Talonairgun | savagesam | Activity https://talonairgunforum.com/members/savagesam/activity/ Activity feed for savagesam. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:09:21 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 2a4bfe5c135eeae8f65270f19610ac1c savagesam replied to the topic Welcome To The New Talon Air Gun Forum in the forum General Discussion https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/welcome-to-the-new-talon-air-gun-foum/#post-541256 Sun, 10 Mar 2024 15:36:49 -0400 Just stopped by to say hello.

]]> 7e194c72e7cc899ae1fb0632317929a4 savagesam replied to the topic Is there a "Valve rebuild for dummies" step by step on TAG? in the forum Quick Reference https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/is-there-a-quot-valve-rebuild-for-dummies-quot-step-by-step-on-tag/#post-189080 Mon, 30 Dec 2013 01:11:00 -0400 Thanks guys.

]]> f156c49b6b9e04f1c24e99aacd3a9e3f savagesam replied to the topic How do I stop my Talon valve from leaking? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/how-do-i-stop-my-talon-valve-from-leaking/page/2/#post-173463 Mon, 03 Jun 2013 17:34:09 -0400 Thanks everyone. Much appreciated.

]]> ede88148589638558ef2fca7c7f84696 savagesam replied to the topic How do I stop my Talon valve from leaking? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/how-do-i-stop-my-talon-valve-from-leaking/#post-173377 Sun, 02 Jun 2013 19:23:06 -0400 quote Dyotat100:Yes 014. You can use those but would be better if you could get a 70d urethane. I put 90d in mine.

Ok, Thanks. Where do you buy those and what does the 70D and 90D stand for?

]]> 0ae75d449f9176fdc00eb2319c0e5bd4 savagesam replied to the topic How do I stop my Talon valve from leaking? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/how-do-i-stop-my-talon-valve-from-leaking/#post-173288 Sat, 01 Jun 2013 18:24:43 -0400 By all means, the more info the better. Will someone confirm the size? Is it .014? Is it a special kind or just a normal (Lowes/Home depot) O-ring?

]]> 61274adebc291cca2050fba757d2d138 savagesam replied to the topic How do I stop my Talon valve from leaking? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/how-do-i-stop-my-talon-valve-from-leaking/#post-173236 Fri, 31 May 2013 18:59:04 -0400 quote SAVAGESAM:quote WalkonKing:quote SAVAGESAM:Thank you both. I have divers silicone. Does silicone “Go bad”? I’ve had it since I had my gun (five years I think) also, any ideas as to what caused this? Do O-rings just wear out?

It does not go bad as long it is kept air tight

Adam, any idea where I’d get the (Spanner?) wrench I’d need to try…Read more

]]> ee1be16fd676d22ce3463756b390ba3d savagesam replied to the topic How do I stop my Talon valve from leaking? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/how-do-i-stop-my-talon-valve-from-leaking/#post-173234 Fri, 31 May 2013 18:04:42 -0400 quote WalkonKing:quote SAVAGESAM:Thank you both. I have divers silicone. Does silicone “Go bad”? I’ve had it since I had my gun (five years I think) also, any ideas as to what caused this? Do O-rings just wear out?

It does not go bad as long it is kept air tight

Adam, any idea where I’d get the (Spanner?) wrench I’d need to try and tighten the…Read more

]]> 17f9476772514778ff5b92654c1bea4f savagesam replied to the topic How do I stop my Talon valve from leaking? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/how-do-i-stop-my-talon-valve-from-leaking/#post-173178 Thu, 30 May 2013 19:16:37 -0400 Thank you both. I have divers silicone. Does silicone “Go bad”? I’ve had it since I had my gun (five years I think) also, any ideas as to what caused this? Do O-rings just wear out?

]]> 07d7bbe750306752cc1a142697183e62 savagesam replied to the topic How do I stop my Talon valve from leaking? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/how-do-i-stop-my-talon-valve-from-leaking/#post-173105 Wed, 29 May 2013 20:46:39 -0400 Sorry for the late reply. I took your advice and dunked it under water. It’s coming from in between the threads where the brass part threads into the steel housing. To make matters worse, both my Talon & Hi-Flo valves are doing it. What is the fix?

