Talonairgun | koja48 | Activity https://talonairgunforum.com/members/koja48/activity/ Activity feed for koja48. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:09:21 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 713edcca93eeb9568a43d39939bfef11 koja48 replied to the topic Swedish doctors claim pioneering uterus transplant in the forum Off Topic https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/swedish-doctors-claim-pioneering-uterus-transplant/#post-160120 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 00:04:37 -0400 2nd one should go on the shoulder. then you could walk-up to her, say hi & poke her in the shoulder a few times to break the ice . . .

]]> 72292ed1199a3d3ba1ea7e2d8dd3a6ff koja48 replied to the topic Pcp lubing with pellgunoil explosive?? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/pcp-lubing-with-pellgunoil-explosive/#post-159537 Sat, 01 Sep 2012 17:16:33 -0400 I have lubed my pellets for years with this (in PCP’s with velocities exceeding ~750 fps): Whiscombe Honey
Mix two-thirds Hoppes Gun Oil with one-third STP Engine Treatment. Mix them thoroughly; they’ll never separate. I store mine in a plastic squeeze bottle designed to hold fluids like oil. I wouldn’t advise lubing anything else on the gun…Read more

]]> 015b16743165711e528b2635b4904b10 koja48 replied to the topic TTMarauder in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/ttmarauder/#post-159479 Wed, 29 Aug 2012 10:22:09 -0400 I must be the epitome of all things pure & chaste, in that case. I couldn’t view the site, so I quit trying and polished my halo instead . . .

]]> cf9e9968a4819033998db5c328b5b835 koja48 replied to the topic Show me your P-rod.... in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/show-me-your-p-rod/#post-159388 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 00:33:26 -0400 I didn’t want to invest a whole lot of money in this starling gun, but I did want an acceptable cheek-weld. It now also sports a Swift shroud, which works well & only added a a few inches to the overall length.

]]> 58db3aa98687778a8a8a808068cfb25c koja48 replied to the topic I see on the Yellow that parts for English made air guns may in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/i-see-on-the-yellow-that-parts-for-english-made-air-guns-may/#post-159273 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 10:20:56 -0400 Being the caring old guy I am, I’d be willing to provide a retirement home for any Daystates from worried owners . . .

]]> 4a0144d1a5b4ba7b4e0a233c8c336bae koja48 replied to the topic I ordered a new Haley Air rifle today in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/i-ordered-a-new-haley-air-rifle-today/#post-159031 Fri, 17 Aug 2012 00:19:46 -0400 Congrats, Charlie! I’ve contemplated one of those myself. I’d love to view that link.

]]> 72e86a97eef5b955f814faa71ee9fd7e koja48 replied to the topic Camo'ed up the Royale 500 carbine in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/camo-ed-up-the-royale-500-carbine/#post-158933 Mon, 13 Aug 2012 10:11:05 -0400 “Destroyer” would be appropriate when speaking of an FX rifle, but for a different reason, particularly when speaking of RC’s FX . . . just ask the crows . . .

]]> e082bca5f760c22ed6c7664d48a6af80 koja48 replied to the topic Camo'ed up the Royale 500 carbine in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/camo-ed-up-the-royale-500-carbine/#post-158921 Sun, 12 Aug 2012 17:21:00 -0400 Looks good, Charlie. Hope you don’t set it down in the brush & lose it. Believe it or not, I had to help a guy locate his camo ATV a few years ago . . . his lousy sense of direction & heavy cover played a significant role.

]]> 4e1e39bbdcfd8bf8a2bf022bd5804490 koja48 replied to the topic Some good ole' Dragon Slayer 454 fun (target practice) in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/some-good-ole-dragon-slayer-454-fun-target-practice/#post-158904 Sat, 11 Aug 2012 11:26:57 -0400 Damn, THAT is impressive!

]]> 0a70331d02173f9e87fd37d7af157ea1 koja48 replied to the topic FX Royale Eddie Bauer Edition? in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/fx-royale-eddie-bauer-edition/#post-158602 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 00:43:58 -0400 Now my little pet Wrangler might look pretty cool all camo’d-up in textured paint . . .

