Talonairgun | metal-head | Activity https://talonairgunforum.com/members/metal-head/activity/ Activity feed for metal-head. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:09:21 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 72fd6d2f3b7512f0ee4a3a49cf80ffee metal-head replied to the topic Regulator Volume in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/regulator-volume/page/2/#post-121618 Sun, 31 Oct 2010 15:11:55 -0400 With the second version I wasn’t as concerned with the weld strength as I was with the base material and how the heat was going to affect it. 12L14 would have machined easily but would have been a bad choice to weld, at least you are using 1018.

I wish you nothing but success, just be careful.

]]> fa0c20f339a4e4a13b705a59714954b7 metal-head replied to the topic Regulator Volume in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/regulator-volume/#post-121602 Sun, 31 Oct 2010 05:38:22 -0400 What grade steel is that, 12L14 I presume? What grade steel is the ETaC? What is the wall thickness of your chamber after that groove has been cut?

I’m sure Jim is staying the hell away from this one but did you ask him of the influence drilling & weld heat may have on ETaC? You do realize that pressure vessels have to pass testing at pressures…Read more

]]> 7249c9f6291838f98817176be4ff8500 metal-head replied to the topic I am no Yellow Ninja, Metal Head or Wok... in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/i-am-no-yellow-ninja-metal-head-or-wok/#post-111988 Sat, 26 Jun 2010 19:33:10 -0400 That came out nice, especially for a first project. Keep it up.

]]> 8c9b41f692871c13b7f94f80e2ed8d66 metal-head replied to the topic Acetal/delrin in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/acetal-delrin/#post-96166 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 01:37:07 -0400 Subsonic pretty much summed it up. Turn around 500SFM with HSS. I like to stone a decent radius on the tool bit to avoid the “threaded” look you get on the finish with a sharply pointed tool.

]]> 280aba17ba7b1b98dfe155b0cc5a6ef8 metal-head replied to the topic How many refills can I get with a 88cuft 4500psi tank in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/how-many-refills-can-i-get-with-a-88cuft-4500psi-tank/#post-92408 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:11:18 -0400 I get about 35 fills but I take more than 10 shots too 😉

]]> 868a6a86829a0cb6c65b20b609037333 metal-head replied to the topic My new 14" .25 cal Talondor....almost done, finally!!! in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/my-new-14-quot-25-cal-talondor-almost-done-finally/#post-92187 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:12:11 -0400 That’s a sweet setup Tonaka. Are you getting any bell curve on the velocities? Should be able to get more than 15 shots with a little experimentation. Looking forward to seeing more of your results.

]]> 1e5b9a3127b71d4c211d0e0e450d7892 metal-head replied to the topic First Post With Pics in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/first-post-with-pics/#post-92186 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:01:07 -0400 Nice rig Shawn, thanks for posting up your results. 😎

]]> 89b475de1eebfe8aec88d060bd2f9763 metal-head replied to the topic T handle Torque wrench? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/t-handle-torque-wrench/#post-91512 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:55:55 -0400 Warne made one but I can’t find it on their website now.
http://www.precisionrifle.org/Product-Reviews/Warne-25-in.-lbs.-T-Handle-Torque-Wrench.html

Here’s another to try:
http://www.belknaptools.com/torquemodel11.asp

]]> 820639636769997c168d571f323a74bc metal-head replied to the topic Can anyone tell me why I am getting an err 2 code on crony? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/can-anyone-tell-me-why-i-am-getting-an-err-2-code-on-crony/#post-89823 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:15:50 -0400 Great thread title 😆

Should be under warranty 😛

]]> 854b68ced9b38dabce0a30907eac5f9e metal-head replied to the topic MH valve removal tool in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/mh-valve-removal-tool/#post-89647 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:01:43 -0400 Now you guys have a tool as stout as mine. 😛

Thanks for the props.

