Talonairgun | rustykfd | Activity https://talonairgunforum.com/members/rustykfd/activity/ Activity feed for rustykfd. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:09:21 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 be680ab51a4f06492214633c5be74458 rustykfd replied to the topic BSA Sportsman HV in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/bsa-sportsman-hv-d71/page/2/#post-93675 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:01:29 -0400 Hey gents, here is mine……..I dumped a Pigeon at 75 (laser ranged) yards just yesterday.

This is the thread I did on my mods. I did keep the mag retainer intact. I have finished it in flat black.

http://bsaog.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=918.msg5046#msg5046

]]> 42c8e9453195fe7ae444ea632cf30c98 rustykfd replied to the topic Anyone had a "Visual" inspection of their A.F. tan in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/anyone-had-a-quot-visual-quot-inspection-of-their-a-f-tan/#post-93523 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 05:44:46 -0400 Visual Inspections (VIP) are a diving industry requirement. More like a dive shop money making scheme.

There is no requirement for them in other tanks. There is no legal requirement for them in dive tanks.

The reason they are prudent in dive cylinders is that they are life support equipment. I do find it kind of funny that the fire service (I am…Read more

]]> a3e76b32da5c149bc26aeea06ef98f9d rustykfd replied to the topic This sucks in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/this-sucks/page/2/#post-37215 Sun, 06 Apr 2008 01:59:33 -0400 quote SilentS:The times are changing. I remember when I was a kid I would carry my bb-pellet rifle to my friends house and we would walk to the fields carrying are rifles and shoot things. People would mind their own business. Now So Cal is so crowded most of the fields are gone and people are paranoid of guns. My neighbors are nice but I shoot…Read more

]]> d43ec3f19ba760eac207bf62924fa22f rustykfd replied to the topic Another case of teenage idiocy in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/another-case-of-teenage-idiocy/#post-37044 Thu, 03 Apr 2008 01:52:08 -0400 quote Shadoh:Ive been shot by some of those “airsoft” guns before. I wouldnt call myself a pussy but they raise a good sized welt and will definitely feel it.

That just makes the game more fun.

]]> aeb598a1497cdc2e5e830590149f2843 rustykfd 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-37016 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 17:33:59 -0400 They were at $14 per 500, but my SW has stopped carrying them much to my (somewhat verbal) dismay.

I think there is more to the story than my local store knows or will tell me.

Rusty

]]> a6b121ae02dd293f73ea233db95f4b6f rustykfd started the topic Pellet Sale Alert in the forum General Chat https://talonairgunforum.com/forums/topic/pellet-sale-alert/ Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:49:55 -0400 In this world of not being able to find JSB pellets.

http://www.network54.com/Forum/79537/thread/1207067150/WLL+Prices-Edited+with+list%21

]]> 28fc73ec3117b8f60d8357f5f63864b1 rustykfd replied to the topic Nitrogen in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/nitrogen/page/2/#post-37013 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:35:12 -0400 Add a restricted orifice, or a needle valve at the location shown and you will eliminate the tank valve from the equation, and you will not need a reg.

]]> b1309fdc9668bdd68fd033e5615fb7ac rustykfd replied to the topic Swap meet Scuba tanks in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/swap-meet-scuba-tanks/#post-36421 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:26:00 -0400 quote Saugus18:quote rustykfd:If he got a steel tank for $40 it is likely a 72cf tank that is rated to 2400psi.

Or he got a really, really good deal.

Rusty
I thought steel tanks could hold more pressure?

The newer ones are rated to 3442 (232 Bar)

While there are steel tanks that are commonly overfilled. NEVER NEVER overfill a steel 72.

You…Read more

]]> 0495e7a12362ed4bdb67f0f724407845 rustykfd replied to the topic Swap meet Scuba tanks in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/swap-meet-scuba-tanks/#post-36392 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 02:42:40 -0400 If he got a steel tank for $40 it is likely a 72cf tank that is rated to 2400psi.

Or he got a really, really good deal.

Rusty

]]> 2b8e439980ef329cc74eb6d76dcffcb5 rustykfd replied to the topic What happened? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/what-happened/#post-35944 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:17:52 -0400 Awesome.

Thanks to those who deserve it.

