Talonairgun | jdnc | Activity https://talonairgunforum.com/members/jdnc/activity/ Activity feed for jdnc. Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:39:34 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 3b8c6e9960631e8ab870f5dfb644b7d9 jdnc replied to the topic XP airguns ranger 45 caliber 36inch barrel MONSTER ! in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/xp-airguns-ranger-45-caliber-36inch-barrel-monster/page/13/#post-251750 Sun, 24 Apr 2016 19:07:00 -0400 I might add I get higher velocities with a delrin spacer I machined to take up the 1/2″ space left after the spring set. The rifle will cock on high but has very little travel after cocking. But now I’m back to 4500 psi without valve locking. Not that I use this pressure but at 4300-4400 it’s ka-boom open!

]]> e54fc1c5f7ca8558239ed85b41f4ff19 jdnc replied to the topic XP airguns ranger 45 caliber 36inch barrel MONSTER ! in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/xp-airguns-ranger-45-caliber-36inch-barrel-monster/page/13/#post-251738 Sun, 24 Apr 2016 16:50:52 -0400 I keep checking this thread to see if there is any new info about XP and I guess the business is dead and gone.

I waited for over two years before I ever saw my Ranger 45, and now can’t locate a replacement main spring. I may have some custom made and will cost me a fortune.

Dan H, could you advise your spring specs? Mine is…Read more

]]> 7f447a39bdb46ad50ae4d1ea29a3f51b jdnc replied to the topic 257 Cast Bullet Convesation in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/257-cast-bullet-convesation/page/4/#post-188083 Sat, 21 Dec 2013 23:51:10 -0400 I might get by with a souped up 22 for the short one and the long one in 25 on a condor frame 😀

]]> 97757471bbeece5de16872b128b1159d jdnc replied to the topic 257 Cast Bullet Convesation in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/257-cast-bullet-convesation/page/4/#post-187997 Sat, 21 Dec 2013 12:16:01 -0400 I see TJ does have .224 barrels.

]]> 34928baf5bd2f3407c869a4adc1a22c8 jdnc replied to the topic 257 Cast Bullet Convesation in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/257-cast-bullet-convesation/page/4/#post-187989 Sat, 21 Dec 2013 11:32:01 -0400 Dayotat, yeah I forgot the hammer won’t work 😳

]]> 48e442124d7efba55fcb7dcaac107a79 jdnc replied to the topic 257 Cast Bullet Convesation in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/257-cast-bullet-convesation/page/3/#post-187987 Sat, 21 Dec 2013 11:23:20 -0400 Well, I’m going to have to rethink this thing. I have a new #257420 mould I’ve had for 2 yrs and need to build something to push it. I’ve been following you guys and watching your progress with the 25’s. At first I thought I might play around with a new barrel and hammer, but now see I need a complete rebuild.

Tofazfou, that’s the primary reason…Read more

]]> 72f425ce657181958c53b9ff2ec4f27a jdnc replied to the topic 257 Cast Bullet Convesation in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/257-cast-bullet-convesation/page/3/#post-187757 Fri, 20 Dec 2013 11:53:22 -0400 Dyotat100,

What hammer weight are you using on the 25’s? I have a 95-100 gm barrel rider that you made me for my stock 25 TSS and have never used it. I would also like to upgrade but to a TJ barrel (20″) and use my standard tank.

I just want to get around 950 fps with a cast bullet (like knife maker) and still be able to make it quite if possible.

JD

]]> 242b205c17106c69b6f470be7af7feb7 jdnc replied to the topic Ranger 45 Update in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/ranger-45-update/#post-183465 Mon, 11 Nov 2013 14:44:23 -0400 Well…been a learning experience.

DON’T USE BORE TECH’S BORE BLEND SOLVENT!

It will attack and soften o-rings, melt and blister your stock finish and who knows what else. I was using it very carefully I thought to clean my Ranger barrel and it got to and softened my transfer port o-ring and caused it to blow out after about 500 shots or so. I…Read more

]]> 854fe07c60912f301ab983cf1fe294e1 jdnc replied to the topic Ranger 45 Update in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/ranger-45-update/#post-177256 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 11:03:59 -0400 Well….I just received another Accurate mould, this time dropping larger bullets with one cavity of a bullet i already have ( that was to small) and with two new bullets. The new bullets are an airgun design dropping at 380 grns and one nose riding design I had the nose section cut at 0.447″. The nose riding bullet is also 380 grs +_ with diff…Read more

]]> 3d79419412c7c6f8293775751eb2f7cc jdnc replied to the topic New mold for the Ranger 45 in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-mold-for-the-ranger-45/#post-177049 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 19:36:13 -0400 Yeah, that’s the reason for asking as I knew you had posted once that 300 grn bullets hadn’t shot too well in the past.

