Talonairgun | long-shot | Activity https://talonairgunforum.com/members/long-shot/activity/ Activity feed for long-shot. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:09:21 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 1c33a4dfb6b7a95e5784d12679d8d27d long-shot replied to the topic .25 Cricket leaking air in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/25-cricket-leaking-air/#post-273951 Mon, 22 Jan 2018 16:22:41 -0400 Don’t loosen anything until after you watch Ernest Rowes Youtube video on disassembly and degassing that thing.
Besides damage to parts, the dangerous thing is a yes.
Just my thoughts…………………
— Or be sure and video the gauge and wrench that WAS in your hand flying at that Squirrel. :suprisedn:

]]> 883c1a657c5ed093ea96058df488055c long-shot replied to the topic The new KalibrGun Colibri 2017 in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/the-new-kalibrgun-colibri-2017/page/5/#post-273725 Sat, 06 Jan 2018 16:34:14 -0400 To anyone out there in PCP land, Hoot is right about the Colibri/Hummingbird ,
Just try and find a used one out there at a fair price, Not going to happen…

Totally agree…

I listed mine for sale about 10 months ago, and hell no I wasn’t going to sell it cheap.
— $ 1600.00 + shipping. —–
Glad no one was smart enough to jump on it.
I…Read more

]]> 7b3ec8e5ef6058418a80c5305332d37e long-shot replied to the topic Cricket videos in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/cricket-videos/#post-273586 Sun, 31 Dec 2017 16:06:44 -0400 Post it. Kalibrgun put the perfect cocking location and style on the Colibri.
When I was on the “edge” looking for a Cricket .25. Youtube videos back in Feb. thru May of 2014 there weren’t very many of them to see.
Those would have been helpful back then.
Sure glad I ordered one though. The $$$$$ spent was a bit hard to deal with, until…Read more

]]> 0ec501b20458f64f94f0d51b0e260234 long-shot replied to the topic Cricket Cocking Lever Pin Removal ? Suggestions??? in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/cricket-cocking-lever-pin-removal-suggestions/#post-273527 Mon, 25 Dec 2017 19:04:29 -0400 Here’s a few pic’s. — I’m not recommending this. — I just found it to be my best option.

Measured and drilled a hole .005″ over size. A little debur and receiver cleaning. Problem solved.

Sure goes back together fast and easy like this. I have a wood cheek piece that will cover the hole anyway.

Looks like the cocking plate will be a…Read more

]]> 59eb74355fbd8fa2fd7c36c1896c0a37 long-shot replied to the topic Cricket Cocking Lever Pin Removal ? Suggestions??? in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/cricket-cocking-lever-pin-removal-suggestions/#post-273499 Sat, 23 Dec 2017 16:44:33 -0400 Zonk – Thanks for a reply. No help for me on Youtube though.
Since the .35 cal. Cricket is different than the other calibers. ( Bolt Pin won’t pull down and out.)
All I need is to remove the Bolt so I can make a .25 cal. Bolt for it.
But, the Cocking Lever Pin needs the come out to remove the bolt pin. And of coarse the Lever Pin wants to…Read more

]]> de551b9524ffbfb002e2a4d3738ef6d9 long-shot replied to the topic Bump knocks POP off, in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/bump-knocks-pop-off/#post-273469 Thu, 21 Dec 2017 16:18:11 -0400 Assuming POP = POI
Last year I had my .25 Cricket fall from 40″ with a 100 CuFt Steel tank that fell over with it still attached. :suprisedn:
Hit a carpeted floor, but the air fill broke off and was blowing air (Louder than shit) still stuck into the gun.
Something hit the moderator so hard, there’s a dent in the Carbon Vinyl covering. A big…Read more

]]> 4a485e5706a4f5c7f85aaedbcad9281a long-shot replied to the topic Lube around air tube's hole ... does Cricket leak? in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/lube-around-air-tube-s-hole-does-cricket-leak/#post-273418 Mon, 18 Dec 2017 16:03:45 -0400 My .25 Cricket did that for the first few months. Over 20,000 pellets later, with no problems.
I thought it was probably some excess regulator lube seeping out of the vent.
Based on my experience. If it works right and holds air —– I’d say have fun with you new air gun.

