Talonairgun | j3magnum | Activity https://talonairgunforum.com/members/j3magnum/activity/ Activity feed for j3magnum. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:06:06 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 532d89ce10bb1cc64d872130c0d85519 j3magnum replied to the topic Internal parts, old Talon SS vs. new in the forum Talon/Talon SS https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/internal-parts-old-talon-ss-vs-new/#post-73671 Thu, 28 May 2009 02:44:17 -0400 interesting. I had an old model with the plastic hammer and replace it with a new hammer and it worked even better… had no issue with engagement

]]> ea98490738a2a8c5c039f56087cea828 j3magnum replied to the topic New 1 piece grip is completed in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-1-piece-grip-is-completed/#post-67309 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:17:44 -0400 Brutus, I am out of town right now. When i get home Monday I can forward you a larger picture…I don’t have them on my laptop… also the bedliner spray or the duracoat is really nice and tactical…bedliner when applied right and sprayed with flat black paint looks just like a remington 700 pss stock….

Rabbit mine uses both screws. I did that…Read more

]]> 0aab92c891192147e58c86c4a9e3386c j3magnum replied to the topic New 1 piece grip is completed in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-1-piece-grip-is-completed/#post-67265 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 19:24:01 -0400 it would not be a problem to make you one without the finger grooves..

]]> 4a760aeec0306169ff02a44847c23abd j3magnum replied to the topic which shroud?i have 2 and pics in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/which-shroud-i-have-2-and-pics/page/2/#post-67253 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 18:19:35 -0400 hey crowpopper nice rig there 😆 … I am not for sure if that was a TT but was told it was when I traded..he used to make some that looked alot like it a few years ago….I realy liked the shorter version …. it was alot easier to handle….and if youy put the regular talon valve in , it is very quite…

]]> e97ead12c0dd4da0f98293c452202d12 j3magnum replied to the topic Ideas needed for salvaged lead in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/ideas-needed-for-salvaged-lead/#post-67207 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:45:38 -0400 get ya a round ball mold and make some sling shot ammo

]]> 12cb6b356d5a751dc2fa17821fee455d j3magnum replied to the topic Frame venting... best practices? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/frame-venting-best-practices/#post-67204 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:09:17 -0400 I have tested both..While in some cases it may seem louder at the shooters ppoint of view ( depends on forearm and such ) One or two 1/16 diameter holes will drop the moise level a little… I have had my son shoot a couple of the ones I have done and at as little as 10 feet away I could tell a differance.. It is really hard to tell the noise…Read more

]]> 2bd219633bd7788f41f180cc611266ff j3magnum replied to the topic Need some input from you guys in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/need-some-input-from-you-guys/#post-64881 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 18:44:50 -0400 that is a duracoat spray i found at Lowes a few years ago.. it is very tough and has a great texture. Well I liked it anyway’s.. The main reason, some of the AF guns have had a purple tint to them and i thought that total black finish realy brought out the purple tint..So the grayish black color of that spray really toned it down.. They also make…Read more

]]> 5a5b561762c49fb3e3ba847dac6dd1ad j3magnum replied to the topic Could it be possible that using a Shroud for a 24" barr in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/could-it-be-possible-that-using-a-shroud-for-a-24-quot-barr/page/3/#post-64874 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 18:26:46 -0400 even if everything is lined up. that is alot of open area to travel thru before it exits the end cap. any small movements can cause the pellet to clip before leaving the end. I damaged a baffle one day while trying to take a running shot on a squirell. After that I opened the diamtere up to .30 instead of .25 . did’nt notice any more sound either.

]]> 208c7cb064385673d27a320604e6aabf j3magnum replied to the topic .22 Crow Mag test with 12" Condor SS at 25 yards in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/22-crow-mag-test-with-12-quot-condor-ss-at-25-yards/#post-61764 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:45:00 -0400 Crowmags will do well under 30 yds but stretch it another 5 to 10 yds and watch the groups open up..the don’t seem to do to bad at velocities under 700 to 800 fps…My guess is the large cup holds a pocket of air the cause them to de-stabilize at higher velocites…I’ve had them hit the target sideways at 40 yds…