Regards,

]]> d21c2b1027b7686eabc9cb7873bd4367 metal-head replied to the topic A pair of .25 Calibers with Black/Gray and Purple Laminates in the forum Talon/Talon SS https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/a-pair-of-25-calibers-with-black-gray-and-purple-laminates/#post-89362 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:10:54 -0400 Great work & nice pictures Steve. I envy your property 😥

]]> 0c0dc8f20be3e1f98fabb2b1d4ec5efc metal-head replied to the topic .20 12" shot string with BN valve in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/20-12-quot-shot-string-with-bn-valve/#post-89326 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:35:38 -0400 quote pablouk:You’d have to guess a Talon judging by the numbers…

I figgered, just never chronied a 12″ barrel or a .20 with my Condor. Good looking string either way.

]]> 88459ec42ea598ad21e4689c159d85c6 metal-head replied to the topic .20 12" shot string with BN valve in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/20-12-quot-shot-string-with-bn-valve/#post-89321 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:54:16 -0400 Thanks for the info and spreadsheet!

Was the stock valve Talon or Condor?

]]> ba5d41840ea62f98e1dfc1e82a4bb921 metal-head replied to the topic MH shroud wow! in the forum Shrouds and Moderators https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/mh-shroud-wow/#post-89320 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:51:14 -0400 Looks like we met your goal for a shroud that doesn’t draw any unnecessary attention. Glad you like it!

Special thanks to Yellow Ninja for the anodizing service.

Thanks Fred!

Regards,

]]> 290be98ae816e31674566614cdb28e7c metal-head replied to the topic TAG Sellers..... in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/tag-sellers/page/2/#post-89068 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:27:37 -0400 I asked about this before I ever offered anything for sale here and these are the responses I got:

quote Yellow Ninja:You can go over to the sell forum and sell whatever you want to for free.

http://talonairgun.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=12

quote TeflonTron:There are no paid vendors here so please feel free to offer what you would like to for…Read more

]]> 1aa3451a25ca548d5b428943122216f8 metal-head replied to the topic NEW - Gun case for AF rifles in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-gun-case-for-af-rifles/#post-88617 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:19:43 -0400 I just bought 2 of these from LG-outdoors, had them in stock & shipped within 1 day. I cut the foam to fit around the gun with an electric carving (turkey) knife. Best case I’ve seen for the money.

VHAG has a post on here where he bought one, that’s where I first came across them.

http://www.lg-outdoors.com/proddetail.asp?prod=SS%5F55089

]]> 7d40eba4fd1d84dbc59b2fb5cc39d844 metal-head replied to the topic Shipping To The UK in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/shipping-to-the-uk-d86/#post-88444 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:06:03 -0400 Yes, I shipped a few small machined parts to Zilog in a small flat rate box. It wasn’t very expensive and he had them sooner than I would have expected. USPS isn’t bad if it fits in their flat rate boxes but they rape you otherwise. Tracking sucks.

]]> defc618dd3075535733236b9151eb383 metal-head replied to the topic shroud turned my condor into a shotgun................. in the forum Shrouds and Moderators https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/shroud-turned-my-condor-into-a-shotgun/#post-88035 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:51:58 -0400 quote waterweasle:will do, anyone know what thread size the grub screw is??? so I can buy some 🙂

#10-32 x 5/16″

]]> 87088a29183730928d03c8e673cabb3d metal-head replied to the topic Talon SS from mdimdi going .25 caliber :) in the forum Talon/Talon SS https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/talon-ss-from-mdimdi-going-25-caliber/#post-88033 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:45:36 -0400 quote Pulaskius:… you know me I have more time than sense 😀

Maybe we can work out a trade… I’ve got enough sense I can spare a bit, little short on time though. lol 😆

Golden boy huh, you guy’s are too much.

]]> dc8031c62a3424ea69b216159f08c9f3 metal-head replied to the topic This is a TEST ==== HELP!!! in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/this-is-a-test-help/page/2/#post-87981 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:58:55 -0400 Mike, I see in another thread you figured out the problem… What was it so we can all learn something here.

