https://talonairgunforum.com/members/melloroadman-1/activity/ Activity feed for melloroadman-1. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:09:21 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 465d625fa496391a95291afe109b3882 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/valve-help-d70/#post-109371 Sun, 30 May 2010 01:25:09 -0400 I read the sticky on valve mod . Saw how he recomends the retainer be tightened . As far as my condor . It was a .177 24 inch barrel when I bought it new . Yes the springs are stronger for the .177 . Quite with out a shroud no . Still loud . Had very good results with mine at about .87 top hat and a 2200 psi fill . CPH 1000 fps . 30 shoots per…Read more

]]> cffdbd632963d2e15b0b29fd9377efd7 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/9mm-cast-bullets/#post-98148 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 04:54:39 -0400 I swag .357 bullets for my own use . But you might ask on Randys site . There are several casters over there . Marvin
http://www.network54.com/Forum/414006/

]]> 03c15ac0de20092ef067e21e12e11105 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/swaged-some-251-bullets-today/#post-96883 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 04:29:44 -0400 I have the standard barrel . I have a Corbin S swaging press but they do make dies that will work in regular reloading presses that have the 7/8 X 14 thread . I do know were one of such dies is located if one is wanting one . And I know Andy Hill [ wolf bullets or shooters shack ] on e bay said he would make me one for a relaoding press . I am…Read more

]]> 5aaa6b8c16e20cad3ca90bf599fb06bb https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/swaged-some-251-bullets-today/#post-96511 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 04:32:32 -0400 Yes the Corbin brothers both know what they are doing . And have been around for many years . I cast and swag for my self . It adds a lot of satisfaction to the sport when the results are good . I have had very good results with this bullet type in the past with my big bores . I have tried to use the cow boy pistol molds in the past . But the…Read more

]]> 37fe1a7d0dfbbbe4be7272d8f434fa5a https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/909s-who-is-the-best-guru/#post-96182 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 04:39:22 -0400 Here are a couple that I know about . Marvin
http://talonairgun.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12572

]]> a3838d7343758adc3ecadd00e3845cc8 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/going-from-warm-to-cold-weather-affecting-accuracy-on-condor/#post-95010 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 04:14:49 -0400 Believe it or not and if not read some on long distance target shooting and you will find that temperature change chauses poi shift due to there being more drag against the bullet at lower temperatues . The lighter the bullet the more it is effected . Hunters do not see it as easly as target shooters . During the summer a 12 – 15 degree rise in…Read more

]]> 991077eb58b6ea2e50258b66385b2077 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/career-201s-9mm/#post-94921 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 03:59:03 -0400 Le roy was doing them.
http://www.bgmfairguns.com/index.html
And LI Bob 631-219 – 0498 libob@verizon.net
Marvin

]]> 0a5adf8dff0f9190e3a44d6aab39de83 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/jerrys-25-ammo/page/3/#post-94089 Sun, 27 Dec 2009 14:56:55 -0400 No they are your over priced sub standard ones for sure .Marvin

]]> cf14e429acc313ffa13c98ea2cf5012c https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/jerrys-25-ammo/page/2/#post-93989 Sat, 26 Dec 2009 16:36:42 -0400 Way over priced with quality control problems from what I hear . Marvin

]]> 489454bb4ad027e3462d0f547916849c https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/jerrys-25-ammo/page/2/#post-93913 Fri, 25 Dec 2009 05:20:40 -0400 Knifemaker did you make the knives in your avatar . I saw a set just like those at the dollar tree today . Do you whole sale to them ? They sure looked like cheap over priced crap to me Marvin

]]> 8e7b55f57f3f9595d3be1e365d4eddc2 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/casting-for-22-cal-atten-jerry-and-others/#post-93813 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 04:24:00 -0400 Not that small either but you might look here for a mold and if you did not know it Lee will make resizer dies that are not listed for about $ 30.00.Marvin
http://www.neihandtools.com/index.html

]]> 403ec1c10e4f1d5bf473954dc1a0ad2e https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/not-needed-but-it-sure-is-nice/#post-93320 Sat, 19 Dec 2009 18:04:17 -0400 I bought the aqua 6000psi regulator with out gauges and bought my own .
http://stores.ebay.com/acresexpress?_rdc=1
This is were I bought the in line bleeder .
http://breathingair.com/summary.aspx?ID=Q6UJ9A00008F&Crumb=LQ6UJ9A00007E,LQ6UJ9A00007Z