]]> 3fdff978a8efc2d897b1f68541391394 savagesam replied to the topic Did you know about the new rule in Texas??? in the forum Shrouds and Moderators https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/did-you-know-about-the-new-rule-in-texas/#post-169313 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 21:36:17 -0400 quote GlennDS:WOK is right. 😯

All the people that move to Texas are now Texans. 🙄

All you people that have moved here, please leave :wave: or quit trying to change Texas. :whoop:DAMN RIGHT!!!!! If you don’t like guns, don’t go there. If you move to Texas do not try to change it. I can’t wait. My kinda people.

]]> 2840cd8e580372c0c57847e3c03bbe22 savagesam replied to the topic How short can it be made and still achieve maximum effect? in the forum Shrouds and Moderators https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/how-short-can-it-be-made-and-still-achieve-maximum-effect/#post-169233 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 20:04:46 -0400 LMAO O.T.E., you had me for a second. I was thinking WTF is this newb talking about 3 EFFIN feet. Good one. I will be using a Hi-Flo valve. Worked on by Tony.

]]> 87427a1759de0688a4b1b610d6c4cfb0 savagesam replied to the topic Did you know about the new rule in Texas??? in the forum Shrouds and Moderators https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/did-you-know-about-the-new-rule-in-texas/#post-169177 Sun, 17 Mar 2013 21:40:59 -0400 I heard Austin is the most liberal (YUCK) place in all of Texas????? We want to move there (Texas, NOT Austin) and believe me WE HAVE A TEXAS MIND SET.

]]> 729540c2bfdb3fbaf4a8e92a5431a19d savagesam replied to the topic Hello from West Texas in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/hello-from-west-texas/page/2/#post-168318 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 22:43:49 -0400 I’m guessing here. The B.D. stock I would guess no. Adams trigger guard, I would say yes.

]]> 2c3f65aca4df6fbc96d938474ca05519 savagesam replied to the topic Hello from West Texas in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/hello-from-west-texas/page/2/#post-168253 Mon, 04 Mar 2013 22:47:22 -0400 Hold the gun VERY lightly. Frame flex will result from too firm a hold.

Now, tell me about Texas. My wife and I want to move there in two years. Sick of crazy liberal CA. Welcome to the dark side.

]]> 7f57365670425500b37ebfffe6424042 savagesam replied to the topic AIRGUN SHOW IN FRESNO CA in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/airgun-show-in-fresno-ca/#post-167098 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 23:18:10 -0400 I have to work that day, but I will still go. I just can’t stay as long as I had wanted to.

]]> 22901996c1ec6aa0fbed7aad555c022d savagesam replied to the topic AIRGUN SHOW IN FRESNO CA in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/airgun-show-in-fresno-ca/#post-165717 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:41:16 -0400 quote Bullpup Lover:Would be great, if someone can attend this and make a lot of photos :DI’ll do my part. Who’s going? I bought a new computer and lost a lot of my book marks to other sites. Will some of you help spread the word to other sites? Or, give me some links here. Thanks in advance.

]]> 3f4e860e3a3ad06258bec96a884478bf savagesam replied to the topic AirForce tool kit in the forum Quick Reference https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/airforce-tool-kit/#post-165656 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 04:37:22 -0400 quote ssshooter:That post should be on the FAQ!Is it? I agree it should be.

]]> 001f903f853d86129d6ba1580c5a1eb1 savagesam replied to the topic What to look for in a used scuba tank? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/what-to-look-for-in-a-used-scuba-tank/page/2/#post-165654 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 04:23:23 -0400 quote Ivanhoe:quote SAVAGESAM:Where can I find more info about this airgun show coming to Fresno?

http://www.pacificairgunexpo.com/ THANKS a Million! Has this been brought up elsewhere?

]]> 07059761612dd06c46bd873c1a5df29f savagesam replied to the topic What to look for in a used scuba tank? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/what-to-look-for-in-a-used-scuba-tank/page/2/#post-165644 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 02:22:13 -0400 Good advice above. The nice thing about a Condor is you can make several guns from it. As far as SCBA Vs. SCUBA. I think something to consider is how much air you will use. Where can I find more info about this airgun show coming to Fresno?

