Talonairgun | pilgrim | Activity https://talonairgunforum.com/members/pilgrim/activity/ Activity feed for pilgrim. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:06:06 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 fdbfd85e2e2e7fada6c55e36953e6704 pilgrim replied to the topic Condor Has Landaed - Without Its Landing Gear in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/condor-has-landaed-without-its-landing-gear/#post-60510 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 04:06:50 -0400 I’ve had the exact experience with them. They shipped one item and then held everything that will fit in a shipping box for a single back ordered item. I ended up canceling the out of stock item so they would ship the rest. Of course they considered this a whole new order and waited a couple more days to ship the rest of the stuff.

]]> 05e4c87a965181cba4a76afb6b5e44b9 pilgrim replied to the topic Boy Shoots Pigeon In Back Yard in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/boy-shoots-pigeon-in-back-yard/page/2/#post-60282 Mon, 19 Jan 2009 01:28:09 -0400 “A veterinary post mortem showed two wounds to the chest and back.”

It took a vet to figure out what killed it? I’m sure Quincy would be proud.:lol:
There’s your tax dollars at work.

]]> 46fe6402e8b2cc3396d82c23ea6b15dd pilgrim replied to the topic Verrrrrry Interesting.... in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/verrrrrry-interesting/#post-40131 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:29:16 -0400 quote bikincrazy52:Where is the cocking nob! Maybe it is semi auto!! 😯

Look at the Edge on their website. It is a side cocking gun. Pretty cool.

http://www.airforceairguns.com/edge.html

They’ve been endorsing the use of nitro for awhile now. At least since the Shot show in Feb.

]]> dde3cd75e7e42de11f1be08847b6a636 pilgrim replied to the topic Whats a decent & cheap springer rifle? in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/whats-a-decent-amp-cheap-springer-rifle/#post-39289 Mon, 19 May 2008 05:31:28 -0400 Mendoza rm-200. Cheap and accurate for your range with the right pellets – big ones like RW superpoints. Sportsman’s guide has them for $90 in .177

]]> ece7a39cab61ee3ccc31c6d968fd6319 pilgrim replied to the topic JSB Diablo Exact in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/jsb-diablo-exact/#post-39255 Sun, 18 May 2008 03:29:03 -0400 Never mind. I just read on the yellow forum that he is back ordered for at least several months.

]]> a39870a639201efee34ddeeec987563d pilgrim replied to the topic JSB Diablo Exact in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/jsb-diablo-exact/#post-39248 Sun, 18 May 2008 02:21:11 -0400 Try MAC1. He might still have them in stock from his pellet sale.

]]> 6998f6a5cf6051831286dbfd5e58bd5e pilgrim replied to the topic Crosman has a new "Top Secret" PCP in the works in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/crosman-has-a-new-quot-top-secret-quot-pcp-in-the-works/#post-39206 Sat, 17 May 2008 02:53:37 -0400 My guess is it is going to be an upgrade to the Discovery without having to worry as much about the price point. TG had mentioned a shroud and adjustable trigger on later models.

]]> b0a47b53eb24e6acfb426aaaa3bb6a1c pilgrim replied to the topic pyrimid air coupon anyone got a current one? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/pyrimid-air-coupon-anyone-got-a-current-one/#post-39132 Thu, 15 May 2008 07:16:05 -0400 quote Sotxguy:http://www.network54.com/Forum/79537/message/1198012823/NRA-PYRAMID

That one is expired. The new NRA coupon is PYRAMYD-NRA

]]> 7c69bc4857002255efd98b2e00994521 pilgrim replied to the topic Crossman 600 Question in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/crossman-600-question/#post-39114 Wed, 14 May 2008 23:25:48 -0400 You might ask Tim @ Mac1. I know he works on them.

