Talonairgun | hotrod | Activity https://talonairgunforum.com/members/hotrod/activity/ Activity feed for hotrod. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:09:21 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 1cc0c767f7c57a1e4b9713cd5e625604 hotrod replied to the topic If you gonna complain about my Girlie Posts.... caution in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/if-you-gonna-complain-about-my-girlie-posts-caution/page/3/#post-161095 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 23:38:42 -0400 Damn I love this forum 😯 😯 😯

]]> c0abfc13702799ff20cf50e33d105f83 hotrod replied to the topic Condor's outshooting me in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/condor-s-outshooting-me/#post-160425 Fri, 28 Sep 2012 03:36:27 -0400 Yep my condor out shoots me also.
Just when I think its not accurate I punch some paper with my springer.

]]> 7eb0025e5329f7a67ef05ab173a6af79 hotrod replied to the topic I finially broke 1 MOA at 275 yards with the Talon SSS in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/i-finially-broke-1-moa-at-275-yards-with-the-talon-sss/#post-159001 Thu, 16 Aug 2012 03:15:39 -0400 😯 😯
You made a typo , you meant 275 feet right. 😆
Jesus, thats outstanding shooting roachcreek.
I dont think I could do that with a powder burner.

]]> a9f12a9fd6084c6443ee416f7ca51ec0 hotrod replied to the topic Pellets-Heavy vs Light in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/pellets-heavy-vs-light/#post-158898 Sat, 11 Aug 2012 03:23:49 -0400 I use a higher fill pressure to slow down lighter pellets as a temporary fix, while waiting for heavy pellets.

]]> 1b17cadeaeb65c982ea413d9b8249bb2 hotrod replied to the topic PSI VS POWER WHEEL on Tuned Down Condor in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/psi-vs-power-wheel-on-tuned-down-condor/#post-158682 Sat, 04 Aug 2012 04:46:39 -0400 I have been also playing around with a lower fill pressure in my .22 condor, high flow tank.
Getting my very first bell curve 😀 from 2500 to 1800 psi. top hat .070 pw 2.
Good for 32 shots before poi changes at 30 yards. But gun is louder at a lower fill pressure, valve must be opening too much and waisting air.
Thanks for the info.

]]> ec28563a4e73a1ba0784f25341bf6e18 hotrod replied to the topic Brand new Condor Bounty Hunter coming soon in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/brand-new-condor-bounty-hunter-coming-soon/#post-157874 Tue, 03 Jul 2012 02:14:27 -0400 :tag: You are going to love your condor.
The most important thing you can do with your new condor is to shoot it.
Get familiar with the rifle before you take it apart or modify it.
Shoot the rifle and find the most accurate pellet and then find the best speed for that pellet.
A chrony is the most important tool you can have.
Shooting over a…Read more

]]> 85655e93daa5765212d45491b1efe013 hotrod replied to the topic Ideal fps for Condor/TalonSS in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/ideal-fps-for-condor-talonss/#post-156325 Sat, 26 May 2012 03:05:57 -0400 My Condor .22 24″ barrel likes baracuda match 21 g 5.51 mm head size at 940 – 950 fps. I have tried almost every other pellet I could find, with poor results at any speed. Not sure why.
Best of luck

]]> 433244be24c135590ac8bdf3d50b5a05 hotrod replied to the topic blu prints in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/blu-prints/#post-155555 Tue, 15 May 2012 01:46:40 -0400 Is this it?

http://talonairgun.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=21

]]> 6effcbaee5c72bbccdecdf0cdcef43d8 hotrod replied to the topic PB's Condor in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/pb-s-condor/#post-153448 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:07:42 -0400 Nice group but dont look dead on to me, missed the bull 😆

]]> 330be5641350e40727e4dd1def5967f8 hotrod replied to the topic Question for the experts in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/question-for-the-experts/#post-153219 Fri, 06 Apr 2012 02:55:49 -0400 Hey Pandemic,
First of all I am no expert but other than the things already covered so far the best improvements I have made was a 1 piece scope mount and duro 90 breach o-rings.
While replacing the o-rings I enlarged the slot for the bolt handle and installed a larger bushing made from a piece of plastic tubing. With a top hat setting 0.70…Read more

]]> 0ae33a961fd5cf14e1f5bbcff20cdf07 hotrod replied to the topic .22 or .25? Need help deciding. in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/22-or-25-need-help-deciding/#post-150460 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:55:18 -0400 :tag:
What size pests will you be shooting?
At what range?
How much power do you you really need?
I cant speak for a .25 but I know a .22 condor is a very versatile rifle.
I really do not need any other rifle for all of my pesting needs. The pest I shoot range from mice to large raccoons, and everything in between.
Another thing that keeps me…Read more

]]> c14ad9e367d20fc8e8356e5362f82e0b hotrod replied to the topic Hello everyone! in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/hello-everyone/page/2/#post-148813 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:57:17 -0400 Thanks alot.
Looks like I have the newer one.