]]> 27605fcbbd65430c8c3aa849f98cb2bf long-shot replied to the topic 25 cal. Domed or Hollow Point pellet video. in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/25-cal-domed-or-hollow-point-pellet-video/#post-231424 Mon, 13 Jul 2015 23:27:51 -0400 quote Strietwise:Wow. That video is quite dramatic. I expected that there would be difference between the two pellets but nothing like the video showed. Question – is the difference that dramatic if you compared the hollow points with the JSBs 25. grain pellets?
Yes. The 25.39 do the same. All domes I’ve shot are that way. I just was surprized to…Read more

]]> 8e18e541d1147a8d303016f69ea02ef0 long-shot replied to the topic .25 cricket ! in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/25-cricket/#post-230888 Tue, 07 Jul 2015 15:33:01 -0400 quote iride:There you go, The guys in the know have spoken.
The 33.95 will just make a bigger mess of the sparrows I shoot, But it may kill the Euro doves 1.1 second faster than the 25.39 gr JSB that I am using now.
As of now there is nothing that even competes with the JSB 25.39 gr pellet, But I have never tried another pellet in the 25 Cricket,…Read more

]]> 5d77c4e59b3bcbdd7148e4cd7b199452 long-shot replied to the topic 25 Cricket - 14 monthes of use. in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/25-cricket-14-monthes-of-use/#post-229441 Mon, 22 Jun 2015 14:39:29 -0400 Yesterday a friend and I went to a place that I like for 100 yard shooting with minimal wind.
Shot a poor group from my Colibri. Dirty barrel.
Then he asked why I like the .25 cal.
My response was to pull it out, and shoot 2 rounds at a skeet and the remaining 10 in the photo.
There was a mild right to left breese. The ? shot was something I did…Read more

]]> 178d1f84ee69ca3002137296968c04d1 long-shot replied to the topic 25 Cricket - 14 monthes of use. in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/25-cricket-14-monthes-of-use/#post-229402 Mon, 22 Jun 2015 00:08:07 -0400 Zonk, my barrel is stock. I bought polish and a special rod for it. Talked to Charlie Frear about the Crown, bore, and chamber a few times.
He set my gun to 956 FPS and adjusted the trigger, before test firing groups from all 5 mag’s. and shipment.
Just can’t bring myself to “fix” something that works so well.
I was once very frustrated with…Read more

]]> 673b633d688a4f4200f7b7efff0b4d57 long-shot replied to the topic 25 Cricket - 14 monthes of use. in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/25-cricket-14-monthes-of-use/#post-229381 Sun, 21 Jun 2015 18:00:14 -0400 Well, I’ve had my .25 for 12 months now, and have empty tins that total 14,200 pellets and no problems at all. Since I just shot some test shots with a variety of different pellets over the chrony @ 12 ‘ and out @ 60 yards. Here’s some results. ( Done last week end)
My Cricket shoots:
H&N 31. gr. Cudas @ 12’ – 898, 899, 898, 898, 901 FPS.…Read more

]]> 1b1258cea9afd8a0a723b235120628f4 long-shot replied to the topic Lubing for a cleaner barrel in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/lubing-for-a-cleaner-barrel/page/3/#post-224000 Thu, 09 Apr 2015 14:37:08 -0400 I just recently discovered that my .25 JSB’s with the deep hole in the back skirt, fly like crap in my gun. At 60 yards that I shoot all the time, I’m getting really bad flyers. I can’t get any groups at all. The center of the targets the only place they won’t hit. Since I have shot about 11,000 of the the flat back pellets that just make…Read more

]]> c0ba128cd9fce973cacac64cf4e8b37d long-shot replied to the topic Cricket Picture Thread !! in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/cricket-picture-thread/page/12/#post-223898 Wed, 08 Apr 2015 16:21:03 -0400


Here’s how my Cricket .25 ended up.
The removable, zoomable green light and green laser or the scope all work amazingly well at night.

]]> 9d004ba6fe29b1a2ff6958b2153cd938 long-shot replied to the topic Lubing for a cleaner barrel in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/lubing-for-a-cleaner-barrel/page/2/#post-223455 Fri, 03 Apr 2015 13:49:18 -0400 Isn’t the Mac 1 lube the Kryteck finish line product for pellet lube that Drumsguns started testing here??? I thought it was.

]]> a063809a8786b7ab7d51bc33550f48dc long-shot replied to the topic Lubing for a cleaner barrel in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/lubing-for-a-cleaner-barrel/#post-223386 Thu, 02 Apr 2015 16:31:31 -0400 Hey there drumsguns. I cleaned my Colibri barrel yesterday. 3 tight patches, without any lead particals, only the fine black lead dirt. Noticed I had shot over 5 tins of 500 JSB 18.1 without a cleaning before shooting those groups. So obviously I would totally agree with you that “Lubing for a cleaner barrel” with any type of lube is better than…Read more

