Talonairgun | rickm | Activity https://talonairgunforum.com/members/rickm/activity/ Activity feed for rickm. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:11:56 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 da5223e822dbf99c2c316af76df576c8 rickm replied to the topic Matt testing the 177 caliber Cricket in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/matt-testing-the-177-caliber-cricket/#post-275866 Wed, 01 Aug 2018 16:41:53 -0400 Why is that?

]]> e03b35fb2df916c7f9c1d3102b7a81a0 rickm replied to the topic FX hate in the forum BullPup General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/fx-hate/#post-274451 Thu, 01 Mar 2018 11:57:56 -0400 I wouldn’t hesitate to buy another FX.
And this isn’t the forum to get any FX love. Best to hang out over at AGN.

]]> e2c10e7ec3a53ef7f779d75ed80d57ce rickm replied to the topic FX hate in the forum BullPup General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/fx-hate/#post-274432 Wed, 28 Feb 2018 23:17:22 -0400 No FX bashing from me! 😛

]]> 15e30e53223deb39783be7edc1d588ec rickm replied to the topic New BSA bullpup the Defiant in the forum BullPup General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-bsa-bullpup-the-defiant/#post-274425 Tue, 27 Feb 2018 23:33:47 -0400 I don’t see it

]]> 8f74082abd4949026b92d354bc9b178c rickm replied to the topic Teds appeal to youtube in the forum BullPup General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/teds-appeal-to-youtube/#post-274401 Sun, 25 Feb 2018 15:28:29 -0400 There dropping like flies this weekend.

]]> d0a7accef3edf5b14f6709abcc7094fc rickm replied to the topic ..... in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/t77/#post-274320 Fri, 16 Feb 2018 11:32:32 -0400 You won’t find many Wildcat lovers on this forum. My Wildcat out shoots my Mutants and has one of the smoothest cocking levers out there. Only eight shot mags suck though.

]]> bcbacb9bafb49ff666ab9bd9de274081 rickm replied to the topic new gun on the market, In 177 in the forum BullPup General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-gun-on-the-market-in-177/page/4/#post-274115 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 12:17:58 -0400 So how does the gun shoot?
It’s going to be a while before I can shoot.

]]> ae7cd6082936fbfdda5c66cb60dc78ef rickm replied to the topic new gun on the market, In 177 in the forum BullPup General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-gun-on-the-market-in-177/page/4/#post-274102 Mon, 29 Jan 2018 21:31:05 -0400 Predators fit and cycle fine. .22 owners where the hell are ya!

There on AGN!

]]> 50d21a6b72aa82639b59d0994741782f rickm replied to the topic new gun on the market, In 177 in the forum BullPup General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-gun-on-the-market-in-177/page/3/#post-274076 Sun, 28 Jan 2018 20:10:55 -0400 Use a pair of sharp needle nose or snap ring pliers. Theres a video… https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=5&v=n_mjPiaXxOk

]]> c98bc5b4f9ee4315fa11583ef5ed964e rickm replied to the topic In search of 1 or more of the .177 Mutant converstion kits brought into the US in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/in-search-of-1-or-more-of-the-177-mutant-converstion-kits-brought-into-the-us/#post-274054 Sat, 27 Jan 2018 14:33:43 -0400 I texted Dman around Christmas, never heard back from him.
I was one of the lucky few to have him covert one to .177.

]]> 0c55b197ae5af2a1a66844b32b974235 rickm replied to the topic new gun on the market, In 177 in the forum BullPup General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-gun-on-the-market-in-177/page/3/#post-273955 Mon, 22 Jan 2018 18:40:12 -0400 Mine showed up on Friday, came shooting JSB 10’s around 840.

]]> c35a14506550f77ffa9856b84362cd04 rickm replied to the topic Did the Priest Die? in the forum BullPup General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/did-the-priest-die/page/2/#post-273954 Mon, 22 Jan 2018 17:07:13 -0400 First of all I was one of first to get this gun before the reviews, which was a year ago now!
Luckily R&L took it back and refunded my money.
I wasn’t dumb enough to rip it apart and fup the warranty.

