Talonairgun | roland | Activity https://talonairgunforum.com/members/roland/activity/ Activity feed for roland. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:06:06 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 78c96e96bd4b459a42545d98accf4989 roland replied to the topic Regulator Tester Needed in the forum Airgun Technology https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/regulator-tester-needed/#post-272729 Fri, 24 Nov 2017 05:44:57 -0400 Try here:

https://www.huma-air.com/Huma-regulator-tester

]]> d180a44a49d3fa3275fe0bf13a787c84 roland replied to the topic Hill MK3 fix in the forum Compressors, tanks and pumps https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/hill-mk3-fix/#post-268916 Thu, 04 May 2017 13:36:56 -0400 As mentioned earlier I had written to Hill pump about the brass piston bit wearing away before the green seal.
Also posted the worn off bit across for their own conclusion.

I never got a reply but it is nice to see that they have taken heed of the suggestion as that was the achilles heel of the robust…Read more

]]> a58e919ea5e9ef97e42dbd0f48b6a37a roland replied to the topic Hill MK3 fix in the forum Compressors, tanks and pumps https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/hill-mk3-fix/#post-262795 Thu, 08 Dec 2016 04:18:06 -0400 Here are the sizes of most of the o rings in this version of the Hill MK3 pump.
I tried to measure them as precisely as I could.

]]> d6e778910255e5a2fa8a793a14ebb64b roland replied to the topic Hill MK3 fix in the forum Compressors, tanks and pumps https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/hill-mk3-fix/#post-262346 Thu, 01 Dec 2016 05:50:55 -0400 dplinker,

Seems you have a problem with o ring No. 19. This one acts like a one way valve.
Check again for correct dimension. If it is worn off or of smaller size the pump rebounds.
The cylinder friction has to move it to work.
Oversize within limits will work but undersize won’t.

Rubber balls have to be clean and LUBE FREE.

]]> d1c771644de75736cc41796d88c6cfe1 roland replied to the topic One more solution to accuracy woes in the forum Airgun Technology https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/one-more-solution-to-accuracy-woes/#post-257773 Tue, 23 Aug 2016 03:42:00 -0400 Yes.

]]> c72dc530cfc74999ee4d850afffb89db roland replied to the topic Pellet Probe Centering, Cocking Knob Position & Resistance Fixes in the forum Airgun Technology https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/pellet-probe-centering-cocking-knob-position-amp-resistance-fixes/#post-253792 Wed, 25 May 2016 07:01:38 -0400 quote :When properly adjusted on my Vulcan, the forward motion of the cocking cycle meets light resistance even from the stout, stock spring.

+1

]]> 6aa121c7055d4c10a3654a538eb72b83 roland replied to the topic Vulcan magazine fix in the forum Airgun Technology https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/vulcan-magazine-fix/#post-253748 Tue, 24 May 2016 14:04:11 -0400 Evgeny not only listened to my problem but walked along trying to figure where the problem was through my constant emails.

And true to his words I received two replacement magazines for free!!!

Now this is exemplary customer service.

Airgun Technology Rocks!!!

]]> 75c7d89d72ca9c16f7505b9a5c2807cf roland replied to the topic Vulcan magazine fix in the forum Airgun Technology https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/vulcan-magazine-fix/#post-253584 Sat, 21 May 2016 04:40:55 -0400 Was in communication with Evgeny.The pellet probe (item 66) runs perfectly concentric to the bore so error in that area was ruled out. The conclusion was that most probably the axis screw holding the rotating part of the magazine appears off by a couple of microns due to manufacturing faults.
Evgeny promised to send me two replacement mags. The…Read more

]]> c1f0936d0b6333480a17d1e05fe8546d roland replied to the topic Vulcan magazine fix in the forum Airgun Technology https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/vulcan-magazine-fix/#post-253061 Sat, 14 May 2016 05:02:14 -0400 Got reply from Evgeny.
Says it could be misalignment of item 66 and offered to send replacement.
Superb attention and service to customers !!!

