Talonairgun | hot-brass | Activity https://talonairgunforum.com/members/hot-brass/activity/ Activity feed for hot-brass. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:39:34 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 c7561230074c7e0007598045da2cdf96 hot-brass replied to the topic To Sling or not to Sling.... in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/to-sling-or-not-to-sling/#post-273463 Thu, 21 Dec 2017 03:06:04 -0400 Tried it, used an attachment to the scope rail.Seemed to move point of aim. Removed it. Worked to carry the gun. POI shift was the deal breaker.

]]> b8cd78abafce45870dd3d2758f149d37 hot-brass replied to the topic Rapid Air Weapons .30?? in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/rapid-air-weapons-30/#post-272117 Sun, 29 Oct 2017 01:02:19 -0400 I have a RAW HM1000x .25 poly bbl on order. There is a 12 week wait for a RAW rifle. I have a few pcps, and springers. Being a hunter, and the opportunity came about, I took the plunge and ordered a RAW. It is the closest to custom I can get. AGEC has another video uploaded on the .25 cal RAW HM1000x that sold me.

]]> 71f040423940524c72aad9ef16bc3f41 hot-brass replied to the topic 25 cricket carbon fiber stock F/S maybe in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/25-cricket-carbon-fiber-stock-f-s-maybe/#post-270597 Mon, 07 Aug 2017 02:29:43 -0400 Yes I would be interested.

]]> 3084cec6210031e5a27890c910c98f75 hot-brass replied to the topic Scope Poll?? in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/scope-poll/page/2/#post-260126 Sat, 22 Oct 2016 01:12:36 -0400 quote Cricket:quote Hot Brass:.25 Cricket, topped with Athlon Argos BTR 8-34×56 MD
That must be a heavy rig!! Synthetic stock or Wood?

It is heavy. Synthetic stock. And accurate.

]]> 5d80c12a467997870fd317deac3d8de5 hot-brass replied to the topic Scope Poll?? in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/scope-poll/page/2/#post-259810 Sat, 15 Oct 2016 03:25:47 -0400 .25 Cricket, topped with Athlon Argos BTR 8-34×56 MD

]]> 87b363f9816818fdfd4ec48a0388d2c5 hot-brass replied to the topic which is good case for cricket compact? in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/which-is-good-case-for-cricket-compact/#post-259809 Sat, 15 Oct 2016 03:22:39 -0400 I have a Plano All Weather Tactical Hard Case. AMAZON

]]> d7382b36cb5fe6838166debef1caa434 hot-brass replied to the topic ***Southern California fun shoot*** in the forum BullPup General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/southern-california-fun-shoot/page/2/#post-249252 Sun, 20 Mar 2016 02:45:22 -0400 Had a BLAST. Nice to meet fellow air gunners. Thanks to everyone for the kindness and wonderful time. Shot lots of guns, good eats, and fine people.
I learned a lot today. Hope to do it again. :8: :8:

]]> c28c5c6842d03bd93127825d4838695d hot-brass replied to the topic ***Southern California fun shoot*** in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/southern-california-fun-shoot-d62/#post-248249 Wed, 09 Mar 2016 21:50:07 -0400 Email sent.

]]> 4f96c73c7c99222965f116fa96d2b8e4 hot-brass replied to the topic KALIBR CRICKET - NEW STOCK in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/kalibr-cricket-new-stock/page/5/#post-238156 Tue, 27 Oct 2015 14:49:19 -0400 I received a PM from Kuffel22 about his stocks. I questioned his lack of response her. We will see if he responds.

]]> 2e289185c865b4cd329008946317247d hot-brass replied to the topic Thoughts and Prayers Please.... in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/thoughts-and-prayers-please/#post-236896 Thu, 08 Oct 2015 16:30:02 -0400 Prayer sent.

