https://talonairgunforum.com/members/greasemagnet/activity/ Activity feed for greasemagnet. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:09:21 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 6d92c4d0820a5a36e67185381996cb19 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/colibri-side-by-side-with-other-bp-ag-photos/#post-212683 Tue, 28 Oct 2014 22:37:59 -0400 Thanks for the photos. It looks like the hummingbird is longer than the cricket standard. Am I correct?

]]> bd45aa72b6f7bc69e9722a132b30cb2c https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/there-s-a-new-king-of-fugly-ducklings/#post-212082 Fri, 17 Oct 2014 00:59:25 -0400 Looks like they are trying to get in on the popular bullpup market but are to lazy to design a bullpup from scratch and decided to half ass it.

]]> d2a4ecc8fdda2364b79212df8b358872 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/22-cricket-barrel-issue/#post-211741 Wed, 08 Oct 2014 17:26:25 -0400 Let us know what you end up doing and how much a new barrel costs. I bought my cricket from the same asshole in Florida.

]]> b2c5b8a5250747ec3fc50c4f2dd8ad43 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/cricket-tactical-vs-wood/#post-203009 Tue, 06 May 2014 14:26:18 -0400 Originally I wanted the synthetic because I like the black but I like the lighter weight of the wood, for me it was worth the extra money for the lighter weight.

]]> 16f0305bca3296dfe8488d5932504bc9 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-bullpup-forum-format/page/2/#post-202755 Wed, 30 Apr 2014 21:17:56 -0400 New format sucks.

]]> a738e40da9989c93199c5e7f33100d72 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/don-t-you-think-guys-edgun-looks-better-in-this-stock/page/2/#post-196149 Thu, 20 Feb 2014 21:55:19 -0400 ED,
Hell yes it looks better.
I sold my Edguns because the oiled walnut stock felt slippery and I hated that.
As soon as I hear you will be making the black stocks for the long I will call Tony and order the .25 long.

]]> 9a8851d5860cd03024a87275ab88bbf1 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/give-me-your-ideas-on-ammo-storage-cans/#post-193116 Tue, 28 Jan 2014 01:57:05 -0400 If you are not going to lug them all over the place, maybe Tupperware ?

]]> 3ce31521601134b82071c2898749130e https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/shoebox-price-increase/#post-190441 Fri, 10 Jan 2014 22:49:39 -0400 Somebody has to pay for the R+D so Tom can keep up with the new water cooled compressor being imported from China.

]]> 1a11f724c60008cdea1b68be4bf27c92 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/unusual-edgun-matador-r3m/#post-189068 Sun, 29 Dec 2013 23:37:06 -0400 I agree that looks like shit.

]]> ce901e6e376205636491773b6d0687b9 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/cricket-carbine-pic-heavy-1-9-14updated-groups/page/2/#post-182887 Sun, 03 Nov 2013 15:24:17 -0400 Nice gun, what is the overall length?

]]> 83740b89097b2bacf0d3ffa717b866bf https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/rangefinders-necessary-or-not/#post-182886 Sun, 03 Nov 2013 15:22:34 -0400 A range finder is well worth the money, it has been a few years since I was in the market for one but I like Leica. I do recommend buy the best you can afford, I was surprised how often I use it.

]]> 61c756912a2e90fa6d7e583dc336a94a https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/cricket-synthetic-vs-wood-stock/#post-179865 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 04:40:42 -0400 I was told the synthetic is heavier that the wood.

]]> 9cad89dff86e6605bdba9d4f326f3cd9 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/ar-compact-talon-ss-pics/page/2/#post-179669 Fri, 13 Sep 2013 02:36:29 -0400 That fucking kicks ass!

]]> c7ef2d637263ded818bb61a3906328cb https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/u-shape-bolt-for-l-shaped-bolt-on-edgun/#post-179181 Wed, 04 Sep 2013 17:42:14 -0400 I think it is worth looking into but I think because the extra length of the bolt, it would be prone to bending or breaking because of the added torque to the bolt.