]]> 1f4abd6b28f70e6036a0538fe8bfffff roland replied to the topic Vulcan magazine fix in the forum Airgun Technology https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/vulcan-magazine-fix/#post-252985 Fri, 13 May 2016 05:27:54 -0400 There was a shiny line done by the friction of the spring loaded ball on the mag which ended about 0.8mm on the flat part away from the groove.
That’s how I got the exact point to make the new indent. Also made the new indent such that it reassuringly snaps firmly into place so is not moved in
by cheek pressure or mild touch.
Don’t think this is a…Read more

]]> 6330dd2bf4745d2e3f1a452be32b827b roland replied to the topic Vulcan Tactical .25 cocking issue in the forum Airgun Technology https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/vulcan-tactical-25-cocking-issue/#post-252683 Mon, 09 May 2016 06:42:50 -0400 That’s the perfect remedy for the hard loading caused by the sharp leade angle. Don’t t see how thousands of pellets will iron that out.
However, on a separate note, there are some magazine issues too that are annoying.

]]> b9548ea4b5d9c7dce2808b38f4344bdf roland replied to the topic Why Vulcan Doesn't Have POI Problem with Cylinder Fill in the forum Airgun Technology https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/why-vulcan-doesn-t-have-poi-problem-with-cylinder-fill/#post-252431 Thu, 05 May 2016 13:57:21 -0400 The 25 does not have a grub screw. Only has a covering screw.

]]> baec3f676b0984c4562e0448f3db458e roland replied to the topic Reg piston o-ring in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/reg-piston-o-ring/#post-250056 Thu, 31 Mar 2016 13:17:54 -0400 Read somewhere that the initial breakaway torque of dynamic seals is better with softer compounds.
That would make 70 better than 90 keeping other parameters equal.

]]> cf676a23cbe5b001a331d3686a34ff45 roland replied to the topic first time .257 builder in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/first-time-257-builder/#post-238820 Sat, 07 Nov 2015 04:16:14 -0400 +1,

You can practically try it out by not fully closing the sprue plate while casting if you have got all the other parameters right.

]]> 9a8a9ad26f326e2f70660def37797428 roland replied to the topic first time .257 builder in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/first-time-257-builder/#post-238767 Fri, 06 Nov 2015 13:54:12 -0400 Or a 10mm thick custom sprue plate also produces an awesome base with a ladle.

]]> eef14eea521dffeed6db1d874e16a15c roland replied to the topic Regulator for a Condor in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/regulator-for-a-condor/#post-226414 Tue, 12 May 2015 03:34:13 -0400 Best fittings uk.

]]> 2dfd861bb0975c2f4ee08d8d7df93492 roland replied to the topic Regulator for a Condor in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/regulator-for-a-condor/#post-226371 Mon, 11 May 2015 13:32:49 -0400 Altaros works as advertised on their site depending on the barrel length and power settings.
Easy drop in item. Great on parts and service with quick delivery. 130 euros shipping included.
I use it on a 400 cc bottle so LOP remains the same.

]]> abf5ee2de257755f1793e03c53389fb3 roland replied to the topic hammer not catching????? in the forum Talon/Talon SS https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/hammer-not-catching/#post-225080 Fri, 24 Apr 2015 04:11:05 -0400 Had the same problem when I removed the safety.

My understanding of the mechanics here is that when cocking the hammer the sear gets engaged on releasing the hammer
where in the slight backward movement of the hammer does the engagement but it fails if the hammer sear move away from
the hammer before the engagement due to the 45 degree…Read more

]]> 7f69101ce952504106e16f5888569493 roland replied to the topic Spontaneous firing in talon in the forum Talon/Talon SS https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/spontaneous-firing-in-talon/#post-214778 Sat, 06 Dec 2014 03:58:21 -0400

GeneT has it spot on.

Just push the pins out to the correct side on the gun and replace the trigger components on it.
You have direct visualisation to understand the mechanism.
And that’s not an AOA super sear you see in the pic.