]]> fd3758e80c0268eaa8d3641f2ea6561b hot-brass replied to the topic Which FFP scope are you using on your Cricket? in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/which-ffp-scope-are-you-using-on-your-cricket/#post-236370 Thu, 01 Oct 2015 12:24:09 -0400 Nice scopes. :8:

]]> f6d2ee0c01bb3275ef808cee69acabe7 hot-brass replied to the topic HST Questions? in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/hst-questions/#post-236275 Tue, 29 Sep 2015 12:43:16 -0400 Thank you very much.

]]> b02b5ac9a78527306d9577a4834c3232 hot-brass replied to the topic So much for bullpups! in the forum BullPup General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/so-much-for-bullpups/page/3/#post-232911 Fri, 31 Jul 2015 21:47:08 -0400 Years ago a Buddy loaned me his 17HMR and a box of rounds to see how special the little round was. While leaning over the hood of my truck I skirted one off of it. That ended my shooting session. :darth-vader:

]]> 4b38227cdda7b6cf0184c05733747c66 hot-brass replied to the topic Falcon Menace 5.5-25x50 IR in the forum Optics/Nightvision https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/falcon-menace-5-5-25x50-ir/#post-231544 Thu, 16 Jul 2015 00:49:40 -0400 I have an MTC Viper 3-12×44. Nice scope, but I want a Mildit scope with marked reticle.

Bought a Primary Arms 4-12×44 mildot. I shoot long range sometimes and not having numerical marks I sometimes forget my mildot placement and have to range again. I would guess a range card would solve this issue. :whistle:

At the same time, numbered and…Read more

]]> a2b2bb38d90440018c0fa0766fefc63d hot-brass replied to the topic Falcon Menace 5.5-25x50 IR in the forum Optics/Nightvision https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/falcon-menace-5-5-25x50-ir/#post-231306 Sun, 12 Jul 2015 01:09:52 -0400 I like the FM scopes too. I don`t need IR, so I am sitting on the fence.

Pull the trigger. I am watching you. 😯

]]> 1e49bfef9fb801f54d27778c22debdcd hot-brass replied to the topic what is the better pellet !! in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/what-is-the-better-pellet/#post-231163 Fri, 10 Jul 2015 14:54:36 -0400 The pellet your gun likes.

]]> 732ff3bfbf87fbab67ea6cec6f8e6501 hot-brass replied to the topic KALIBR CRICKET - NEW STOCK in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/kalibr-cricket-new-stock/page/4/#post-229707 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 00:17:10 -0400 quote shooter3:Like 170$.

Is that $170? Where do we send checks to?

]]> dca689bdc3ada4cba561bc22215e7b30 hot-brass replied to the topic adjustable but plate ????????? in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/adjustable-but-plate/page/2/#post-227151 Fri, 22 May 2015 19:22:59 -0400 Got the plate today. Will install by next weekend.

Thanks all.

]]> c4d35cf50c5d3ce23a92970c6b0fd8cd hot-brass replied to the topic adjustable but plate ????????? in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/adjustable-but-plate/page/2/#post-227043 Thu, 21 May 2015 11:42:54 -0400 Octavius, I have no problem with the shipping cost. :8:
I thought the price was fair.

]]> f1596971ed80df9a5138828f4419c339 hot-brass replied to the topic adjustable but plate ????????? in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/adjustable-but-plate/page/2/#post-227028 Wed, 20 May 2015 21:00:06 -0400 quote iride:I just ordered one from top gun, Shipping was a little high, I think the total was like 65 bucks, Give or take a few dollars,
I love payPal.
Since my 22 cricket is my go to gun, Its going on it, I think, Maybe not, Just have to get it in and check out the plate,
Mike

I called and ordered an adj butt pad and was quoted $6.00 shipping…Read more

]]> f6c9e9271d7b8f09f2ab82f8a5a11922 hot-brass replied to the topic JSB rant in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/jsb-rant/#post-226832 Sun, 17 May 2015 22:16:40 -0400 quote oakey631:

I been shooting at the pellet trap and having fun but it sounds like you are having some real fun. I would love to be sitting in a field surrounded ground squirrels instead of neighbors.