Rusty

]]> 9a1f84bd3214678e0e27018f08582341 rustykfd replied to the topic Lathe operations in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/lathe-operations/#post-35610 Sun, 09 Mar 2008 18:59:30 -0400 Is that a file caught in the chuck?

Maybe that is what started his really bad day.

]]> deeb1edc892310f3c8df11820c66a2c4 rustykfd replied to the topic Is it me ? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/is-it-me/#post-35556 Sat, 08 Mar 2008 19:46:00 -0400 R E A L L Y

S L O W

]]> 063872194139583e1cfd2306da60bea0 rustykfd replied to the topic Ballistic Coefficient of .22 Predators? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/ballistic-coefficient-of-22-predators/#post-35497 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:45:46 -0400 I just went out and figured the Ballistic Coefficient (BC) of the JSB Predator 16.2g pellet on the Chairgun BC calculator.

I come up with .023

Figures are:
904 fps at 0yrds average of 3 shots
810 fps at 20yrds average of 3 shots

]]> 17193dcfae5b70d318b07666437dad52 rustykfd replied to the topic trajectory tables in the forum Optics/Nightvision https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/trajectory-tables/#post-35216 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:48:20 -0400 search for chairgun

]]> c676701600b025d18da3a594c7df8831 rustykfd replied to the topic Holy Cow I think I am ruined in the forum Optics/Nightvision https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/holy-cow-i-think-i-am-ruined/#post-34900 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:26:12 -0400 I now have to say, after shooting today, that my Tasco 2.5-10×42 is much closer to the VXIII than my Bushnell Banner 4-12×40. This surprised me quite a lot.

The Bushy only focuses on the AO setting, the Tasco and VXIII both have a much better depth of focus.

]]> a3f25ee17db0f498cf652abcc59aa268 rustykfd replied to the topic SCUBA Refills in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/scuba-refills/#post-34899 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:15:30 -0400 4-5 days is not bad for Hydro turn around, very few, if any dive shops do this in house.

You can go straight to the hydro facility and pay around $20 for the hydro, but then the dive shop will likely hit you up for the VIP to the tune of about $15.

For free air, I say pay for the Hydro and VIP and shoot away.

Rusty

]]> 295216e1cd18a23fff1feca6bb6269ed rustykfd replied to the topic What do you do when you can't sell it, aren't happy with it? in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/what-do-you-do-when-you-can-t-sell-it-aren-t-happy-with-it/#post-34837 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 02:02:43 -0400 Less than perfect conditions, but I think I have it where I want it to be.

]]> a6dbc3ece6928020df52be1464a4b3e5 rustykfd started the topic Holy Cow I think I am ruined in the forum Optics/Nightvision https://talonairgunforum.com/forums/topic/holy-cow-i-think-i-am-ruined/ Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:58:59 -0400 I just picked up a Leupold VXIII 4.5-14 x 50 AO

WOW 😯 😯

The thing is clear, bright, small, light.

The depth of view is astounding compared to any of the other AO scopes I have.

It is crystal clear on 14 power at 15’…………….lookout Bugbusters.

I think I am in love, how can I put it on the rifle I use the least (Howa…Read more

]]> edc3d313f3be42284a9024ddbec5d8d1 rustykfd replied to the topic What do you do when you can't sell it, aren't happy with it? in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/what-do-you-do-when-you-can-t-sell-it-aren-t-happy-with-it/#post-34809 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 16:49:21 -0400 I don’t have a Discovery to compare it to. I certainly hope it would hold it’s own.

I went to the range yesterday and had some problems with the baffles/packing in the shroud. I tried some new materials and it didn’t work out. It is back together today, maybe I can get some groups.

I did shoot some 1 1/2 groups at 200yrds with my 223 😀 I know…Read more

]]> 187ebf40fc0dd6e372d0dd20cadece2a rustykfd replied to the topic Bushnell warranty in the forum Optics/Nightvision https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/bushnell-warranty/#post-34806 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 16:41:33 -0400 Cool, good to know how they handle things.

Rusty

]]> 67edabdb2aef98eb775c1406f0d55d1c rustykfd replied to the topic What do you do when you can't sell it, aren't happy with it? in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/what-do-you-do-when-you-can-t-sell-it-aren-t-happy-with-it/#post-34656 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 03:48:43 -0400 quote Cygnus X:thats a real nice modification there…much much better than it was before !

whats the power like ?