I just received my Accurate mould and have two new styles in this block. I not only have the 46-375B, also 46-380A and 45-360M. The 45-360M I had the bore riding section of the nose increased in diameter to 0.447″. All…Read more

]]> a1075587e025cc148fb4230a89d935de jdnc replied to the topic New mold for the Ranger 45 in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-mold-for-the-ranger-45/#post-177031 Mon, 05 Aug 2013 09:54:40 -0400 Roachcreek,

Those are good groups I would think using a dot sight. Your groups at 100 yds are inside the 3 MOA dot. Do you think these bullets are shooting as well as the 300 grn bullets you’ve tried in the past?

JD

]]> e7f004fd9588b5d72b0c9ab555f2df66 jdnc replied to the topic 100 yard group in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/100-yard-group-d100/#post-176828 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 17:12:07 -0400 Steve,

Fine looking rifle and group. Did you lube the bullets?

JD

]]> 6b13b3c8332acbdf17941c43787f618c jdnc replied to the topic Ranger 45 Update in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/ranger-45-update/#post-176603 Wed, 31 Jul 2013 09:40:02 -0400 Tofazfou,

Well, my brother advised me he had some 0.0458″ bullets I had cast for him a few years back. I picked them up and found that they were cast from a Lee mould and weighed 340 grs cast of WW. These were air cooled but I haven’t checked the hardness.

I run these through my Lee sizer that I had opened up and the come out at 0.4538″ and…Read more

]]> 22a4b9bfdd41a91e91a2c146c03dca2e jdnc replied to the topic Ranger 45 Update in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/ranger-45-update/#post-176421 Mon, 29 Jul 2013 10:01:15 -0400 Tofazfou,

I try not to relate too much to powder burners as I know air rifles are another breed all together but this bullet jumping shit (over 1/2″) bothers me. The measurements I posted were taken with a starrett digital mike but I feel that Roachcreek’s rifle must be very close to mine in reference to bore size. Roachcreek tried seating…Read more

]]> 378ea4cd7bde17fdd3a65c3f10453009 jdnc replied to the topic Ranger 45 groups in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/ranger-45-groups/#post-175420 Fri, 12 Jul 2013 16:01:29 -0400 tkerrigan,

I would like an update as to your findings and your spring size. I don’t like the idea of the spring being compressed like this during storage and sure am not going to it out during storage. I think your on the right track.

JD

]]> 3b60b529435649bf1ed891c36c6481ef jdnc replied to the topic Ranger 45 groups in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/ranger-45-groups/#post-175143 Fri, 05 Jul 2013 19:10:14 -0400 RC,
Are others with the Ranger getting the same results in reference valve lock (approx at the same pressures)?

I’ll post my findings as soon as I get a chance to have a dry day to shoot.

JD

]]> f7c9def7c6a7c66dba005d22618602f2 jdnc replied to the topic Ranger 45 groups in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/ranger-45-groups/#post-175137 Fri, 05 Jul 2013 17:38:59 -0400 RC,

Were you getting more consistent velocities at 3600? I hope to get groups like that. What’s amazing to me is that you’re doing it with three shots!

I did get a chance to let my brother let two go down range today at approximately 4400 psi and as I was standing to the side I thought it sounded louder the second shot(valve lock on the first…Read more

]]> 818dcfc9e4f5f6ad32909a5c8e2655f4 jdnc replied to the topic Ranger 45 Help in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/ranger-45-help/page/2/#post-175001 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 10:05:51 -0400 Rain, rain, rain, maybe I’ll get to shoot sometime

Tof,
In reference to barrel condition, I was really worried about that as I was waiting for my rifle as RC sent his first barrel back. It’s a PITA to clean from the muzzle and a greater PITA to remove the barrel to clean from the breech. But after cleaning I found a pretty smooth barrel. As…Read more

]]> e286ac6a95b3c37dfd1329b6ec6b6d90 jdnc replied to the topic Ranger 45 Help in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/ranger-45-help/#post-174938 Tue, 02 Jul 2013 18:09:31 -0400 RC, What pressure are you now using with your 408’s ?