]]> 010adf628dfd34ea99c1f049730defea rickm replied to the topic Did the Priest Die? in the forum BullPup General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/did-the-priest-die/#post-273947 Mon, 22 Jan 2018 13:24:55 -0400 My Priest was by far the worst air gun ever made.
It should have never been released! It should die and stay dead and buried! There’s a reason it dropped off the face of the earth!

]]> 036aa8a9605d95021b50e2a983a2b6a8 rickm replied to the topic new gun on the market, In 177 in the forum BullPup General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-gun-on-the-market-in-177/page/3/#post-273942 Sun, 21 Jan 2018 16:12:10 -0400 I wonder if the .177 will become like the Cricket and Mutant…. non existent ! :biggrinn:

]]> dd044aeadd40c8d4e672918fc23b96dc rickm replied to the topic new gun on the market, In 177 in the forum BullPup General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-gun-on-the-market-in-177/page/2/#post-273799 Fri, 12 Jan 2018 00:14:40 -0400 I have also taken a chance and reserved a.177 but had to get the beech stock, grey sold out quickly I guess.

]]> 94877173f266b988d1d3be64bdcad24b rickm replied to the topic new gun on the market, In 177 in the forum BullPup General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-gun-on-the-market-in-177/#post-273775 Tue, 09 Jan 2018 22:38:45 -0400 Yes please let us know, very interested in the .177.

]]> 94f4cdda9d72c0761bc93db2f2a36c50 rickm replied to the topic new gun on the market, In 177 in the forum BullPup General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-gun-on-the-market-in-177/#post-273770 Tue, 09 Jan 2018 11:46:49 -0400 The guns reviews are looking good in both .22 and .177.

]]> 3cc87abe06f713280856ac76623d333c rickm replied to the topic new gun on the market, In 177 in the forum BullPup General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-gun-on-the-market-in-177/#post-273700 Fri, 05 Jan 2018 13:08:14 -0400 It appears he lives in CT, with wind chills here from -10 to -35 I don’t see him doing much shooting unless he belongs to a club with an indoor range.
I’m in the market for another.177 and the price is right for this gun.

But one has to wonder about spare parts or even what one would do if the gun has issues and no US distribution yet.

This cou…Read more

]]> 4d10a333f102d9ffaabaebdd23dad77a rickm replied to the topic new gun on the market, In 177 in the forum BullPup General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-gun-on-the-market-in-177/#post-273650 Wed, 03 Jan 2018 15:21:46 -0400 It’s much cheaper than a Mutant. There’s a guy on AGN who just got one in .177 and I asked how much it was shipped 815.00.
If the review looks promising I may consider taking a chance with that price.
But I still haven’t forgot taking a chance on the Priest and finding out what a big POS it was in .177.

]]> 4a323a0090d54094ca1247907ce7cd7b rickm replied to the topic New to Me Mutant Short that won't Fill in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-to-me-mutant-short-that-won-t-fill/#post-273556 Thu, 28 Dec 2017 16:10:46 -0400 Great, I’m glad you got that straightened out.

]]> 111010282771f55b697650e55c1d2e4b rickm replied to the topic New to Me Mutant Short that won't Fill in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-to-me-mutant-short-that-won-t-fill/#post-273544 Wed, 27 Dec 2017 18:56:57 -0400 Especially since I filled the gun before I shipped it to him.
That’s a brand new fill probe I sent with the gun from one of the other Mutant’s I have and I never used it. O rings shouldn’t be an issue.

]]> 3258f5b78a14701d77a4a78d60370970 rickm replied to the topic In search of 1 or more of the .177 Mutant converstion kits brought into the US in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/in-search-of-1-or-more-of-the-177-mutant-converstion-kits-brought-into-the-us/#post-273502 Sat, 23 Dec 2017 19:11:47 -0400 Wow these should be worth a lot of money then :biggrinn:

]]> d8f247ca795e031612bf30488e68b164 rickm replied to the topic Well I just pulled the trigger on a 25. shorty... in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/well-i-just-pulled-the-trigger-on-a-25-shorty/#post-268962 Fri, 05 May 2017 17:37:43 -0400 quote Pippo:quote tsakula:congrats friend 🙂

i wonder why dont they bring 177 shorties? would take one

The problem with the .177 is the shotcount.