:hoot: :2:

Ratso

Some ones ungrateful spoiled rotten low intelligence nephew[/quote]
It was a blast. I arrived at 0800 and parked under…Read more

]]> 85def155c476d346a2e76dfa9a1bf66c hot-brass replied to the topic JSB rant in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/jsb-rant/#post-226822 Sun, 17 May 2015 19:29:49 -0400 quote Chrisyboy:When did you last clean your barrel. i found that made a big difference last time I cleaned mine. :fishinghole:

Last week. But did not shoot the Cricket until today.
Hunted ground squirrel at distances of 15 to 75 yrds today. I was 35 of 42. 6 were Poly Mags. Poly Mags make a mess of ground squirrels.

]]> 5b9e1d618b805ad9c4004f7df7f14310 hot-brass replied to the topic JSB rant in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/jsb-rant/#post-226811 Sun, 17 May 2015 14:58:13 -0400 Chris, 955 fps.
GKU, some of the skiryts looked like someone used a finger nail to crush the skirt.

]]> c47491f4817af8c84738722e5972839f hot-brass replied to the topic Lubing for a cleaner barrel in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/lubing-for-a-cleaner-barrel/#post-223131 Mon, 30 Mar 2015 21:48:28 -0400 I have not tried this. Sounds worth looking into. Thanks for the info.

]]> decb083eed79e1d93daf355ba7bcc291 hot-brass replied to the topic Great First Focal Plane Scope back in stock in the forum BullPup General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/great-first-focal-plane-scope-back-in-stock/page/2/#post-222830 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 03:04:04 -0400 I am very happy with my PA 4-14x44MD. For $230, I would like to know what variable FFP scope tops it? Make that $300.

]]> 3324a2e6fd7b727a6a5fe02adc68d2be hot-brass replied to the topic Hose, fill probe, and quich disconnect? in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/hose-fill-probe-and-quich-disconnect/#post-222483 Sun, 22 Mar 2015 00:55:10 -0400 Thanks Salt.

]]> a3999ca9430be44f8e90b8d7e878e768 hot-brass replied to the topic I am BACK. and have a quick question in the forum BullPup General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/i-am-back-and-have-a-quick-question/#post-221614 Thu, 12 Mar 2015 14:04:08 -0400 Welcome back CP.

]]> f3a64d8cc229acf87b2916a6447c1789 hot-brass replied to the topic Cricket Hammer spring adjuster in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/cricket-hammer-spring-adjuster/page/7/#post-220990 Thu, 05 Mar 2015 19:33:53 -0400 Caught the late freight. Imppu, PM sent.

]]> 1da80dcfc86289b51e58045f96747127 hot-brass replied to the topic Ordered a .25 Cricket in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/ordered-a-25-cricket/page/3/#post-220460 Sat, 28 Feb 2015 02:27:55 -0400 quote Zonk:Hotass it only gets better! Donny’s shroud and LDC rock! It’s soooo quiet birds don’t even fly when your shooting at them. Trust me I know, I tested it for him.
Zoink, who is this Donny that you rave of?

]]> d6b9953d000e39d79f84f67fe2925d1c hot-brass replied to the topic Ordered a .25 Cricket in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/ordered-a-25-cricket/page/3/#post-220447 Sat, 28 Feb 2015 01:58:32 -0400 I drank the Cricket Koolade, and the .25 Koolade. HOGWASH! 😈 You guys are so full of :fishinghole: Every One of you THIS IS FOR YOU!

Thank you. :8: The Cricket ROCKS :7: . My shipment of JSB King pellets came in today while I was out looking for a quick release for the fill hose. :darth-vader:

Took the fill probe off the BSA…Read more

]]> b2dc4ae0d78840abf9dd4b840ceda156 hot-brass replied to the topic Ordered a .25 Cricket in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/ordered-a-25-cricket/page/3/#post-220367 Fri, 27 Feb 2015 17:19:06 -0400 I love how Chad2 ‘ s Cricket looks with the PA on it. Ordered PA last night.