]]> 3c59397928856d2f9f849c478c1c9f61 pilgrim replied to the topic I have an extra SS tank,and want to try a valve mod. in the forum Talon/Talon SS https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/i-have-an-extra-ss-tank-and-want-to-try-a-valve-mod/#post-38940 Sun, 11 May 2008 04:37:28 -0400 http://talonairgun.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1272

]]> 2aee48ce4818b12c39d3830bc28cc20e pilgrim replied to the topic First post, first question in the forum Talon/Talon SS https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/first-post-first-question/#post-38938 Sun, 11 May 2008 04:34:37 -0400 quote WalkonKing:Welcome,

Look here for the frame difference.

http://talonairgun.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=501

]]> 53ed3939678d9133031254c0f8764ab6 pilgrim replied to the topic shroud building for dummies in the forum Shrouds and Moderators https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/shroud-building-for-dummies/#post-38805 Wed, 07 May 2008 21:10:23 -0400 If you are using a spring for the expansion chamber, that will hold the washers tight against the end cap. If you are using some other material like pvc, just keep stacking washers and O rings until you get to the end of the barrel and can still fit the end cap on.

http://talonairgun.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=134

]]> d6e6cf73ada53082915647cfdff0b572 pilgrim replied to the topic IS THERE A WEBSITE TO SEARCH SCOPES BY PRICE RANGE in the forum Optics/Nightvision https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/is-there-a-website-to-search-scopes-by-price-range/#post-38634 Sat, 03 May 2008 23:28:58 -0400 optics planet and amazon both have them broken down into price range.

http://www.opticsplanet.net/riflescopes.html

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_pg_2?ie=UTF8&rs=162020011&bbn=162020011&rh=n%3A3375251%2Cn%3A3412851%2Cn%3A162017011%2Cn%3A162020011&page=2

]]> bf93dab6b980e77fdaf75bf9a85534e3 pilgrim replied to the topic Talon grip -carved in the forum Talon/Talon SS https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/talon-grip-carved/#post-38596 Fri, 02 May 2008 23:11:07 -0400 Great work!

]]> 78d636e36606e8f7e1203575e5a9c03a pilgrim replied to the topic don't laugh too hard..talon ss shot in the forum Talon/Talon SS https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/don-t-laugh-too-hard-talon-ss-shot/page/2/#post-38098 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:53:59 -0400 Steve, With my stock SS, one layer ( one 1 inch brick) is fine. Two layers and some other backing behind that like a metal sheet should work with a condor.

]]> 63eef574f9fdf1639e2468c1fe371e61 pilgrim replied to the topic don't laugh too hard..talon ss shot in the forum Talon/Talon SS https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/don-t-laugh-too-hard-talon-ss-shot/#post-38082 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 17:17:52 -0400 Thanks, ironbrad, that makes me fell better about shooting my chrony. 😆 Definitely the window is more expensive to replace. My chrony cost only $30 to repair.

SteveinLA, try duct seal. Great stuff for a backstop.

]]> 5935fe23a57fd8cd822c6abea5bbcd37 pilgrim replied to the topic Pellets in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/pellets/#post-38021 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 23:33:13 -0400 They are the same pellets, you just pay a premium if you only buy the 250 tin. I shoot a stock SS and they work great. Colinb is probably shooting something with more power.

]]> 4571f0bc25e70ed7f2b2d43410bcade0 pilgrim replied to the topic Hand Pump lubricant? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/hand-pump-lubricant/#post-37817 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:01:34 -0400 Crimson, The Hill grease or diver’s silicone grease will work fine. The grease on the shaft turns dark with friction and contamination.

]]> 456d740583cd8aa909628b0cd5cffddb pilgrim replied to the topic Cocking Lever troubles in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/cocking-lever-troubles/#post-37730 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 03:26:29 -0400 Are you saying that the hammer is locking back?

]]> e03dd1a96adbdf07af59a071769f5c76 pilgrim replied to the topic Why I shoot airguns... in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/why-i-shoot-airguns/#post-37725 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 02:45:21 -0400 Here it is LOL 😆 😆

]]> 75c3dbe83d67539c0430cbc78e480dc4 pilgrim replied to the topic Why I shoot airguns... in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/why-i-shoot-airguns/#post-37724 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 02:43:09 -0400 I’ve seen this before. They missed the one of the guy that actually breaks the glass door and then crawls around on the floor. Pretty damn funny.

