Talonairgun | mischief | Activity https://talonairgunforum.com/members/mischief/activity/ Activity feed for mischief. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:09:21 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 c4e17f53302847f25bfa782317a46ba5 mischief replied to the topic New $210 Tuxing 4500psi compact compressor in the forum Compressors, tanks and pumps https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-210-tuxing-4500psi-compact-compressor/page/18/#post-273313 Wed, 13 Dec 2017 14:32:30 -0400 quote Kmaz:quote -Mischief:quote Kmaz:At minimum I’d use a full synthetic compressor oil. I’m sure you could use reg motor oil and never have a problem but why take the chance? Currently, I’m using royal purple recip100.
KrisThanks Kris! I haven’t even had the chance to uncrate it yet…how much does it require to fill? )So I know how much to…Read more

]]> 73c09c6fdd70fb3802520be1c9703946 mischief replied to the topic New $210 Tuxing 4500psi compact compressor in the forum Compressors, tanks and pumps https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-210-tuxing-4500psi-compact-compressor/page/17/#post-273275 Tue, 12 Dec 2017 14:17:16 -0400 quote Kmaz:quote -Mischief:quote Kmaz:I have this unit and the Yong heng. Both good units. I prefer how simple the tuxing is to pull the head and change high pressure rings.

Kris
I just purchased a YongHeng and was told by the distributor that “any standard motor oil would work”. that just doesn’t seem right to me. Everyones thoughts?
At minimum…Read more

]]> b5e60a5e4e468c9a18a5d0118c0fb8a7 mischief replied to the topic New $210 Tuxing 4500psi compact compressor in the forum Compressors, tanks and pumps https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-210-tuxing-4500psi-compact-compressor/page/17/#post-273208 Sat, 09 Dec 2017 17:59:14 -0400 quote Kmaz:I have this unit and the Yong heng. Both good units. I prefer how simple the tuxing is to pull the head and change high pressure rings.

Kris
I just purchased a YongHeng and was told by the distributor that “any standard motor oil would work”. that just doesn’t seem right to me. Everyones thoughts?

]]> de12e58c20e090ad33972faa7a7cdc21 mischief replied to the topic YONGHENG or TUXING? in the forum Compressors, tanks and pumps https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/yongheng-or-tuxing/#post-272695 Tue, 21 Nov 2017 20:59:34 -0400 No one has had experience with both of these? How about your general opinion regarding just one of them?

]]> d8af8f55b2c5c4225aaabcb807534f7b mischief replied to the topic Best 4500 psi compressor ? in the forum Compressors, tanks and pumps https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/best-4500-psi-compressor/#post-272584 Sat, 18 Nov 2017 01:30:54 -0400 No issues there. I wouldn’t be using it that much. What parts are needed in order to fill to a standard foster fitting?

Do they come with everything necessary to “water cool”?

]]> c105257cb1830c48f5a7d1d7540e4a01 mischief replied to the topic Constant speed valve in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/constant-speed-valve/page/2/#post-255491 Sat, 25 Jun 2016 13:25:53 -0400 Any pics of what needs to be done in order to allow the tank to “air up”?

]]> 4f68312e031b1e72f6aa51641fc07122 mischief replied to the topic What direction to turn Spin Loc in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/what-direction-to-turn-spin-loc/#post-252201 Sun, 01 May 2016 17:14:23 -0400 quote GKU:quote -Mischief:I have never assembled or disassembled a spin loc…I have a full tank of air…the safety will not disengage so I want to remove the little plastic safety switch. I need to remove the tank…which way does the spin loc need to be turned with the wrench?

I wouldn’t use the spin loc wrench, don’t think I ever used it…Read more

]]> ae65af723f3a1f1cb760e900220e6bc8 mischief replied to the topic What direction to turn Spin Loc in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/what-direction-to-turn-spin-loc/#post-252200 Sun, 01 May 2016 17:12:41 -0400 quote Blacktalon6:Righty tighty lefty lossey.I know…lol…From the back of the gun or the front of the gun? I’ve never threaded one in so I don’t know how it installs or removes.

]]> 85d356e4600e0ede56a646fe42cd25af mischief replied to the topic How to decock the Condor SS---- in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/how-to-decock-the-condor-ss/page/3/#post-247155 Sat, 27 Feb 2016 14:19:59 -0400 quote GKU:To remove the anti-dic-cocking device (AKA, the auto safety reset):

Lower the power wheel setting all the way down.
Cock the breach (gun).
Remove the air tank from the gun.
Remove the tank collar.

