Talonairgun | martindwhite | Activity https://talonairgunforum.com/members/martindwhite/activity/ Activity feed for martindwhite. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:09:21 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 aedcd1942eae3c5e674427674f99eaf2 martindwhite replied to the topic 250 or 257 Haley, which do I have in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/250-or-257-haley-which-do-i-have/page/2/#post-176140 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 17:37:39 -0400 Lyman 257420 Mold arrived yesterday. Hope to get some time to work on it in the next few weeks, but I doubt it.

]]> e326fedd296ae45a1b588d9e8d29086c martindwhite replied to the topic 250 or 257 Haley, which do I have in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/250-or-257-haley-which-do-i-have/page/2/#post-175741 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 17:32:39 -0400 Barrel arrived today. I saw the box over lunch, but did not get a chance to open it. Hopefully I will get started on the machining tonight.

]]> 5254da6e06854275a1059ac2a33e8f8d martindwhite replied to the topic 250 or 257 Haley, which do I have in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/250-or-257-haley-which-do-i-have/page/2/#post-175683 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 13:40:48 -0400 Lyman 257420 mold on order. It seemed to be out of stock everywhere so it is on backorder from Midway. Should be here end of august…..I hate the wait. Anyone have suggestions on other molds to try?

]]> b34dc8c11dc82f51d63620d781767a5b martindwhite replied to the topic 250 or 257 Haley, which do I have in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/250-or-257-haley-which-do-i-have/#post-175625 Mon, 15 Jul 2013 15:10:44 -0400 It looks like if the transfer port is further back than 1/2 inch. The barrel will be threaded 1/2 inch to screw into breech. The current barrel part that forms the loading tray will be made a separate piece (bored out to 0.260) and attached to the breech. It will include the transfer port. You can see it in the breech pictures above (and…Read more

]]> 3cca74d139f04c59359c49f7a0548282 martindwhite replied to the topic 250 or 257 Haley, which do I have in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/250-or-257-haley-which-do-i-have/#post-175486 Sat, 13 Jul 2013 13:00:16 -0400 TJ’s 30″ .257 1-14 twist on order to replace/supplement this barrel. I will do all the machine work on it myself when it arrive (hopefully next week). The plan is to replace the barrel attachment with screw in barrels, like roach’s gun, 1/2-20 threads and a modified breech. The front end will be a figure 8 piece that clamp bolts to the tube and…Read more

]]> 50d04edb5df9885e89799a6039e2a275 martindwhite replied to the topic 250 or 257 Haley, which do I have in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/250-or-257-haley-which-do-i-have/#post-175049 Thu, 04 Jul 2013 01:45:44 -0400 Metal around hammer bolt is ~0.100.

]]> a99b10ebfb3f886675f084079f2c1a1f martindwhite replied to the topic 250 or 257 Haley, which do I have in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/250-or-257-haley-which-do-i-have/#post-175046 Thu, 04 Jul 2013 01:10:45 -0400 AirTube OD is 1.125 and 19 inches long to seam where airtube meets valve tube.
Barrel OD is 0.635 and 23.75 inches long. (I assume it is the Walther 25 caliber airrifle barrel that comes 0.630 x 23.8 inches long).

Close ups pictures of the breech can be seen here.


]]> fd31213634e200fc3e1acbcb3cea008a martindwhite replied to the topic 250 or 257 Haley, which do I have in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/250-or-257-haley-which-do-i-have/#post-175029 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 19:55:58 -0400 I found some old data that says it is 940 fps for 15 shots between 2800 psi and 1800 psi with Beeman Kodiaks for a little over 60 ft-lbs. Data does not give ES or min/max speeds.

]]> 5fd09e95ee533d549fb7c582ac50bced martindwhite replied to the topic 250 or 257 Haley, which do I have in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/250-or-257-haley-which-do-i-have/#post-175026 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 19:41:48 -0400 I don’t think it is a QB conversion. Here is a picture (kind of hard to tell much detail). It shoots as well as any other rifle I have in the same situation. I was not real happy with performance at 118 yards, but it had a scope I hated at the time. It and I would keep a 3 inch group at 118. I do need to get back out and try again now that it has…Read more

]]> a29880a77ff071a89b1b6293efb3e2fc martindwhite replied to the topic I need help guys! Identify this gun. in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/i-need-help-guys-identify-this-gun/page/3/#post-152636 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:06:12 -0400 I was at the auction and the gun had a label on it saying “.310”

]]> 3a0accdc219ce1d5a5bf0cee022268a0 martindwhite replied to the topic Leupold VX3L 4.5x14x40 SF w/Hollands reticle for the FX400 in the forum Optics/Nightvision https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/leupold-vx3l-4-5x14x40-sf-w-hollands-reticle-for-the-fx400/#post-147003 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 21:07:10 -0400 Beware of nice scopes (especially leuplod) on ebay. Most are fake and no good. If they every break and you send it to leupold then they will NOT fix it.