]]> a190aa9920af290660188fb3e6a0b011 j3magnum replied to the topic Slick 50 for pellet lube in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/slick-50-for-pellet-lube/page/2/#post-61544 Mon, 02 Feb 2009 16:20:38 -0400 I use a heavy paper towel and some rubbing alcohol… place pellets on a towel well dampened with alchol, lift towel at 4 corners, elevate one side and then the other to roll pellets back and forth..it is really hard to believe how dirty cp’s can be..After that i apply a shot of slick 50 in the same manner or krytex wax lubricant…with the krytex…Read more

]]> 9b6800506eba93121f9463c3c0c13b7d j3magnum replied to the topic For all you non-believers in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/for-all-you-non-believers/page/3/#post-59203 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:30:31 -0400 quote :Sgt. Carlos Hathcock is said to have killed a enemy sniper, in Viet Nam, while the sniper was looking through his rifle scope. The bullet struck the sniper in the eye by traveling the length of the scope. I would never dispute this story but I was wondering if any of you have tried this shot? It would be interesting if someone has a supply…Read more

]]> 9dfe869f4e388c54471ec7c29fcc320e j3magnum replied to the topic Ammunition accountability act in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/ammunition-accountability-act/page/3/#post-59190 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:48:21 -0400 It does’nt matter if they pass this on the law abiding citezens or not, becasue the bad guys will still have un-traceable amo. all of this is a crock of shit to put more money in the hands of the wrong people. check out your local state government. it is under consideration in 18 states right now.. Keep in mind that Brady was shot when President…Read more

]]> 153800dcf4f083c7ed29926f703b2efa j3magnum replied to the topic Talon or a Condor, what to to get? advice needed in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/talon-or-a-condor-what-to-to-get-advice-needed/#post-57617 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 04:00:37 -0400 hammer springs are the same… the condor frame may be a little stronger in the scope rail area. But it is of no real issue.. with a little work a 12″ barrel on an ss can be made to shoot cp’s around 900 and kodiaks to around 800… Another question you may want to ask yourself is how far you will be shooting. If it is not over 75yds you don’t…Read more

]]> 37bba6a70a41952613287ca732e7d2e1 j3magnum replied to the topic Trigger Guard madness in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/trigger-guard-madness/page/2/#post-57571 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:39:10 -0400 good quality gunsmithing taps can be busted with a punch and then finish taping the hole…most of the time anyways…… be sure to use the 1-2 turns and the back turn..stanless can be a pain…

]]> 6d8ad592a5cbc6d53491203d8758c82e j3magnum replied to the topic My resurrected basket case TSS in the forum Talon/Talon SS https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/my-resurrected-basket-case-tss/#post-54867 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:14:57 -0400 Thanks Rick,,,I really had a hard time sending it back to you..It was so much fun to shoot…

]]> b3a825a845722c6b8e053e045349aa8b j3magnum replied to the topic SOMEONE STOLE MY FUCKIN SS in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/someone-stole-my-fuckin-ss/page/3/#post-54123 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:04:34 -0400 I may place stickers on mine that read ” oil here before every use ” then when some poor sucker shows up with with no hands wanting to take me to court ..I’ll say what airgun……

]]> c98e5c584d938e190f6f4b8c85090dc6 j3magnum replied to the topic HOW OLD ARE WE??? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/how-old-are-we/page/9/#post-53652 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 02:13:37 -0400 40 here,,been moding and tinkering since I was in my Teens… Wish we had talons and condors back then….. There would’nt have been a fur or feathered creature left on the farm..

]]> 3bd8f83ee7a9e6c7519d0902781f35b3 j3magnum replied to the topic Free JSB in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/free-jsb/#post-52228 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 01:17:39 -0400 Damn,,,,could’nt get on here this morning….I’ll have to play the beggar…Or should that be the Coyote…Oh well…if chance plays out I would love to give them a try…I need something a little heavier than the standard Jumbo to defeat the sound Barrier that I keep Breaking…

]]> 7bf0bce615c0d3034fc60ebfd5c817d9 j3magnum replied to the topic Pics of the of the Lil Devils in the forum TAF Gallery https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/pics-of-the-of-the-lil-devils/#post-35890 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:31:02 -0400 Thanks guy’s…sorry I have’nt been around in a few days..Lost one of my best friends last week…

Rif I did make the grips and the feel is awsome… I” have some pics of the new build up in a few weeks..It a little project I have been wanting to do for a long time.