Thanks

]]> 98e32f5bb63293204866a4e4fad8cf99 metal-head replied to the topic Talon SS from mdimdi going .25 caliber :) in the forum Talon/Talon SS https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/talon-ss-from-mdimdi-going-25-caliber/#post-87978 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:48:53 -0400 Steve, if you want to tear down & mask up your rifle you can send it to me and I’ll blast it for you. Kinda crazy to buy a cabinet, etc. just for that unless you want one anyway. I was thinking about painting my gun in Olive Drab since it’s got so many scratches from tear downs all the time.

Here’s your barrel & shroud, I tested these out and…Read more

]]> 6abb5a77a56d4c190657624a6d02b74d metal-head replied to the topic My New Valve Removal Tool in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/my-new-valve-removal-tool/#post-87976 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:36:11 -0400 Glad it worked out Don!

Everyone else, feel free to PM me if you’re interested in one. 8)

]]> f2a9a3e645e73bbcb85d2579d91e24da metal-head replied to the topic This is a TEST ==== HELP!!! in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/this-is-a-test-help/page/2/#post-87796 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:20:08 -0400 Knife just throwing out ideas here but… when was the last time you cleaned the barrel? Maybe a dirty bore doesn’t have as much of an effect on the monster slugs ❓

Were you using any lube that the Kodiaks may not have liked? Since you shot the Kodiaks & 6-7 rings first maybe the lube wore off by the time you got to the 9rings.

I doubt it’s…Read more

]]> d00ced5098467232066f657e313662fc metal-head replied to the topic WOK-TRON-YN in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/wok-tron-yn/#post-87788 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:23:42 -0400 quote Jerry:I are ready to help you solution to wording diphiculty where you post corektion and price mine to tell you… 😆 😆 😆 My 2nd post to tell more.

Do you accept Western Union money orders?

]]> 4e994f86e9554920fdbdba6bba0dca8e metal-head replied to the topic Can some one make me....... in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/can-some-one-make-me/#post-87673 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:36:09 -0400 They are adjusment bushings for a bicycle shock absorber. I made them for Zilog since he couldn’t find a local shop to do it.

Thanks

]]> 289ca752b1566c993458715df3efb9a8 metal-head replied to the topic Bolt/Grub Screw Size in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/bolt-grub-screw-size/#post-87423 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:14:26 -0400 #10-32 set screws should take a 3/32″ allen key not 1/8″

]]> f343039623bb6c05da37d3c3ac88e4bc metal-head replied to the topic What caliper to use? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/what-caliper-to-use/#post-87205 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:05:00 -0400 Damn, there were no posts when I was typing mine, now there’s two ahead. You guys are on the ball today.

]]> d9141c1313550ae0360b65d39942f0e2 metal-head replied to the topic What caliper to use? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/what-caliper-to-use/#post-87203 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:04:00 -0400 quote tonaka:What caliper do you use to measure the TH setting. I have digital one that I bought at Harbor Freight but the tips of the caliper with which you measure don’t accuratly fit between TH and the base. I see you guys post pretty accurate numbers like 0.88 or 0.86.
Picture of one would be nice.
Thank you

Anatoliy, feeler gauges make…Read more

]]> 21cbce819dc9f5cf5ccd18f5b917c836 metal-head replied to the topic Any clever ideas out there for an anit skid Wokbutt? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/any-clever-ideas-out-there-for-an-anit-skid-wokbutt/#post-87093 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:02:14 -0400 You can buy adhesive backed rubber sheets from McMaster carr. Trim it to fit the wokbutt & stick it on. Or just buy a plain backed sheet and lay it on the floor where you sit the gun.