Slide the breach back, you can remove it if you want but it’s not necessary.

Place the safety in the OFF position.
De-cock by hold the h…Read more

]]> 56e549ab1e14e922048746bbb10d2234 mischief replied to the topic Condor safety in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/condor-safety/#post-247022 Thu, 25 Feb 2016 17:17:07 -0400 Thanks for the help guys! Pics? Vids? I stared at these parts for almost an hour last night…I saw no way to remove any of them. Are the pins under the springs?

]]> 34b51751f0105bf5e9463476084c372e mischief replied to the topic Condor safety in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/condor-safety/#post-246961 Thu, 25 Feb 2016 03:34:50 -0400 I’m curious to know about removal of a new style safety too. I got a lot of slack in an old thread where I asked how to re-install the safety (old style) in a condor. Now I have a new style Condor that I recently purchased from someone here on TAG. I was informed up front that there may be a screw interfering with the safety. I should have asked…Read more

]]> 14b7c3134e15630634c60ba3b7f901cf mischief replied to the topic Constant speed valve in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/constant-speed-valve/page/2/#post-246796 Mon, 22 Feb 2016 02:52:41 -0400 Just noticed that this thread was from 2014…. :suprisedn:

Anyway, I took the center “Z” part off and turned it into a straight valve. Did anyone ever get this thing figured out? I tried filling mine and it won’t even take any air. Is it do to the screw in the “internal” end of the foster fitting?

]]> 72bd4d3c65b90a19c052ac631274a315 mischief replied to the topic Jeweling the a valve in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/jeweling-the-a-valve/#post-246795 Mon, 22 Feb 2016 02:34:20 -0400 ????? NitroRunner?????

]]> bf683fb31f760fda8f6b01a17a8b4487 mischief replied to the topic Spin Loc adapter in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/spin-loc-adapter/#post-246581 Thu, 18 Feb 2016 16:04:13 -0400 To go from the old style to a spin loc. AF told me that there is some drilling/cutting/milling that has to be done to upgrade an older style Condor to the Spin loc.

]]> 44de4797414e07ae2eea6eb5369363ed mischief replied to the topic Jeweling the a valve in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/jeweling-the-a-valve/#post-245873 Thu, 11 Feb 2016 20:33:27 -0400 How did you polish that???? That is awesome! I’d be happy with that by itself!

]]> 1f48eeb71e0a04ff912393116e0544cd mischief replied to the topic Constant speed valve in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/constant-speed-valve/page/2/#post-245507 Mon, 08 Feb 2016 16:59:05 -0400 I too just purchased a Superwell PCP airforce condor/gunpower High pressure, Constant pressure 30 mpa Z valve from China πŸ˜•

It was specifically advertised as being for a Condor….it doesn’t fit though. The Z styling is too extreme…just as the threads engage in the gun, the reg hits the top/bottom of the frame of the gun. Has anyone else…Read more

]]> 55a69386e43065e44f111535465c6679 mischief replied to the topic Capacity of AF Tank? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/capacity-of-af-tank/#post-244086 Sat, 23 Jan 2016 13:12:47 -0400 Thank you sir

]]> c9fe916f5c0d4fb2660ad30ac0a7ee06 mischief replied to the topic Who is Optics King? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/who-is-optics-king/#post-244032 Fri, 22 Jan 2016 16:37:55 -0400 I’m surprised that no one knows of this guy. HFIRE on Amazon.

]]> 3833ebe7395135da8d44236c13f48200 mischief replied to the topic Who is making a Shoulder Stock? in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/who-is-making-a-shoulder-stock/#post-243727 Mon, 18 Jan 2016 21:48:02 -0400 I was looking at that but that comb raising my cheek to high. I already bought a couple from wok anyway. I’ve used his before and I know I like them.

]]> 783157901f1c7d1777542539dfd45611 mischief replied to the topic Who is making a Shoulder Stock? in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/who-is-making-a-shoulder-stock/#post-243724 Mon, 18 Jan 2016 21:24:51 -0400 It’s for a Condor/Talon. I was just curious to see if anyone other than WOK (the wok butt) was making something.

]]> 60b8a4123e958959259498b97519dc34 mischief replied to the topic Who is Optics King? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/who-is-optics-king/#post-243355 Wed, 13 Jan 2016 02:00:48 -0400 No one has heard of them???

