Talonairgun | sirjeigo | Activity https://talonairgunforum.com/members/sirjeigo/activity/ Activity feed for sirjeigo. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:09:21 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 e6cf41b7e510500571f805fb4f3fad8d sirjeigo replied to the topic .308 Texan in Canada, looking for ammo? in the forum Texan https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/308-texan-in-canada-looking-for-ammo/#post-269621 Sun, 11 Jun 2017 16:25:26 -0400 Do you think it can shoot 20 grain cast .308 bullets?

]]> 9e2cc81a53b74df60bf0badb28fb89c7 sirjeigo replied to the topic Texan .257 Conversion in the forum Texan https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/texan-257-conversion/#post-269339 Tue, 30 May 2017 03:43:30 -0400 Where can I get a barrel to swap with my .457 Texan?

]]> 9b6ced8c15324b804d82e8eac3e299e8 sirjeigo replied to the topic Valve parts in the forum Texan https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/valve-parts/#post-269337 Tue, 30 May 2017 03:36:35 -0400 quote Mastafunen:Yeah I had the same thing happen to mine.

I got replacement parts from airforce which were $6 for the valve piece. I ordered 2 and it arrived in less than a week in Canada.

]]> b37c6071560684e6814ef87774624459 sirjeigo replied to the topic TEXAN .45 Shooting 575 yds-VIDEO in the forum Texan https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/texan-45-shooting-575-yds-video/#post-267985 Fri, 31 Mar 2017 14:24:28 -0400 I enjoy long distance plinking with ammo i cast for the texan which can be used in my marlin 1895. I get shots down to 10 cents and shoot 1200-1400fps with 405 grain bullets using 16 grains of unique powder. I still love my texan but it shoots best 292 grain cast bullets sized to .457

]]> 6f65454645562491957de827b9057c5f sirjeigo replied to the topic Anyone have a .308 Texan? in the forum Texan https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/anyone-have-a-308-texan/#post-267395 Fri, 17 Mar 2017 03:10:24 -0400 quote yoteloco:Have not been able to do anything but look at mine and cast some bullets so I can’t compare yet but it does not have the same valve as the 457. It has a top hat much like the condor but much bigger

Can you swap the barrel of the 308 and use it in the stock .457 Texan? I wonder if it will cause valve dumps

]]> 72ffd17ff75e8ae6632e9e5acff05bd5 sirjeigo replied to the topic Anyone have a .308 Texan? in the forum Texan https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/anyone-have-a-308-texan/#post-267316 Tue, 14 Mar 2017 15:22:42 -0400 How does it compare to the standard .457? Is it using the same valve?

]]> d40ee33c5983ad8bd1dcc81965898aa3 sirjeigo replied to the topic Anyone have a .308 Texan? in the forum Texan https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/anyone-have-a-308-texan/#post-267074 Tue, 07 Mar 2017 14:29:03 -0400 Does anyone sell .308 barrels for the Texan? I wonder if it will work fine with the stock Texan?

]]> 0cb19756d55e5fbe8433614f3a8b862d sirjeigo replied to the topic casting bullets for airforce rifles in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/casting-bullets-for-airforce-rifles/#post-266219 Sun, 12 Feb 2017 19:31:37 -0400 Do you lube your bullets?

]]> ed43169a2c92d6edbd5ff05783e814a0 sirjeigo replied to the topic Upgrades for texan AFRICAN AIR ORDNANCE any reviews? in the forum Texan https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/upgrades-for-texan-african-air-ordnance-any-reviews/#post-266218 Sun, 12 Feb 2017 19:28:41 -0400 It took me a month to get things through Canada customs from him. Hope the Texas can do a 20mm kit someday.

]]> 0849f389587b84928646c95e5b079170 sirjeigo replied to the topic Texan SS 45 caliber at Shot Show 2017 in the forum Texan https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/texan-ss-45-caliber-at-shot-show-2017/#post-265728 Thu, 02 Feb 2017 03:05:23 -0400 Hope that the texan can use a 20mm barrel system.

]]> 3c72a10de56fce4d1d045486e0f4e2aa sirjeigo replied to the topic casting bullets for airforce rifles in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/casting-bullets-for-airforce-rifles/#post-265136 Sun, 22 Jan 2017 05:24:24 -0400 Where can I find molds like the one you use? Do you use a Lee sizer after you cast them?

