https://talonairgunforum.com/members/johncedarhill/activity/ Activity feed for johncedarhill. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:09:21 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 6a4b909f6acc629f710e980a8354e443 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/talon-ss-30-fpe-quot-to-go-quot-pics/#post-43228 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:31:36 -0400 Very Very Nice !!!!

]]> e87f5f74ff4d46938312a3bf7ecc7cc5 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/gear-need-for-talon-ss/#post-40547 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:22:44 -0400 Try Airhog.com –give them a call. They are located in or near Alburquerque.

]]> d6a8734a85bcfbcea88f84f49bd33528 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/the-gentleman-s-trout-gun/#post-40324 Mon, 09 Jun 2008 13:21:16 -0400 That is really nice–I like wood.

]]> 9207464699af5d829cccf4f4c843b467 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/scope-rail-misalignment/#post-34575 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 14:57:39 -0400 The rail can be shimmed–i used aluminum pie plate pieces for the tri rail. I had the tri rail replaced and still a tri rail problem. No problem without the trirail.

]]> 4dff6c3e8c1cf70192542098637b40ab https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/want-a-talon-ss-in-22-cal-what-dealer-is-best/#post-30883 Fri, 04 Jan 2008 14:36:25 -0400 Another vote for Air HOg.

]]> 70401c8eae52432d69d4e1076b7a37b5 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/how-to-check-your-scope-rails/#post-29961 Sat, 22 Dec 2007 15:33:26 -0400 I have had two bad tri rails. With the first one, I could see that the scope was not parallel to the center line of gun. The second one was not much better but I have shimmed the mounts on the rail–I will try shmming the rail as well. I was told this was not a problem, but in reading these posts I can see this is a bigger problem which has not…Read more

]]> 389f6070d00eec5cce590965e352f323 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/tri-rail-issue/#post-28482 Sun, 02 Dec 2007 16:21:29 -0400 There ‘s a thought. Blister pack is a good idea.The next one won’t be recycled. I measured (caliper) stuff I had laying around and found the film was .05. The Al I used is .13 as I recall. I also tried the plastic from TV dinners but it was thinner than I expected.

]]> 16b5fe69c42af8842d598852d40b8a13 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/tri-rail-issue/#post-28478 Sun, 02 Dec 2007 15:55:16 -0400 I flipped the rings etc. Used a different set and changed scopes to the point where it was tiring and then I decided to shim. I shimmed the front ring on the tri rail with aluminum strip from a pellet tin. I did not get good results trying to shim the rail with aluminum. I guess I need to chew up a roll of film. I did not have any scrap film at…Read more

]]> 77d41d084f83cb1d9a2705dcb7b9608e https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/tri-rail-issue/#post-28414 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 18:18:12 -0400 When you flip it the angles stay the same. The top rail maintains its orientation. The problem is the same suggesting that the dovetail on top is machined wrong.

]]> 2bf3f4f6007ad520dbc224f0c1ba8196 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/tri-rail-issue/#post-28408 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 17:01:57 -0400 Did all that more than once.

]]> d9c93bc96eb9140b18b9fbe5021dfad0 https://talonairgunforum.com/forums/topic/tri-rail-issue/ Sat, 01 Dec 2007 16:50:09 -0400 I liked the concept of the tri rail but the two rails I have gotten are such that the scope runs out of left correction without using shims in the scope rings where it clamps to the rail. The scope is misaligned leaning left of center. I guess what i am trying to say is that the scope mounts pointing slightly left of center. I concluded this was…Read more

]]> b89e55ac932879534ce66cf90d80e3d7 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/diver-s-silicon-silicone/#post-27186 Mon, 05 Nov 2007 14:50:04 -0400 I have been told and I saw it on a different site that dielectric grease (spark plug grease from auto stores) is the same as divers silicone grease. I bought some-ok no problems. I aslo got some divers silicone last week because I liked the container. The divers silicone is labeled ” food safe” which makes sense. Both appear to the be same…Read more

]]> a8c6cef1bcc67eb10918b614354bdb66 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/top-hat-question-will-adjusting-this-help-anything/#post-26893 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 21:43:42 -0400 At about .070 I have about your velocities at a 5 wheel. You just have to keep trying, they are all different.