If you tune to low power/speed then no problem but if you think to go to high power/speed then the higher you go in .177 cal the lower will be the shotcount because of air consumption and the…Read more

]]> 19c26cd980a0ab4fc04136aa6b47db62 rickm replied to the topic Bolt Size? in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/bolt-size/#post-268746 Mon, 24 Apr 2017 22:56:27 -0400 “Do you mean screws for barrel and air-tube clamps?”

Yes, sorry I got mixed up with my p12 as it only has 4 that I’m also looking to replace.

Thanks Rick

]]> 08dc67a0902f4c3d6b2637f81762f9da rickm replied to the topic Trigger adjustment in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/trigger-adjustment-d8/#post-268353 Tue, 11 Apr 2017 17:23:01 -0400 I couldn’t imagine wanting to increase the second stage tension to the point of having to change the spring.
Something doesn’t sound right with yours.
If I hunted with Airgun’s I’d totally feel comfortable using my Mutants.

]]> 0f843d041e7d2186ef7756a2249cf163 rickm replied to the topic Taipan Mutant vs. Edgun Matador R3 in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/taipan-mutant-vs-edgun-matador-r3/page/32/#post-268322 Mon, 10 Apr 2017 22:28:15 -0400 quote iride:I need to hear more on that 25 veteran ,
Mike
What more do you need to hear! Quiet, laser accuracy,decent shot count,excellent trigger,top notch quality, decent power, did I say laser accuracy! :rofl:

]]> 166152a301dd1913a9c3b9d2fbea2c82 rickm replied to the topic the cricket will almost fit the Mutant stock in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/the-cricket-will-almost-fit-the-mutant-stock/#post-268160 Thu, 06 Apr 2017 19:29:23 -0400 quote iride:I was goofing around the other day and found out the Cricket 22 will almost fit the OEM Mutant shorty stock,

Sounds like someone’s hitting the Wild Turkey again! :biggrinn:

]]> 2aa330facbd03fe80279058d2c1d1689 rickm replied to the topic Look what I got!!! in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/look-what-i-got/page/2/#post-268109 Wed, 05 Apr 2017 16:35:04 -0400 I actually have a hard time getting used to shooting my Wildcat. Having the cocking lever there seems different for my style of shooting. I to like a single shot tray so cocking at the rear doesn’t bother me at all.

]]> 344ac0435862c503d75614b539bec6f6 rickm replied to the topic mouse fart ? in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/mouse-fart/#post-267994 Fri, 31 Mar 2017 21:57:51 -0400 My .22 not being the newer veteran though shoots 16’s at 850 and 13.4’s at 930. And is very quiet!

]]> 88a2787e5eb008d4dfd8c40147720479 rickm replied to the topic IWA Germany 2017 in the forum BullPup General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/iwa-germany-2017/page/4/#post-267297 Mon, 13 Mar 2017 23:15:52 -0400 Those FX laminate stocks sure are purty there :biggrinn: To bad neither one of mine came close to looking like those :biggrinn: Thanks FX :angrymob: that is thanks for nothing! :angrymob:that is nothing with quality! :angrymob:

]]> 7a6ef040ce361172255238f7d059ef1b rickm replied to the topic IWA Germany 2017 in the forum BullPup General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/iwa-germany-2017/page/3/#post-267036 Mon, 06 Mar 2017 23:23:40 -0400 quote ElmerFudd:What’s he pulling out of the barrel? Or is that the barrel being pulled out of a sleeve on the rifle?

On the new Crown one can change the twist rate to suite the type of pellet now.