]]> 7f405076657a03874547111d9859da44 savagesam replied to the topic What to look for in a used scuba tank? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/what-to-look-for-in-a-used-scuba-tank/#post-165630 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 23:07:20 -0400 R.C. do you ever think shoebox will come out with a 3000/4500 switch for the compressor?

]]> 9016b0e9bf893125dc8ab1beb6ce5069 savagesam replied to the topic What to look for in a used scuba tank? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/what-to-look-for-in-a-used-scuba-tank/#post-165626 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 22:11:58 -0400 quote Ivanhoe:quote SAVAGESAM:Howdy neighbor.

right back at you ! FSU ’90 grad…..That might mean me and you are close in age group? I’m 46. Originally from Merced. Are you new to A.G. or been playing with them for years?

]]> 13863fb7e94c0de6ccd2463ea8799925 savagesam replied to the topic What to look for in a used scuba tank? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/what-to-look-for-in-a-used-scuba-tank/#post-165607 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 08:20:39 -0400 Howdy neighbor.

]]> 6c85103a3c8afbabc3884eed2f654eb7 savagesam replied to the topic Merry Christmas And Happy Holidays From TalonTunes in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/merry-christmas-and-happy-holidays-from-talontunes/#post-164577 Mon, 31 Dec 2012 17:08:11 -0400 Thank you Tony. Best wishes to you and your Family in 2013. Thanks for the site.

]]> 1524206eb518b23ab4779b211dbd422a savagesam replied to the topic pros v cons in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/pros-v-cons/page/2/#post-162286 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 22:52:05 -0400 This is probably a stupid question but I have to ask it. You guys that own your own compressors, do you still take your tanks to the dive shops for the Viz./and or/Hydro?

]]> a28774c40d480d50436e10016e9eab42 savagesam replied to the topic Dyotat100 and Tofazfou............1st date! in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/dyotat100-and-tofazfou-1st-date/page/2/#post-162109 Fri, 09 Nov 2012 19:27:41 -0400 I’ve only been to the desert once and that was just between Bakersfield and Tehachapi. Were you guys in that area or does it all look similar?

]]> c440f75153f763b1d1d43556c81aa254 savagesam replied to the topic Things of beauty......... in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/things-of-beauty/#post-162108 Fri, 09 Nov 2012 18:50:59 -0400 I hate asking stupid questions but I have to learn what is a barrel guided hammer and is that different from stock and how so? What are the benefits? That is one HELL of a kick ass string.

]]> 26f90cf34fc7f03af78350db52738938 savagesam replied to the topic Thinking about a Condor in .25 need input in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/thinking-about-a-condor-in-25-need-input/page/3/#post-161528 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 19:48:15 -0400 quote knifemaker:It’s kinda important to remember that that the JSB’s tend to give the best accuracy in the 850 to 920 FPS range, with the 880 fps being the Gold standard for them when looking for pinpoint accuracy.

So going to a shorter barrel., really is no handicap at all. Other than loosing a few shots. GO FOR IT!!! 😀 😉

Mike

Mike…Read more

]]> 8574286912bcb2f6d4657958b6b31f7c savagesam replied to the topic Thinking about a Condor in .25 need input in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/thinking-about-a-condor-in-25-need-input/page/3/#post-161433 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 05:53:20 -0400 B.F. I have experience with a 24″ .22 Cal. and a 24″ .25 Cal. THERE IS a definate difference. As said above, if you’re a tinkerer buy new/stock and mod. If not call Tony. He did mine and he is the best (in my biased opinion) His quality and attention to detail is second to none. Others may come close. No one surpasses. Also WOKS parts are the…Read more

]]> 5c46e5338410bbb3e3913b4ad6a4407c savagesam replied to the topic New TT shroud .... in the forum Shrouds and Moderators https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-tt-shroud-d54/#post-161418 Sun, 21 Oct 2012 20:16:39 -0400 quote RiffRaff:My Condor has been vented since I bought it, and it is quieter than the talon frame (unvented) with the same moderator installed but not dramatically quieter.