JD

]]> 9ff57785965088db571673e1f567291f jdnc replied to the topic Ranger 45 Help in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/ranger-45-help/#post-174914 Tue, 02 Jul 2013 09:44:13 -0400 CORRECTION

What the hell was I thinking? A .450 bore with shallower grooves would still have .450″ bore, with smaller groove diameter.

Too much thinking. 😳

]]> f25fcab488aaa2a52eac70e09b448439 jdnc replied to the topic Ranger 45 Help in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/ranger-45-help/#post-174913 Tue, 02 Jul 2013 09:37:58 -0400 I might add, I don’t really care for bore riding bullets from standard moulds because its so damned hard to find one that will cast a nose size that will fit any given bore size (with a given caliber and diff alloys). So that has always left me with custom moulds. IMHO if a nose is loose in the bore it doesn’t perform very well. How in the hell…Read more

]]> d847a87dc62503483d6280e71b6a8258 jdnc replied to the topic Ranger 45 Help in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/ranger-45-help/#post-174912 Tue, 02 Jul 2013 09:27:45 -0400 I have to agree that a .458 groove would probably be the best choice. Really in my case it doesn’t matter as I’m a caster from back some 35 yrs and have a many moulds from both.

I understand Dan’s concept with the round ball and pistol bullets, there weight class and all. I just don’t think they’re any easier to locate than the .458 stuff for…Read more

]]> 630c3fe286ee2c167623461d049f8f8c jdnc replied to the topic Ranger 45 Help in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/ranger-45-help/#post-174888 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 23:21:46 -0400 RC,

The 6 or so shots I fired were two shot groups. As a matter of fact I shot two pair that looked like a 3″ square then on the next pair one dropped 4″ below that square group. Beats the hell out of me.

I want this rifle to shoot its best at high power and heavy bullets. Like you I want to hunt with it and if I didn’t want the power I…Read more

]]> de49937c939b6f260010386b6724fe0a jdnc replied to the topic Ranger 45 Help in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/ranger-45-help/#post-174884 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 22:48:54 -0400 Oh, RC,

Did you do any bedding with your stock? I just got mine inletted and put together and went to the bench and sighted in.

JD

]]> 9fb574d4f75fc2354accd56d6a0f868d jdnc replied to the topic Ranger 45 Help in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/ranger-45-help/#post-174883 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 22:38:25 -0400 RC,

You’ve thinned that baby down. Looks good. I don’t like thumbhole stocks (I’m old) and would have preferred the sporter, but decided on a thumbhole because of the limited sporters he had on hand.

You know..I didn’t mention it, but I was shooting off my bench using a Harris bipod with a rear pinch bag. I later thought this rifle may not…Read more

]]> d59dc067b6f8e0985e9b0545700e0743 jdnc replied to the topic I just bought another FX Air gun in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/i-just-bought-another-fx-air-gun/#post-174882 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 22:19:58 -0400 RC,
ONE GREAT air rifle. I have a Timberwolf which is the same animal and it is a tack driver, its just a PITA to load. Yours has a magazine if my memory is correct. Mine loves the JSB’s. I just recently replaced all the o-rings as I had a leak. Most of them had broken down over the years. Man, I can’t remember how long I’ve had…Read more

]]> 4b6d29a579041a9b75292f846894f3b7 jdnc replied to the topic Hawke airmax? in the forum Optics/Nightvision https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/hawke-airmax-d31/#post-174605 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 10:03:22 -0400 Steveb,

Short answer no. I have a two hawke scopes, one in use and its ok.

The reason I replied is that I have their Sport HD and was thinking about putting it on my ranger. What I found was due to the scope being short I am limited to positioning it back. I assume your rifle may be the same due to the location of the bases. You may find…Read more

]]> 1c9f310f2b6fe6881a029e331bc954b6 jdnc replied to the topic Im on the list. in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/im-on-the-list/page/3/#post-174495 Sat, 22 Jun 2013 00:52:06 -0400 Well…I guess I’m off the list, as I received my Ranger today. 😀 😆

JD

]]> 69c3ac3af3630b9796dd4eed3f2de082 jdnc replied to the topic Need help removing valve in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/need-help-removing-valve/#post-174283 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:18:34 -0400 Cylinder is empty!

I’ll try heating a little.