]]> 2a952a57732516310a73c34ed246e2c5 koja48 replied to the topic FX Royale Eddie Bauer Edition? in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/fx-royale-eddie-bauer-edition/#post-158588 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 10:10:39 -0400 Great offer, Charlie but I’d be sent to gun-lovers hell for all eternity were I to paint over the lovely walnut stock on either my Royale or MCT. Maybe I’d better just come to OR & help you with the ravenous rodents & the fruits of the organic crow call.

]]> d6ac3d2e6f094c20ed4fdfd2dde96444 koja48 replied to the topic FX Royale Eddie Bauer Edition? in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/fx-royale-eddie-bauer-edition/#post-158580 Mon, 30 Jul 2012 23:39:45 -0400 RC, Airgun Stylist . . . both look very good, Charlie.

]]> 0ca9c0d651b7164afd516c07f7b89919 koja48 replied to the topic Finally took the plunge and bought a FX Royale 500 Synthetic in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/finally-took-the-plunge-and-bought-a-fx-royale-500-synthetic/#post-158500 Fri, 27 Jul 2012 00:03:56 -0400 Congrats! You WILL enjoy that 500, however the critters won’t . . .

]]> a3b85da7210d550dadd728e1aa7b1731 koja48 replied to the topic PROD NOT SHIPPING in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/prod-not-shipping/#post-158345 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 16:28:01 -0400 Read the post . . . seems simple enough. If mine quits shooting so accurately, then maybe I’ll play with it. It’s my starling eradicator out to 25-yards or so, it kills them clean, & I rarely miss . . . if I do, it’s my fault. No point in fixing what isn’t broken . . .

Thanks for the post, Hoot.

]]> 736d6cd9c43c5b42231eb0372358a6bf koja48 replied to the topic PROD NOT SHIPPING in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/prod-not-shipping/#post-158343 Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:38:42 -0400 Took my P-rod and a few other guns to the range early today to play & re-check zero after adding the Swift shroud. P-rod is still minute of tiny clay pigeon fragments at 20 yards and approaching 50 with a 1-mil hold over.

]]> 9f4a400563eb908fb1119a0d907e63b7 koja48 replied to the topic Need a Hunting rifle in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/need-a-hunting-rifle/#post-158317 Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:10:32 -0400 The Royale comes in a left-hand version. I got my 500 from Precision Airguns at no extra cost & love it! High shot count with the regulator.

]]> 32609d80cf1b1ab52c5967420b761fc0 koja48 replied to the topic PROD NOT SHIPPING in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/prod-not-shipping/#post-158296 Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:38:37 -0400 What barrel problems??? Mine shoots well, but I didn’t tinker with it (starling gun) & now much quieter with the Swift shroud & air-stripper.

]]> 8499113aa5ab328897c68e8a5f599e58 koja48 replied to the topic New motorized benchrest for the Royale twins in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-motorized-benchrest-for-the-royale-twins/#post-158243 Sat, 14 Jul 2012 21:34:21 -0400 Right sporty benchrest, Charlie. Congrats.

]]> 43481681de624ad96e925cc922ced9b9 koja48 replied to the topic Making a Accuracy International Stock from a Bam 51 stock in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/making-a-accuracy-international-stock-from-a-bam-51-stock/#post-157996 Sat, 07 Jul 2012 18:10:56 -0400 quote :put in some faux bolts/screws and it will look really nice

RIVETS, Charlie, RIVETS . . . real men use rivets & DO install them several-hundred feet above the ground.

Seriously, nice job, but you have way too much time on your hands. You’re forcing me to retire, drive down to OR, and keep you occupied hunting (Well, meeting you would be…Read more

]]> 3fd7496ed9ac9f4a6635e54f5c9d919b koja48 replied to the topic Got new job offer. in the forum Off Topic https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/got-new-job-offer/page/2/#post-157925 Wed, 04 Jul 2012 17:49:07 -0400 Good choice. There’s much to be said for a steady job (with benefits) that you enjoy. Now, where can I find a spool of pipe thread . . . ?