]]> 9b7c72d18cd2216957124557493c1551 martindwhite replied to the topic Crosman 1701P Silouhette Pistol in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/crosman-1701p-silouhette-pistol/#post-146999 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 20:34:16 -0400 I love my 1701P. It is very nice. The trigger is MUCH better than the other crosman triggers. It is very accurate, quite, and fun.

]]> 4d812f9202417535668bd72e081c23ef martindwhite replied to the topic TalonP valve switch?? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/talonp-valve-switch/#post-144511 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 17:08:45 -0400 That picture is what the TalonP should have looked like. It is pretty cool

]]> 577592f891fff9a565421c7125ba2f1f martindwhite replied to the topic overbore spring retainer... in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/overbore-spring-retainer/#post-144179 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:47:41 -0400 This is the link about setting up light or no spring valve.

http://www.talonairgun.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1609&sid=5167097034463a8fa1192fa9dc6777d8

]]> 644936c6ce48ce65969c137959f313e3 martindwhite replied to the topic What is your next AirForce airgun ? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/what-is-your-next-airforce-airgun/#post-143489 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 17:33:45 -0400 No love for the edge?

]]> de7ee67c04aa2a188ed953399fc9b17b martindwhite replied to the topic What AirForce airguns do you own in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/what-airforce-airguns-do-you-own/#post-143479 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:43:09 -0400 Where is the love for the Edge. I have
Condor .25 (with shroud)
Talon SS .177
Blue Edge

]]> b4af55568d493b81a90e8d71390d56f1 martindwhite replied to the topic california intoduces legislation that affects in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/california-intoduces-legislation-that-affects/#post-133994 Fri, 13 May 2011 21:45:36 -0400 In order to justify that the colored guns do in fact exist…I would not be surprised if AirForce was told to start producing different colors by a legislator who said that legislation was coming and they needed to be prepared. Then used the existance of colored guns as a counter to the argument that no guns in those colors were available.

I…Read more

]]> e43c45b2583adbe8f64a21f36adda440 martindwhite replied to the topic is this a decent lathe? in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/is-this-a-decent-lathe/#post-119459 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 15:01:33 -0400 The through hole on that lathe is listed at 25/32 (just a little over 3/4). That is a little small for making airgun stuff in my opinion. If you want to thread a new tube for a crosman 22xx series it won’t fit in the head and that will be a problem. If you want to turn down a 1″ pieces to be a mod for an airforce it won’t fit in the head and that…Read more

]]> bac8fe7285063368519237016b00f2da martindwhite replied to the topic mounted flashlight, any users? recomondations? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/mounted-flashlight-any-users-recomondations/#post-100719 Sat, 27 Feb 2010 02:34:33 -0400 As a bit of a flashlightaholic I can tell you there are lots of choices for mountable flashlights.

I did a lot of looking and then bought a couple of Malkoff (www.malkoffdevices.com) flashlights. His MD2 with M60 (about $105) is one of the best lights I think you can buy. VERY well built and VERY bright (230 lumens). They are a little pricey but…Read more

]]> 285590d8f6c036193b7227a4294aad9a martindwhite replied to the topic 2240 PCP help in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/2240-pcp-help/#post-84514 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:25:21 -0400 If you are going to use the discovery parts, you MUST drill the additional holes the secure the valve to the tube or at about 1200,1400 PSI is will slip and destroy the gun. The two additional holes on the side that hold the valve in are VERY important.

I have a 2250 tube with discovery parts and it gets 30 shots from 1900 psi all around 600…Read more

]]> 6599cbda0677c152c0ee1905542599bd martindwhite replied to the topic New Member, Be Gentle. LOL in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-member-be-gentle-lol/#post-62135 Mon, 09 Feb 2009 02:51:52 -0400 When I got my talon SS new it was quite hard to take the safety off. I could not do it with the trigger finger, I had to use my thumb and pinch toward the trigger guard.