If you vent the frame, start with 1 small hole and go from there. If you overdo it, you can plug them back up.

Riff did you use a 1/16” drill bit?

]]> 8c984ce0922e43f0ef773aeaa09a0344 savagesam replied to the topic New TT shroud .... in the forum Shrouds and Moderators https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-tt-shroud-d54/#post-161391 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 22:52:08 -0400 Did you (or Riff) vent your frame? Did it make a improvement?

]]> ddfe938da516a275a67b8660a2a3014f savagesam replied to the topic Talon Tunes Angled Tank Adapter Mini Review in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/talon-tunes-angled-tank-adapter-mini-review/page/2/#post-161388 Sat, 20 Oct 2012 20:10:50 -0400 Question: I have the old style frame. How hard or easy is it to index the collar for the TTTA? Rob (or anyone who has both) how much does this (TTTA) increase the L.O.P. Compared to the long straight E-Tac?

]]> 29a4d5c22b89088fd5bcf17880e67648 savagesam replied to the topic Cocking lever does not cock anymore in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/cocking-lever-does-not-cock-anymore/#post-159690 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 23:48:26 -0400 Don’t take this as being a smart ass. The funniest part of this is the part about is that something Tony can fix or do I need to send it to the factory. The factory will never touch my gun.

]]> 17895cda161852621b0cd52a89092dfd savagesam replied to the topic Evil Condor For Friday 13th......(pics) in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/evil-condor-for-friday-13th-pics/page/2/#post-159271 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 07:48:53 -0400 Bad ass Tony. You truly are the man behind the green curtain.

]]> b2bcdf2a68b201d43094d95b08c8f5c5 savagesam replied to the topic Open sights question...... in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/open-sights-question/#post-159270 Fri, 24 Aug 2012 07:39:04 -0400 I used open sights for the most part. Never had a problem. I say if your eye sight is good, then use what you want. Having said that, open sights can’t compare to optics when it gets to shooting flys or shooting at long ranges.

]]> b9c8d668b9f60e0d872eb47ac6cd0c7c savagesam replied to the topic Would this work? in the forum Optics/Nightvision https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/would-this-work/#post-157304 Sat, 16 Jun 2012 07:24:14 -0400 LMAO! I guess I should of been more specific. A green laser.

]]> 824c5abbc6916d38e2ea8c3f56147c42 savagesam replied to the topic Opinions please for making a Condor a Coyote killer in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/opinions-please-for-making-a-condor-a-coyote-killer/page/3/#post-155465 Mon, 14 May 2012 14:56:09 -0400 quote Randyhub:Thanks guess .25 Kodiaks do carry some power!

RandyIMHO, It had more to do with Tony than the pellet.

]]> f039374519819e0f2a3032efcc7b6b6e savagesam replied to the topic Opinions please for making a Condor a Coyote killer in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/opinions-please-for-making-a-condor-a-coyote-killer/page/3/#post-155417 Sun, 13 May 2012 21:04:20 -0400 Randy, take a look. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDoECE64IW0

]]> 28e8c22afa8d0a7fb4a8fa348f551c81 savagesam replied to the topic eunjin .25 accuracy in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/eunjin-25-accuracy/#post-153312 Sun, 08 Apr 2012 14:32:04 -0400 quote gearhead:Well witch oil shouldn’t I use? And y shouldn’t I use it?Detonation! I can’t name all the ones you shouldn’t use in an air gun.

]]> d551335a7dfcfb6827e8dc8bb850fe9e savagesam replied to the topic Talon/TalonSS tank on a Condor gun? in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/talon-talonss-tank-on-a-condor-gun/#post-152952 Sat, 31 Mar 2012 18:37:38 -0400 What were your results? On mine it seems no matter what I do to the P.W. it whacks it pretty hard. I do believe it uses less air though.

]]> 3857c61e44701de6296764468f31f98c savagesam replied to the topic h&n barracudas compared to beeman kodiaks in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/h-amp-n-barracudas-compared-to-beeman-kodiaks/#post-152951 Sat, 31 Mar 2012 18:33:26 -0400 I can’t imagine H&N is using different equipment to manufacture these. Within the same head size, I would think (I know, I’m ASSuming) they would be identical. Now the sorting, I could see that being an advantage.