]]> 2995cd070cceab9d1c8eda27fd374233 long-shot replied to the topic Lubing for a cleaner barrel in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/lubing-for-a-cleaner-barrel/#post-223197 Tue, 31 Mar 2015 17:49:47 -0400 It’s the Case lube with dynaglide. I use the same tin each time to spray approx. 2 seconds on a half full tin.
Then I put the lid on and VERY slowly rotate it around and over to allow puddles in all the back of the pellets to spread out.
Just open it up after that and wait for the solvent to evaporate completly before closing or using. That’s all…Read more

]]> 01dcd3c497fd3e60d19cab5eae389b14 long-shot replied to the topic Lubing for a cleaner barrel in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/lubing-for-a-cleaner-barrel/#post-223178 Tue, 31 Mar 2015 16:11:04 -0400 I wrote an article about Hornady One Shot, and how clean my Cricket .25 barrel stays. No leading and few cleanings mostly.
I just shot some paper groups to see how my Colibri is for accuracy at 60, 70, and 80 yards with my new scope, and learn my hold overs.
With a barrel that has 2000+ pellets through it, and no cleaning. (Cleaned it before the…Read more

]]> 7999fdcce6f868de02a52ccfa7776f75 long-shot replied to the topic pretty sure i am hitting the shroud!!!!!! in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/pretty-sure-i-am-hitting-the-shroud/page/2/#post-221809 Sat, 14 Mar 2015 19:12:12 -0400 Just watched your videos. It least you know you have an accurate gun, and what to do to fix it. I’d like to know where the old shroud will wind up. I need parts to mod. my Colibri.
Hope you’re able to get it going soon. My .25 gets shot every day. Just got it the way I wanted. Quieter than a Hummingbird day or night.

]]> 67f4e989c7a1157c9c34504172a94d9f long-shot replied to the topic pretty sure i am hitting the shroud!!!!!! in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/pretty-sure-i-am-hitting-the-shroud/#post-221680 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 15:19:15 -0400 Forgot one thing, put masking tape over the end of the shroud. Press it hard to make a round indent Then shoot through it. Should be dead center.

]]> e5ef6cbe237e2d92e1acb123cc352669 long-shot replied to the topic pretty sure i am hitting the shroud!!!!!! in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/pretty-sure-i-am-hitting-the-shroud/#post-221676 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 15:10:35 -0400 Probably shoot good without the shroud. But I would put a bore light in the breech and look through the shroud down the barrel. If it looks off it probably is. (The eye don’t lie.) When you thread it off and on does it spin true? Muzzle end should spin true. My Cricket shroud is about 4.25″ longer than stock. It’s extention was misalined once. I…Read more

]]> c7f532cae50bc5afab16adcedf6c4ee1 long-shot replied to the topic Hummingbird or Vulcan in .22 in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/hummingbird-or-vulcan-in-22/#post-221563 Wed, 11 Mar 2015 16:50:35 -0400
My HB is 28″ long and it weighs 7 Lbs. 15.1 Oz. with a 4-16×44 SF C/P scope that’s 14″ long and about 18 Oz. of the weight.
I did send my gun to Ernest for an air leak repair. I like the size and feel of it, real thin and a 14 shot mag.
If it was any shorter I’d probably shoot my left hand while resting it over my arm. :suprisedn:
I wanted…Read more

]]> 8f767de7b3cb20972a0ea88d060d2499 long-shot replied to the topic Ordered a .25 Cricket in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/ordered-a-25-cricket/page/3/#post-220356 Fri, 27 Feb 2015 16:37:46 -0400 If you haven’t bought yet, I would seriously look at the Aeon 6-24×50 with the Field Target Retical. Reason is, I had a 8-32×50 Mil dot on mine for about 6 months, and always found it hard to judge exactly were to hold over on longer shots. (70-100+ yards). The Aeon 6-24×50 with the Field Target Retical set at 20 power works far better at matching…Read more

]]> 88dcc88c5f287d3c45c59d20d0735cf9 long-shot replied to the topic Intro..New .25 cricket onwer in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/intro-new-25-cricket-onwer/#post-220142 Wed, 25 Feb 2015 16:26:31 -0400 I agree with Zonk. Shoot the crap out of it first. I recently did a youtube video shooting at 100 yards. http://youtu.be/QFrbGTybKto
My gun is stock. I would try Hornaday One Shot Case Lube. It works the best for me. Have fun getting used to it.

]]> bad3ddbc93b207810efbf91baaec6242 long-shot replied to the topic Ordered a .25 Cricket in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/ordered-a-25-cricket/page/2/#post-220035 Tue, 24 Feb 2015 14:19:42 -0400 Great choice. I’ve been impressed with mine. 8 Tins ? Try the Baracuda Hunter pellets, for an effective hollow point, when you order more pellets in a day or two. 😀

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