]]> ea30c1a2377515be02500fe81446e1c8 roland replied to the topic Tank lengths in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/tank-lengths/#post-214423 Fri, 28 Nov 2014 03:58:13 -0400 I have an altaros reg on a talon SS. The male and female threads on the reg are 18 x 1.5 as it just couples between the valve and the bottle.
I have used a 400 cc bottle from Best-fittings. uk. to maintain the LOP.
Don’t know if altaros does a reg for the talon P tank setup?

]]> 160d154c7edb226d089f5a5362dd5a08 roland replied to the topic Air Tank Dump in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/air-tank-dump/#post-213235 Sat, 08 Nov 2014 05:02:02 -0400 Lovely tech-filled thread about tank dumps! Sticky???

Experienced similar results as Doug on a .25 -breech at .375″ with a sleeved condor valve. It fully dumped on the first go from 220 bar to 50 bar!!!
Dough has a lot of experience under his belt. In the end it seems that a thinner breech wall works best taking into considerations all the…Read more

]]> 263c46620361f230ce1eb49a274a5dd1 roland replied to the topic Different top hat's in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/different-top-hat-s/#post-211568 Fri, 03 Oct 2014 04:31:15 -0400 The CO2 adaptor has the condor high flow top hat but the valve seat diameter is about 7.9mm and will function only at low pressure.
Even with a 100 gram hammer it will struggle to open up with the standard hammer spring above 150 bar pressure.
(The standard condor valve seat is about 6.35mm)
On the left is the CO2 valve guide and on the right is…Read more

]]> 4abf9f7a28d12f30304cfaf168e53b39 roland replied to the topic Spring or washer spring regulator in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/spring-or-washer-spring-regulator/#post-210987 Sat, 20 Sep 2014 06:32:10 -0400

]]> ca5ea1fb4802423ef7c7ae73b87759e6 roland replied to the topic Condor Valve Stem Seal in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/condor-valve-stem-seal/#post-210171 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 14:11:54 -0400 As I understand it tbrady’s query is about changing the valve stem seal i.e. the delrin seal of a HIGH flow type in the condor with that of the DIRECT flow type which is used in the Escape.
Basically it looks that the direct flow valve stem seal has vents cut into it to improve air flow bypassing the flow constriction caused by the valve stem…Read more

]]> 1c1914c9ec8b752a8d34282f63eeef2b roland replied to the topic valve choice for altaros reg in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/valve-choice-for-altaros-reg/#post-208836 Fri, 15 Aug 2014 06:14:04 -0400 Ooops Sorry about that and I have edited the post.
It’s a condor high flow valve and a talon SS .177 valve.

Yes, I have an altaros reg and I set it up to 125 bar.

With this setting and using the talon .177 valve ( valve return spring tension has been slightly reduced as it is pretty stiff for the .177) on the .22 barrel, 21 inches length,
I get…Read more

]]> fb7f0d74299da3adb5ce61ec2a1d659e roland replied to the topic Altaros Regulator fitting in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/altaros-regulator-fitting/#post-207783 Sat, 02 Aug 2014 13:52:14 -0400 Leave it just finger tight.
It acts as a non return valve.

]]> 8e613bdc7c2e180b22891982d87a9269 roland replied to the topic breech modifications in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/breech-modifications/#post-206938 Mon, 21 Jul 2014 14:23:43 -0400 Barrel machined to .374 with 012 o ring on hammer side and TH side.
TH sleeved to .374.

]]> 7aa278b5de40f6aee67df66045164e0b roland replied to the topic choking a rifle barrel. anybody know how to do this? in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/choking-a-rifle-barrel-anybody-know-how-to-do-this/#post-206845 Sun, 20 Jul 2014 12:23:17 -0400 Yup! Seen it somewhere getting the job done with a knurling type tool on the lathe. Smooth rollers though!
Don’t see it being difficult once you give a couple of tries on a plain pipe/discarded barrel.

]]> 3a30e4e119b11eb826e9ed6f3657142d roland replied to the topic valve seat dimension in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/valve-seat-dimension/#post-204914 Tue, 17 Jun 2014 03:31:17 -0400 Thanks Tagdagger!!!