A big thanks to you to WOK..that butt plate makes the freehand hold so much…Read more

]]> 9218f1fa95093fa5a1881e70f338c89f j3magnum started the topic Pics of the of the Lil Devils in the forum TAF Gallery https://talonairgunforum.com/forums/topic/pics-of-the-of-the-lil-devils/ Tue, 11 Mar 2008 01:39:59 -0400 Finally got around to getting some pics of the little Demons..Unfortunatly I just sold the 25 ( first pic ) to fund a new project…I had it putting out a good 55 to 60 ftlbs with the condor tank..The other gun I now call Talondor,,,is a 42 to 55 ftlb beast…I always new if I could get the power up just a bit the groups would shrink even…Read more

]]> 9a82e3175a071b2bca608209f7333696 j3magnum replied to the topic Anthony266 shroud ** UPDATE 2-26-08 ** in the forum Shrouds and Moderators https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/anthony266-shroud-update-2-26-08/#post-35015 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 04:29:02 -0400 Hey Triggerman,,you oughta see your old talon now…Finally got-er-done..She’s spittin .25 cal 30 grainers out at 60 ftlbs..It’s going piggy huntin with me next week..I’ll try post some pics in the next couple of days…

]]> 15fbd677a2a2189c1528710521d936b8 j3magnum started the topic Need knuling tools for mini lathe in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgunforum.com/forums/topic/need-knuling-tools-for-mini-lathe/ Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:49:34 -0400 Does anyone have a location in the U.S. that I can find knurling tools for a mini lathe..I have a Cummings

]]> 123458933c7e4d406557e249097f0eed j3magnum replied to the topic Machined .25 blank LW barrel in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/machined-25-blank-lw-barrel/page/2/#post-34722 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 21:10:39 -0400 this may sound stupid on an airgun but,,barrel harmonics have alot to do with accuracy…my 24″ barreled tss won’t shoot in the 7-800 fps range ( groups look like yours)..but kick it into the 900 fps range and dime sized groups at 30 yds.. ANother factor could be how the tophat is set and your shot to shot consistancy…Do you have a chrony to check it…

]]> 91e94a48e409d5b9e58df8472f1f0b3e j3magnum replied to the topic A little Discovery barrel info in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/a-little-discovery-barrel-info/#post-34652 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 03:38:47 -0400 what barrels did you purchase,,,I found out the barrel used on the discovery is the same barrel as the 1760 and 2260 SE… I have 2 on the way in right now…I’m curious to see whta they look like

]]> ecec1e758909467abd2050207fe6231a j3magnum replied to the topic Machined .25 blank LW barrel in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/machined-25-blank-lw-barrel/#post-34551 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 04:29:31 -0400 that barrel needs to be crowned… they come with a so-so crown job on them..

]]> 4173045de5754ab21cdf77ca1d7a6c7d j3magnum replied to the topic talon in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/talon/#post-34548 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 04:16:49 -0400 Hey Nug….like that new avatar…ROFLMAO….

]]> b26bd34aaced57fcf18bd6d1b2205394 j3magnum started the topic A little Discovery barrel info in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgunforum.com/forums/topic/a-little-discovery-barrel-info/ Thu, 21 Feb 2008 04:11:17 -0400 For those of you that have’nt had your gun down all the way. Or those of you looking for reason to buy a discovery…Let me tell you this it is not a standard 2260 barrel..I removed mine tonight for a recrowning job ( more on why later) first off when I put in in the lathe it was consistant. I spun it up to normal speed for crowning a 2260 and…Read more

]]> 10002993b95cc3fe97ced591343cb377 j3magnum replied to the topic Goodies from Tony arrived... in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/goodies-from-tony-arrived/page/2/#post-34503 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:06:10 -0400 Very funny Voltar,,,,,,,ROFLMAO,,,, I may wind up shooting it,,,So far it likes every pellet I don’t and not the ones I do…..

quote Voltar_1:quote j3magnum:Oh Rob I shot my discovery today…….. 😀

Sorry to hear that. Where did you hit it? Can it be repaired? 🙂

]]> dc3352c636a38d59879e6b6e65361af1 j3magnum replied to the topic Goodies from Tony arrived... in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/goodies-from-tony-arrived/page/2/#post-34501 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:04:16 -0400 if you are near a fly over zone using a turkey decoy or a barn owl is great also..Useing a call to get them started in the general direction helps a little too…..