]]> e148f14b721c044293b2c041f9fe4df9 pilgrim replied to the topic What are the syptoms of over charged tanks? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/what-are-the-syptoms-of-over-charged-tanks/#post-37666 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 03:20:35 -0400 quote SAVAGESAM:Is there a visual difference? I believe my gun was made this year 01/08

http://talonairgun.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=353

]]> 9d0475978aadaef9bd87d35e2fc09a2c pilgrim replied to the topic JSB Pellets What's the difference? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/jsb-pellets-what-s-the-difference/#post-37590 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 17:34:52 -0400 I use the 15.8. My gun doesn’t like the express.

]]> 7261dff0a91d4e9b423c82d94462360b pilgrim replied to the topic Here is what i came up with from link below. in the forum Shrouds and Moderators https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/here-is-what-i-came-up-with-from-link-below/#post-37584 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:19:25 -0400 After trying them all, do any stand out as superior in noise reduction to the others?

]]> 3813ba97fb3071977de234173d907912 pilgrim replied to the topic Talon, Condor safety off question? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/talon-condor-safety-off-question/page/2/#post-37583 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:02:33 -0400 Leupy’s got a great photo gallery at his site. I love his work.

]]> 3ba36d283418dae5050cdd76ce328c7c pilgrim replied to the topic Talon, Condor safety off question? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/talon-condor-safety-off-question/#post-37578 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:48:47 -0400 Wayne, I like to think of expletives as enhancements to my vocabulary, not as crutches. Many don’t agree. 🙄

If your going to ask a question, you’ll get direct answers and and others will offer other methods. No one knows your background and many newbies read the forums too, so your question isn’t just for your own benefit.

If you get…Read more

]]> ea22da0b107d2e0d9892a3cf1c3c8b9d pilgrim replied to the topic where to drill the SS frame in the forum Talon/Talon SS https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/where-to-drill-the-ss-frame/#post-37550 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 04:43:34 -0400 http://talonairgun.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1483&highlight=frame+drill

]]> bf37809fb62891a91b6cf04cf3220912 pilgrim replied to the topic Poll...how many of you use a scope?How many use open sights? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/poll-how-many-of-you-use-a-scope-how-many-use-open-sights/#post-37540 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 01:53:01 -0400 I use a scope on my Talon. I use open sights on other guns and love them, but the Airforce guns are so accurate that you need a scope to get the most out of them, IMHO.

]]> 1dea825864d8832d4fd0487ae1ea26a7 pilgrim replied to the topic Talon, Condor safety off question? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/talon-condor-safety-off-question/#post-37537 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 01:25:45 -0400 oops, forgot the smiley face 😀

]]> 8bd57357d8bb18b89d94db09e2ecfdfe pilgrim replied to the topic Talon, Condor safety off question? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/talon-condor-safety-off-question/#post-37535 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 01:18:40 -0400 waynejitsu, you asked a legitimate question and DKOwen gave you a legitimate answer. If you don’t want your question answered, don’t ask the fucking question.

]]> b4a9fa530ce367f245be25175cb12bfd pilgrim replied to the topic Whole lotta lead sale! in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/whole-lotta-lead-sale/#post-37507 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 18:13:37 -0400 Yeah, rustykfd posted this last week. I got my order in for my summer supply. JSBs are a little more than PA prices, but you are supporting a great guy and at least you know you will get them and not have your order canceled after a 2 month wait 😕

]]> ffc822d6033a3c6f2a044c2efb5ad498 pilgrim replied to the topic TALKED TO A.F. HAND PUMP ON BACK ORDER-ANYONE KNOW WHY??? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/talked-to-a-f-hand-pump-on-back-order-anyone-know-why/page/2/#post-37441 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:39:30 -0400 quote SAVAGESAM:On a scale of 1-10. 1 being easy/10 being difficult. How hard is it to go from say 2000 to 3000? If it can be answered, approx. how many pumps? How long in time?