]]> c3dddb1fc58e17c2897bb1d262d5f243 sirjeigo replied to the topic No chatter on new Texan caliber? in the forum Texan https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/no-chatter-on-new-texan-caliber/#post-263413 Tue, 20 Dec 2016 15:37:54 -0400 I would love to get a .308 barrel for my texab shipped to Canada 🙂 I cast 113, 170 & 200 grain bullets for them. I have 230, 292, 405 & 480 grain molds for .457

]]> 895064504c1257bc3f97ad071cf06550 sirjeigo replied to the topic Upgrades for texan AFRICAN AIR ORDNANCE any reviews? in the forum Texan https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/upgrades-for-texan-african-air-ordnance-any-reviews/#post-263349 Mon, 19 Dec 2016 16:02:54 -0400 I dream to see a pcp big bore semi auto one day and trip everyone out at the shooting edge 🙂

]]> 97418cc2182780d4c809f7c41d0126d8 sirjeigo replied to the topic Texan .357 Are Here in the forum Texan https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/texan-357-are-here/#post-260861 Mon, 07 Nov 2016 05:48:43 -0400 Do you sell to Canadians? Love to get a .308 barrel.

]]> 51217ee94373ecdd01d8e3fae72dcda7 sirjeigo replied to the topic airbow conversion kit in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/airbow-conversion-kit/#post-258962 Sun, 25 Sep 2016 13:58:11 -0400 Love to see one for the texan

]]> e6fad19826dabb8b1751d51d9d9344df sirjeigo replied to the topic Texan in the forum Texan https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/texan-d1/#post-258614 Thu, 15 Sep 2016 04:16:59 -0400 Try filling your texan to 3000 psi and use 230 or 300 grain .457 bullets.

]]> 86b52b62ff98ecf78ca34b9c98234838 sirjeigo replied to the topic AWSOME CUSTOMER SERVICE in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/awsome-customer-service/#post-258589 Wed, 14 Sep 2016 11:49:22 -0400 Airforce fixed my Texan way cheaper than white wolf charging me $179 for taking it apart in 5 hours. Their biggest expense was shipping it back to me in Canada.

]]> 06bb6887ae771e95e1535adf109e0b37 sirjeigo replied to the topic Eldy's Big Bore Kit??? in the forum Talon/Talon SS https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/eldy-s-big-bore-kit/#post-258440 Sun, 11 Sep 2016 04:43:08 -0400 I love his kit in 9mm! I need a new breech made and would love to get a .257 lot. I have a 9mm barrel for it right now I can sell. Joeeigo@protonmail.com

]]> e4d37d6d21619541609e8914c655c74b sirjeigo replied to the topic Half Mile Shooting-.257-Video in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/half-mile-shooting-257-video/#post-258359 Fri, 09 Sep 2016 01:35:00 -0400 I dream of getting this barrel for my condor. Right now I am enjoying long distance plinking with my Texan. I would love to get a .308 or 9mm barrel for it oneday. My condor has a 9mm barrel but I like how you can get 1km targets with .257. How’s the accuracy with 65 grain bullets?

]]> c8c191841d1ce4abe11710cba12fafb8 sirjeigo replied to the topic TD400 Archery conversion in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/td400-archery-conversion/page/4/#post-258001 Sat, 27 Aug 2016 22:44:11 -0400 I wonder how the airforce texan would shoot arrows 🙂 does anyone sell this kit for Canada?

]]> 773080bc2b857d0ee1b2c7e66cadc118 sirjeigo replied to the topic The Texan Has Been Tamed.... in the forum Texan https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/the-texan-has-been-tamed/#post-257814 Wed, 24 Aug 2016 01:45:16 -0400 Do you ship to Canada?

]]> 5aef970a5ba3f7ff20b3a4bfd08f5ca3 sirjeigo replied to the topic Muzzle Brake in the forum Texan https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/muzzle-brake-d78/#post-257036 Tue, 02 Aug 2016 02:34:41 -0400 Would you ever ship to Canada?

