Talonairgun | fva | Activity https://talonairgunforum.com/members/fva/activity/ Activity feed for fva. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:09:21 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 fe6fb1535492947f623685acb7b775cb fva replied to the topic Vulcan 2 .30 cal in the forum Airgun Technology https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/vulcan-2-30-cal-2/#post-536547 Thu, 06 May 2021 04:43:29 -0400 I recently received a .30 Uragan. It shoots the varmint knockers splendidly to a 100 yards. Have to try out to 150 yards. I’m getting 850 FPS stock settings. 910 FPS with 44.5 JSB’s

]]> 63e15c84195ba1ca566a56bc4e0322ac fva replied to the topic Tank Explosion.... in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/tank-explosion/page/3/#post-251317 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 10:49:12 -0400 Just a fwiw, I spoke with the owner of Air Hog back when I ordered my tank from them on the subject of burst strength. Their maker tests at regular intervals during production. Burst happens in the 19,000 + psi range and isn’t that dramatic.

]]> 0b7c9a89bde6055a1c3cf5c18f67a674 fva replied to the topic My new Vulcan Tactical .25 in the forum Airgun Technology https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/my-new-vulcan-tactical-25/#post-250842 Wed, 13 Apr 2016 09:54:14 -0400 Vulcan’s are great guns. Yours looks good and no doubt will be a shooter.

]]> d51745f74d48d464800f6a58d3b6058a fva replied to the topic VULCAN .25 LAPPING THE BORE in the forum Airgun Technology https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/vulcan-25-lapping-the-bore/#post-235219 Mon, 07 Sep 2015 17:35:50 -0400 The only meaningful lap is done is done with lead and the ends of the barrel cut off afterwards for final fitting as laps double cut upon changing direction..

]]> 3ad63327657805ae7de22e7a5bfb1882 fva replied to the topic HST?? in the forum Airgun Technology https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/hst/#post-234370 Thu, 20 Aug 2015 15:31:43 -0400 Likely but a easier solution is to get the HST adjustment tool from hagantool@aol.com
Am very happy with mine.

]]> 2d5084c6420575a8bce8a2077771adab fva replied to the topic Regulator set point? in the forum Airgun Technology https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/regulator-set-point/#post-234316 Wed, 19 Aug 2015 21:39:26 -0400 Depends on the caliber.
Your owners manual states the reg settings for each caliber.

]]> 9bb18a546afd24b0658e89bed0c11535 fva replied to the topic How does your Vulcan Safety work :?: in the forum Airgun Technology https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/how-does-your-vulcan-safety-work/#post-234061 Sun, 16 Aug 2015 14:03:21 -0400 No
No
No
No

]]> 1a7413e08e0d9fe0652646fa5ee7264a fva replied to the topic FVA...O rings ordered in the forum Airgun Technology https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/fva-o-rings-ordered/#post-234060 Sun, 16 Aug 2015 14:01:41 -0400 Good catch Beach Runner.
Not sure how I messed that up other than being sloppy.
Haven’t used them so can’t say how they will work but it would certainly be best to order the size spec’d in the manual.
The sticky is locked but perhaps the mods could make that change.

]]> 598c9bb374b8490e0f4aa676e17416ea fva replied to the topic Fill probe O-Ring size in the forum Airgun Technology https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/fill-probe-o-ring-size/#post-233598 Mon, 10 Aug 2015 23:45:39 -0400 I went over the manuals parts diagram and ordered multiples of every O-ring from http://www.theoringstore.com.
Looking over my order list I see 20- 1.50×5.5mm, 10-1.5x11mm, 8-2.5x14mm, 4-2.5x14mm, 10-1.5x 3.5mm, 10-2x7mm, 12-3.5×25.2mm. All N-70 except the 2.5×14 which are N-90. $16.33 included shipping.

]]> c9c954adb41f6a5dfb269e2590c14266 fva replied to the topic AAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!! in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/aaaaaahhhhhhhh/page/2/#post-233315 Thu, 06 Aug 2015 23:05:16 -0400 Dang, I guess my bait was too stinky.

]]> 576f77119a84dac90dce4e8a7189ef4b fva replied to the topic AAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!! in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/aaaaaahhhhhhhh/#post-233279 Thu, 06 Aug 2015 13:24:26 -0400 If you want a high end air rifle that is ready to go out of the box it is best not to stray from the name FX.