I took it apart and polished the bottom of the sear and contact on the safety and now it is easy to do with my trigger finger just before the shot.

Martin D. White

]]> 0fff13e32f34f58d9f983f1f7deb18b5 martindwhite replied to the topic Connecting a Hill Pump to a AF Bottle in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/connecting-a-hill-pump-to-a-af-bottle/#post-61107 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:49:40 -0400 I have the same setup (hill pump and airforce talon ss) and just called tim at mac1airguns. he was able to provide all the required pieces and modify my existing adapter to have a foster. Very reasonable priced and very fast service.

Martin D. White

]]> d2a2338e17088ab61435097bcbe7759d martindwhite replied to the topic Hill pump question in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/hill-pump-question-d79/#post-60829 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 03:51:31 -0400 I have a hill pump and I called tim @ Mac1AirGuns to get the required adapters and to have him turn my exiting airforce fill adapter into one with a foster quick connect on it. This is the best way to go IMHO, because you can get foster adapters to fill pretty much any airgun and then use either tank or pump with the same adapters……and face it…Read more

]]> a07333a6b5a4f8e296c56c92b5c5631b martindwhite replied to the topic ****PUMP WARNING DO NOT BUY!****** in the forum Quick Reference https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/pump-warning-do-not-buy/#post-59624 Sat, 10 Jan 2009 14:50:11 -0400 I bought one with my Talon SS and it was unable to complete a single fill before the pump broke. I followed the directions very carefully, that is my nature. I did five minutes of slow pumping and 10 minutes rest. It took almost 3 weeks to get it fixed by airforce. I wnded up with a tank and returned the pump.

I will buy a hill next.

]]> 96c1851d880d645a9954030abc4f2f3c martindwhite replied to the topic crosman custom question in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/crosman-custom-question/#post-49578 Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:40:52 -0400 I bought a carbine from the crosman custom shop about a month ago and liked it so much I ordered a second one last week. I got the long metal breach with 10″ LW .177 barrel, and carbon fiber looking stock. With a reddot and me shooting (I suck) it puts 30 pellets in a .4 ctc hole at 12 yards. I really love it.

I priced buying a 2240 or 2250 and…Read more

]]> 2aa38edb3bdff14f531d3b73af5cd292 martindwhite replied to the topic What do we do to pay the bills? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/what-do-we-do-to-pay-the-bills/page/4/#post-49213 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 19:54:41 -0400 I write custom software for anyone will to pay for it.

…good custom software is like good crack cocaine….once someone tries it they never want to give it up.

Martin D. White

]]> c475e392b2a6ad7559f0c79e0fd83148 martindwhite replied to the topic ok, so i just got this useless pile of plastic and metal, in the forum Talon/Talon SS https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/ok-so-i-just-got-this-useless-pile-of-plastic-and-metal/#post-46284 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 01:43:44 -0400 My Talon SS from PA came with two fill adapters. Maybe I got the one you are missing. I am down to only one, or I would have offered to send it to ya.

Martin D. White

]]> a132f347c1a05262ac421e88273f6d58 martindwhite replied to the topic valve nightmare in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/valve-nightmare/#post-45722 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:14:34 -0400 No one has mentioned it yet but PLEASE PLEASE make sure there is NO air pressure in the tank.

]]> 362f5c5aa728158f746070f45310e893 martindwhite replied to the topic dumped co2 cylinder in the forum Talon/Talon SS https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/dumped-co2-cylinder/#post-45154 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:23:20 -0400 I had it happen with air. I took a shot and all the air rushed out. I found it was caused by a mis-seated pellet The pellet failed to go down the barrel and keep enough pressure on the barrel side of the valve to keep it open. I know this is what happened because the pellet fell out of the breech when I opened it, and it was mangled like it tried…Read more

]]> 798d798f12e05f430775e4c9dde8b574 martindwhite replied to the topic Who received my Email? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/who-received-my-email/#post-44718 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 11:20:53 -0400 got it.

]]> 30022e10c8f6d04ed804895020e913c5 martindwhite replied to the topic Stock SS with WokBut and custom ForeArm in the forum TAF Gallery https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/stock-ss-with-wokbut-and-custom-forearm/#post-43036 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 01:17:22 -0400 Mine also came with the side wheel and sunshade, but I keep my rifles in cases most of the time and the side wheel does not like to be in a case.

