-200s for AA.

The twist rate varies: 1:16 (http://www.shooting-the-breeze.com/forums/showthread.php?p=213453), 1:17 (…Read more

]]> 1cc79d889fc3e6873786d221e8af0f85 endothelium replied to the topic Taipan Mutant vs. Edgun Matador R3 in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/taipan-mutant-vs-edgun-matador-r3/page/26/#post-260604 Wed, 02 Nov 2016 18:27:32 -0400 Thanks Darryl and Sac…

Sac is correct in both theory and the observations. Efficiency of the valve (shape, size and weight), regulator (spring and valve movement, even the materials of the o-ring and lube), transfer port, characteristics of the springs (for hammer and valve) and many others, including environmental factors and pellets, all can…Read more

]]> ff735e1b5af26c4d6a480d6d857ac5d1 endothelium replied to the topic Taipan Mutant vs. Edgun Matador R3 in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/taipan-mutant-vs-edgun-matador-r3/page/26/#post-260567 Tue, 01 Nov 2016 20:03:58 -0400 Darryl, here is the data I found. This was done in the mutant shorty with Germany barrel. I tested JSB 18.1 pellet and AA 16 pellet in a 20-shot string under one fill. The numbers show that both SD and Max Spread are smaller for AA pellet. The average shot-to-shot variation for AA is 2.0 fps and for JSB is 2.68 fps. The air efficiency is also…Read more

]]> a51d93b98e479e3d430f58f3fce50b53 endothelium replied to the topic Taipan Mutant vs. Edgun Matador R3 in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/taipan-mutant-vs-edgun-matador-r3/page/26/#post-260544 Tue, 01 Nov 2016 02:36:39 -0400 Darryl, good observations. I also had the same question on air efficiency and speed consistency related to pellet weights.
I will try to dig out my records later tonight or sometime tomorrow.
Based on my old memory, it seems to be the other way around…but not 100% sure.
Endo

]]> 173435115fad898d149b58215b37d213 endothelium replied to the topic Taipan Mutant vs. Edgun Matador R3 in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/taipan-mutant-vs-edgun-matador-r3/page/26/#post-260534 Mon, 31 Oct 2016 22:03:45 -0400 WARING…LONG POST…If you are not interested in tuning your Mutant, please skip it (don’t read).

Sac, thanks for sharing. I think your HST was set too high and it has passed the plateau of the speed/HST curve, which is a bell shape and the speed would drop in either side of the curve. So, if you turn the HST down and see the speed increases,…Read more

]]> 19765cc492a06faf798bfb6b7db122e8 endothelium replied to the topic Taipan Mutant vs. Edgun Matador R3 in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/taipan-mutant-vs-edgun-matador-r3/page/26/#post-260513 Mon, 31 Oct 2016 13:29:08 -0400 Sac, I agree with you on the accuracy and consistency on 13 FPE and above. The JSB 15.9 can do the same — single-pellet-hole at 30 yards between 14 FPE to 25 FPE (max power for the set pressure on my shorty regulator). I think I will need to use either Express or RS for any power below 14 FPE. I will find a calm day to test 15.9s at 12 FPE again…Read more

]]> 51d2cd2e0705e858260ee10b10dce8ea endothelium replied to the topic Taipan Mutant vs. Edgun Matador R3 in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/taipan-mutant-vs-edgun-matador-r3/page/25/#post-260497 Mon, 31 Oct 2016 01:58:45 -0400 Great idea Sac.

Darryl, my original setting was 835-840 fps muzzle velocity with 15.9 grain JSB and zeroed at 30 yards.
I gradually reduced the muzzle velocity down to 580 fps. The POI dropped by 1.7 mildot (~1.7″) at 30 yards and the groups spread out (almost double). It was quite windy when I did the test and I believe the grouping is more…Read more

]]> 77847dc55c16742a7ba19eaada94e3d4 endothelium replied to the topic Taipan Mutant vs. Edgun Matador R3 in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/taipan-mutant-vs-edgun-matador-r3/page/25/#post-260475 Sun, 30 Oct 2016 17:53:14 -0400 Sac, have you received your parts yet?

Finally, I got a time to test the HST screw mod on the speed consistency. With 15.9 gran JSB in my shorty, the HST was set to 835-840 fps with 25 FPE. I used liquid white to mark the location (Picture 1). Reducing the HST (counterclockwise) by about 1-3/4 turn, the speed became ~580 fps with 12 FPE, and I…Read more

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