]]> a2e258c3beb03d614a7197c6b3b88eda https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/need-an-engineer-here/page/2/#post-26884 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 19:13:41 -0400 GREAT Post Cygnus X.

]]> b3ab92c79eb027feca540f57e3054a65 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/i-m-purchasing/#post-26868 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 16:06:44 -0400 I have a 4500 psi carbon graphite tank which a dive shop filled for me. They had a disclaimer form since the air was not for breathing.

]]> 6ff8a0edcaeb1c1b5216746e46594da3 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/who-makes-a-good-light/#post-26861 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 14:11:42 -0400 Use a low priced rimfire mount and then attach it to the tri rail or the lower accessory rail.

]]> e03456fd388eebfb63932a25152fb889 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/who-makes-a-good-light/#post-26751 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 13:08:23 -0400 I have tried several lights–Browning Black Ice have a narrow beam that can be focused. I have a 9 v and a 6 v. Good to 40 yards depending on the backqround. Drawback switch near the front of the light. Dorcy makes a Spyderlight high intensity light with a fairly wide beam for low 25 bucks or so which probably can be fitted with a remote switch.…Read more

]]> e419458a247d2594f4999b78baffa253 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/end-cap-on-talon-ss/#post-26710 Sun, 28 Oct 2007 19:28:58 -0400 There is an O ring seal. Should just pull out after the set screw is removed. First time might be a little difficult.

]]> 7fcc32037ec8046af9fa7fd38d33794c https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/for-all-you-guys-with-clean-shops/#post-26210 Sun, 21 Oct 2007 18:03:23 -0400 If you put stuff away you will never find it again until you buy another one.

]]> 0ededfc507f4d14f0b38abe1efb509e5 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/changed-bushing-lost-scope-zero-but-laser-held-zero/#post-26145 Sat, 20 Oct 2007 15:41:12 -0400 I did try it without the tri rail but it seemed about the same. The laser is on the accessory rail above the barrel. What bothers me most is that all seemed OK beforeoI can understand if I need more vertical but I did not need it before I fiddle with the barrel. I eyeballed a laser along the rails and they seem to be pretty well lined up. I…Read more

]]> c3cd3763b36b8ba8c26394462408a0a4 https://talonairgunforum.com/forums/topic/changed-bushing-lost-scope-zero-but-laser-held-zero/ Sat, 20 Oct 2007 15:20:58 -0400 Stock Talon SS tri rail with AH Shroud which was zeroed well at 30 yds. I bought new bushings and drilled one and replaced the front. I expected a zero shift. I ran out of vertical adjustment and the since the illuminated reticle was going bad I returned the scope. I was going to exchange it but a replacement was not in stock so I went out…Read more

]]> 342e00c7866bd074ec80f193c0de2c71 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/air-force-parts/#post-26110 Fri, 19 Oct 2007 21:50:09 -0400 I was a able to get some grub screws for tophat a few weeks ago. I could have gotten the whole tophat assembly but they were will to sell just the set screws. I aso bought bushings. I don’t know if this is any different policy or availability.

]]> cbf3447eafc21c8fa2c6e464c0d25114 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/full-stock-time/page/2/#post-26019 Thu, 18 Oct 2007 15:43:24 -0400 Just spectacular!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> fddfde897bab720c015b3afa3233697d https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/full-stock-time/page/2/#post-25657 Fri, 12 Oct 2007 22:25:05 -0400 I admire your carving and patience with sanding. Looks terrific.