Martin D. White

]]> a93eaf51e50ede4868994615cc8cba38 martindwhite replied to the topic Stock SS with WokBut and custom ForeArm in the forum TAF Gallery https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/stock-ss-with-wokbut-and-custom-forearm/#post-42878 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 02:54:18 -0400 I love the 6-24X56 nighteater that I have. I am thinking about buying a second one for a different rifle. I have had the one that is on the talon now on a Gamp CFX for almost a year and I loved it on that. Now that it is on the talon I have nothing on the CFX. I am thinking about getting a second one to go back on the CFX.

]]> 9709205e9d48ea026ca6afc8ef9928a9 martindwhite replied to the topic My Regulator CONCEPT in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/my-regulator-concept/#post-42704 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 18:07:14 -0400 Why would the plate in the middle need to be very thick?

]]> d62aa62244bb693113f94d767f73698c martindwhite replied to the topic Airguns Forever? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/airguns-forever/#post-42470 Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:11:30 -0400 I just visited a guy with 1300+ airguns, 2 air cannons, and his own compressor.

I could not help but think when I was looking at his collection…..I could decorate my house like this….if I did not have a wife.

Martin D. White

]]> c80c9f6e258d4384bc0b8905fe0fa6c4 martindwhite replied to the topic homemade air compressor idea in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/homemade-air-compressor-idea/#post-40893 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 02:12:12 -0400 I was just thinking about how I could make a compressor out of the handpump by adding a large wheel and a drive link (link an old train) and a little gear on a motor to turn the large wheel. I would be kinda tall and slow but would save a lot of effort with the handpump. It would need to go slow to prevent the pump from get heat damaged…..

]]> 33d7e00a8f93c768a1d84a9f1169bf97 martindwhite replied to the topic Low pressure mod? in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/low-pressure-mod/#post-40077 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:33:17 -0400 speaking of the edge…..I was trolling around airforces site and found this picture that I had never ween before. A close up the right side of the gun. All the other pictures were the left side.

http://www.airforceairguns.com/images_new/edge%20right%20large.jpg

It clearly shows a line between a small upper tank and the adjustable butt and what…Read more

]]> d97ad2b8036902d02a557b14302d029c martindwhite replied to the topic Low pressure mod? in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/low-pressure-mod/#post-40064 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:12:51 -0400 I read elsewhere that the edge was not regulated, gotta love the internet rumor mill. If it is regulated I will definitely try to buy one of the regulators from AirForce.!.!.!.

Is there an Edge Info thread somewhere?

Martin D. White

]]> 6ab0e3d78106dcb15b0b24020f14aecb martindwhite replied to the topic Low pressure mod? in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/low-pressure-mod/#post-40042 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:48:19 -0400 I realize that buisness venturs are risky and time frames change….but WHEN and from WHO….please oh please tell me when and where.

Martin D. White

]]> f4df74d5bc98f139b2c68584d18110bb martindwhite replied to the topic Low pressure mod? in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/low-pressure-mod/#post-40031 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 01:36:48 -0400 I keep seeing people say use a regulator to get more consistent shots, but I have yet to see a viable off the shelf regulator. I have seen nice drawings and prototypes of the in tank regulator, I do not see where this is available for sale. I would give $250 for one that works and provides ANY kind of adjustment.

Where can one get a ready fit (or…Read more

]]> 77345c51307609e4569f149dba17518a martindwhite replied to the topic Low pressure mod? in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/low-pressure-mod/#post-39936 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:46:55 -0400 I am talking about lower fill pressure, same MV.

]]> 1d5e12be084eddfc41d6c2af573b3231 martindwhite replied to the topic Low pressure mod? in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/low-pressure-mod/#post-39834 Fri, 30 May 2008 15:17:26 -0400 It sure would be easier to fill with the hand pump to a lower pressure…

]]> ed075a3e75d97eb12156ad2a8018784b martindwhite started the topic Low pressure mod? in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgunforum.com/forums/topic/low-pressure-mod/ Fri, 30 May 2008 15:02:47 -0400 Has anyone looked into (or done) a change of spring and hammer to allow for shotting on lower pressure like the USFT?

This seems like the a very simple thing to do with a very modular rifle like the talon.

Add a 24″ barrel and change something about the valve/spring/hammer and you should be able to shot at the lower pressure? right ? wrong?

]]> 67571c76dd1fe5d26a56d99e94c076a3 martindwhite replied to the topic Tank Gauge in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/tank-gauge/page/2/#post-39001 Mon, 12 May 2008 20:24:45 -0400 Where does one get those little high pressure gages?

Martin D. White

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