]]> 94aeda4f0118a23a47702903281ad029 koja48 replied to the topic Daystate Wolverine 303 KILLS Rogue!!! in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/daystate-wolverine-303-kills-rogue/#post-157684 Wed, 27 Jun 2012 10:39:25 -0400 Well, there goes more vacation money, but Daystate is a passion.

]]> 77f37b9a07a9b94a315d9238c965aaea koja48 replied to the topic FX Royale 400 VRS FX Royale 500 Carbine in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/fx-royale-400-vrs-fx-royale-500-carbine/#post-157564 Sat, 23 Jun 2012 14:57:17 -0400 You sound content, Charlie & that’s the important part. After playing on a daily basis with my Royale 500 & MCT for several weeks now, the MCT has become my favorite. While not quite as fast & powerful as the FX, it has the accuracy, shot count, and consistency edge. Quality control appears better with the MCT also; I’ve had to fix a couple things…Read more

]]> c42ff82f4936052ae15da15d98640eed koja48 replied to the topic The rogue will never die!!! in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/the-rogue-will-never-die/page/2/#post-157545 Fri, 22 Jun 2012 22:56:47 -0400 I respectfully disagree, Jerry. Higher foot-pounds of energy transferred to a soft-tissue target causes significant damage (typically seen as “blood-shot” tissue around the wound channel); it is also necessary to allow deep or complete penetration. Any organs that are hit by such an expanding projectile are devastated, but shock & knock-down power…Read more

]]> 89b400cd3568d39c7e4effce50f92fe9 koja48 replied to the topic The rogue will never die!!! in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/the-rogue-will-never-die/page/2/#post-157539 Fri, 22 Jun 2012 18:32:51 -0400 I know zip about the Rogue (other than personally, they seem ugly, but I’m spoiled by my Royale 500 & Daystate MCT . . . what can I say? I like walnut & laser-like accuracy), but I’ll try to clarify one point:

quote :A compound bow only puts out 39 foot pounds of energy . . . show me in Physics why I’m wrong!!!

A broadhead (arrow) kills via…Read more

]]> a5e90c0c43c5a5358c536f74c01f9dd5 koja48 replied to the topic AA S4XX/5XX Air Cylinder Removel... in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/aa-s4xx-5xx-air-cylinder-removel/#post-157090 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 10:41:12 -0400 Hold a bottle of canned air upside-down & spray the tube where it connects, then try the belt/strap wrench again. The super-cooled air may shrink the tube just enough to allow you to remove it. Good luck, Hoot.

]]> 51bab366c8bdf2c7fe6f532ee2bbe03d koja48 replied to the topic Daystate Air Wolf MCT Tactical .25 in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/daystate-air-wolf-mct-tactical-25/page/2/#post-157032 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 12:09:48 -0400 Thanks, Ballistic!

]]> 13692745b1b361fc2142617c7a481f6d koja48 replied to the topic Daystate Air Wolf MCT Tactical .25 in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/daystate-air-wolf-mct-tactical-25/page/2/#post-156785 Sat, 02 Jun 2012 21:56:11 -0400 Where did you get the bottle cover? Looks great!

]]> 343c0051e029cbcfa986a2aaf14ad1e0 koja48 replied to the topic AOA called with a report on my Royale 500 in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/aoa-called-with-a-report-on-my-royale-500/#post-156770 Sat, 02 Jun 2012 13:39:21 -0400 How about the FseXy Royale, Charlie?

]]> 577f8248964c512d29aad51936b571f7 koja48 replied to the topic Daystate Air Wolf MCT Tactical .25 in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/daystate-air-wolf-mct-tactical-25/page/2/#post-156705 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:44:06 -0400 Those are intriguing indeed. Very nice!

]]> 4b7883ee19e3fc24ba027adb671f95b7 koja48 replied to the topic Jim Shockey shooting aimlessly? in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/jim-shockey-shooting-aimlessly/#post-156641 Thu, 31 May 2012 01:10:44 -0400 High Fence hunts = “shooting” game animals, not “hunting” game animals, period.