]]> 7c986ecffd2d01e4b6b28478f2c842be hotrod replied to the topic Hello everyone! in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/hello-everyone/page/2/#post-148810 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:17:20 -0400 [quote=”moneyshot”]its a newer valve. however, once you get familiar with the gun, you may want to buy a new brass face from AF, as even mine(bc04938) had a flimsy o ring compared to the current offering.

Hello Money,
Whats this new brass face you are taking about ? How would I know which one I have.
Thanks.

]]> 4c2db403d8ab35f50ab44c1cca6c1188 hotrod replied to the topic Hello everyone! in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/hello-everyone/#post-148746 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:30:36 -0400 :tag:
You are going to shoot the condor alot. Better get lots of air, pellets, and a chrony, if you dont already have one.
And lots of live targets, I mean pests 😈

]]> 341db4af17f073547f7cb566c32fdd1e hotrod replied to the topic bolt flop? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/bolt-flop/#post-148390 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:57:45 -0400 Tested rifle with the breach improvement and 90 duro breach seals.
Chrony showed increased FPS and improved consistenty.
Whats more important, shooting this beast is more pleasant and improved accuracy proven at my 25, 45 and 70 yard ranges.
All is good 😀

]]> 4dc142f1fac71c06b907ceb30111a6f7 hotrod replied to the topic bolt flop? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/bolt-flop/#post-148112 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:49:33 -0400 I too got tired of the bolt knob flopping around, making unnessary noise when shooting.
When I replaced my breech seals with duro 90 orings I decided to extend the slot in the frame.
I also installed a new, thicker bushing made from plastic water tubing.
I was getting a popping noise from the breech before these improvements.
The only thing,…Read more

]]> 472b12fde6f8c1902fbba0ce7cc484de hotrod replied to the topic New Condor .25 group in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-condor-25-group/#post-147114 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 01:59:50 -0400 God damn I cant get groups like that at 25 yards when zeroing in, let alone at 50.
Good shooting.

]]> 8045b445fa277b6a1bd8c0adc51e99ad hotrod replied to the topic Spare tank options. in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/spare-tank-options/#post-146917 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 03:49:01 -0400 Yes I think I will go with the standard flow tank because the micro meter tank sounds a little weak. Temp changes too much for co2.
I wonder what the standard flow tank would do with the hammer weight in the gun?

Thanks guys :thumb:

]]> bae0a13eb2e24a95769db1eca8f7673e hotrod replied to the topic Spare tank options. in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/spare-tank-options/#post-146907 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 01:37:36 -0400 Awesome rifle Harry !

]]> 170fd4846f9fd78f39a6cbd7ac003945 hotrod replied to the topic Spare tank options. in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/spare-tank-options/#post-146904 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 23:27:47 -0400 quote moneyshot:if climate is regularly upward of 60f or so where you are, co2 is the way to go. hundreds of shots at a self regulated pressure at a given temp. if hpa is the only option cause of the cold, a detuned standard flo or micro meter is the way to go…

Money,
How powerfull is a regular micro meter set up vs
a regular talon…Read more

]]> 4c1a5e71d2e382ec7d9c65d2957e7211 hotrod replied to the topic Spare tank options. in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/spare-tank-options/#post-146903 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 23:17:17 -0400 [quote=”Harryparatestis”]The Std flo tank is not going to pack as much whallop as the Hi/Flo tank, I can only tell you what results I had with my TSS

Std valve and stock hammer 12in/.22 815 fps
Std valve and Hammer 12in/.25 680 fps
Std Valve w/ 95gr Hammer 12in/.25 735 fps
Hi Flo Valve w/95gr Hammer 12in/.25 920fps

Harry that SS in a .25…Read more

]]> aaec35d28a0fde85fb2b3ddc4bfc044a hotrod replied to the topic Vise I built in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/vise-i-built/#post-146579 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 23:58:57 -0400 Thanks guys.

I will keep you posted on the upgrades.
I plan on making some longer wing bolts for elevation adjustments,
and quick release clamps to hold rifle in the front v block and
at the bottle end.
A detachable catch tray will be also be added.
Mabey you guys wold be intrested in seeing some other things I have built, I may post them in…Read more

]]> ae794420b703f786378fa37e9d19f953 hotrod replied to the topic Glad to be shooting again. in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/glad-to-be-shooting-again/#post-146240 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 04:23:24 -0400 Money
The old mounts are BKL double strap, high.
New mount is just a cheep Center Point 1 piece, high.