]]> 235b5b97178bbc17feb6f04f45994778 roland replied to the topic valve seat dimension in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/valve-seat-dimension/#post-204766 Sat, 14 Jun 2014 03:59:36 -0400 Thanks tagdagger!

That was really quick and precise.
Noticed that the larger opening of the CO2 valve took a lot morer impact-shock to get the valve to open.

Also, the CO2 kit valve return spring dimension are
Wire diameter: 1.2mm
spring ID: 6.6mm
No. of turns : 8
Total length: 19mm

Does this match with that of the high flow valve?

Thanks again!

]]> 0e0a9e070f4943844a5eb883b36b77c2 roland replied to the topic very bad injury to my friend's cricket in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/very-bad-injury-to-my-friend-s-cricket/page/2/#post-204203 Mon, 02 Jun 2014 13:33:26 -0400 EDM( Electric Dischare Machining) will do a neat job if you have easy access to it.

]]> 1d78c28a66c363ee81a140f6e8ed5691 roland replied to the topic O ring? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/o-ring/#post-203513 Fri, 16 May 2014 11:39:27 -0400 BS14 (12.48 x 1.78)

]]> 5c1fadfb78517317100e98ff4089faed roland replied to the topic .30 TSS MODS in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/30-tss-mods/#post-203296 Mon, 12 May 2014 14:20:52 -0400 Glue a sleeve over the top hat with loctite red.

]]> c4c47d67c5ad55336d983a0b80ef3e8a roland replied to the topic New Bullpup Forum Format in the forum BullPup General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-bullpup-forum-format/#post-202631 Mon, 28 Apr 2014 06:21:27 -0400 Old one was better.

]]> 89e1e58ef59cfdbff42d447a7f7d8df1 roland replied to the topic Doing Big things !!! in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/doing-big-things/#post-202110 Sat, 19 Apr 2014 06:22:12 -0400 The front bush has two o rings on the outside and two on the inside.

My frame ID measured 25.74 mm and the original bush OD measured 25.58 mm.
That difference was rectified to a friction fit dimension with the new bush. The o rings on the outside of the bush are just bling as I don’t see
much use there as that part is held in place finally with a…Read more

]]> 76e74e90c2f890fa5aecba8fdbcaea59 roland replied to the topic Doing Big things !!! in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/doing-big-things/#post-202037 Fri, 18 Apr 2014 04:46:00 -0400 Looking great for a first try.
Then you can always improve on it.

I am no machinist either but here is one I did. It has two heavy o- rings on the inside (one on each end) to dampen things up.

]]> 63bddc0ab6a2fe40e931d91199366274 roland replied to the topic Brass insert and stem in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/brass-insert-and-stem/#post-201593 Fri, 11 Apr 2014 13:27:23 -0400 Nice work!
But why the mini decompression chamber and entailing turbulence?

]]> 51b96110466615d15d8fd96234d7ee0b roland replied to the topic Looking for an improved spanner wrench in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/looking-for-an-improved-spanner-wrench/#post-201319 Tue, 08 Apr 2014 03:38:38 -0400 ER 16 collet chuck wrench.
However, double check if the size matches.

]]> 4e6b5700acc27b7659bb1ccfbb51123b roland replied to the topic On the scrounge... in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/on-the-scrounge/#post-201088 Sat, 05 Apr 2014 12:44:55 -0400 The internal o ring is BS 803 ( 6.35 x 1.78 mm)
but compared to the talon valve is placed closer to the top hat where there is more metal to play with.
The rest is the same as for the talon.

]]> fbfaa7dfe1d4c621868bff52099a1034 roland replied to the topic On the scrounge... in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/on-the-scrounge/#post-201015 Fri, 04 Apr 2014 14:23:55 -0400 Valve seat opening at 7.94mm
Depth : 10.20 mm
Total length 16.60mm

Hope this helps.