]]> 72189dfb604b40b695ba7effe845045c https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/polishing-the-barrel/#post-25656 Fri, 12 Oct 2007 22:21:46 -0400 Thanks

]]> 7a962520507db88abfe059196af9df76 https://talonairgunforum.com/forums/topic/polishing-the-barrel/ Fri, 12 Oct 2007 22:04:14 -0400 When I change out my front bushing is it a good idea to polish the breech end of the barrel. 600 paper or rouge polish? I don’t have any crocus cloth anymore. Get that part nice and shiny? I don’t recall where I read something along these lines.
Thanks

]]> 4d6f24fd005ba8a8caf568166ff07211 https://talonairgunforum.com/forums/topic/changing-barrel-in-talon-ss/ Fri, 12 Oct 2007 19:28:29 -0400 I checked the video regarding changing the barrel in a Talon. I need to change the front bushing on mine. Somewhere possibly on the Talon Site that is down, that there is mention of some sort of screw involving the power wheel in volved when changing the barrel. ON the Gaylord Video no such screw on the power wheel is involved. BTW I just got…Read more

]]> f74f7897c1e1f88cf50a475c6d655caf https://talonairgunforum.com/forums/topic/drilling-bushings/#post-25617 Fri, 12 Oct 2007 13:59:02 -0400 Thank you.

]]> 3e147e29dee16715c4f0f9d168154205 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-toyz-fo-r-the-talon-ss-thanks-to-tony/#post-25616 Fri, 12 Oct 2007 13:57:41 -0400 Really nice looking outfit there!!!!

]]> e3ac5a0fdc8510a7cdfed0b335663313 https://talonairgunforum.com/forums/topic/drilling-bushings/ Fri, 12 Oct 2007 13:12:51 -0400 I have looked around the forums and I don’t see where a hole size is recommended for drilling the front bushing on the talon SS. I ordered an extra set from AF. I was thinking 1/8 but maybe more smaller holes like 3/32 would be better or smaller yet??
thanks

]]> 5e0676d3a42ac516168b2763981fe534 https://talonairgunforum.com/forums/topic/odered-the-talonss-and-extras-today/#post-25613 Fri, 12 Oct 2007 13:08:32 -0400 Looks like you have it covered. I thin k you are going to like it.

]]> c3553a310a2cc164b6b1c12d520b82bc https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/talon-ss-tophat-set-at-139/#post-25167 Sat, 29 Sep 2007 21:46:37 -0400 No Chrony is not currently operational due to lighting conditions–long story. I can tell you that the sound level was constant thru the entire power wheel settings. It seemed too loud. Since there were no sound changes, I kind of figured that maybe it was using too much air. I have only had this gun for two weeks. The valve comes out of the…Read more

]]> 8876a5674721ccd93d475b2da08957f1 https://talonairgunforum.com/forums/topic/talon-ss-tophat-set-at-139/#post-25160 Sat, 29 Sep 2007 21:11:52 -0400 it was .139. as i screw down the tophat to the .070 area the threads start to show. Is this OK?

]]> f2437546e7e7481dca6a81fda0c991d6 https://talonairgunforum.com/forums/topic/talon-ss-tophat-set-at-139/ Sat, 29 Sep 2007 20:57:04 -0400 I took the bottle off and calipered the gap to the tophat which measured .139
I guess I am shocked that it is gapped so big.
I will set it down to .70 and go from there.

]]> 8411ca503270cf4e64a207a0dfce0bcb https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/tophat-adjustment-d96/#post-25100 Fri, 28 Sep 2007 16:04:39 -0400 Never fails every time I post a question, I find the answer. I did locate a pic on aother site of the new valve which shows the tophat threaded onto the valve stem.

]]> 6e5635700588575fbcf3fb0085beceef https://talonairgunforum.com/forums/topic/tophat-adjustment-d96/ Fri, 28 Sep 2007 15:44:24 -0400 I think that I have read just about all I could find about adjusting the tophat. Before I go digging into it the question is: Is the tophat threaded or is the adjustment just a slide with the grubscrew lock? I got a new set of shims yesterday. I have calipers etc. I have become somewhat confused when the forums mention screwing it all the way…Read more

]]>