]]> 92c17bd3bfa35fb57419b6c01e787a2e https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/not-needed-but-it-sure-is-nice/#post-93311 Sat, 19 Dec 2009 16:10:55 -0400 Those are .357 bullets I swaged for my 201 . I swag and cast for my self . Marvin

]]> 38ce8f071085b9770d13a6f2c9be073e https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/jerrys-25-ammo/#post-93282 Sat, 19 Dec 2009 04:27:31 -0400 Thanks

]]> 65c30911295efe4ca634d769418b215e https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/scuba-tank-regulators/#post-91594 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:01:20 -0400 I probably just need to back off my fill pressures on my big bores and save the money . I have been trying to tighten the groups on them with out so much over and under hold but I dont know that its worth the money .Marvin

]]> b553d62efca4697a6f28c03d0e516457 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/my-dragon-slayer-seems-to-have-lost-power-any-suggestions/#post-88071 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:22:34 -0400 All I use are 15 – 25 watt bulbs. Remember those are sun shades Marvin

]]> 0d465aecb958e7d14dd9c39d714457bc https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/my-dragon-slayer-seems-to-have-lost-power-any-suggestions/#post-88054 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:14:00 -0400 Times like this a chrony is worth every penny you pay for it . Is there any one close to you that has a chrony you can use ? Are the balls a good snug fit in the chamber? With the small amount of surface that a ball rides on they need to be a tight fit or air leaks past . In my 909 I use .454 bullets and to get a good seal with balls a .457 is…Read more

]]> 7f094c3926483915fe4e04613ef56a96 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/thinking-about-a-25-have-questions/#post-86633 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 21:11:38 -0400 95

]]> cc620ccc4290141c20c65ebb4e880fb6 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/thinking-about-a-25-have-questions/#post-86596 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:13:54 -0400 Yes I ordered the barrel and hammer from Anthony a few days ago . I will probable still use the .177 this winter at the 16 yard indoor range . But I wanted the barrel now so I can get the chamber size and get the die ordered so I will be ready for early spring . Marvin

]]> 0eef106003ceae62496ff13de9deea02 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/thinking-about-a-25-have-questions/#post-86508 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 02:54:27 -0400 Sam I plan on getting a swaging die . Marvin

]]> ac4a785ed751d473bf7df971a619abf9 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/thinking-about-a-25-have-questions/#post-86031 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:34:06 -0400 Right now it is a .177 condor . I have 4 talon tanks but I have all the parts to convert the tanks to .177 hi flow tanks already . Marvin

]]> bc07c6b0763af26da73d5c6f50a0cca3 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/slugging-question/#post-83938 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:29:12 -0400 Yes it is a old tooth brush . After cutting the end off I heated it with a hot air gun and bent it . I have shot .358 through mine but I could not get them to chamber by hand . One other thing I will state is I have resized some bullets and let them set for a month and they have gone back to their orginial size . They were bullets I bought from a…Read more

]]> 84673d3e2c32441aab00f37f456b8275 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/slugging-question/#post-83901 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 03:17:52 -0400 If you chamber the bullet only you will get a better idea what to use . When you slug all the way through you get the choke reading at the muzzul end . It is important to get the bullet to fit snug in the chamber so it seals well and will not elong gate in the barrel . If it helps mine has a choked muzzle of .356 and a chamber of .357 and that is…Read more

]]> f1ca7272c6251d9b4603cbedec569257 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/66-4-fpe-with-vulture-177-shooting-31-5-grains/#post-82490 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 03:10:05 -0400 Well you know I ordered a corbin die to make my own .177 pellets that I hope to get by years end that will make pellets from 7 – 32 grains . Might get interesting . Marvin

]]> 0146d2219260b8d6190242e68e85cbbf https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/test-d90/#post-81856 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 04:26:25 -0400 May not be what you are looking for but I have bought fosters here . Marvin
http://www.hosexpress.com/airfittings/airfittings.htm

]]> 0c16713d81c3dd16d6652d98253a2dbd https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/open-sights/#post-81853 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 04:19:49 -0400 4 shots . I have had a man that has never shot a condor and never thought a air rifle could shoot 65 yards shoot a 10 shot string at 65 yards with the apertures on my condor at a 100 yard nra rimfire target and place all ten shots in the ten ring and 5 of them in the bulls eye . It made his day and mine as well . It is fun try it you will like it . Marvin