]]> bf4b4d027215410cf854d1343976108e hotrod replied to the topic pellet speed recommendations? in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/pellet-speed-recommendations/#post-146124 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 01:56:36 -0400 Cudas at 950 works for me.

]]> a8d9a9d17eed5441afcb40863b792074 hotrod replied to the topic hello everyone.new here in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/hello-everyone-new-here/#post-140529 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:50:10 -0400 :tag:

]]> a56d5dbc50135df399a92c3241c5b054 hotrod replied to the topic 264 yard condor groups..... in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/264-yard-condor-groups/page/2/#post-140309 Sun, 04 Sep 2011 05:42:39 -0400 quote colster1000:dont pay attention to the stray shots they were me sighting it in and getting used to the distance…. the middle is the real group…

not bad for first 200+ yard shoot… ive been wanting to shoot this distance for awile and i finally got around to it…

YOU ARE FULL OF SHIT 🙄

]]> dfa3cad01202996e4a05d9093d843e69 hotrod replied to the topic valve question??? in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/valve-question-d56/#post-138920 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:55:53 -0400 Your computer wont let you read??
Must have a bad virus 😆

]]> fe73ebd142d0c81edaaef971fa79df47 hotrod replied to the topic valve question??? in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/valve-question-d56/#post-138912 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 23:57:01 -0400 quote colster1000:i know this sounds stupid and i would search it but my computer wont let me use the search on this forum but how do i keep the top hat from moving ….. i know blue loctite but is there any other options and if so how do i apply it (im confused about the blue loctite and i cant it find around the local hardware stores idk why)…Read more

]]> a68b65c9eda13671cbb11ec1b0a2593b hotrod replied to the topic new here in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-here-d87/#post-138650 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 02:27:53 -0400 :tag:

]]> 0632d44e1616e10265a842f2bc695729 hotrod replied to the topic tuning Question??? in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/tuning-question/#post-137594 Sat, 23 Jul 2011 22:39:41 -0400 quote colster1000:i do…. i have one i just dont want to mess around withit i rather just start where it works.
OK whats youre tophat setting now?
What pellets do you have?
What FPS does it shoot at 3000, 2800, 2600 2400 psi fill?
I am no expert but mabey I can help.

]]> 64291a14acc560030be8786ffd5d453e hotrod replied to the topic tuning Question??? in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/tuning-question/#post-137591 Sat, 23 Jul 2011 21:39:50 -0400 +1
You need a chrony.
Listen to ssshooter, you wont be sorry :18:

]]> 1f51455edbd32dbce81ad3192bcf264c hotrod replied to the topic New knob doesn't look like I expected.... in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-knob-doesn-t-look-like-i-expected/page/2/#post-137053 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 05:01:28 -0400 quote Gippeto:quote hotrod:I think the stock knob looks better.

Your new avatar sir. 😛 😆


😆 😆

]]> 851bd421941163323edc1ffc3e6475a8 hotrod replied to the topic Hey Guy's in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/hey-guy-s/#post-136988 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 20:57:32 -0400 :tag:

]]> b6302e85d87d6d51a0bcb3b309bce5b6 hotrod replied to the topic Has This Happen To Your Condor? in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/has-this-happen-to-your-condor/page/2/#post-136936 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 03:15:39 -0400 quote Dyotat100:This will solve your problem. It is beating right on the corner where it is the thinnest.

While you have it in the machine you might as well do this. A safe safety.

Oooh I like that

]]> cf2ace038d3b2a38ad50ebcbde43aa94 hotrod replied to the topic Has This Happen To Your Condor? in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/has-this-happen-to-your-condor/#post-136933 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 02:58:46 -0400 quote kimber20:I don’t see the little plastic bushing, Air Force received the same photos and they didn’t mention anything.
Kimber I think I can see the bushing in your photo.
I thought mine was missing at first until I took a closer look.
Take a close look when you cock it and you should see the bushing rolling when it contacts the frame.
The…Read more

]]> 864b0e832d463d59a3ba4be66d02ee67 hotrod replied to the topic New knob doesn't look like I expected.... in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-knob-doesn-t-look-like-i-expected/#post-136932 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 02:44:51 -0400 I think the stock knob looks better.

