Talonairgun | jjmaine | Activity https://talonairgunforum.com/members/jjmaine/activity/ Activity feed for jjmaine. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:09:21 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 f5937817e8f15ed0e160e43932bdd1dd jjmaine replied to the topic Taipan mutant in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/taipan-mutant-d81/page/2/#post-275795 Wed, 25 Jul 2018 22:52:24 -0400 Here it is. It is a looong thread (but an excellent read). The post I’m talking about is on page 5 where you see the picture of the trigger housing. Hope it helps, good luck!

http://www.talonairgun.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=55&t=32414&start=80

]]> 158649a1a10e218c9e0fa32dafb7fa36 jjmaine replied to the topic Taipan mutant in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/taipan-mutant-d81/page/2/#post-275794 Wed, 25 Jul 2018 22:49:32 -0400 Have you taken the breech off to be sure that the cocking lever is engaging the hammer? Not sure how it would NOT engage but it’s worth checking as it’s only two 3mm screws to remove. Here is one of Ernest vids that shows how to remove the breech.

Is there spring tension when you pull the lever back? There was a post by Endo where one of the…Read more

]]> 8dfc7de7ebca7a52548944f77068836d jjmaine replied to the topic How to remove Veteran bolt probe? in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/how-to-remove-veteran-bolt-probe/#post-275626 Sun, 08 Jul 2018 17:42:59 -0400 Thanks Mike, I have looked all over hell but can’t find anything about taking the bolt out of the upper breech.

One more question… My mutant had set screws that held the barrel in place but I’m guessing the Vet’s barrel screws into the breech? I wish Ernest worked for Taipan USA :rofl:

]]> 100b7442abf59b403f8e0d7efa95ea36 jjmaine replied to the topic Edgun stalker in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/edgun-stalker/#post-274669 Sat, 17 Mar 2018 13:57:41 -0400 Trust me I know all about it. I bought a wildcat and my wiener shrunk! Promptly sold it and bought an R3M and was back in business :8:

]]> fd025443c7aa9755f2980924ddf5b60d jjmaine replied to the topic Edgun stalker in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/edgun-stalker/#post-274630 Tue, 13 Mar 2018 12:55:57 -0400 Are we supposed to be looking at the gun or the massive bulge in that guys pants?

My lord, with a package like that I’d be worried about stalkers… female ones :rofl: :rofl:

]]> b8e5e21e8e4ab16c38f58eaa2c0a6c6e jjmaine replied to the topic My Matador R5 just landed... in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/my-matador-r5-just-landed/page/8/#post-273715 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 23:22:59 -0400 I see you! I was browsing Eberlestocks website and looking at their Big Trick pack and when I looked at one of the photos I knew I had seen it somewhere lol. Too bad the R5 didn’t make it on there…

http://www.eberlestock.com/store/S45-BigTrick

]]> 210e73b57d557fa34b4795aea01f9e06 jjmaine replied to the topic Installing offset mod questions. (clipping) in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/installing-offset-mod-questions-clipping/page/2/#post-273406 Sun, 17 Dec 2017 20:15:00 -0400 I think shooters method will only work for minor cases of clipping because no matter how much you remove from the area where the baffle nut sits, the bushing between rear shroud tube and mod. will still only let the mod. move a tiny amount. In my case I think just that small amount of wiggle room gave me enough space to get it aligned. I also…Read more

]]> 7bd330682351594148e8bb824102f5d2 jjmaine replied to the topic Installing offset mod questions. (clipping) in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/installing-offset-mod-questions-clipping/page/2/#post-273404 Sun, 17 Dec 2017 19:09:10 -0400 Shooter, well I tried your method (even though I was reluctant but figured what the hell it’s no good to me if it clips) and it did the trick. I lightly sanded it at 12 o’clock with 320 grit paper. I’m not sure how much I removed but it was only very little and just held a little downward pressure on the end of the mod while torquing it…Read more

]]> eb9ef32f26b005a490b983ae3dc735d4 jjmaine replied to the topic Installing offset mod questions. (clipping) in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/installing-offset-mod-questions-clipping/page/2/#post-273364 Fri, 15 Dec 2017 21:21:32 -0400 Thanks Greg!