Now to figure out how to post pics.

This forum is the bomb.

]]> daea169006abbe730cbb88f969a19ca9 hot-brass replied to the topic Ordered a .25 Cricket in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/ordered-a-25-cricket/page/3/#post-220285 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 23:26:02 -0400 Just walked into the house and two packages await me. A .25 Cricket and a Plano case. Now the fun begins opening boxes.

]]> 2670797c079f7c08971be34f82e6151d hot-brass replied to the topic Intro..New .25 cricket onwer in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/intro-new-25-cricket-onwer/#post-220219 Thu, 26 Feb 2015 02:32:09 -0400 :tag: Take your shoes off and pull up a spot at the table. :8:

]]> 934c00b7539a4a49fb90408fede2b00a hot-brass replied to the topic Ordered a .25 Cricket in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/ordered-a-25-cricket/page/2/#post-220195 Wed, 25 Feb 2015 21:53:46 -0400 quote Haggard616:I have an Optisan Viper 4-16×50 on my .25 Cricket.
The scope I really want to try and would like for my Cricket is the BSA/Falcon 4-14×44 ffp. They sell them at Midway for around $250 shipped. I’ve read nothing but good things about them on all the forums. And $250 for a first focal plain.. Can’t beat that. I have a crazy iPhone…Read more

]]> af840ced6b62022a5b9f607112c4b233 hot-brass replied to the topic Ordered a .25 Cricket in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/ordered-a-25-cricket/page/2/#post-220064 Tue, 24 Feb 2015 18:50:40 -0400 quote eelect:Fixed power scopes are lighter and clearer than variable ones. So it might be a good choice going with a 12 power if heat waves are an issue . The 10 power swfa is an HD model so that is even better. I know there are a few guys who have them on their airguns

Sent from my Z10 using Tapatalk

I don’t think any of my airguns have fixed…Read more

]]> 22c6c51e79f5fb67a33c4552a579343a hot-brass replied to the topic Ordered a .25 Cricket in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/ordered-a-25-cricket/page/2/#post-220061 Tue, 24 Feb 2015 18:34:04 -0400 [quote=”keyser soze”]you live in so cal? if so I know where you are going to shoot. Because of our chaparral and exposed earth you will suffer from a lot of mirage. Because of this I have found the practical magnification is going to be about 16X. Anything more than 16x will start looking like you’re under water. I have bought expensive and…Read more

]]> d02ef7724d3e37880931aa104c49b7fd hot-brass replied to the topic Ordered a .25 Cricket in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/ordered-a-25-cricket/page/2/#post-220048 Tue, 24 Feb 2015 17:34:38 -0400 quote chad2:look into the primary arm 4-14×44 ffp just got mine and I freakin love it!


Nice. Almost ordered one last night. Comparing the Primary, BSA, and the Falcon.

]]> 5922a7a179ea32bbbb6aa16dc1f7eff7 hot-brass replied to the topic Ordered a .25 Cricket in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/ordered-a-25-cricket/page/2/#post-220036 Tue, 24 Feb 2015 14:25:26 -0400 What scope are you guys using on your crickets?
To start, I will be using a CP 4-16×40 MD.
Saving to up grade later. Looking at the SWFA SS 5-15x???, and the Weaver 3-15x???. I don’t want to spend over $1000. FFP, parallax below 15yrds. Recommendations? Opinions? Thoughts?

]]> d6cdd1a8b14d262f636ec6601d7a018f hot-brass replied to the topic Ordered a .25 Cricket in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/ordered-a-25-cricket/page/2/#post-220034 Tue, 24 Feb 2015 14:13:17 -0400 quote Zonk:quote Hot Brass:Already ordered 8 tins of 350ea. :whistle:

WHAT??? Only 8 tins??? That’ll be shot up the first day of playing.
In the past we would shoot 100 ground squirrels in a day. With the drought I am lucky to get a half dozen on a weekend.
Sparrows, starlings and pigeons, well that is another story.