]]> a51b9be9ab911296be98ce64a8350d51 fva replied to the topic Cricket Rifle cal 22 Incoming - anything to know? in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/cricket-rifle-cal-22-incoming-anything-to-know/page/2/#post-233166 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 11:08:14 -0400 I have both a .25 Cricket Carbine and .25 Vulcan. Two very different rifles and equally impressive in they own way.
I find myself reaching for the Vulcan more mostly because of it’s short length.
When I take the Cricket out I right away notice the quietness of the shot and smoothness of the side lever.
Like the ease of insertion of the Vulcan…Read more

]]> 69d7e5952dd8ecd81af8839c04efb816 fva replied to the topic Off set Shroud For the Vulcan like the .30 Edgun in the forum Airgun Technology https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/off-set-shroud-for-the-vulcan-like-the-30-edgun/#post-233137 Wed, 05 Aug 2015 00:25:03 -0400 quote sniperlabyo:quote FVA:Very cool Earnest!
Wouldn’t mind hearing Your thoughts on the Vulcan-both the good and bad.

Well let me tell you about the Bad, the rest are good!

1, The Hammer impact and ping is just as loud at the cricket 9mm shooting at 95fpe

2, The mag type are slow to load, I prefer the mutant, cricket, Edgun open slot that…Read more

]]> 0912489a2a7a8d14f64357e601114990 fva replied to the topic Off set Shroud For the Vulcan like the .30 Edgun in the forum Airgun Technology https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/off-set-shroud-for-the-vulcan-like-the-30-edgun/#post-233096 Tue, 04 Aug 2015 14:33:36 -0400 Very cool Earnest!
Wouldn’t mind hearing Your thoughts on the Vulcan-both the good and bad.

]]> e152bb48e7db0e83aa7381950ae29564 fva replied to the topic "NEW" FX Impact ... game changer in the forum FX Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/quot-new-quot-fx-impact-game-changer/page/10/#post-233044 Mon, 03 Aug 2015 16:43:35 -0400 LOL Sir Ville.
Maybe so.

]]> 7401d1f276b623703a84e2e2d1d6da72 fva replied to the topic "NEW" FX Impact ... game changer in the forum FX Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/quot-new-quot-fx-impact-game-changer/page/10/#post-233023 Mon, 03 Aug 2015 10:45:23 -0400 I heard late August as earliest release date and these things typically run later than initial projections.

]]> 29b7456a7a7c945ff4c4eb08c1e29c0a fva replied to the topic A 22 cal. Vulcan barrel from inside in the forum Airgun Technology https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/a-22-cal-vulcan-barrel-from-inside/page/2/#post-232563 Tue, 28 Jul 2015 11:28:07 -0400 The difference between The Vulcan’s and Cricket’s barrel likely isn’t from the barrel maker but the machining for final fitment/crowning.

]]> 08957725e023204887714c09d266b6a5 fva replied to the topic A VULCAN shorty??????? in the forum Airgun Technology https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/a-vulcan-shorty/page/2/#post-232426 Sun, 26 Jul 2015 22:01:35 -0400 I think it is short enough……the Vulcan that is.
Very interested in what Sir Ville is working on.

]]> a11c2ada66e3107965df11baeec71d50 fva replied to the topic VULCAN picture thread... in the forum Airgun Technology https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/vulcan-picture-thread/page/7/#post-232134 Thu, 23 Jul 2015 11:09:40 -0400 quote eelect:Looks like the Burris mounts don’t like changes in temperature at all. Very thin sidewalls.

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I hope you are kidding. This is how internet myths get started.

]]> d3f481e8e8ec80695a7c71af3f1d60f5 fva replied to the topic Proud new Vulcan owner (and forum member) in the forum Airgun Technology https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/proud-new-vulcan-owner-and-forum-member/#post-232132 Thu, 23 Jul 2015 10:24:56 -0400 No need to make things harder than they have to be.
A halfish counter clock wise turn of the HST will get you where you want to be and likely make those fliers disappear. (A good barrel cleaning might as well)
You can use two very small drill bits or allen keys and a third to apply leverage to turn the HST.
As to regulator/HST harmony the…Read more

]]> f93c3f7e3383405c1a0dd46b7e3336cc fva replied to the topic Extra long range shooting with matador .25 and .22 in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/extra-long-range-shooting-with-matador-25-and-22/#post-232027 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 10:28:49 -0400 Looks like a good time!
Nice shooting.