Thanks

]]> 7db60589347d3d88d116d62bb6e355f9 jdnc replied to the topic Im on the list. in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/im-on-the-list/page/3/#post-173429 Mon, 03 Jun 2013 09:49:11 -0400 I received an email from Dan last week and he advised my rifle was being assembled. I contacted him by phone and we finalized the order. 😆

I must say we had a long conversation and he was most informative and answered all my questions. You can’t ask for more than that. This was my first time talking to him and It was a pleasure. Hopefully…Read more

]]> 54e326f4cd22ee394a11dd016b106586 jdnc replied to the topic O- Ring Question in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/o-ring-question-d16/#post-173120 Thu, 30 May 2013 00:53:49 -0400 quote jkam:Does any one sell an entire set of O rings required for the condor like for the breech ,barrel valve etc ?

Good question!

]]> c7690f83cc3601c70846b321d4a9c216 jdnc replied to the topic TT Shroud Vented front bushing on the .25 Caliber. in the forum Shrouds and Moderators https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/tt-shroud-vented-front-bushing-on-the-25-caliber/#post-172867 Sat, 25 May 2013 13:44:03 -0400 Wondering about your set up. Just ordered a 6 inch from Tony for my .25 TSS with 12 inch barrel. It’s pretty quiet with internal baffles …can’t wait to add the moderator.

JD

]]> b92294720376a729e330d998bd8ef2de jdnc replied to the topic besides TT who else makes a short quiet shroud ? in the forum Shrouds and Moderators https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/besides-tt-who-else-makes-a-short-quiet-shroud/#post-172866 Sat, 25 May 2013 13:34:44 -0400 I don’t know…but I just ordered a 6 inch moderator from TT 😆 ….for my .25 TSS 😆

]]> 3600a199e33b5072ed1cd92dbbb9e2eb jdnc replied to the topic PS-22 POI problems in the forum Optics/Nightvision https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/ps-22-poi-problems/#post-172776 Fri, 24 May 2013 13:08:57 -0400 Linkan,

I am using a Hawke 4.5-14 and I personally would prefer a different scope. As far as how clear your PS22 is with your setup I can’t advise if its the norm. I will say that if my memory is correct, that 6X is the max recommended for the PS22. Mine is clearer at 5X than higher magnifications but of course the better your IR the better your…Read more

]]> cfff84343c64107e86c7800101feb6ae jdnc replied to the topic Im on the list. in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/im-on-the-list/page/2/#post-172443 Sat, 18 May 2013 10:19:40 -0400 Well..that was what I was afraid of but luckily I have several moulds in 458 also.

Last email from Dan advised my XP was being coated so maybe I’ll hear from him soon.

Thanks, JD

]]> d89c2e637aa60f7c3e1316b966156702 jdnc replied to the topic Im on the list. in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/im-on-the-list/page/2/#post-172418 Fri, 17 May 2013 09:35:15 -0400 The reason I was asking about groove dia. is that I have bullet moulds for the Ranger and was hoping that both rifles had the same. If their using the same barrels..that’s great!

JD

]]> 56196148bf7fc71d1fec25388c5fa3e7 jdnc replied to the topic Im on the list. in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/im-on-the-list/page/2/#post-172373 Thu, 16 May 2013 17:49:56 -0400 Oh..one question, what’s the groove dia. Of the barrel?

JD

]]> 48c0ce92688d680fbe4da2b3d0e1a884 jdnc replied to the topic Im on the list. in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/im-on-the-list/page/2/#post-172372 Thu, 16 May 2013 17:47:35 -0400 Shamu25,

That,s what I wanted to hear.

Thanks, JD

]]> dacc1c6b17a960c1fd22cd91e67f123c jdnc replied to the topic Im on the list. in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/im-on-the-list/page/2/#post-172302 Wed, 15 May 2013 10:00:04 -0400 I really can’t afford two rifles in this price range right now and I’ve waited too long on the XP to go in another direction just yet. You’ve both stirred my interest though. What pressure range do they operate.

JD

]]> 3aa73d77f96cfadb1632fae7c6b154b3 jdnc replied to the topic Im on the list. in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/im-on-the-list/page/2/#post-172220 Mon, 13 May 2013 23:58:52 -0400 Slayer5,

Very interesting…please let me know how it turns out. With pic’s of course . 😀

]]> d3e5fd8911f1fae0235ed2ea06076545 jdnc replied to the topic 260 yards with the Ranger 45 in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/260-yards-with-the-ranger-45/#post-172138 Sun, 12 May 2013 14:35:06 -0400 RC…simply amazing! I want my Ranger sooo bad, but really wonder if I’ll ever see it!