]]> 8b9390298a9271d8fb2f8664356f0189 jjmaine replied to the topic My Matador R5 just landed... in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/my-matador-r5-just-landed/page/5/#post-273358 Fri, 15 Dec 2017 20:06:07 -0400 quote charlie101:Both R5 and picture should be in collection.

+1 very nice! I plan to get myself the Eberlestock secret weapons pack for my R3M short. I saw it in your other EDgun thread Piter, thanks for bringing it to my attention!

]]> 4b78ec60c24b31753eb42aca889f5bb8 jjmaine replied to the topic Installing offset mod questions. (clipping) in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/installing-offset-mod-questions-clipping/page/2/#post-273356 Fri, 15 Dec 2017 19:55:47 -0400 Yup mine too unfortunately… Shooter I’m not sure that’s the way mine needs to be fixed because I just need to get the pellet past the very end of the exit hole. I think the thing to do is use some sandpaper on a wooden dowel and “polish” away the anodizing in the end cap and see if that gives me enough clearance? I’ve done the same on other…Read more

]]> 9ee87c972607dbf80801fb16101b4c5a jjmaine replied to the topic Installing offset mod questions. (clipping) in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/installing-offset-mod-questions-clipping/page/2/#post-273350 Fri, 15 Dec 2017 14:57:26 -0400 I am wondering how the HW ldc’s work so well. I haven’t measured it but the (hex) exit hole on my .25 is massive! If it comes down to it and I need to open the exit hole up on my offset would it really make a noticeable difference in the sound? I don’t want to ruin it, I just spent a years salary on the damn thing! :rofl: :rofl:

]]> 98de190fcaa5a8e2e012428187fa97eb jjmaine replied to the topic Installing offset mod questions. (clipping) in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/installing-offset-mod-questions-clipping/#post-273348 Fri, 15 Dec 2017 14:36:12 -0400 I had tried to do your tape test but I just wiped my gun down with ballistol to clean the lead dust off from changing the mod so the tape wouldn’t stick. I’ll try again this afternoon. Looking down the bore the ldc looks pretty near centered just a tiny bit off but I thought maybe just the way I was looking at it. The eye plays funny tricks…Read more

]]> 59bf0d7ca7e4676cc08168aa6f0e7358 jjmaine replied to the topic Installing offset mod questions. (clipping) in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/installing-offset-mod-questions-clipping/#post-273342 Fri, 15 Dec 2017 12:23:39 -0400 Thanks Shooter I hadn’t thought of that. If all else fails I will try it.

]]> 9a3eed3d53140de8840e121405d7a4c8 jjmaine replied to the topic Installing offset mod questions. (clipping) in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/installing-offset-mod-questions-clipping/#post-273340 Fri, 15 Dec 2017 11:37:32 -0400 Greg, I noticed that your EDgun offset mod hole was just over 7mm in the picture you posted. Did you have any clipping? Mine measures 6.80mm…

]]> ee272a72eb8a2966492b2964c4d0086d jjmaine replied to the topic Installing offset mod questions. (clipping) in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/installing-offset-mod-questions-clipping/#post-273339 Fri, 15 Dec 2017 11:35:43 -0400 Last night I couldn’t resist and I set up a flood light to shoot a few groups. I noticed my groups were a little larger than normal and checked the baffles for clipping. It is pretty clear to see that the pellets are striking the very end of the moderator at 6 o’clock. I used a q tip to clean the faint lead streak and shot again to verify it.…Read more

]]> a05dde561cd2f7edf02b83a7cdbb1b47 jjmaine replied to the topic Installing offset mod questions. (clipping) in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/installing-offset-mod-questions-clipping/#post-273333 Thu, 14 Dec 2017 22:51:06 -0400 I got the offset installed and it works pretty well on my .22. Not as quiet as the 1/2-20 unf adapter+sumo (I didn’t expect it to be) but at least now I don’t have to take an ldc on and off everytime I shoot and I get to keep it short.