]]> 804b4e3c7fecc6ef88eb2f6c5e48000b https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/worth-the-money/page/2/#post-178366 Sat, 24 Aug 2013 19:58:39 -0400 Robert the owner of AOA is the one that is raping us with the prices of FX. A cyclone sold for $800. until AOA became sole distributor then the price went to $1300. overnight. Hopefully Fredrick at FX will find a second distributor and then the prices will return to where they should be.
FX has a lot of good ideas but I wont buy one until the…Read more

]]> ba1b4e925dfbdc7ee0bbcc917d775c70 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/worth-the-money/#post-178265 Fri, 23 Aug 2013 20:33:56 -0400 The edgun is a good gun but is over priced, but that could also be said for Daystate and Theoben.
If you are willing to spend the asking price then it is worth it.

]]> abe8e234fd3ed26a1c6519cb2e95a7f8 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/help-broken-cricket/#post-174527 Sun, 23 Jun 2013 00:14:58 -0400 Mine did that, call AOA they have that part and the new ones are made out of aluminum and rubber.

]]> b88ddaeec82ccb9fd428a49d68a7ef7e https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/help-cricket-not-taking-air/#post-173885 Sun, 09 Jun 2013 00:37:16 -0400 My cricket is a .22 standard and was shooting 16g JSB at 890, so it was not over powered. I think the factory knows it is a problem because the new valve pins are made out of aluminum and rubber. Got mine from AOA.

]]> d51c43e4ac2697f9455884685a21e610 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/help-cricket-not-taking-air/#post-173869 Sat, 08 Jun 2013 19:02:36 -0400 My cricket did the same thing, found out it was a busted valve pin, we are going to be seeing a lot more because the sealing surface of the valve pin is plastic.
I think you are going to need to dump the air and replace the valve pin.

]]> 72a7cfa9a3b4f3e9473d25859824c10b https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/stock-seem-loose/#post-172734 Fri, 24 May 2013 00:33:30 -0400 My edgun did that also and found the mounting bolt was to long and was bottoming out on the mounting bracket so I shortened the bolt by about a 1/4 inch and all is good now.

]]> dc149152aa9d5bb701a0bd47210abf22 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/my-little-pellet-holder-project/#post-172543 Tue, 21 May 2013 02:58:44 -0400 Looks good to me. :thumb:

]]> 81e594265b65df5a6a54dcf36a43d903 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/modified-edgun-hst-s-for-sale/#post-172522 Mon, 20 May 2013 20:20:01 -0400 Count me in.

]]> 410f1c844ae6d044f0111c05e3e4e675 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/brand-new-air-wolf-leaking-air-help/#post-172503 Mon, 20 May 2013 05:01:22 -0400 I had the same problem with my MK4. I emptied the gun of all the air and removed the fill valve and removed the metal rod with the oring on it. the oring and rod were fine but the inside of the male fill nipple had a shallow gouge in it from the machining that caused the leak. When the factory was boring out the hole for the oring and shaft it…Read more

]]> 985264b2262589235bc5871140099730 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/edgun-long-or-standard/#post-172017 Thu, 09 May 2013 19:40:45 -0400 Some food for thought. Between the long and the standard, it depends on how you want to use it and I know you said hunting and basement shooting but if you plan on using it from inside a vehicle go with the standard because the long is about 4″ to long to comfortably use from inside a vehicle. If you walk thru the woods then the long is almost the…Read more

]]> 6f73a474031386c113ae3aec59246030 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/ignorant-hillbilly-shoots-25-cricket-with-chrony-results/#post-171986 Thu, 09 May 2013 04:55:31 -0400 Hoot,
What length is the .25 cricket ?
Thanks.