]]> 87e716bcef4432b602888d742520fd05 hotrod replied to the topic Condor - Frame sealing in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/condor-frame-sealing/#post-136928 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 02:31:06 -0400 quote pablouk:Have you bought the friggin rifle yet or are you just gonna flap your gums about it?? 😛
😆

]]> 7891e343d3b13ade615e48dccfb17537 hotrod replied to the topic Considering a Condor in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/considering-a-condor/page/2/#post-136716 Sat, 09 Jul 2011 03:03:37 -0400 I like your style shaggy.
I am a mechanic and I learned a long time ago dont fix whats not broken 🙂

]]> c1501f50ced213b50523b13a174c3117 hotrod replied to the topic Considering a Condor in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/considering-a-condor/#post-136468 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 01:35:32 -0400 Plinking indoors 30 yard range?
I dont think a condor is the gun for that.
Mabey a talon would be a better choice.
A condor is a hunting or pesting rifle.
🙂

]]> 10909a0749e196afbb705280eb850806 hotrod replied to the topic Considering a Condor in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/considering-a-condor/#post-136415 Sun, 03 Jul 2011 03:45:14 -0400 I dont know if you have a chrony but you will need one. The gun will require some testing to find the best fill pressure and power wheel setting ect. This is were the air tank come in handy.
If you get a .22 get lots of Beeman Kodiak or H&N Barracuda 21.14gr pellets.
:tag:

]]> 161e7496f21ba44fef78d8cfcb14d78f hotrod replied to the topic new to forum intro? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-to-forum-intro/#post-136018 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 01:04:16 -0400 :tag:
Yes all rails on AF are 11mm dovetail.
Not a stupid question I could not find it here either, unless we are both stupid 😆

]]> 27f0996868d6d2355456017c9bb07645 hotrod replied to the topic Bought a Condor in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/bought-a-condor/page/2/#post-135875 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 02:27:44 -0400 😥 +:4:+:3: = 😀

]]> 3779b2471c0455ddb5aadaf075091de7 hotrod replied to the topic Bought a Condor in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/bought-a-condor/#post-135638 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:28:03 -0400 Not sure why you think a condor is an expensive gun.
I was looking for a gun with enough power to kill raccoons.
Before I bought mine I did some research and actually found it was the least expensive gun that could deliver that much power. Definetly the most bang for the buck.
My condor is bone stock and shoots straight as a whip with the…Read more

]]> 4c54e6af7bc704c6cfe6224cb4225087 hotrod replied to the topic New version? in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-version/#post-135100 Sun, 05 Jun 2011 03:02:02 -0400 😀 I cant wait to get one

]]> 2713157be8e74c3ca810c999fdf481c4 hotrod replied to the topic Condor 22 with heavy pellets... in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/condor-22-with-heavy-pellets/#post-135096 Sun, 05 Jun 2011 02:34:31 -0400 quote parisd20:quote bugzyrau:hello, newbie here… i have some piledriver pelets, but i cant get them into the gun… they’re a little too big, and sincerely i’m affraid not to jam my gun… anyone tried them? i have a .22 standard condor with a 24″ barrel

even if they fit in the barrel you will not hit anything with them, TOTAL WASTE OF…Read more

]]> f1338f876a8f158b58203957a76c85a7 hotrod replied to the topic Worlds longest shot? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/worlds-longest-shot/#post-134942 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 03:00:41 -0400 My longest shot placed at anything with an air rifle was a raven, head shot at a 86 yards with a bone stock condor. The big bird was taken down with a JSB Monster.
Hope to improve on that soon.

]]> b60492607c5a48341b524e8f8eb17a2f hotrod replied to the topic Newbie here... in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/newbie-here-d19/#post-134492 Mon, 23 May 2011 23:48:29 -0400 :tag:

]]> 0bb3718640ac5dfa3409f91c360a9c2a hotrod replied to the topic I was told I have a disease ! in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/i-was-told-i-have-a-disease/#post-134491 Mon, 23 May 2011 23:43:26 -0400 There is no such thing as a dumb question 😈
I think I have the same disease :tag:

]]> a14e0733327dbb8615f85aebefb3ef52 hotrod replied to the topic first shot string with new condor in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/first-shot-string-with-new-condor/#post-134208 Wed, 18 May 2011 00:37:42 -0400 Wish my condor would spit out a string like that.
What pellets did you use.

]]> fb2d63e6a29c1661ee23912e8d2c000e hotrod replied to the topic Condor 22 with heavy pellets... in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/condor-22-with-heavy-pellets/#post-134163 Tue, 17 May 2011 03:29:22 -0400 The top hat is on the bottle and sits on top of the valve.
You can adjust it to get more power, more consistency, more shots per fill
ect.
Im probally not the best guy to ask because I have not adjusted the top hat yet, but there is alot of info on this site about it.
The quick reference section is very educational.

Check this out…Read more

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