]]> 30acd2eeac7e193bb3d9888399c9b2b3 jjmaine replied to the topic Installing offset mod questions. (clipping) in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/installing-offset-mod-questions-clipping/#post-273307 Wed, 13 Dec 2017 08:42:02 -0400 Has anyone experimented with adding felt or some other sound absorbing material to the offset? There has to be some way to do it… I know that the sumo is quieter when felt is used around the baffles rather than just an empty can.

]]> 20258e46f51e34ef708345f9ba584800 jjmaine replied to the topic Installing offset mod questions. (clipping) in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/installing-offset-mod-questions-clipping/#post-273306 Wed, 13 Dec 2017 07:35:08 -0400 Yeah the oem baffles weren’t even on that tight (maybe 3/4 turn past hand tight) to begin with so it came apart easily. I used even less torque when I reassembled it with Donny’s adapter.

]]> 3f53ab119090c66fd342f308678c3752 jjmaine replied to the topic Installing offset mod questions. (clipping) in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/installing-offset-mod-questions-clipping/#post-273298 Tue, 12 Dec 2017 22:21:35 -0400 Thanks for the reply Greg, I was going to try some Moly on the baffle nut where it contacts the ldc body. I’m not too worried, I sweat these things until it comes time to do it and it always turns out to be easy. I just like asking first. I know that sound is subjective, anyhow I guess I’ll find out for myself when my offset arrives in a couple…Read more

]]> b9c44658361184b30adbc8456c36fc19 jjmaine replied to the topic Installing offset mod questions. (clipping) in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/installing-offset-mod-questions-clipping/#post-273264 Mon, 11 Dec 2017 23:21:22 -0400 Wondering how you guys like the offset on your .22 matadors? Have been reading conflicting reports on how well it actually works. Is the .22 R3M w/offset comparable to a stock Taipan mutant (extremely backyard friendly IMO)?

]]> cfd0c81a4a6637d6bf055d42ec5a3d22 jjmaine replied to the topic Has EDGUN MATADOR changed the HST screw? in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/has-edgun-matador-changed-the-hst-screw/page/2/#post-273212 Sat, 09 Dec 2017 21:44:44 -0400 Ok, you can email John Hagon and ask about them. He might make you one. Brian gave me his email address so I could buy one awhile back.

Hagantool@aol.com

]]> 9d7d709f1f9be9f0c2c7afb7c86aef9e jjmaine replied to the topic Has EDGUN MATADOR changed the HST screw? in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/has-edgun-matador-changed-the-hst-screw/#post-273188 Fri, 08 Dec 2017 15:52:27 -0400 John Hagon makes them and I’m pretty sure Ernest Rowe has some to sell.

Matomaya@earthlink.net

]]> afe666caf7a5ac10640ada0e2d744131 jjmaine replied to the topic R3M bolt/action lube? in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/r3m-bolt-action-lube/#post-273118 Wed, 06 Dec 2017 16:25:47 -0400 Thanks for the offer, but I plan grab one of them .5 syringes so no need bro. I am getting 40 shots at 899fps with a 200bar fill. I have tried filling to 220bar and the fps was consistent all the way down to 130bar until it climbs off the reg. Your 60 shots is with a 200bar fill right? I did see some stats someone posted on their r3m short…Read more

]]> ee939a6abac3fc4619db72fab7f13193 jjmaine replied to the topic R3M bolt/action lube? in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/r3m-bolt-action-lube/#post-273110 Wed, 06 Dec 2017 13:30:36 -0400 On the other forum you mentioned Archoil in response to my trigger post and since I had already lubed my trigger sears with moly and it is great now I didn’t give the Archoil much thought to be honest. I’ll have to try some now, thanks for costing me another 20 bucks btw. At this rate I’ll end up pan handling just to buy pellets! Plus side is,…Read more

]]> 391cd58a2cb317723b1f6037bc5ab2c2 jjmaine replied to the topic R3M bolt/action lube? in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/r3m-bolt-action-lube/#post-273106 Wed, 06 Dec 2017 08:05:51 -0400 No need to search, I’ve got the EDgun section memorized I’ve scrolled through it so many times. Like one of those idiot savant’s when you tell them a name and they can instantly tell you what page it’s on in the phonebook. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

]]> f079a1100e4d91fd9b3c07520062671b jjmaine replied to the topic R3M bolt/action lube? in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/r3m-bolt-action-lube/#post-273105 Wed, 06 Dec 2017 07:47:50 -0400 quote GKU:.