]]> 53a3e9d584130eedeb61a84a32aa5879 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-2013-25-condor-being-delivered-today-top-5-upgrades/#post-171429 Sun, 21 Apr 2013 15:18:06 -0400 Congratulations on the new gun, excellent choice.
1. Air tank.
2. Chronograph
3. Pellets
4. Pellets
5. Something to drink
Personally I like tuning my Air Force guns myself but others have had good experiences having others tune them. Whatever you decide have fun with your new rifle.

]]> d0d322e4d0cc7a36e664389b79398496 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/2013-condor/#post-171216 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 02:29:48 -0400 Personally I think the Condor ss looks promising, I am hoping for positive reviews. I have never had an hw 100 but I like the way air force guns can be changed so easily.

]]> 4d9fd12b58253669a10171be1c75e297 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/fair-price-for-22-standard-matador-2-5-d78/#post-201000 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:38:49 -0400 If it is an R3 then yes that is the price for a new gun and from what I understand Tony has some .25 standards in stock.

]]> 4d9fd12b58253669a10171be1c75e297 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/fair-price-for-22-standard-matador-2-5/#post-171132 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:38:49 -0400 If it is an R3 then yes that is the price for a new gun and from what I understand Tony has some .25 standards in stock.

]]> 191ec8de75e7863b8a8317b203a6ef20 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/fair-price-for-22-standard-matador-2-5/#post-171071 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 21:42:39 -0400 I think $1400.- $1600. Don’t think it would be out of line to ask more and see if someone is willing to pay more.
Personally I like the way the R3’s are built better than the R2.5’s but now that the crickets are selling around $1500. the days of Edguns selling for $2500. and more are gone.

]]> 191ec8de75e7863b8a8317b203a6ef20 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/fair-price-for-22-standard-matador-2-5-d78/#post-200995 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 21:42:39 -0400 I think $1400.- $1600. Don’t think it would be out of line to ask more and see if someone is willing to pay more.
Personally I like the way the R3’s are built better than the R2.5’s but now that the crickets are selling around $1500. the days of Edguns selling for $2500. and more are gone.

]]> 56c96790b182c4c98ef6a2a7fb1dba23 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/i-appreciate-the-cant-but/page/3/#post-170673 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 06:48:51 -0400 Sorry guys, I fucked up on the 5 or 10 degrees statement before but I did find the post that Ed himself posted on April 7 2011 and it is below.
“7. In June we’ll begging to make piccatiny rail with 1.5 degrees incline especially for long range shooting.”
The only way to get my edgun sighted in is to use Burris signature zee rings and offset inserts.

]]> 1e395956eb4213f3d7226be03d799c3f https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/i-appreciate-the-cant-but/#post-170645 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 04:15:46 -0400 FVA is right, ED designed 5 or 10 degree drop in the scope rail because ED has a thing for shooting at 200 yards and I am guessing he thinks everybody shoots there pellet guns at more than 100 yards also.

]]> 3349239948388fc6bc420cabd6e28218 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/scope-for-my-matador/#post-168687 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 03:28:11 -0400 Listen to the wise ol Hoot, use what you have and then decide later if you need more scope, personally I have a zeiss conquest with rapid z 1000 and I wish I did not buy it as it is over priced and I could have gotten two or three good scopes for the money I spent on the Zeiss.

]]> 450a0748fa23a356537fc7e7a300ca89 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/a-newbie-here/#post-168507 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 23:15:00 -0400 Welcome to the madness, lots of good people here.

]]> f813f7ac1e4cab0a3d8a1395a33fa17f https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/expired/#post-166664 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 03:21:36 -0400 I got my cricket from Dima, it arrived very fast, the stock does have a couple of blemishes but Dima is taking care of it and communication with him is good. Knowing what I know about dealing with Dima I would buy a cricket from him again in a heartbeat, even at the regular price of $1950.00 but the money saved from the latest price decrease is a…Read more

]]> b80ad324aafdf2c342fedf4b4bae1f19 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/installing-joe-brancato-s-fill-adapter-for-edgun/#post-166524 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 23:52:09 -0400 Between the probe and the male adapter, probably not needed but I use teflon tape on the probe threads.