]]> 99d37529346bd74a00642e333e59e112 koja48 replied to the topic 25 LBT carbine averages 2.5 in for four 5 shot groups at 150 in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/25-lbt-carbine-averages-2-5-in-for-four-5-shot-groups-at-150/#post-156508 Mon, 28 May 2012 22:37:58 -0400 Very impressive! I did quarterly gun maintenance today . . . takes a while, but it’s a labor of love & beats house and yard work . . .

]]> ab77de6367e417a486a1febc7a4ab605 koja48 replied to the topic Daystate Air Wolf MCT Tactical .25 in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/daystate-air-wolf-mct-tactical-25/#post-156422 Sun, 27 May 2012 15:20:54 -0400 Hmmm . . . makes my 25 tins of Kings a real treasure-trove . . .

]]> edc484aa5cd3fbf8f50e5118ae21c89d koja48 replied to the topic Those wonderful Royales in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/those-wonderful-royales/#post-156366 Sat, 26 May 2012 19:46:59 -0400 Thanks, Bog . . . they are sweet rifles. Mine accounted for a big Rockchuck at 70-yards today; put the JSB King right thru the mellon as I intended. These things are scary-accurate.

]]> 7f426fb27dedeb1a3ba5af6f51cc5eed koja48 replied to the topic Those wonderful Royales in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/those-wonderful-royales/#post-155988 Tue, 22 May 2012 10:37:24 -0400 I love the regulator in my 500. 75+ consistent shots & it has more accuracy potential than I have ability. Sweet trigger & buttery-smooth action. I actually wanted the synthetic stock, but it’s not available in the southpaw version, so I reckon I’ll tolerate stylish looks over durable furniture.

]]> ad76a1cff092f00789494838038a7304 koja48 replied to the topic CARPENTER BEES in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/carpenter-bees/page/2/#post-155868 Sun, 20 May 2012 01:58:26 -0400 I too cover-up when I spray & have plenty of the knock-down stuff. The nests are small & these wasps aren’t particularly aggressive . . . usually there’s only one or twoo on the open-cell nest. I’m interested in the SC for the residual effect. Thanks for the advice, tho; I appreciate that. Then I’ll eliminate the driveway ants. Some of those…Read more

]]> ad4ba795ed1d43ba887fa9e8b2366774 koja48 replied to the topic CARPENTER BEES in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/carpenter-bees/#post-155858 Sat, 19 May 2012 20:33:59 -0400 i checked out the Suspend SC at the referenced site. Reviews & product sounds like just what I need to end the love affair between the wasps and my shop & shed. Thanks for the tip!

]]> 6eb56650d7d6320310131a433c7d3c24 koja48 replied to the topic Red Jacket called... They want their Prod back. in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/red-jacket-called-they-want-their-prod-back/#post-155632 Tue, 15 May 2012 22:15:52 -0400 Thanks, folks!

]]> fe1748da000b093e917f8d41ad5dd9f2 koja48 replied to the topic Red Jacket called... They want their Prod back. in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/red-jacket-called-they-want-their-prod-back/#post-155570 Tue, 15 May 2012 10:25:11 -0400 Very nice! Notice any difference in performance when you added the butt stock adapter?

]]> ec084c689c8c75821513285507725cc5 koja48 replied to the topic AF Loss-of-Velocity Help in the forum Talon/Talon SS https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/af-loss-of-velocity-help/#post-154238 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 23:25:36 -0400 Well, thanks for the tips, all. Thoroughly cleaned & lubed both guns (I can no longer claim to have never had an AF rifle completely disassembled). Put the old barrel back on the Condor . . . bolt is hanging with the new one; I’ll need to polish the hell out of it & try again. Didn’t set-up the chrony, but both are hitting hard again; I’ll play…Read more

]]> f56921ef49e296301b4898fcbc931328 koja48 replied to the topic AF Loss-of-Velocity Help in the forum Talon/Talon SS https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/af-loss-of-velocity-help/#post-154138 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:29:46 -0400 Thanks for the replies, folks. GTBJ, that is refreshing . . . I’ll give that a go after I ensure my fill station is not the issue. Unfortunately, during the week I’m swamped, so it will have to wait ’til the weekend.