]]> 4d608855c13e8ff1c4aa5f1ea87c1899 savagesam replied to the topic Top Hat Setting in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/top-hat-setting/#post-152950 Sat, 31 Mar 2012 18:26:19 -0400 Well if one were to agree that there should be no gap between breech and top hat, I would think the best way to achieve this while at the same time keeping the top hat set where you want it (Max. efficiency) would be to clock the ring in the frame.

]]> 2df0a79594b41ac10b198f0c04c33cfd savagesam replied to the topic Air Force Newbie...... in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/air-force-newbie/#post-152334 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 19:32:57 -0400 Yeah, I’d like to know what happened?

]]> f3a3a7628a81aab564044fa3516cf255 savagesam replied to the topic Top Hat Setting in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/top-hat-setting/#post-152297 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 21:22:24 -0400 Some free advice. Write down where it’s at before you adjust it. Use feeler gauges to get accurate readings. Use a drill bit that fits tightly inside the valve to prevent denting it. Depending on your goals, try .070. HTH.

]]> 3fb5daebac528c8caa6067e428f85251 savagesam replied to the topic Wow, ever tried to........ in the forum Optics/Nightvision https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/wow-ever-tried-to/#post-152064 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:22:21 -0400 Saw, who makes the pellet cocking bolt?

]]> 477447b8abf97113e1d70b19f497cb35 savagesam replied to the topic SPAMMERS..... Members please post links here in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/spammers-members-please-post-links-here/page/3/#post-151342 Fri, 02 Mar 2012 22:41:06 -0400 I thought I was locked out (maybe I was) I couldn’t log in. Fixed now. Thanks Tony.

]]> 28cc83e67ccfad97883623b5862cbc5d savagesam replied to the topic .22 or .25? Need help deciding. in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/22-or-25-need-help-deciding/page/3/#post-151341 Fri, 02 Mar 2012 22:34:52 -0400 Guys, am I the only one who thinks he may have over charged his A.F. tank? I would like to think the burst disc would of popped before that? You’ve got a guage to show the Psi in your charging tank. You need another one to show how much is going into your A.F. tank. OR, get a high quality regulator and set it where you want it.

]]> 44bb0c78874c6021159e28a54bfcda4a savagesam replied to the topic airforce custom shop !!!! in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/airforce-custom-shop/#post-150243 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:48:00 -0400 quote kingpin:i just think they are really missing out on a market that will only get bigger. the chance to offer a fully built gun would be awesome. for those that dont like to tinker with em. Tony does Fully built guns and better than the factory.

]]> e2948ed74415d08666b9b44515d26658 savagesam replied to the topic Incredibly efficient Condor .25 - thanks Maw! in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/incredibly-efficient-condor-25-thanks-maw/#post-149576 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:53:08 -0400 Don’t take this wrong. But help me to understand something, your first post you talk about how efficient it is and how happy you are and you’re not going to touch it. Then next thing you know you’re going to make changes……What gives? EDIT: I forgot to add, I’m glad you didn’t get hurt too.

]]> 9c537587bf7cdea6ed4a6d9b3684a8e3 savagesam replied to the topic So, Who's got a Tony Shroud? in the forum Shrouds and Moderators https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/so-who-s-got-a-tony-shroud/page/2/#post-141300 Sat, 17 Sep 2011 20:15:20 -0400 quote Brew:I have two of them and i am going to get one more for my .25 would not get them if they were not good . At this time i dont think they can be beat so i am getting no. three 😆 😆 :party: :party: :18: :18: :18:And if you look and this guys join date and post count. Like E.F. Hutton when he speaks, people listen. Hes been here…Read more

]]> c772044585eeacac3a7e6e48a705c9a9 savagesam replied to the topic So, Who's got a Tony Shroud? in the forum Shrouds and Moderators https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/so-who-s-got-a-tony-shroud/page/2/#post-141289 Sat, 17 Sep 2011 18:47:38 -0400 Wow, you really went diggin. Yeah contact Tony. They aint cheap, but then again, they aint cheap. The best never is. Guys that have done many side by side comparos give the nod to Tony.

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