]]> 2c4557911b08716d9be28aeaf1845052 fva replied to the topic Vulcan fill valve assembly in the forum Airgun Technology https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/vulcan-fill-valve-assembly/#post-232026 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 10:21:00 -0400 But the Cricket’s is smaller dang it. Wish they would standardize those things!
I threw my hose assembly in the case the gun came in and ordered a male foster with female threads from Pyramid Air to be able to easily switch between FX,Cricket, and Vulcan.

]]> 1915df1dd656924bfff18fad3573b5b6 fva replied to the topic Is the VULCAN the Perfect Bullpup? in the forum Airgun Technology https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/is-the-vulcan-the-perfect-bullpup/#post-231787 Sun, 19 Jul 2015 11:28:05 -0400 I am closing in on a thousand rounds through my Vulcan and appreciate it more every time out. I don’t think it is perfect but it is a very, very good rifle. Certainly one of my most satisfying air rifle buys and I’ve had quite a few high end PCP’s.

]]> c19ac851b38af7115beba1052207b8c8 fva replied to the topic Bipod on a Vulcan in the forum Airgun Technology https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/bipod-on-a-vulcan/#post-231711 Sat, 18 Jul 2015 01:49:56 -0400 I have the Atlas and find it not to be a hindrance.

]]> 364adce6da3d6998014e33ddf21e4158 fva replied to the topic Other Pellets in the forum Airgun Technology https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/other-pellets/#post-231599 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 12:47:23 -0400 My advice would be to try the heavies at various ranges before you chronograph them. They shoot surprisingly flat and hit HARD. Likely you will be disappointed at the launch velocity when you shoot over the chronograph wondering why real world results are so good at non internet impressive launch speeds. Don’t be.

]]> af89447f25d05f5de3e0657e67150d5d fva replied to the topic JSB rant in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/jsb-rant/page/2/#post-231598 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 12:03:41 -0400 quote oakey631:quote Hot Brass:Chris, 955 fps.
GKU, some of the skiryts looked like someone used a finger nail to crush the skirt.

I have bought all kinds of pellets and JSB fly best in all my guns. I don’t buy anything else.

:hoot: :2:

Ratso
The miserable ungrateful spoiled rotten nephew

This

]]> ab83892991c998db500c11bab53f2eb6 fva replied to the topic Anyone Installed a Depinger? in the forum Airgun Technology https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/anyone-installed-a-depinger/#post-231597 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 11:58:33 -0400 quote LURKER #1:I believe someone or a video pointed out that part #72 “Spring Insert” is intended to quiet the spring as it is brass. If I am correct the steel spring is seating itself into the softer brass with use.

I plan on giving my Vulcan a chance to get the Main Spring fully seated in the brass before I intervene. It could be that…Read more

]]> c234d35fb0a83ef4b51e23cdeb22329b fva replied to the topic Anyone Installed a Depinger? in the forum Airgun Technology https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/anyone-installed-a-depinger/#post-231595 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 11:56:10 -0400 I am well over 500 pellets through my Vulcan.
Twang sounds same as it ever was.
Not really expecting it to change.
The “Twang” gives me no second thoughts about this rifle.
The gun is quiet, just not sneaky quiet.

]]> b1bd04212f4f18b64e81c9f521fb9ef5 fva replied to the topic Other Pellets in the forum Airgun Technology https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/other-pellets/#post-231594 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 11:49:24 -0400 I did my testing at 75 and 100 yards.
JSB and the AA badged 25.4’s shoot great.
So did the JSB 33.95 Heavies.
Benjamin domes were right on their heels.
Polymags shot OK but not the tight clusters I was getting from the previous three pellets.
Barracuda Hunter Extremes shot poorly. I’ve yet to have them shoot to my standards in any air…Read more

]]> 36f5348ef26bfecaf7d1c8c326ee1fe1 fva replied to the topic Vulcan .25 upper fpe level, and the existing valve/reg... in the forum Airgun Technology https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/vulcan-25-upper-fpe-level-and-the-existing-valve-reg/#post-231463 Tue, 14 Jul 2015 20:57:58 -0400 Per the book the .22 reg is set at 140 bar and the .25 at 150 bar. My .25 came shooting around 42#. A complete turn of the hammer spring tensioner brought it to 52#. Sound didn’t change much. Didn’t try turning it up further so can’t say what would happen. But considering the size I would think 55+ fpe quite a bit to ask while maintaining a…Read more