]]> a8762814252ee932c47b2d252700c9b4 rickm replied to the topic FX Laminate Stock Quality! in the forum FX Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/fx-laminate-stock-quality/#post-266654 Sat, 25 Feb 2017 21:57:30 -0400 And there wont be a third time.My thinking is with both guns having crappy stocks that AD must get AOA’s factory seconds.I mean really the second one was the best you had! :rofl: Kind of like here in the states with Home Depot getting everyone’s factory seconds or dedicated line of lesser quality. 😉

]]> 69965e504ea6764fad1081049039dac8 rickm replied to the topic FX Laminate Stock Quality! in the forum FX Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/fx-laminate-stock-quality/#post-266652 Sat, 25 Feb 2017 21:27:02 -0400 OHHH you bet I’m pissed!

]]> a4c54c157dbd74c34f53603b42e8cdc7 rickm replied to the topic Mutant Veteran in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/mutant-veteran/page/2/#post-266578 Thu, 23 Feb 2017 22:37:15 -0400 You are correct the shot count is endless with the Cricket .177 Compact, not so with the Mutant .177. I cant imagine any kind of decent shot count with a Mutant .25 shorty.

]]> 2b0e6a607038bfd272aba6b07cf8cb38 rickm replied to the topic She has finally landed, Initial thoughts on the King (Kral) in the forum Other BullPups https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/she-has-finally-landed-initial-thoughts-on-the-king-kral/#post-266460 Sun, 19 Feb 2017 23:08:37 -0400 Sounds promising for the price. Let us know how accurate it is.
Looks like someone on GTA has already broke theres, maybe not so promising! :confusedn:

]]> 3354a0752291b60fa56f9a34b83e83b7 rickm replied to the topic Priest... My Take in the forum BullPup General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/priest-my-take/page/4/#post-266294 Wed, 15 Feb 2017 00:09:28 -0400 I sent my .177 Priest back for a refund.If that gives you a clue what I thought of it.

]]> 53259b5aaba8e376028bc3a7396a38bb rickm replied to the topic stopped order for 177 gun puncher breaker in the forum Other BullPups https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/stopped-order-for-177-gun-puncher-breaker/#post-266161 Sat, 11 Feb 2017 01:28:44 -0400 quote dman1114:Looks like they are in stock now…. sometimes yah just gotta have patience.

Got me a .25 walnut :biggrinn:
So I see, have a pre-order with a .22 Marine Puncher but they haven’t notified me yet. :biggrinn:

]]> 7277f3ab6b100a84391f38bfe2414bcf rickm replied to the topic Has anyone heard from Taipan? in the forum Taipan Air Rifles https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/has-anyone-heard-from-taipan/page/2/#post-266125 Fri, 10 Feb 2017 00:38:36 -0400 Thanks for the conversion.

]]> 1ec9f8177ec3d122d44196b8523aa531 rickm replied to the topic stopped order for 177 gun puncher breaker in the forum Other BullPups https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/stopped-order-for-177-gun-puncher-breaker/#post-265919 Sun, 05 Feb 2017 23:25:20 -0400 Still says 2/14/17 expected in stock date, hell thats just around the corner. Heck I waited over a year for Vollmer to build my full auto HK 53 back in the day.Someone needs a little patience. 😛

]]> d653d4804aa772df81130c30a5b6cd2c rickm replied to the topic FX smooth bore barrel in the forum BullPup General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/fx-smooth-bore-barrel/#post-265916 Sun, 05 Feb 2017 22:30:55 -0400 I have a .22 Wildcat coming next week,I’ll let you know how it compares to the Mutant. :biggrinn:

]]> a3a64c0490b5cb2fd3878c9f7d75d753 rickm replied to the topic Puncher Breaker silent Syn stock 177cal in the forum Other BullPups https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/puncher-breaker-silent-syn-stock-177cal/#post-265771 Thu, 02 Feb 2017 23:21:51 -0400 quote iride:Or if I can find some one to sell me there 177 cricket short for 1000 bucks before 02-14-17 might save me a lot of shit, Not money just shit, LOL
Yes that’s a hint, Called a Texas hint,
Mike

Who’s got one of those. :biggrinn:

]]> 42f43a595dd293ad68e132eee7b26c76 rickm replied to the topic Cricket .22 Single Shot Tray in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/cricket-22-single-shot-tray/#post-265722 Wed, 01 Feb 2017 23:18:52 -0400 When I looked into the single shot tray for my Cricket, Ernest told me he needed the receiver to fit the tray.
Heck why don’t you do the mod to the magazine as his vid shows, looks pretty easy to do. You can still use it for multi shot by putting the o-rings back on.
I may do this to one of mine.