]]> 19d5a2d043f618ca7708ed2c71f1d649 metal-head replied to the topic The American Made E-TaC Adapter: A Success Story in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/the-american-made-e-tac-adapter-a-success-story/#post-87065 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:40:35 -0400 Congrats on your hard work Jim, like I said before I think this is a great accessory and plan to get one as soon as I can. Your pricing seems very fair for the work involved. Best of luck to your E-tac product line!

]]> a36ab19abb7e1af129e96ede61798d77 metal-head replied to the topic Banned in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/banned/#post-86905 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:09:04 -0400 F-it. Their loss Mike, no convincing some people. Goes back to the old saying of you can lead a horse to water but you can’t make them drink.

]]> e194aa607230200a2dcae8321169bb3b metal-head replied to the topic Can anyone recommend... in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/can-anyone-recommend/#post-86846 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 15:49:51 -0400 These if you can find someone with them in stock:
http://www.bkltech.com/BKL_1_Long_3_8_or_11mm_Dovetail_Riser_p/bkl-166.htm

]]> ffc52373f90e398e13f6fd6b34d57081 metal-head replied to the topic Lens covers Nikko in the forum Optics/Nightvision https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/lens-covers-nikko/#post-86845 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 15:45:59 -0400 http://www.butlercreek.com/products/scopes_flip_open.html

]]> f2e7d2eccf5a0d353a7af20878d128c1 metal-head replied to the topic test in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/test-d165/#post-86609 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:33:15 -0400 Once the seller removes the money from their account paypal wont do jack to help you no matter what method you pay with. Always check for references and use your best judgement when dealing online.

]]> 2f81808e037add54703493eb7ee9f6b2 metal-head replied to the topic New (to me) barrel finishes. in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-to-me-barrel-finishes/page/2/#post-86386 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:19:27 -0400 quote pablouk:You keep making the bits purdy like that ‘metal then none of your customers are gonna want to put their rifles back together again… 8)

Thanks Pablo, I can also make also do a rusty and dinged up finish pre-filled with the finest Florida mud if necessary. Something for everyone! 😆

]]> ff98134a43a45da1915a3391b247146f metal-head replied to the topic New (to me) barrel finishes. in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-to-me-barrel-finishes/page/2/#post-86346 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:05:21 -0400 Thanks man, I really appreciate that. Damn real job keeps me from devoting as much time to this stuff as I’d like!

]]> 028e8f2b5ac88adc7a539eab74aace4c metal-head replied to the topic New (to me) barrel finishes. in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-to-me-barrel-finishes/#post-86342 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 03:42:51 -0400 Yes, ready to drop in and fire.

]]> 83e132637953b6a4574b461798db3b00 metal-head replied to the topic disassembel condor in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/disassembel-condor/#post-86313 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:39:43 -0400 Good info here, it’s specific to the 12fpe guns as it doesn’t have the powerwheel but once you get it apart you’ll see how that works pretty easily.

http://stealthresource.org/home.htm

]]> 420ff930e37710f8236760d3c9c50b8e metal-head replied to the topic Need exact measure/diag of breech end in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/need-exact-measure-diag-of-breech-end/#post-86132 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:49:38 -0400 Wow, when you were fishing for info and prices the other day you only mentioned 1 or 2 barrels; didn’t know you were looking to be a distributor. I might have been able to do something better for you with this many… How are you going to make the bushings?

]]> 0224477da8bc3e3ec0b478043b4d62ec metal-head replied to the topic Compact .25 build complete .. here's the numbers ! in the forum Talon/Talon SS https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/compact-25-build-complete-here-s-the-numbers/#post-86000 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:51:33 -0400 That is pretty badass. Getting that kind of energy out of a 13.5″ barrel is impressive, nice job.

]]> 59a021477dcf5859a80fb57daea20a81 metal-head replied to the topic Pulaskius "Monster Grips" in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/pulaskius-quot-monster-grips-quot/#post-85941 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:05:15 -0400 Is that the Camo laminate? Looks pretty cool.