Some, like Brian use Ballistol to lube the cocking assembly and bolt with good results.

I don’t give all my secrets away, do a search.
It’s biodegradable non-toxic base stock and clear …. won’t dirty and get on things as moly does and with all aspects more than twice as good.

:8: Thanks Sir Ville !!

… also a word of Caution…Read more

]]> e44a088535e250980e9faffe7366abdd jjmaine replied to the topic R3M bolt/action lube? in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/r3m-bolt-action-lube/#post-273092 Tue, 05 Dec 2017 23:24:01 -0400 Thanks Shooter, I won’t use a silicone lube on metal to metal. The only reason I haven’t lubed it yet is because from seeing everyone’s videos it doesn’t look like they use any grease on the bolt itself, maybe it doesn’t need it as long as the slot on the bottom of the bolt is lubed?

I will say it’s pretty damn slick now after the moly treatment. :8:

]]> 72f98e5a0756d05fe2bf5151e3f3baaa jjmaine replied to the topic R3M bolt/action lube? in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/r3m-bolt-action-lube/#post-273091 Tue, 05 Dec 2017 23:20:06 -0400 I followed Wingman’s write-up on lubing the action if anyone was wondering. Thought I would share it. Thanks for the how-to Wingman!

http://talonairgun.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=27986&hilit=edgun+cocking+bolt+pin+polish&start=20

]]> e96539876db965c0af644443573a6726 jjmaine replied to the topic When was my matador built? in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/when-was-my-matador-built/#post-272866 Tue, 28 Nov 2017 07:51:55 -0400 Thanks Ed, much appreciated!

]]> e01492ac905616ce6e4fcb04ed5bdbaa jjmaine replied to the topic When was my matador built? in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/when-was-my-matador-built/#post-272857 Mon, 27 Nov 2017 23:16:26 -0400 Thanks shooter, are you sure? Only reason I ask is because I bought it brand new from a trusted seller in August of this year. I suppose it might have sat on a shelf in Russia for a while before being shipped over here… Mine has all the latest improvements that Ed made to the r3m’s also.

]]> a5e77340a3a9a2ac9dec3a4852006527 jjmaine replied to the topic Edgun R5 .30 in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/edgun-r5-30/page/4/#post-272706 Wed, 22 Nov 2017 12:11:07 -0400 quote Ed:quote Veerkracht:For the first time shooting not bad, the gun shows potential.
Did you use selected pellets or did you shoot just out of the tin?
Perhaps you already told it, but Russian is not really my native language.
:winkn:

Regards, Robert.

I never use the selected pellets, I am just too lazy to select them, so I just open the…Read more

]]> a6f9f50a1a1cc8968b538bb2c1b5fddc jjmaine replied to the topic R3M eccentric stock screw (mis-adjusted) causes inaccuracy? in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/r3m-eccentric-stock-screw-mis-adjusted-causes-inaccuracy/#post-272633 Sun, 19 Nov 2017 19:30:35 -0400 One thing I love about swfa is the absolute repeatable tracking no matter how much you crank on the turrets (I suck at holding over so I always click to get on target). That is the main reason I have been hesitant to change to a different brand variable power scope with more magnification. I’m afraid the scopes tracking will disappoint (at least…Read more

]]> 2497ee49f912341dcde157e670f22d6d jjmaine replied to the topic R3M eccentric stock screw (mis-adjusted) causes inaccuracy? in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/r3m-eccentric-stock-screw-mis-adjusted-causes-inaccuracy/#post-272632 Sun, 19 Nov 2017 19:24:48 -0400 Greg, I have no doubt that my matador is capable of shooting very small groups now that it is shooting great. It took me some time to get the small things sorted but it’s all part of the journey when buying a new air gun. I would like to thank Ernest because when I told him I was not getting the best accuracy he offered to take a look at my gun…Read more