]]> 2ec2996a7565e19922e6dc200131cc66 mischief replied to the topic Who is making a Shoulder Stock? in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/who-is-making-a-shoulder-stock/#post-243354 Wed, 13 Jan 2016 01:59:59 -0400 Anyone??

]]> 6f606e6b9d984b5bc514443d618bb4a2 mischief replied to the topic 257 Tank / Valve Setup in the forum Compressors, tanks and pumps https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/257-tank-valve-setup/#post-242751 Sun, 03 Jan 2016 14:18:34 -0400 Yes he is. We have been conversing the last week about the gun. I think I’m going to get an Etac and use a PB bottle. I too have a compressor and bulk 4500 psi tanks along with some scubas. (I used to own a paintball field)

Gonna end up having a custom F class stock made if the Paintball tank and Etac work.

]]> 43d4231e47dbe9847a65f31efb6cf237 mischief replied to the topic So Aggrevated I'm Sick To My Stomach in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/so-aggrevated-i-m-sick-to-my-stomach/#post-242722 Sat, 02 Jan 2016 23:06:04 -0400 Definitely coming from under the brass

]]> d8f191b5d43f8fe34415cb141b12faa3 mischief replied to the topic So Aggrevated I'm Sick To My Stomach in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/so-aggrevated-i-m-sick-to-my-stomach/#post-242720 Sat, 02 Jan 2016 22:45:31 -0400 I’m ok now. It was just very frustrating when it happened. Everything was going great with that gun. It’s always been the one I can rely on.

]]> ac4c427644e93673456c0bb8a2ed936c mischief replied to the topic So Aggrevated I'm Sick To My Stomach in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/so-aggrevated-i-m-sick-to-my-stomach/#post-242711 Sat, 02 Jan 2016 20:13:16 -0400 quote dougroundup:It may seem to be a big hassle, but,,,,, wrap up your tank and box it up to send it back to Airforce.
Your rifle has a lifetime warranty and they are very liberal about extending it to anyone with no other proof of ownership other than possession of their product.
Remember, you work and toil alot. This is your hobby and leisure…Read more

]]> 58f27bd2b76df95a88f5e37a55dfc019 mischief replied to the topic 1065 yds-Longest Distance Ever, To Hit Target, Air Powered-. in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/1065-yds-longest-distance-ever-to-hit-target-air-powered/page/2/#post-242641 Fri, 01 Jan 2016 21:11:42 -0400 Got it. What power Hawk Optics scope and what reticle? Also, I see you have it mounted on a rail that has a built in level…who makes that?

]]> e084f10415bde807f2212dff9365430c mischief replied to the topic So Aggrevated I'm Sick To My Stomach in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/so-aggrevated-i-m-sick-to-my-stomach/#post-242589 Fri, 01 Jan 2016 02:57:14 -0400 Any help would be greatly appreciated?

]]> b22ea151ec29ccc0e5ec48fa464567fe mischief replied to the topic 257 Tank / Valve Setup in the forum Compressors, tanks and pumps https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/257-tank-valve-setup/#post-242577 Thu, 31 Dec 2015 21:48:41 -0400 I think it’s your stuff that’s already in the gun I bought a couple of years ago and am just now working on.

]]> 86082772844cc07280b62f1c14613cba mischief replied to the topic 257 Condor Barrel Removal in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/257-condor-barrel-removal/#post-242575 Thu, 31 Dec 2015 21:44:21 -0400 When I get a chance, I’ll take some pics. When I got it, it was .25 but had tank, valve and breech for .257. I put the .25 in a different gun and ordered a .257 barrel. I’d really like to find a really nice .257 that’s all set up with Dougs valve…and just a clean, nicely done rig.

]]> 92edef639c28e1ea3de698058f7b6123 mischief replied to the topic 257 Tank / Valve Setup in the forum Compressors, tanks and pumps https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/257-tank-valve-setup/#post-242569 Thu, 31 Dec 2015 20:44:19 -0400 Nobody? Nuttin’? Zero?

]]> 1016f67ddadb3fd0f6a256aa752d64f7 mischief replied to the topic 257 Condor Barrel Removal in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/257-condor-barrel-removal/#post-242568 Thu, 31 Dec 2015 20:43:10 -0400 Apparently, this is one of the “extended” bodies that someone cut and added an additional length using some sort of adaptive sleeve on the inside and some JB weld. All set now. Bit of a pain though, having to take so much apart everytime to get the barrel out.