]]> 99d4c938d3576b14b2c36c6b1e3c9578 roland 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/9/#post-200245 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 10:21:50 -0400 Looks awesome Oldgoat!!!
Don’t keep the testing too long…

]]> 0ee395e23251053929f7cbbc8ad2e7b4 roland replied to the topic Edgun .257 Cast bullet Shooter in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/edgun-257-cast-bullet-shooter/page/2/#post-200042 Wed, 26 Mar 2014 14:22:57 -0400 Another 257 variant

1mm gas check lenth/base with 4.76mm meplat hollow point. Looks cool too.

]]> fc89dfe55698f6bdef4b64cb7a2d4205 roland replied to the topic Edgun .257 Cast bullet Shooter in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/edgun-257-cast-bullet-shooter/page/2/#post-199913 Tue, 25 Mar 2014 10:56:43 -0400 Hello Oldgoat,

That’s an awesome line up you have there.
Thanks for the detailed write up.

The .250 boat tail looks promising as you say at .259 and with a hollow point.

When milling the base off for some reason I prefer the base to terminate with the groove diameter or boat tail however small in length that is.
Perhaps that leaves a more…Read more

]]> c474b03f32fbd4aac7bf28cab3e20faa roland replied to the topic Edgun .257 Cast bullet Shooter in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/edgun-257-cast-bullet-shooter/#post-199789 Mon, 24 Mar 2014 11:20:22 -0400 Been keeping a close watch on your experiments Oldgoat. Looking great!

Mind sharing a pic of the cut down 257? Did you mill off the whole gas check?
How do you remove the sprue plate stopper pin? Or do you mill that out too and insert a new one.

Have similar thoughts but with the cricket and imppu’s RAI.

Thanks for keeping us posted.

]]> 22aae9e3e797de9216e2eda9a707927b roland replied to the topic Bullets, bigbore, medbore, smallbore anyone? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/bullets-bigbore-medbore-smallbore-anyone/page/3/#post-195350 Fri, 14 Feb 2014 12:50:54 -0400 Dyotat100 has a point–no free lunch anywhere!
Airforce is the affordable platform for power with the .257.

But then it’s not a Bullpup. Old goat has some good objectives in the post above and a lot of experience with lighter .257’s. All out power is not a factor.
Results awaited!

Though very often 247420 hollowpoints have been discussed-…Read more

]]> b4e7a2ee03162a6aafc17a96582434d4 roland replied to the topic Bullets, bigbore, medbore, smallbore anyone? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/bullets-bigbore-medbore-smallbore-anyone/page/2/#post-195224 Thu, 13 Feb 2014 12:57:27 -0400 Was just thinking about the .25 cricket with imppu’s regulated air-space increaser with a .257 barrel and cast slugs around 50 grains.
Would the .257 diameter slugs be a problem in the .25 magazine? There is always a custom single loading tray to the rescue.

]]> 9e5eb4b8b3b6ca199a84b235adf2ea2e roland replied to the topic Importing Cricket into the UK because my FX Bobcat was SHIT! in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/importing-cricket-into-the-uk-because-my-fx-bobcat-was-shit/page/2/#post-192496 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 03:58:44 -0400 http://www.solware.co.uk/air-pistol-air-rifle/Kalibrgun.shtml

]]> 271c75f8ee79fe59f7c1acb0dd53346b roland replied to the topic Let's talk Lube in the forum BullPup General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/let-s-talk-lube/#post-190127 Wed, 08 Jan 2014 06:45:09 -0400 SECoda,
Got your point.
Experimented by soaking a NBR o-ring in eezox overnight but did not find any visible (2.5x mag) damage.
Even if there were some structura/chemical changes it would logically be caused by the solvent.
Eezox application method is to dry the solvent out for some hours/overnight and perhaps better to finish
it off with a hot…Read more

]]> 25b7fc7fb3493f757d0b1ba877d4f526 roland replied to the topic Let's talk Lube in the forum BullPup General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/let-s-talk-lube/#post-189991 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 13:31:04 -0400 EEZOX
How would a few coatings of this work as a rust preventive inside steel pneumatic tubes like air-arms?

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