]]> 0aab7c81fc2fbcee5fa09dffe2ed1fbe fva replied to the topic Anyone Hot Rod their Vulcan .25 in the forum Airgun Technology https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/anyone-hot-rod-their-vulcan-25/page/2/#post-231112 Thu, 09 Jul 2015 19:48:19 -0400 quote oakey631:quote FVA:Hoot,
I just tightened my hammer spring one full turn.
Dang, those are little holes to find something to fit. Ended up using two sharp tipped wood screws with a third for a lever.
Not ideal but worked.
Went out and shot a few over the chronograph.
The JSB 25.4’s went from 870 fps. to 920 fps.
The JSB 34.9 Heavies went…Read more

]]> d49abbd69931dbf1e0d9744ef0206299 fva replied to the topic Anyone Hot Rod their Vulcan .25 in the forum Airgun Technology https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/anyone-hot-rod-their-vulcan-25/page/2/#post-231082 Thu, 09 Jul 2015 14:16:36 -0400 Hoot,
I just tightened my hammer spring one full turn.
Dang, those are little holes to find something to fit. Ended up using two sharp tipped wood screws with a third for a lever.
Not ideal but worked.
Went out and shot a few over the chronograph.
The JSB 25.4’s went from 870 fps. to 920 fps.
The JSB 34.9 Heavies went from 750 fps. to 835…Read more

]]> c8b38b27db5b49fa1e2101cf23c52b39 fva replied to the topic Initial thoughts of new Vulcan .25 in the forum Airgun Technology https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/initial-thoughts-of-new-vulcan-25/page/4/#post-231081 Thu, 09 Jul 2015 14:14:16 -0400 Thanks for the heads up Sir Ville. Will have to put that one on my short list.
I just tightened my hammer spring one full turn.
Dang, those are little holes to find something to fit. Ended up using two sharp tipped wood screws with a third for a lever.
Not ideal but worked.
Went out and shot a few over the chronograph.
The JSB 25.4’s went from…Read more

]]> aa4fac84e1a3719106b368aeeed41a8a fva replied to the topic Initial thoughts of new Vulcan .25 in the forum Airgun Technology https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/initial-thoughts-of-new-vulcan-25/page/3/#post-231061 Thu, 09 Jul 2015 10:50:53 -0400 Did a little shooting last night an continue to be impressed by this rifle.
The Barracuda Extreme Hunters cork screw like crazy. First pellet I’ve seen do that in this rifle. Love the look of these pellets but haven’t had any rifle shoot them well. That would include Daystate,Edgun,Cricket, and FX.
The heavy JSB’s shoot extremely well. My…Read more

]]> 2bbd53e737b57026bd87c24c88c32be8 fva replied to the topic Regulator-time between shots. in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/regulator-time-between-shots/page/2/#post-230520 Sat, 04 Jul 2015 15:56:49 -0400 That is good to hear.

]]> 37d55074f52f64f0115c44fbe32374e9 fva replied to the topic Initial thoughts of new Vulcan .25 in the forum Airgun Technology https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/initial-thoughts-of-new-vulcan-25/page/2/#post-230519 Sat, 04 Jul 2015 15:53:54 -0400 That is some fine shooting.
Woodchucks are hard to kill without letting them get back in the hole.
I killed one yesterday plus two feral tom cats.
The JSB .25 Heavies hit hard.

]]> 9d037fc1b716689a45baa36560c8fc0f fva replied to the topic Initial thoughts of new Vulcan .25 in the forum Airgun Technology https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/initial-thoughts-of-new-vulcan-25/#post-230410 Fri, 03 Jul 2015 12:03:52 -0400 My gun works well for me too.
Thanks for the tip on the magazine for using Predators.
The heavies might benefit from that trick too.
Went 5 for eight on starlings walking around the farm this morning.
Hits were in the 50-70 yard range.
Misses were up close due not holding under.

]]> 90c5c8296264a4a3d3bc3eb8a16ce23b fva replied to the topic Initial thoughts of new Vulcan .25 in the forum Airgun Technology https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/initial-thoughts-of-new-vulcan-25/#post-230369 Fri, 03 Jul 2015 01:22:24 -0400 Well, having to close the bolt that last 1/8″ to seat the pellet makes reality a bit different than theory.
If they would design a real bolt with the same camming action on closing they would be there.
That said shot out to 100 yards tonight.
I have to get a bipod installed on it.
Had a hard time holding perfectly still but shot some decent…Read more

]]> 432b1946fda8d706476c5d72076b0313 fva replied to the topic 25 Cal 10shot 100yd Group in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/25-cal-10shot-100yd-group/#post-230333 Thu, 02 Jul 2015 18:20:22 -0400 Great shooting!……and gun.