You should be a pimp… bitches would listen up with those hands! 😆

]]> d4788055a54d5ca7829a7acb6b9ac64b metal-head replied to the topic air force 4 - 16 x 50 scope in the forum Optics/Nightvision https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/air-force-4-16-x-50-scope/page/2/#post-85934 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:59:38 -0400 Maybe I’m not thinking right here… but 1 mil is 1 mil, no changing that. 3.6″ @ 100 yards. I’d imagine the dot spacing could very well differ from scope to scope depending on what power & what formula the scope manufacturer recommends for mil-dot rangefinding.

Here’s how Millet does…Read more

]]> d29150dbc43e00f9330ff2a410bb1153 metal-head replied to the topic Which scope should I buy between these two choices... in the forum Optics/Nightvision https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/which-scope-should-i-buy-between-these-two-choices/page/2/#post-85891 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:16:39 -0400 Hey 80grit, check this place out too: http://www.bigrivertactical.com/catalog/item/4193480/4081421.htm

This is where I bought mine and they were quick about getting it shipped out. The only complaints I have about the TRS-1 is it’s fairly hefty & the yardage markings on the sidewheel seem to indicate slightly farther than actual. I haven’t had…Read more

]]> d5dc9f7259e70be5c848b18ece2fdcaf metal-head replied to the topic Correcting barrel run out error? in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/correcting-barrel-run-out-error/#post-85821 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 14:25:45 -0400 I would try without shims first. You only need them if you run out of elevation adjustment. Also if you have a tri-rail try getting rid of it. Mine was causing me all kinds of grief.

]]> b867d250d6439016cf024788e38cdc0a metal-head replied to the topic Correcting barrel run out error? in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/correcting-barrel-run-out-error/#post-85819 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 14:05:58 -0400 quote fusion:With me adjusting the scope on the vertical axis and It ended up moving the POI right, I’m wondering If the scope Is on the piss??

Yep sounds like a scope problem. With an off axis barrel you can still shoot tight groups, the problem is maintaining your windage zero at different distances. For instance say you zero @ 50 yards with an…Read more

]]> 8c0a55440cb4fd1a3ea7dcefa25370ff metal-head replied to the topic finally some pics in the forum TAF Gallery https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/finally-some-pics/#post-85761 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 02:22:10 -0400 Nice choices in upgrades if I say so myself 😉 😆

]]> 4ec8b07501a7d7cc8e147a36d6243016 metal-head replied to the topic .25 Tony Tuned Condor with E-TaC in the forum TAF Gallery https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/25-tony-tuned-condor-with-e-tac/#post-85667 Sat, 10 Oct 2009 04:48:39 -0400 Nice setup.

Have you guys tested the E-tac with an FX bottle cover?

]]> cbe9e2822d904340067248cddec8f417 metal-head replied to the topic Make A Wood Stock? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/make-a-wood-stock/#post-85501 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:56:52 -0400 quote TexasB:Thanks Walk! I’ll do that.

Check out this thread. IMO Yellow Ninja did a great job on this gun and he’s got the part number for the bedliner used.

http://talonairgun.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10285&highlight=

]]> b5c9e4804fa9361330965fa41ecb81db metal-head replied to the topic Nikko Nighteater 10-50 x 60? in the forum Optics/Nightvision https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/nikko-nighteater-10-50-x-60/page/2/#post-85416 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:07:14 -0400 I have the TRS-1 as well and I agree that in this price range it is a good deal. I bought mine from bigrivertactical.com as they had the best pricing and were in stock at the time. I’ve got mine zeroed at 35 yards as that’s the range of where I normally get to shoot. I just use the mil-dots when shooting at different ranges so I don’t really mess…Read more

]]> 7a953e69cd0a2c2a0446679a22e82a40 metal-head replied to the topic New (to me) barrel finishes. in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-to-me-barrel-finishes/#post-85414 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:55:37 -0400 quote benneeb0y:sweet dude! are these for sale?

PM Sent

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