]]> f76427c1abb7c91e768384618ece9d7b j3magnum replied to the topic Goodies from Tony arrived... in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/goodies-from-tony-arrived/#post-34428 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 01:36:37 -0400 Oh Rob I shot my discovery today…….. 😀

]]> 1b89d3b8adbab55b08b9b9ec1e71c230 j3magnum replied to the topic Goodies from Tony arrived... in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/goodies-from-tony-arrived/#post-34427 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 01:36:08 -0400 I’ll have to say .25’s rule….I managed to take A crow over the weekend at 50yds..I was really suprised at the wack those kodiaks make on impact.. I actualy think I have my 25 quiter than my tss 24″ .22. .25 has condor tank and tss is on standard..

]]> 2ed75dc5a82e77212a5e9b6fd95d89f3 j3magnum replied to the topic jsb or kodiak ? and what place to get a chrony in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/jsb-or-kodiak-and-what-place-to-get-a-chrony/#post-34289 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 23:11:26 -0400 kodiaks can generate almost 40 ftlb’s with a talon tank and 24″ barrel.

]]> 361a02e52d2f399f452486d00ef32dbf j3magnum replied to the topic jsb or kodiak ? and what place to get a chrony in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/jsb-or-kodiak-and-what-place-to-get-a-chrony/#post-34279 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 21:00:15 -0400 the JSB’s shoot very well inmost guns (domed that is)..if over penetration is a concern I would stick to them….Kodiaks also shoot well in most talons but a prone to shoot thrus on small pest at ranges out to 50 yds…

]]> 71e6796806934dc1734d550d51b3804b j3magnum replied to the topic Name the Lama Contest $100 grand prize in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/name-the-lama-contest-100-grand-prize/page/10/#post-34243 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 13:42:55 -0400 Woooo-Hoooooo….. I was’nt expecting that, but this has sure been Fun….Lama I hope you enjoy your new name….LOL…..NOw to get some more airgun goodies……

]]> 3af53f2e934f1a446901b7e6d1b69122 j3magnum replied to the topic Name the Lama Contest $100 grand prize in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/name-the-lama-contest-100-grand-prize/page/9/#post-34187 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 02:54:42 -0400 Hey Nuglor would’nt this “Shoots with Limp Wrist ” make him Gomer Pile

]]> 597dc674b7f49108a7c9d620b5a5cd2e j3magnum replied to the topic Name the Lama Contest $100 grand prize in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/name-the-lama-contest-100-grand-prize/page/8/#post-34091 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 05:16:28 -0400 A few in alphabetical order Hope you can find something in there you like for our ole buddy Lama….

Anita Bath, Anita Bohn, Anita Dick, Anita Friske, Anita Knapp
Anita Lay, Anita Little, Anita Mandalay,

Ben Dover, Ben Down,Buster Cherry

Constance Noring

Dick Hurtz, Dick Bender, Dick Rasch,Dick Mussel

Gene Poole

Harry Cox, Harry Beaver,…Read more

]]> 757b39a34a18c115873f095b22da1688 j3magnum replied to the topic Name the Lama Contest $100 grand prize in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/name-the-lama-contest-100-grand-prize/page/8/#post-34077 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:43:36 -0400 Nuglor,,where the hell do you keep coming up with these pics,,,,tea bagger has me a little worried…………LOL

]]> 1dc7d73ad88f820c698bfac921712d84 j3magnum replied to the topic Name the Lama Contest $100 grand prize in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/name-the-lama-contest-100-grand-prize/page/8/#post-34071 Sat, 16 Feb 2008 22:23:37 -0400 “RUMP RANGER”
“DANGER DAN”
“SEX PISTOL”
“TALONDORF”
” VILLAGE PERSON” any one of the village people,,,you choose!