]]> 03c45768e4354516833854bd3093bb3a jjmaine replied to the topic R3M eccentric stock screw (mis-adjusted) causes inaccuracy? in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/r3m-eccentric-stock-screw-mis-adjusted-causes-inaccuracy/#post-272621 Sun, 19 Nov 2017 13:01:22 -0400 Thanks Greg, I just filled my gun and tried the paper test and there was no binding at all. Would have been interesting to see if the AT was touching there before I re-adjusted my eccentric screw but I’m not changing anything now that it’s shooting good!

]]> d5316f1adc32db2dcc75e7f7379b9bab jjmaine replied to the topic Second time around,,,bullpups and Matador R3M in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/second-time-around-bullpups-and-matador-r3m/#post-272613 Sat, 18 Nov 2017 23:46:34 -0400 Congrats on a nice bull pup! Is the end of the air tube touching the shroud? Might just look that way in the pics…

]]> 1d6eb9fe36e5d07739bd2a19106a8ac6 jjmaine replied to the topic New member, new R3M short. in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-member-new-r3m-short/#post-272475 Tue, 14 Nov 2017 17:25:44 -0400 Every good man fux something up at least once in his life! :confusedn:

]]> 8a59278086da48cf6bc97104b64fcfdb jjmaine replied to the topic New member, new R3M short. in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-member-new-r3m-short/#post-272473 Tue, 14 Nov 2017 16:34:16 -0400 I really want to just shoot the damn thing but if I know it’s not shooting it’s best then it will just bug me until I figure out what the issue is.

]]> d911a2c8a251637d97e2f86067141559 jjmaine replied to the topic New member, new R3M short. in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-member-new-r3m-short/#post-272472 Tue, 14 Nov 2017 16:31:39 -0400 I thought I would have to disassemble mine to take the baffles off at first but it came off quite easily (pretty much the same as Ernest’s video). They must have cooled it a little when tightening stuff at the EDgun factory lol.

]]> 838c09da107c4662e73266a541a0aeb9 jjmaine replied to the topic New member, new R3M short. in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-member-new-r3m-short/#post-272469 Tue, 14 Nov 2017 16:00:56 -0400 The string looks pretty normal? I have heard others say after cleaning all the factory grease out their ES dropped to like 9fps, some even less. That said I don’t want to go messing with it if thats as good as it gets for now. I’ve shot just under 2000 pellets through it so far (counts rising everyday).

Yup Donny’s adapter is steel, I…Read more

]]> e3501ba385993525e5e5de4cbb98a68f jjmaine replied to the topic New member, new R3M short. in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-member-new-r3m-short/#post-272462 Tue, 14 Nov 2017 09:06:35 -0400 Thanks Donny! Thanks for the tip shooter, I didn’t think to push a pellet through the bore when I had the breech off. I’ll have to try that the next time I am cleaning the barrel. Greg, I’m too lazy to make my own de-gasser lol. I did cheap out and buy the small one (mostly because I can keep it right in the gun case with some spare o…Read more

]]> 1c83c345dba14bc6e6618babf1f4314f jjmaine replied to the topic Edgun R5 .30 in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/edgun-r5-30/#post-272460 Tue, 14 Nov 2017 08:56:54 -0400 quote Ed:quote birdman:Eds’ new .30 looks nice , but for me it just will not work out for (1) I think it is over priced , (2) Ed stayed with his basic
design with a rear bolt which I really hate . I think he kept this design because it was easier and cheaper for him to make .
If he would have made the bolt or a lever…Read more

]]> dcaa1c167a3a0ab0f1d10246b8af5dc4 jjmaine replied to the topic New member, new R3M short. in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-member-new-r3m-short/#post-272444 Mon, 13 Nov 2017 23:36:26 -0400 Thanks Greg and thanks for the link! I need to order a de-gassing tool so maybe I’ll pick up a tin of the EDgun pellets too.

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