I haven’t messed too much with the power on this one yet 😆

It would shoot a 16g Wolverine at 1000fps with the 18″ bbl, I expect it will drop a little with it at 15″.

It does shoot a nice curve, I will shoot some ### and post…Read more

]]> d7688893eeca6cbdffc63adaadb0027e rustykfd replied to the topic What do you do when you can't sell it, aren't happy with it? in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/what-do-you-do-when-you-can-t-sell-it-aren-t-happy-with-it/#post-34654 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 03:45:33 -0400 Thanks, it will get better looking too. 😀

It is quiet…..

]]> 59c7514fbdac67b0d294766a563bd111 rustykfd replied to the topic What's a good laser range finder? in the forum Optics/Nightvision https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/what-s-a-good-laser-range-finder/#post-34653 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 03:43:03 -0400 I have the Nikon 440, it sells for around 170. Wally World has them.

You can find them cheaper:
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10151&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&partNumber=54506&hvarTarget=search&cmCat=SearchResults

Rusty

]]> 252724ee93a0c75e2004b6978dfb9231 rustykfd replied to the topic What do you do when you can't sell it, aren't happy with it? in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/what-do-you-do-when-you-can-t-sell-it-aren-t-happy-with-it/#post-34594 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:56:31 -0400

]]> 25af715ab52c934abe9caa694904dcef rustykfd replied to the topic SO I CAN'T ZERO MY SCOPE........ DAMN! in the forum Optics/Nightvision https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/so-i-can-t-zero-my-scope-damn/#post-34592 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:21:59 -0400 You are definitely not the first to have this problem.

Rusty

]]> 5f5c7bc18cb7d11d5a410a1d7aaf71e4 rustykfd replied to the topic Some numbers stock hammer, cut down hammer, valve mod in the forum Talon/Talon SS https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/some-numbers-stock-hammer-cut-down-hammer-valve-mod/page/2/#post-34591 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:17:55 -0400 My goal was to lighten the hammer.

Not sure about the return spring to curve relation you bring up, I will give it some thought.

Cutting the hammer does not reduce travel of the hammer.

What programs are you guys using to do these graphs?

Rusty

]]> d228c6d60d05f82107c39bc435235e49 rustykfd replied to the topic SO I CAN'T ZERO MY SCOPE........ DAMN! in the forum Optics/Nightvision https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/so-i-can-t-zero-my-scope-damn/#post-34546 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 03:50:33 -0400 Nothing wrong, you don’t need shims.

At 10′ you should be hitting about 3″ low.

Move your target back to 18-20 yards.

Most scopes don’t have enough elevation range to zero at 10′, especially with a 3.5″ scope hight.

]]> 5defc492612d844bea96269bd12f8183 rustykfd replied to the topic Machined .25 blank LW barrel in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/machined-25-blank-lw-barrel/#post-34507 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:20:57 -0400 How about trying different pellets?

]]> a49604585cab03be6ac0de1ba3d9ace1 rustykfd replied to the topic What do you do when you can't sell it, aren't happy with it? in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/what-do-you-do-when-you-can-t-sell-it-aren-t-happy-with-it/#post-34396 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:32:34 -0400 On another note, I have always noticed that the barrel angled away from the air tube. I figured it was normal until I reassembled the rifle, it seemed like it didn’t go together just right. I had to break the rifle down again today as I wanted to install a de-pinger.

I evaluated the interface of the valve body, receiver, transfer port and found…Read more

]]> d1d54e92eb2a2e0e44f7769f4f279b0c rustykfd replied to the topic Best scope for $200 or less? in the forum Optics/Nightvision https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/best-scope-for-200-or-less/page/3/#post-34386 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:32:09 -0400 As with your other posts, you had your mind made up before you ever asked for advise.

If you don’t want anyone to give you advise, don’t ask for it.

Go ahead with the Mueller, I am sure it is a killer 200yrd sniper scope, maybe then you will have a reason to buy a rifle to put it on.