That takes me about 120 pumps. About 4 minutes.

It gets pretty difficult the last 300 psi or so at the bottom of the stroke. I buddy of mine who weighs 155 pounds can’t…Read more

]]> 8e28b64a3e5d94567a99f822dbc2b487 pilgrim replied to the topic TALKED TO A.F. HAND PUMP ON BACK ORDER-ANYONE KNOW WHY??? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/talked-to-a-f-hand-pump-on-back-order-anyone-know-why/#post-37410 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 04:53:21 -0400 The seals on my pump started leaking a couple of weeks ago. It is getting hard to pump above 2500 and it has a bad squeak on some internal part. When air is release via the quick release valve, a large amount of oil is blown out with it.

As I said, I use the pump carefully, go slow and don’t pump over 50 or 60 pumps at a time. Shouldn’t be…Read more

]]> 3a1e4ffebafbddcf3daa2a2b8502232f pilgrim replied to the topic TALKED TO A.F. HAND PUMP ON BACK ORDER-ANYONE KNOW WHY??? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/talked-to-a-f-hand-pump-on-back-order-anyone-know-why/#post-37377 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:45:12 -0400 SAVAGESAM, probably you’d get more responses if not in the Quick Reference section. 🙂

I’d say take this as an opportunity to upgrade to the Hill pump. There was a thread on here started by RiffRaff about his AF pump going out and a few more chiming in. Well, my AF pump bought new in February and used almost daily is showing signs of trouble…Read more

]]> d2862f86ff640c4405fe1c9838698e35 pilgrim replied to the topic Finally got my 18" barrel in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/finally-got-my-18-quot-barrel/#post-37292 Mon, 07 Apr 2008 18:45:06 -0400 You shot the sheriff!

]]> e21847fc8e4175d85b3f89d140a12a57 pilgrim replied to the topic Condor bottle, where to get one? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/condor-bottle-where-to-get-one/#post-37266 Mon, 07 Apr 2008 02:44:19 -0400 For the CO2, the adapter is about 100 bucks and then the tanks are the cheap ones.

http://www.pyramydair.com/blog/2007/03/airforce-co2-adapter-is-put-to-test.html

]]> a07edfb2ce9dcf4d7c035396c920e447 pilgrim replied to the topic The $8 Grip in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/the-8-grip/page/3/#post-37264 Mon, 07 Apr 2008 02:28:30 -0400 got mine here.

http://www.lymanproducts.com/store/page139.html#1618

]]> 6a2b45c0464427b161cdb3a0012981bb pilgrim replied to the topic Pellet Talk in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/pellet-talk/#post-37038 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 23:43:34 -0400 As I posted in another thread, I’ve been shooting the Beeman Bearcubs in my stock SS and they are working great at short range, up to 50 yards. About the same velocity and accuracy as CPs. They have a smaller sleeve and will easily fit in the barrel backwards.

]]> d83ad8b024bf32b64f242d4be0977c29 pilgrim replied to the topic JSB's and Pyramid Air in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/jsb-s-and-pyramid-air/#post-37015 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:53:12 -0400 Question- I know that the wolverines from Sportsman’s Warehouse are supposed to be JSBs, but the stores around here only carry them in .177. Are they available elsewhere in .22 and how much?

]]> 84359871541f1702936a4457abe0d970 pilgrim replied to the topic JSB's and Pyramid Air in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/jsb-s-and-pyramid-air/#post-37014 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:51:23 -0400 I’ve been using the Beeman Bearcubs from Sportsman’s Warehouse for the last few weeks and they are working great in my gun. As well as the CPs did. I wasn’t expecting much and I’m pleasantly surprised.