]]> 759747b0033883b54b8f1c2f972b31cd j3magnum replied to the topic Name the Lama Contest $100 grand prize in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/name-the-lama-contest-100-grand-prize/page/7/#post-34063 Sat, 16 Feb 2008 19:38:22 -0400 Forgot some of the Japanese names………. Icey Bungho, translation – I see Bung hole or Lon Duck Dong, translation long ding dong

]]> f55b324871921f6ed208d34ca7182b45 j3magnum replied to the topic Name the Lama Contest $100 grand prize in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/name-the-lama-contest-100-grand-prize/page/7/#post-34061 Sat, 16 Feb 2008 18:56:23 -0400 O.K. Wok you thru out Sofonda Peters but you forgot Anita Mann, Mike Hunt, Dixie Recked and Peter Peeters…………

]]> 408288df64d0532150f71eadab5b9f6d j3magnum replied to the topic Name the Lama Contest $100 grand prize in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/name-the-lama-contest-100-grand-prize/page/6/#post-34007 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:43:19 -0400 Or this one it even includes a theme song…..

PIMP DADDY – B. GIZZLE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuziWlE2mC4

]]> e17c1af6ef30ba2d3cba568a4b537829 j3magnum replied to the topic Name the Lama Contest $100 grand prize in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/name-the-lama-contest-100-grand-prize/page/6/#post-34006 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:34:34 -0400 Dude if the other did’nt get this one will…………………..

😯 ” SWING BLADE ” 8) yo gotta watch the video

]]> 0b916f8aac94d14959140edcc7c5884d j3magnum replied to the topic Name the Lama Contest $100 grand prize in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/name-the-lama-contest-100-grand-prize/page/5/#post-33931 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 04:48:45 -0400 Better hang on to that No1 they don’t amke em in 270 weatherby any more…Ruger has chambered some really cool rounds in those over the years…I have one that I put a 6mm/284 barrel on that i love….I’m a sucker for the falling block actions…I have a winchester 1885 in 270WSM that i really like as well……

OH AND I’M STICKING WITH RUFUS…Read more

]]> 34f5458c0a0d2082249dd55add9acb9e j3magnum replied to the topic Thoughts on Dieseling? in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/thoughts-on-dieseling/#post-33844 Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:01:29 -0400 If you want to hear something go crack…buy a condor and shoot some light pellet’s..brakin the sound barrier with an airgun is wicked…….

]]> b1b74358134a48a4e5d68427e34a4a8d j3magnum replied to the topic Name the Lama Contest $100 grand prize in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/name-the-lama-contest-100-grand-prize/page/4/#post-33799 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 20:27:01 -0400 Waite a minute…I’ve got the winner right here and his avatar……Say hello to “THE NAKED MOLE RAT”

Other wise known as the penis with buck teeth and alot of foreskin….

]]> 3c4ad759698b423ed7808abd42e442e1 j3magnum replied to the topic Name the Lama Contest $100 grand prize in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/name-the-lama-contest-100-grand-prize/page/3/#post-33798 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 20:25:44 -0400 what about the “Chocolate Starfish”…….

]]> 15c7b8f0ea35208a2072c7ee83cb88e8 j3magnum replied to the topic Need a little help in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/need-a-little-help/#post-33797 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 20:03:13 -0400 On the newer style tanks you can remove the tophat and brass insert before taking the tank apart….A wrench similar to the one you have would work….It need a little more crescent shape…Of course the older valves don’t have the hole in the side…So I think I’ll keep my piece of copper and wood blocks……By the wya I checked the chrony…Read more

]]> ed4afd21f2b2531f9991ba2d0db56a0a j3magnum replied to the topic Need a little help in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/need-a-little-help/#post-33753 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 06:36:40 -0400 I wrapped a sliced piece of 1″ copper pipe around the valve with some rosin on it…Main problem was the Damn tank kept turning in the vice….So I pulled out the drill and remounted my barrel vise.. made a block with 2 1/2″ hole in it and sliced it in 2 pieces…Clamped the living hell out of the thing and finally got it to break loose with a 20″…Read more

]]> 2d7490be829b0e001dca0fc9bd8315b6 j3magnum replied to the topic Name the Lama Contest $100 grand prize in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/name-the-lama-contest-100-grand-prize/page/3/#post-33750 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 06:24:13 -0400 How about LIL CAESAR

]]> 4a1b5ac7edacb80bb367d082e3c04b1e j3magnum replied to the topic Discovery arrived... in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/discovery-arrived/#post-33727 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 03:39:06 -0400 Hey Rob, why don’t you send it over and I’ll do a little testing while I make tose parts for ya……LOL

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