Of course you will have to wait on that purchase because you…Read more

]]> 7531e668da562c60b25b1bc12075111d rustykfd replied to the topic Kinda frustrated; could someone please help? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/kinda-frustrated-could-someone-please-help/page/2/#post-34324 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 04:58:04 -0400 Like I have provided for you before:

A 490cc tank is .49 liter (these are liquid volume) and .073cf at atmospheric pressure and 3.5 cf at 3000psi (gas volume)

Say you use 1/2(1500psi) of your 490cc tank and refill with an 80cf SCUBA tank it will take 1.75cf from your 80cf tank. If your 80 cf tank started at 3000psi it will now be 2943.

You…Read more

]]> 4a556f64a8b966dc0e05e880e5146c71 rustykfd replied to the topic Improved Bolt Handle Bushing in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/improved-bolt-handle-bushing/#post-34312 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 02:12:16 -0400 I blame my dud shots on not bringing the slide all the way back. I think the o-ring doesn’t make it onto the TH when I get lazy.

Since I have started paying attention, I haven’t had the dramatic duds.

I did replace the spacer/bushing as you have, but it is out of the slot when you fire, so I’m not sure that was the cause.

You are doing some…Read more

]]> 481904fdb0d1b93e84492656665f9860 rustykfd replied to the topic Storing Flat Warshers [sic], what else do I need? in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/storing-flat-warshers-sic-what-else-do-i-need/#post-34310 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 02:05:14 -0400 Vent the bushing? Yes
Drill four 1/8″ holes under the forestock? Yes
Drill holes in the fender washers? Maybe the first one.
Make different spacers? Play around with different configurations.

]]> 6c4cd037561db258c9d60d0e6ddcd859 rustykfd replied to the topic Kinda frustrated; could someone please help? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/kinda-frustrated-could-someone-please-help/page/2/#post-34302 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 01:12:43 -0400 Not many places will fill to over the rated pressure. I wouldn’t count on that option.

Rusty

]]> 423cf96714377e174c64837efc1a5a0d rustykfd replied to the topic Kinda frustrated; could someone please help? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/kinda-frustrated-could-someone-please-help/page/2/#post-34297 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:33:42 -0400 In aluminum tanks it wears them out to overfill on a regular basis, they will fail hydro in a shorter time frame. It is common to fill them to 3300 warm, so they will end up at 3000psi when cooled down.

Some steel tanks on the other hand are commonly filled up to 4000psi (tanks rated to 2400+ which is 2640) in technical diving applications. Steel…Read more

]]> 7a76efe5125e4372660f93e2e5d507e9 rustykfd replied to the topic jsb or kodiak ? and what place to get a chrony in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/jsb-or-kodiak-and-what-place-to-get-a-chrony/#post-34282 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 21:41:15 -0400 I shoot JSB with great luck. I have kills on crows at 50yrds with them.

]]> 995fda8127821a522b00f5c85bd7c109 rustykfd replied to the topic Kinda frustrated; could someone please help? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/kinda-frustrated-could-someone-please-help/#post-34258 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:56:48 -0400 Make sure the scuba tank is rated at least to 3000psi. Steel tanks range from 2400(very common 72ci tank) to 3500psi(more expensive larger tanks).

Aluminum tanks are 3000 or 3300 and mostly 80cf.

The pressure will be stamped into the neck of the tank.

Rusty

I have a brand new AF scuba clamp that I would let go for $55 shipped CONUS.

]]> 90ad009326ec6c0c38f98806fd49f8b2 rustykfd replied to the topic Guide for Hammer Spring in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/guide-for-hammer-spring/#post-34225 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 04:49:53 -0400 Cool idea, now I have something to do on my next day off.

Rusty

]]> f6e35684046caa87293bcf67c1d1e03d rustykfd replied to the topic Barrel removal on BSA Sportsman in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/barrel-removal-on-bsa-sportsman/#post-34189 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 03:03:03 -0400 Got it figured out, had to take the whole damn thing apart and it is the transfer port that was holding it in.

I will start another thread about my exploits with the rifle tonight.

Rusty

]]> 051d055cf6b277558fd1d2b60b2d3c4e rustykfd replied to the topic new condor with leapers swat scope in the forum Optics/Nightvision https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-condor-with-leapers-swat-scope/#post-34147 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 18:34:37 -0400 I think the PW will mostly serve you as a tuning tool once you start shooting over a chrono.