]]> d756a37b50953ae30a7f3591a05ecffd fva replied to the topic Regulator-time between shots. in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/regulator-time-between-shots/page/2/#post-230321 Thu, 02 Jul 2015 15:26:56 -0400 Humas states their reg. takes up to 15 seconds to even out.
Just saying.

]]> b7cd14b14a720197de1d6aeb03374c21 fva replied to the topic Get rid of hammer slap??? in the forum Airgun Technology https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/get-rid-of-hammer-slap/page/4/#post-230320 Thu, 02 Jul 2015 15:24:44 -0400 Sound seems to be more spring twang than hammer slap. Thinking a springer type tune of a spring guide and maybe some tar might help.

]]> 8063945b8d335577993be54c3ef81a0d fva replied to the topic Cricket regulators set to a specific pressure>>> in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/cricket-regulators-set-to-a-specific-pressure-gt-gt-gt/#post-229583 Wed, 24 Jun 2015 11:42:14 -0400 Read the shot string side by side. Really no worth while difference particularly considering the Crickets reg. comes with the gun.
Likely a washer polish would take away the couple wider single digit spreads.

]]> 0416e3b5b468ac7cb45baafa0da30ed6 fva replied to the topic Cricket regulators set to a specific pressure>>> in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/cricket-regulators-set-to-a-specific-pressure-gt-gt-gt/#post-229561 Wed, 24 Jun 2015 01:01:38 -0400 From that chart……no.

]]> 28c59fcccff6d0f335bdadcdca44dfcd fva replied to the topic is there going to be a price increase? in the forum Airgun Technology https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/is-there-going-to-be-a-price-increase/#post-229525 Tue, 23 Jun 2015 17:43:50 -0400 lol

]]> e1bf2bc99b8228e2ddd22c1281959e91 fva replied to the topic New Vulcan review in the forum Airgun Technology https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-vulcan-review/page/6/#post-229355 Sun, 21 Jun 2015 11:21:45 -0400 quote Sir Ville:quote FVA:AA are just rebadged Kings. Differences are just die/batch differences.
Bullshit ! 😉

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]]> 19325911421ae52bb41c9ccd9781bc6a fva replied to the topic New Vulcan review in the forum Airgun Technology https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-vulcan-review/page/6/#post-229325 Sun, 21 Jun 2015 00:26:27 -0400 AA are just rebadged Kings. Differences are just die/batch differences.

]]> ca1094aceb426dfaaa163b23b6a960e3 fva replied to the topic New Vulcan in the forum Airgun Technology https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-vulcan/page/3/#post-229247 Sat, 20 Jun 2015 03:00:11 -0400 Currently out of Edguns but had both a short .22 and long

]]> 01f504c4a9443d7138d85518b3536c4a fva replied to the topic New Vulcan in the forum Airgun Technology https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-vulcan/page/3/#post-229220 Fri, 19 Jun 2015 23:27:30 -0400 Have a Vulcan .25 heading my way from WWAG. Supposed to ship out Monday. Can’t wait to try it out. I be need’n a compact hard hitting tuck gun. Hopefully this brings me air gun nirvana.

]]> a4e71f526e1a417a982d06918d7dd02b fva replied to the topic New Vulcan review in the forum Airgun Technology https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-vulcan-review/#post-229031 Thu, 18 Jun 2015 07:52:31 -0400 Thanks for the review.
Disappointing about the puff of air to the eye. Definitely shouldn’t be doing that.
Hopefully Tony gets that straightened out for you.
I’ve a supply of the AA 25.4 gr. pellets from quite while back and they shoot right with the King version.
This gun is definitely on my radar for a next purchase.

]]> bbb0be808c483e9eef00172969a498be fva replied to the topic VULCAN picture thread... in the forum Airgun Technology https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/vulcan-picture-thread/page/3/#post-228995 Wed, 17 Jun 2015 21:25:48 -0400 quote Sir Ville:A 90meter / 15 shot group :

Shot casually with Bipods, 16gr Air Arms (JSB, kind of) and 12x mag = pretty good considering the equipment. The vertical spread was my fault. Before i could clearly see where to aim ( when that fluorescent yellow became visible ) i was a bit lost.
The MTC Connect is a great scope but 12x is too…Read more

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