]]> b737580e150758c1fd66eadb171921ee https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/day-state-opinions-please/page/2/#post-166515 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 20:53:46 -0400 I am in the middle of a move and the gun is packed away right now.
I don’t have a final price because I traded an Edgun R3 .22 standard for it. And do not regret it at all.

]]> 5968ea752fabf083352ed5f3645bf25f https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/day-state-opinions-please/#post-166509 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 19:40:45 -0400 Hoot speaks the truth about Daystates quality and accuracy, I almost bought an air ranger or a wolf but was put off by the weight so I got a MK4 is and I would sell an edgun before selling my Daystate. Hoot hit the nail on the head about the noise, it depends on your living situation and your neibors.My MK4 on low is way to loud for my back yard,…Read more

]]> c951f258e85a3b336a9b0e38490f22f8 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/got-the-magic-email-countdown-thread/page/5/#post-165889 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 01:51:55 -0400 Ed, when are the black painted stocks going to be available in the US?
Thanks.

]]> 1cf6bdfcf45f0525420622fb728b7544 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/thanks-you-santa-steve-and-top-gun/page/2/#post-165827 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 21:35:06 -0400 Looks like a nice set up, I am looking forward to you review and videos.

]]> 376ea38c91467aae6f7a5e7b13b1e878 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/the-edgun-list-my-experience-fact-or-fiction/#post-165819 Fri, 25 Jan 2013 19:01:26 -0400 I agree with Hoot I think he hit the nail on the head.
I work with customers on a regular basis and the ones who are a pain in the ass get different treatment then the ones who treat me with respect.
In my opinion Tony is underpaid for all the bullshit he has to put up with.

]]> 03144935cee2d1ac779a360ad4820d82 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/check-out-this-custom-1377-i-scored-photos-update-gt-gt/#post-165213 Sat, 12 Jan 2013 17:55:27 -0400 Personally I hate pneumatic airguns. I had a 1377 as a kid and remember them being alot of work, but it was very accurate.
If I saw that one when it was for sale I would have bought it. Hope you have fun with it,if you decide to sell it let me know.

]]> e103bba228be9f63094e376c35bcab5d https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/edgun-matador-r3-versus-kalibr-cricket-my-comparison/page/28/#post-164454 Sat, 29 Dec 2012 15:04:16 -0400 Zoco, you are a class act, my friend.

]]> 8c1eeaa3739fca7933063939e5c9172f https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/edgun-matador-r3-versus-kalibr-cricket-my-comparison/page/21/#post-163762 Fri, 14 Dec 2012 02:22:21 -0400 Hopefully the bullpup craze is not a craze and will continue for a LONG time.
As for a winner I think we the shooters are the winners.

]]> 34b5f095d74e81bf71f732220bcfe6d2 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/stock-issue-on-r3/#post-161166 Sat, 13 Oct 2012 22:01:34 -0400 Ghost, you did a great job.

]]> 577fde82edca26936f99a541c63e0c38 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/help-edgun-r3-long-25-cal-but-stamped-as-a-22-cal/#post-160168 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 23:36:49 -0400 I have a r3 .25 long and the breech is marked .177.

]]> 45965cbcd5abe3e265ddbc835e36ec81 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/edgun-t-shirt/page/2/#post-157686 Wed, 27 Jun 2012 12:56:29 -0400 Hell Yea,
Where do I send money for the shirts Ed?

]]> 4df95e5c0baa3a72171b9fdf328dd082 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/edgun-t-shirt/#post-157593 Sun, 24 Jun 2012 13:45:58 -0400 I agree with Oldgoat the shirts should to have a pocket.

]]> 421c5e628d2894c7a90eea1fb3ac92a9 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/edgun-t-shirt/#post-157562 Sat, 23 Jun 2012 14:30:59 -0400 ED,
Count me in.
I would like to see the different pictures.
Thanks.

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