]]> 502e746815255dc27fa7dac56ab84d8c rustykfd replied to the topic new condor with leapers swat scope in the forum Optics/Nightvision https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-condor-with-leapers-swat-scope/#post-34144 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 18:12:03 -0400 Set your tophat at .070, and your power wheel in the middle say at 6. Then go shooting and see which of the ammo you have will group the best. You should be able to get the EJs and the Kodiaks to group well at 50yrds +. The Crow Mags will group OK out to 30 yrds or so.

Does this help?

Rusty

]]> d360953a856588f43ae326250a68824c rustykfd replied to the topic new condor with leapers swat scope in the forum Optics/Nightvision https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-condor-with-leapers-swat-scope/#post-34142 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 18:04:10 -0400 The graphs I posted were of the ammo you said you had and the velocities you should be able to get.

They should give you an idea of what you can do.

]]> 46644e4f5cefdfd1b4c458503a9f979f rustykfd replied to the topic regulated Talon? CO2 adapter & 88ci carbon tank in the forum Talon/Talon SS https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/regulated-talon-co2-adapter-amp-88ci-carbon-tank/#post-34133 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 16:37:17 -0400

]]> 62ba60b06ef6b21c55011fda25775fdd rustykfd replied to the topic regulated Talon? CO2 adapter & 88ci carbon tank in the forum Talon/Talon SS https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/regulated-talon-co2-adapter-amp-88ci-carbon-tank/#post-34132 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 16:30:07 -0400 Yes, it is easy to bump up the pressure.

In a talon w 18″ barrel with a PB reg set at 1400 it will shoot about 770, very consistently, with 16g pellet. You do need to change out the 1.5K burst disk……ask me how I know.

Eric1200 on this forum has a Talon setup this way.

Rusty

]]> 6fb06f496fe8ad4d27dd6635260a8bee rustykfd replied to the topic new condor with leapers swat scope in the forum Optics/Nightvision https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-condor-with-leapers-swat-scope/#post-34131 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 16:21:00 -0400 Chairgun is a free download. It is a pretty cool tool to play around with. Registration is optional, but only about $15USD, I need to cough it up someday.
😳
Crow Magnum

Kodiak

EJ

]]> b1dc454ed228a800af5446ccf4304dec rustykfd replied to the topic new condor with leapers swat scope in the forum Optics/Nightvision https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-condor-with-leapers-swat-scope/#post-34128 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 15:58:54 -0400 What gun are you shooting? How is it setup? What range do you think you will spend the most time shooting? How big will most of your targets be?

Edit: Ok now I see it’s a condor.

]]> f184e0b061a9f0a8a79c684520f9d66b rustykfd replied to the topic Some numbers stock hammer, cut down hammer, valve mod in the forum Talon/Talon SS https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/some-numbers-stock-hammer-cut-down-hammer-valve-mod/page/2/#post-34057 Sat, 16 Feb 2008 17:58:06 -0400 Still Wolverine 16g (JSB) in .22

]]> 45635ff64779fe3c2eef87ef9c96b16a rustykfd replied to the topic Some numbers stock hammer, cut down hammer, valve mod in the forum Talon/Talon SS https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/some-numbers-stock-hammer-cut-down-hammer-valve-mod/page/2/#post-34050 Sat, 16 Feb 2008 16:25:52 -0400 I am still using the stock hammer cut 3/16 shorter, nothing special as far as appearance goes, I just chucked it up in the lathe, made some marks for reference and cut the end off.

Slight differences from my memory last night. These were on paper, not my brain…..

3000psi fill
Hammer cut 3/16 shorter
Valve stem stock ID, ported inlets
Brass…Read more

]]> 20c2c496278cae38e3bd7cac5d2384a0 rustykfd replied to the topic Some numbers stock hammer, cut down hammer, valve mod in the forum Talon/Talon SS https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/some-numbers-stock-hammer-cut-down-hammer-valve-mod/#post-34027 Sat, 16 Feb 2008 04:29:28 -0400 I just got a fantastic string. Will post the ##’s in the morning.

26 shots

789 up to 804 back down to 788 26 shots!!!!

Will post the specifics tomorrow.

]]> 6414f2d90055bec43b0e3899d8520f28 rustykfd replied to the topic Shot results-my new 24" bbl. in the forum Talon/Talon SS https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/shot-results-my-new-24-quot-bbl/#post-33913 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 01:01:21 -0400 It looks like a duck call

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