]]> 02ac67ab6d652e577e45a1e59664b36e mischief replied to the topic looking for someone to make an adapter for me! in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/looking-for-someone-to-make-an-adapter-for-me/#post-242341 Mon, 28 Dec 2015 22:58:50 -0400 Josh, did you ever get this adapter made? Isn’t it something that Broadalbin manufacturing could do? Or maybe Don Snell at Countryside?

]]> 0d6bce5ac014237ff5fd83f874e37801 mischief replied to the topic 600 yds-3 inch Group-Video in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/600-yds-3-inch-group-video/#post-242336 Mon, 28 Dec 2015 21:23:03 -0400 quote rifle50:quote Salticon:1000 yards pretty soon, great shooting Karl!

Thank you but no 1000………….It will actually travel that far according to ballistics but the DROP of over 220 MOA would need special ramp built to have the forward slope on scope mounting rail. to NOT BE LOOKING AT END OF BARREL 😯 ……..AND unless you had a…Read more

]]> a6f62cd9966849202b83e11fb9cdb584 mischief replied to the topic 257 Tank / Valve Setup in the forum Compressors, tanks and pumps https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/257-tank-valve-setup/#post-242335 Mon, 28 Dec 2015 21:14:57 -0400 Uppitty

]]> 975124d0cdb69f542df81a98d2c1030a mischief replied to the topic 1065 yds-Longest Distance Ever, To Hit Target, Air Powered-. in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/1065-yds-longest-distance-ever-to-hit-target-air-powered/page/2/#post-242329 Mon, 28 Dec 2015 19:06:06 -0400 How far would you say you could accurately shoot using a 20moa rail?

You must have had your scope canted so much that you could see your barrel through your scope … lol

]]> 545abd7b4a752c5f0dc0c61d0a1efdae mischief replied to the topic 257 Condor Barrel Removal in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/257-condor-barrel-removal/#post-242281 Mon, 28 Dec 2015 01:19:57 -0400 I got it! Awesome! It wasn’t coming out of the muzzle for some reason so I figured out how to remove it from the breech. It’s in the vice now. I’ve put about 3 minutes worth JB compound in it so far. After finishing with the compound and then cleaning patches, what would everyone suggest using for final polishing?

]]> b3c4f2bd285b21eba1927e0f2e85831e mischief replied to the topic Half Mile Distance Exceeded, 905 yds-.257 Video in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/half-mile-distance-exceeded-905-yds-257-video/#post-242239 Sun, 27 Dec 2015 05:07:08 -0400 quote rifle50:quote Nick S510:Awesome! 1000yrds is in sight. Could you give a brief description of your setup. Bullet weight, velocity etc? Would be much appreciated.

I shoot cast bullets I MAKE. 62gr fb, 71gr gc, 80gr fb, 92 gr fb.Depending on distance i shoot…Light ones just plinking at 100 yd range.Heavier ones for distance, although the…Read more

]]> c9f723c15ad68c26e5be863afbb934a7 mischief replied to the topic A 257 Cast Bullet Reference Guide in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/a-257-cast-bullet-reference-guide/page/7/#post-180742 Fri, 04 Oct 2013 16:44:28 -0400 quote LEE IN VA.:Well I realize its on the small size but is still pretty close in fpe to a lot of bigger airgun calibers. Here in VA. we can use airguns for big game as long as its over .22 cal. I just killed a Doe a couple days ago with my .45 cal. 909.
A 74gn 257 @ 950fps = 148FPE but a 180gn 45cal @ 710 = over 200FPE…not to mention almost…Read more

]]> 2fd06f1a7c8c7ac104bbf4b79b9f95e7 mischief replied to the topic A 257 Cast Bullet Reference Guide in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/a-257-cast-bullet-reference-guide/page/7/#post-180732 Fri, 04 Oct 2013 14:13:20 -0400 First of all, using air rifle’s, high power or not, is illegal to take big game (in most states)…and actually, most states require a caliber larger than 223 to take big game. Secondly, the ballistics aren’t there in order to guarantee a humane kill. (and neither is the hydrostatic shock)

Would it work, absolutely, under the right circumstances.…Read more

]]> 31a8ccc834a5e019b66675cffbf80c8d mischief replied to the topic A 257 Cast Bullet Reference Guide in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/a-257-cast-bullet-reference-guide/page/7/#post-180730 Fri, 04 Oct 2013 12:51:29 -0400 quote LEE IN VA.:How effective would a .257 bullet be for hunting whitetail deer?
Not recommended! I repeat, NOT recommended!