]]> 3b10078ee052ce5361170695873d919d koja48 replied to the topic AF Loss-of-Velocity Help in the forum Talon/Talon SS https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/af-loss-of-velocity-help/#post-154121 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 02:25:41 -0400 Chrony is good . . . clocked my Prod right where it should be & changed accordingly as I made adjustments. Chrony was also working properly at the range last weekend when I checked my varmint loads. It is odd that both guns went south at the same time, tho.

]]> a7e348c74ac5b09b49e974037a96521c koja48 replied to the topic AF Loss-of-Velocity Help in the forum Talon/Talon SS https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/af-loss-of-velocity-help/#post-154112 Tue, 24 Apr 2012 23:55:55 -0400 Stored in a dehumidified vault, not cocked. Lubed everything I can readily get at (silicone). Guess I’ll pull them apart this weekend. The only other change is I fill them now via an AF adapter & Foster fittings; I’ll try a fill the “old” way & see if that makes a difference.

]]> 1a024c01e7959b746fcbfc2f69b291fd koja48 replied to the topic 31" Condor in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/31-quot-condor/page/3/#post-152998 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 23:45:11 -0400 Great job, Walt, but what’s the Op going to do with it? Pole vault?

]]> 99e51ff453a2e31eda8d88601247038c koja48 replied to the topic P-Rod's Coming in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/p-rod-s-coming/#post-152861 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:36:55 -0400 Thanks, folks! I’ve been away for awhile (became quite involved with my “other” powder-burner hobby), but it’s good to be back. Lots of knowledge on this forum, not to mention the entertainment factor. Wish the P-Rod arrived yesterday . . . it’s gonna rain all weekend here . . . again.

]]> 71fe17303f8bfbd8d9ad0bca75e690bf koja48 replied to the topic P-Rod's Coming in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/p-rod-s-coming/#post-152843 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 01:11:03 -0400 Thanks, Hoot! a friend is going to machine several new ports for me so I can experiment. I’ll check in to the spring.

LMT: “P” as in pistol (soon to be carbine; if I want to shoot a short gun, I use my Izzy.).

Hoot: Link to to GMAC gave me an error message . . . couldn’t connect to site.

]]> 4dbd249065380355f1c16c8e77754922 koja48 replied to the topic Sharps Borschardt 45 2.6 1000 yard match rifle in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/sharps-borschardt-45-2-6-1000-yard-match-rifle/#post-152790 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:56:37 -0400 Beautiful firearm! Bet it uses some BIG pellets, huh? My fav part of the story is your passing it on to your Son. I commend you. Thank him for his service, my Friend.

]]> 973de69f48312d5edab591070f7fc479 koja48 replied to the topic Help with my springer in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/help-with-my-springer/page/2/#post-96797 Sat, 23 Jan 2010 02:07:37 -0400 Swab the barrel, but don’t get it real clean & try it again. Shoot it off a soft rest 2″ or so ahead of the trigger guard (at balance point) and see what it does if all is tight & seals are good.

]]> a51b00f848c4548d2d0afc1b33e69129 koja48 replied to the topic 10 shots - 1 hole in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/10-shots-1-hole/#post-83543 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:38:46 -0400 Damn fine shooting! Being somewhat of an accuracy freak myself (“possessed” may be a more apt descriptor), anyone capable of placing 9 in a hole that small at any distance I willingly call “Sir.”

]]> 4a6fd562e02641428d30aa3ffe7eb8a5 koja48 replied to the topic Scope ideas for my Condor in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/scope-ideas-for-my-condor/#post-83485 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 04:22:02 -0400 Leapers 4-16 Swat. You won’t be disappointed. Have one on my Condor & a Mini-Swat on my SS. A Straight-Four-power is on my R-7. I;m delighted with all of them

]]> af936ed5a43d2840fd9c65790c7b689f koja48 replied to the topic New Edgun in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-edgun/page/2/#post-81889 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 15:35:29 -0400 Laminated stocks ARE beautimous!

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