]]> f63b4218906e8cadde11df4f7d4cd853 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/open-sights/#post-81717 Sat, 05 Sep 2009 03:37:38 -0400 I tried them and the rear sight was imposible to keep in adjustment and in bright sun light it glowed so much it hallowed the picture . I have bought their aperture front and rear set and can say they are very good . With only one complaint . The front inserts are 20 mm and there are no after market inserts avablble so you have to make them if you…Read more

]]> a5b18a2fc08a57ee699b24130f50a89c https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/valve-removal-tool/#post-80674 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 04:40:24 -0400 I must be smarter than the last time I picked up the wrench set . I just tried the largest handle and pin which is a light tap fit into the hole and it appears that it will work fine . Marvin

]]> c80714a18fa3d0d5f09bc65a1c9ca4af https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/valve-removal-tool/#post-80661 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 03:15:37 -0400 I bought their 8 piece set that goes from 3/4 to 4- 3/4 and it has nothing that will work . Part number 97006 pittsburgh professional . Also if this one works or some one knows were I can get one I would aprciate it . I have 4 talon tanks to change to condor .Marvin

]]> 7f819259f0a98ee2344c51811954399b https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/input-on-the-dragon-slayer/#post-80387 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 13:47:30 -0400 Are not a coversion any longer . Hand made all the way with USA made rifle barrels . As mentioned dont know what you are going to do with it but I have a 201 s as well which is a good rifle with some punch to it . Not as big of wound canal but both the tunners I spoke with said they would rather work on it and that they can get almost the same…Read more

]]> 146e7817c83e694b8571473fc0462b03 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/input-on-the-dragon-slayer/#post-80370 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 03:45:49 -0400 I just bought a 909 W but have not ran any numbers on it yet . Fit and finish are good trigger is a heavy pull . Talk to Randy he is a air gun hunter and can possibly help you . Here is his site .He also has a forum that you can ask on .
http://www.adventuresinairguns.com/
Here is a alternitive as well .I just ordered a .454 from him .…Read more

]]> ab4262914e5ac4620c4803017d478516 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/what-is-the-process-to-match-different-tanks-can-it-be-done/#post-80120 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 02:58:33 -0400 I have 4 talon tanks matched . Three were with in just a few fps difference and the forth I ended up just filling it 100 psi more . Have you tried the P.W as well .Marvin

]]> 74f39a4b4edf7ea1a2b256021f675a6d https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/somethings-out-of-whack-lol/page/2/#post-79588 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:27:27 -0400 You might read this .
http://www.pyramydair.com/blog/2009/07/do-pellets-spiral.html

]]> 7f4d606be215b0201ec6d9f1f356d880 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/somethings-out-of-whack-lol/#post-79529 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 03:11:49 -0400 Some pellets will spirial in there path from left to right . I know it happens to me . On one rifle I have at 15 yards I hit 1 inch to the right at about 25 yards its dead on and at 40 its about 1 inch to the left . It ihappens with powper burners as well .Marvin

]]> 2aca941ad3bad8248ff30c33fab6e62c https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/dragonslayer-noise-level-9mm-vs-45/#post-79396 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 03:25:10 -0400 I have a 201s and a 909 44/45 and buy standards say the same . They sound like a .22lr with out the crack . The 201 groups at 3/4 to a inch at 50 yards . And now that I can shoot at 65 yards I dont think it is going to change . I just got the 909 so I can not say . The big thing is getting the right diameter bullets . The 201 is subpose to be 9mm…Read more

]]> 1f20ad75d263fc8f6196c680a0f5d24d https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/oiled-pellets-d79/#post-78827 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 03:11:48 -0400 I wash mine in dish soap , dry , then spray them with liquid wrench dry lube part number L512 purchased at Wall Mart Marvin

]]> db608e12ae99cf13d0eed7e16e314a4d https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/air-compressor/#post-78771 Sat, 01 Aug 2009 16:38:26 -0400 The one I have is gas . E – mail or call Marge at Pro tech and she can answer all your question . If you click on this site and go to the paintball 3.5 cfm unit and read most of your questions will be answered and she can fill you in on the recomended service .I have been filling the gas tank after every 5 tank fills . The 80 c.f. tank has about…Read more

]]> 730bdca6b63cefd0e85fb4866c1c5a7e https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/air-compressor/#post-78764 Sat, 01 Aug 2009 14:33:37 -0400 I have a tank I fill . And the compressor comes with a water trap . Mine is set at 3250 psi . Read the specs on it or call it looks like it can be set to go 4500 psi . When I decided to get a compressor I did not think I would need the extra expense of a 4500 tank so I went this way . It is not only the fee for filling the tank you have to figure…Read more