]]> a7a2d9758c2e99ec217d885bf5bf286b mischief replied to the topic A 257 Cast Bullet Reference Guide in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/a-257-cast-bullet-reference-guide/page/6/#post-180557 Sun, 29 Sep 2013 21:01:43 -0400 I need one to ;(

]]> 2fad9380b437ff0dfe8f782eedbfee2c mischief replied to the topic A 257 Cast Bullet Reference Guide in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/a-257-cast-bullet-reference-guide/page/6/#post-180094 Fri, 20 Sep 2013 18:54:29 -0400 I just bought a 257420 from Graf and Sons last week…crazy price for not having handles with it!

]]> ed2aac0c1c6c567f0a7d8ac83cec05de mischief replied to the topic Assembly / Disassembly Instructions in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/assembly-disassembly-instructions/page/2/#post-179887 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 17:52:00 -0400 Thank you Charlie. Between your step by step instruction and the previous image that was posted, I’ll try my best to get this thing finished up.

As for the rest of your post…

I have multiple reasons for wanting the safety installed.
#1 – to keep the gun stock.
#2 – so there are no parts floating around to get lost as the gun will be worth more…Read more

]]> efffb6c88952411bbea0c80c83cb9c27 mischief replied to the topic Assembly / Disassembly Instructions in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/assembly-disassembly-instructions/page/2/#post-179875 Mon, 16 Sep 2013 13:10:52 -0400 Thank you sir! !

]]> 6b32280a44b4ea7addf0fe22ffbfa8e9 mischief replied to the topic Assembly / Disassembly Instructions in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/assembly-disassembly-instructions/page/2/#post-179620 Thu, 12 Sep 2013 14:33:49 -0400 quote LURKER #1:mischief,

Not to further confuse the issue, I fully understand your concern to not confuse the children. However, I know of 3 variations now of the AF safety. That alone should alert you to a defecency that many of us have avoided or corrected by disabling the mechanism as provided by AF, and employing a proceedure that is fully…Read more

]]> 357f9d002a0ab21895ed29317f89a724 mischief replied to the topic Assembly / Disassembly Instructions in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/assembly-disassembly-instructions/page/2/#post-179619 Thu, 12 Sep 2013 14:29:19 -0400 quote WalkonKing:quote -Mischief:Do you all remove the safety mechanisms from your 30-06’s, 7mm’s, 243’s, 12 gauges…etc?

Do those guns fire on occasion when the safety is used?
I’ve ben trying to bring this thread back to its origin of getting some instruction as to how to install my safety, so, to stick with that, I’ll just simply say nothing.

]]> 988d4607f3eeb7f3f1e0fa93698f713c mischief replied to the topic Assembly / Disassembly Instructions in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/assembly-disassembly-instructions/page/2/#post-179613 Thu, 12 Sep 2013 13:07:17 -0400 Lurker, I appreciate that.

I’m not being ignorant of what they are saying…that’s why, in a previous post, I stated that I got my 257 back together without the safety in it. That is my gun and my gun only. The 22 my son and daughter shoot and I like to use the 22 as a tool to teach them before they start using the 22 or 223. They know the…Read more

]]> f6dd1885e1d46c8b762039211095d5d4 mischief replied to the topic Assembly / Disassembly Instructions in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/assembly-disassembly-instructions/page/2/#post-179488 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 15:05:48 -0400 quote LURKER #1:OK mischief, you didn’t understand so you changed the subject. Typical of debate 101.
So, do you have a safety on your slingshot too πŸ™„
What didn’t I understand? OR

What don’t you guys understand?

First off, please remember that as we all type and read, there is no “tone” or “inflection” in text, emails or anything of the…Read more

]]> 0242bd7502e7d70a3e0c80c29b0bbec6 mischief replied to the topic Assembly / Disassembly Instructions in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/assembly-disassembly-instructions/page/2/#post-179486 Tue, 10 Sep 2013 14:48:13 -0400 Do you all remove the safety mechanisms from your 30-06’s, 7mm’s, 243’s, 12 gauges…etc? I completely understand the principal you are speaking of, however, if I’m walking through the woods and I want my weapon ready, it will have a projectile in it, cocked and ready to go…with safety on. This is not a priority as I have a few AF rifles and a…Read more

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