]]> cc94efb23f15bf243b4d76befb261b44 rickm replied to the topic Cricket 25 stock in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/cricket-25-stock/#post-265502 Sun, 29 Jan 2017 21:43:29 -0400 Give Georgia Airguns a call.

http://www.network54.com/Forum/79537/message/1485530206/Official+news+from+Kalibrgun..

]]> c05f7445d70c8395955a5dc789263dca rickm replied to the topic Puncher Breaker silent Syn stock 177cal in the forum Other BullPups https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/puncher-breaker-silent-syn-stock-177cal/#post-265427 Sat, 28 Jan 2017 13:00:31 -0400 Boy I don’t know…I just got done giving my Priest it’s last rights. So not sure about taking another chance.
From what I’ve seen of the videos, accuracy could be an issue! I see a lot of fliers going on. Then going back to the Marauder style spring loaded mag.
You get spoiled with the ease of loading the Cricket and Mutant mag.Would one…Read more

]]> 1d603ce59b3b9b76401f197649f2c13b rickm replied to the topic Puncher Breaker silent Syn stock 177cal in the forum Other BullPups https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/puncher-breaker-silent-syn-stock-177cal/#post-265353 Fri, 27 Jan 2017 00:44:13 -0400 I’m going to wait and see this time. :biggrinn: So do let us know how these guns work out.I like the look of
the black and nickel also.

]]> 5b6961f15c3b12ed7da0b9c4d204ca73 rickm replied to the topic 177 Cricket Compact Ten Shot Groups at 50 yds in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/177-cricket-compact-ten-shot-groups-at-50-yds/page/2/#post-265273 Wed, 25 Jan 2017 00:44:00 -0400 Very nice!

]]> 22ffecde0d153f59018cd7f5a8586e50 rickm replied to the topic RTI Arms safety statement about the Priest in the forum BullPup General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/rti-arms-safety-statement-about-the-priest/page/2/#post-265104 Sat, 21 Jan 2017 11:02:41 -0400 quote iride:man the gun sounds good , And I really like the RTI has an ear to the customer,
That makes for great guns, I am reading all I can on the Priest and it all sounds good ,
Seems like the wait was worth it,
And I have heard nothing but good thinks about R&L they back up there product ,
Its all win win, to bad my bank account says zero ,…Read more

]]> 01876e386e1d4af3bfd222e0c05caef0 rickm replied to the topic My take on the Priest... in the forum BullPup General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/my-take-on-the-priest/page/3/#post-264602 Wed, 11 Jan 2017 15:37:38 -0400 Heard back from R L today. All good on there end.

]]> 0ead9c9868ebbd5f20815e059d9f8230 rickm replied to the topic My take on the Priest... in the forum BullPup General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/my-take-on-the-priest/page/3/#post-264570 Tue, 10 Jan 2017 23:27:18 -0400 quote ksfastman:Remove the two set screws on the top piccatinny and then the shroud unscrews and you can remove the barrel.
Thanks good to know. But before I take it apart I’m waiting from R&L. Seems there not around when I call.I guess the Priest owners are on there own.
Right now I have a 1200 dollar paper weight.
Or as I was thinking I could…Read more

]]> 4229ec9cd2c2af487b15bc40e17d06d2 rickm replied to the topic My take on the Priest... in the forum BullPup General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/my-take-on-the-priest/page/2/#post-264526 Tue, 10 Jan 2017 11:49:25 -0400 Yes, and I would like to take the barrel off but appears I need a special tool.

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