Take care of the back..been there and never want to go back.

JD

]]> 5684db002d3bcd8d4908f90f557851b5 jdnc replied to the topic PS-22 POI problems in the forum Optics/Nightvision https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/ps-22-poi-problems/#post-172134 Sun, 12 May 2013 13:19:07 -0400 Marc,

Thanks for the pictures.

I never sent my PS-22 back as I found most of the problem was due to how I was shooting. Occasionally now poi will change with me a little due to cheek or grip etc. Anyway I found later (luckily with my unit) I only have to make an elevation adjustment of 1.5 MOA only. I really didn’t want to send it in for…Read more

]]> 69a58f91a6f1bd65a4d9ec015d3d8750 jdnc replied to the topic Im on the list. in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/im-on-the-list/page/2/#post-172086 Sat, 11 May 2013 09:43:48 -0400 Hope to hear from him soon..you would think Roachcreek would send me his. 😆

]]> ecc29a3726135b2768a8b79b52381b2e jdnc replied to the topic Im on the list. in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/im-on-the-list/page/2/#post-172073 Sat, 11 May 2013 00:59:37 -0400 Gents…this past November was been two years and I’m still waiting! I just got a reply from Dan, and he advised that my rifle went to be coated this week. Funny thing is just after Xmas he advised it was back and on the bench with 5 others ready for assembly. Where the hell it went I don’t know..but I’m tired of waiting. I will say that he…Read more

]]> f422aed8276cda2c84bf4cc3ff939500 jdnc replied to the topic First 265 yard groups with the Haley .257 Scadalous in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/first-265-yard-groups-with-the-haley-257-scadalous/#post-164381 Thu, 27 Dec 2012 23:18:44 -0400 Charlie..I was thinking of the many days I couldn’t do that with A PB. That’s some damn great shooting.

JD

]]> 0798e91abd1f8b0e39798750ab18ecb2 jdnc replied to the topic First 265 yard groups with the Haley .257 Scadalous in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/first-265-yard-groups-with-the-haley-257-scadalous/#post-164380 Thu, 27 Dec 2012 23:16:10 -0400 Yeah..I would bitch too,

Bitch..bitch..bitch 🙂

]]> 44b2e205c5109bc3592a8cdcd0ae9cb7 jdnc replied to the topic Haley Scandalous, initial fill pressures and bore dimensions in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/haley-scandalous-initial-fill-pressures-and-bore-dimensions/page/6/#post-164260 Mon, 24 Dec 2012 20:38:17 -0400 Was..is what the hell..back to the eggbog 😆

]]> a1d615d8592aa7fabe25d678dfd19e63 jdnc replied to the topic Haley Scandalous, initial fill pressures and bore dimensions in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/haley-scandalous-initial-fill-pressures-and-bore-dimensions/page/6/#post-164259 Mon, 24 Dec 2012 20:36:42 -0400 Cedric?….you in the eggnog again RC? Anyway I think the swaging lube might be better for the sizing as it has a stronger film for lubricating but hell..some of those Lee dies are rough. I too have tons of the shit and like me it’s cheap! 😆

I dropped Veral an email today in ref to a 25 mould. What did you say your Condor barrel groove…Read more

]]> 79afebaee1a5252525fd720da8610c60 jdnc replied to the topic Need Moderator in the forum Shrouds and Moderators https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/need-moderator/#post-164239 Mon, 24 Dec 2012 14:10:23 -0400 August West,

What caliber is your TSS? Do you have any contact info in ref to this moderator?

JD

]]> 1631fa32dded18d27ac260869efe703a jdnc replied to the topic Haley Scandalous, initial fill pressures and bore dimensions in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/haley-scandalous-initial-fill-pressures-and-bore-dimensions/page/6/#post-164232 Mon, 24 Dec 2012 13:00:24 -0400 RC,

Waaaay somewhere at the beginning there were references to bullet lubes and sizing lubes. Have you or anyone tried bullet swaging lube for sizing and/or bullet lube?

It’s 2:1 lanolin and neetsfoot oil and or different ratios. Richard Corbin sells it on his site I think.

I was just wondering how it would work as I want to try it in the…Read more

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