]]> f515af9b309cb48e4e04f7106ede39b2 hot-brass replied to the topic Ordered a .25 Cricket in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/ordered-a-25-cricket/#post-220033 Tue, 24 Feb 2015 14:09:08 -0400 quote NorCal Matt:Congratulations! I just got mine last week”. Still getting used to it.
Did you have your Cricket tuned?

]]> 4e33822e20f1761b908eb3c78d76afde hot-brass replied to the topic Ordered a .25 Cricket in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/ordered-a-25-cricket/#post-220003 Tue, 24 Feb 2015 02:20:09 -0400 quote kidkhaos:Hell yeah welcome aboard! Are you going to get an ernest tune?

I want to shoot it first to see how it does.

]]> de86efe43a0450272a4f8bf9575056f0 hot-brass replied to the topic Ordered a .25 Cricket in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/ordered-a-25-cricket/#post-220002 Tue, 24 Feb 2015 02:19:16 -0400 quote eelect:You better start praying the darn thing has a good shroud

Sent from my Z10 using Tapatalk

WHAT???

]]> f3fe22deb989a8477bac8a80486adc3d hot-brass replied to the topic Ordered a .25 Cricket in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/ordered-a-25-cricket/#post-219991 Tue, 24 Feb 2015 00:01:29 -0400 Already ordered 8 tins of 350ea. :whistle:

]]> cf49e32ec20b4ff9de94336395561b6e hot-brass replied to the topic Maybe Leapers isnt crap.. in the forum Optics/Nightvision https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/maybe-leapers-isnt-crap/#post-219947 Mon, 23 Feb 2015 14:48:18 -0400 If you do not use the illumination remove the battery.

]]> a2570e661d265506dd3ca443e1bc3135 hot-brass replied to the topic Chronographs: Indoor Lighting in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/chronographs-indoor-lighting/#post-209165 Wed, 20 Aug 2014 14:03:49 -0400 I bought the blue LED lights at Harbor Freight. They work on the CE chrono.

]]> 512b1113f3ccec1670c3812174115f0b hot-brass replied to the topic EDgun Matador R3, caliber .30, single shot in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/edgun-matador-r3-caliber-30-single-shot/page/15/#post-185065 Tue, 03 Dec 2013 19:03:04 -0400 Caldwell Deadshot Fieldpod

]]> 1b74fc1946723617dc3a9ecd6a7b5ea2 hot-brass replied to the topic I do not care who the Hell you are in the forum BullPup General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/i-do-not-care-who-the-hell-you-are/page/2/#post-174974 Tue, 02 Jul 2013 23:42:33 -0400 quote WalkonKing:No one is allowed to come on this forum and promote copying and selling another persons intellectual property.

That includes the Ed Gun, Cricket, my products, Talon Tunes products or any one else.

You will be banned from this forum
What is the difference in an airgun being copied and talked about on the site, and other products…Read more

]]> 3c728a8df148c726c4f027d31476e739 hot-brass replied to the topic question about a Windy City and a Condor tank in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/question-about-a-windy-city-and-a-condor-tank/#post-159764 Fri, 07 Sep 2012 23:17:28 -0400 Any info on how your wc shoots?

]]> 010c23bb625590cb682863975f1d7f33 hot-brass replied to the topic Pressure rises to dangerous levels on FX Royale 500! in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/pressure-rises-to-dangerous-levels-on-fx-royale-500/#post-158158 Wed, 11 Jul 2012 23:23:26 -0400 I bought an ice chest to keep my tank in, just in case.

]]> b93812e15d7c5624f67cadb8b0ca40a4 hot-brass replied to the topic Shooting rests in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/shooting-rests/#post-152447 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:22:06 -0400 Caldwell bags, front and rear.

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