]]> 08c8de8477ffb3429afb44282eb777c4 pilgrim replied to the topic JSB's and Pyramid Air in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/jsb-s-and-pyramid-air/#post-36952 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 21:35:02 -0400 quote JPEG:II bet when they get them in they will increase the price.

They already did. They had them listed at 21.99 before they took them off. I was one of the people that had them on back order at 14.99. 😡

]]> 22ffe3a15cfaef6be2e5ddc7247c4adb pilgrim replied to the topic CP Differences between dies in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/cp-differences-between-dies/page/2/#post-36903 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:19:10 -0400 quote photo22:quote synopsys:Just think, the more Toyota Prius’ that sell the less lead available and the more that will be needed to replace the entire battery in 8 years. I think it will be too expensive to buy 400lbs of batteries full of lead than a few bullets…

I guess ‘green’ means filling up our landfills with lead. 😆 Boy those…Read more

]]> 6dd748b8f16baf47463be0675509f6a1 pilgrim replied to the topic Protected birds list in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/protected-birds-list/#post-36860 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 02:50:48 -0400 Yep, we’ve got all the English sparrows and starlings you’d ever want. Come take ’em back.

Blue tits? Is that the female equivalent of blue balls?

]]> 24ec1d68b4a08b4f82824679cd52db77 pilgrim replied to the topic CP Differences between dies in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/cp-differences-between-dies/page/2/#post-36843 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 19:19:24 -0400 quote Crimson:D&R Sports on eBay still got them for $14.11…

In the past 2 years I bought 3 times from them, never had a problem. Last time, boght 4 boxes of CP (die #7).

http://stores.ebay.com/D-R-SPORTS-CENTER

If you’re going to buy more than one box, go directly to their website and get better shipping rates. A little more per box ($4.88)…Read more

]]> 96176a78c68e38675ce6ef5d057a821a pilgrim replied to the topic CP Differences between dies in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/cp-differences-between-dies/#post-36771 Sat, 29 Mar 2008 17:29:23 -0400 I’m sure the millions of rounds shot every year in Iraq has a lot to do with it. Pellets prices are starting to go the way that firearm ammo prices already have. Shortage = higher prices.

]]> fb180b4a70c4c1ade7012556afa5d49e pilgrim replied to the topic CP Differences between dies in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/cp-differences-between-dies/#post-36733 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 23:03:29 -0400 quote Sotxguy:quote JPEG:Which pellets are $23.?

Are those CP’s pointed or domed. The ones I have dated June09, 2008 are Die#7, I think they had a big problem in QC.

Sorry, that was little confusing as written. The ones I have are domed. The CPs are now $23 at PA
http://www.pyramydair.com/cgi-bin/pellet.pl?pellet_id=116

😯 Holy shit!…Read more

]]> 98a415adc698820277ead7f384404550 pilgrim replied to the topic CP Differences between dies in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/cp-differences-between-dies/#post-36727 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 22:08:22 -0400 I just finished up a box of #7 in .22 and they also had the blob of lead in the hollow. (Not a pit and blob). Didn’t seem to affect the accuracy from what I could tell. Loved ’em.

]]> 585aecbb31c66e806625bfed054a572c pilgrim replied to the topic The $8 Grip in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/the-8-grip/page/2/#post-36709 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:17:02 -0400 Use a few drops of dish soap diluted in water to lube up the grip and help the cover slip on. It will dry in a few minutes with no problems. You can do the same thing to help get them off by squirting the solution under the grip with a syringe.

]]> 011c0d170164084f295b4439d35baf6d pilgrim replied to the topic Whats this guy got a burr up his a$$ over ? ? ? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/whats-this-guy-got-a-burr-up-his-a-over/#post-36114 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 19:13:19 -0400 Yep, same guy. Must lead a miserable life to still be doing this months later.

]]> 831fefc1aea89a39a647371c64210030 pilgrim replied to the topic Pyramid Air Coupon? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/pyramid-air-coupon/#post-36104 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 18:29:33 -0400 It is PYRAMYD-NRA with two Ys

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