]]> 0709556382150397d2f9d1b476d80a4f https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/air-compressor/#post-78734 Sat, 01 Aug 2009 03:17:45 -0400 This is what I have and have had no problems so far . Hit the paint ball section . Mine is the 3.5 cfm .$ 1650.00 Marvin
http://www.protecair.com/

]]> ef57972ca28b088818f69409231ad1f0 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/the-2tube-909-and-909s-are-back-on-the-market/#post-76505 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 03:40:57 -0400 I just checked the status of my order for one and they have hit my card so I hope it gets shipped Monday or Tuseday . P.A. had two of the old 909 dual tubes with a little shipping damage . Boris in service sent me a couple pics of one and I was about to buy it when he told me about the new dual tube with the air gauge so I went with the new . Marvin

]]> f3d61f09eaad2a8b949e8a6a65b44678 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/need-some-help-pulling-the-valve-out-of-a-crossman-150/#post-76227 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:20:32 -0400 Will this help . Marvin
http://www.crosman.com/pdf/manuals/crosman/150/C150-EVP.pdf

]]> f18ef4ea87ca958ab4c5e75ec85051fa https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/pressure-vs-accuracy/#post-76085 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 03:05:55 -0400 Can not answer your question . But I have my .177 condor set at 1000 fps at 2200 psi fill with cph 10.5 pellets and have no problems with accuracy out to 65 yards which is the limit of my range right now . Marvin

]]> 0c7d5fc5e603868f5acd2433ad3fed81 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/ammo-testing-my-201-quot-s/#post-75321 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 03:17:49 -0400 I had several diameter bullets to start with . So I measured them first and then tried to chamber them . The way the loading ramp is shaped like a funnel makes it imposible to measure unles you disasemble the gun. A .356 was lose and the .358 was to tight but the .357 was a nice thumb press fit . If you know some one with reloadindg equipment see…Read more

]]> a645dadde25a49d61bb54f379b094642 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-talon-tank-where-is-the-bell-curve/#post-75104 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 03:10:55 -0400 With a talon tank on my .177 condor I never saw a curve . The higher the fill the higher the fps . Marvin

]]> 2d4c6ce47daa9b9b009e448c41ea1560 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/talon-valve-vs-condor/#post-74794 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:47:13 -0400 The colume on the right is a 24 inch talon at 2000 psi fill P.W.on one so a little higher psi will do what you want . I would think .Marvin

]]> 283481f773b4f8597b5c7cafa09ee57d https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/talon-valve-vs-condor/#post-74778 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 04:23:20 -0400 I can not answer the question you asked about being the same with the same fill rate . But if you go back to that forum you can do a search under condor and author melloroadman which is me and you will see were I posted reading with the stock condor , condor with talon tank , condor minus weight , and a 24 inch talon . I was trying to see what…Read more

]]> 162fb3f9cc5cff1425e2d255c1b9e4f2 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/home-made-sight-inserts-for-edge-and-a-f-target-sights/#post-73700 Thu, 28 May 2009 17:05:33 -0400 The round disc that I bought had a slight distortion to them that would be a problem for hunting . I bought a 1 foot square piece of their acrylite plus clear for $6.90 and they cut it into 1 inch squares at no cost for me . Thats over a 100 squares so it is still a inexpencive fix . Marvin

]]> 063c53eb0b43018eb603e393fa84e445 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/a-f-target-sights-and-65-yards/#post-73344 Sat, 23 May 2009 15:44:03 -0400 Sam thats what a spoting scope is for LOL. I know this is not for everyone but it sure is fun . Dont forget that a scope is a magnifier that will magnify problems as well as the subject . Like mirages , shadows , parallexing just to name a few . I got tried of chaseing my poi around the target with the temerature changing from 68 – 98 from 8 a.m.…Read more

]]> 0ba4b5953e4627d9bdf9f636f5847262 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/a-f-target-sights-and-65-yards/#post-73339 Sat, 23 May 2009 03:26:49 -0400 If the fly is in the bulls eye he is mine . Marvin

]]> d494b799328e5807ce7662b9b070a36a https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/a-f-target-sights-and-65-yards/#post-73288 Fri, 22 May 2009 03:09:13 -0400 I bought the sights from A.F. before they were ready to ship out for $ 174.00 I think . But P.A. has them listed as well . The irris I bought from Champions choice .Marvin
http://www.champchoice.com/

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