]]> 4cb85fee9c12228f9eae366e4656f755 sirjeigo replied to the topic Texan Shroud and Break Project in the forum Texan https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/texan-shroud-and-break-project/#post-257035 Tue, 02 Aug 2016 02:29:52 -0400 Even if people don’t believe in the power of shamanism I will continue to bring severe weather changes to the west coast. Hope you like those hail storms and severe floods. There more of that coming 🙂

Btw If you ever decide to sell a .308 kit or muzzle break for the Texan I will get mone shipping to Alberta. Right now I am loving my powder…Read more

]]> 1dcfff62b40871931500fe330697de44 sirjeigo replied to the topic 2 liter Soda's @ 800 yds-.257-Video in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/2-liter-soda-s-800-yds-257-video/#post-255249 Mon, 20 Jun 2016 10:27:26 -0400 Very impressive. I am visiting Calgary Alberta and recently bought a .45 vector gen 1 and Norinco 305 m14 in. 308 but tell people that there are air guns that shoot 1000 meters. I still dream of bringing my airguns out here from Toronto especially texan. Wish I could get a .257 barrel for my condor but wonder what a .308 barrel would be like in…Read more

]]> 0806e9ff04be38fca1bdfa740d8efc15 sirjeigo replied to the topic Texan Shroud and Break Project in the forum Texan https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/texan-shroud-and-break-project/#post-255248 Mon, 20 Jun 2016 10:22:19 -0400 Love to get a 9mm or .308 for my Texan with that muzzle break

]]> 755e2a77d9295aedc428bc66301c7299 sirjeigo replied to the topic Airforce Texan: 500+ ft-lbs in the forum Texan https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/airforce-texan-500-ft-lbs/page/4/#post-252175 Sun, 01 May 2016 02:40:29 -0400 I haven’t played to much with the spring yet but I did order a heavier spring to shoot at 3500 psi. Today I shot so many rounds of home made bullets. 294 grain bullets worked the best at 125 yards. 220 grains were too light and the wind pushed it over a foot. 405 grain bullets are a treat and I get about 3 or 4 heavy shots from 3000 to 2000…Read more

]]> 23d11ede71421296d94170709bb3cbf1 sirjeigo replied to the topic Airforce Texan: 500+ ft-lbs in the forum Texan https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/airforce-texan-500-ft-lbs/page/4/#post-251166 Sun, 17 Apr 2016 03:19:19 -0400 quote rj-porter:So I just tuned a Texan for a friend today. It was a little under powered from the factory. It was making 345fpe with a 304grn bullet and would valve lock over 3000psi. After I spent a few hours with it, it is now a monster. I’ve got it making 558fpe with a 345grn bullet. No more valvelock either. 2 shots , 558, 546, then third…Read more

]]> 48321c78708ddc9b198357aac20ee8bf sirjeigo replied to the topic New .257 mould on the way!!! in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-257-mould-on-the-way/#post-250816 Tue, 12 Apr 2016 17:32:48 -0400 I have a .257 Lyman mold that casts 65 grain bullets. I casted 20 lbs of bullets but have no barrel or sizer for them. I may sell the mold and bullets.

]]> 1893b9a2310eebc1948b8cfabe788b7e sirjeigo replied to the topic New .257 mould on the way!!! in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-257-mould-on-the-way/#post-250812 Tue, 12 Apr 2016 16:38:22 -0400 I always wonder how .257 would shoot compared to .357 and .457 in my other bigbores.

Do you have a LEE sizer?

]]> fd8f648d5765787060a083c801f20391 sirjeigo replied to the topic Airforce Texan: 500+ ft-lbs in the forum Texan https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/airforce-texan-500-ft-lbs/page/3/#post-250544 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 22:40:28 -0400 quote roachcreek:Just curious, what velocity is that 480 grain slug going and what scope do you use to get the adjustment need to reach that far?

My ex Ranger 45 serial @12 had a 28 inch barrel and a fill pressure of 4500, although 3800 or so was the sweet spot with the small diameter spring XP uses. It made 500 FPEa couple times, but struggled…Read more

]]> a7c6c683ca2a79ba326ccb447e9def4a sirjeigo replied to the topic Airforce Texan: 500+ ft-lbs in the forum Texan https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/airforce-texan-500-ft-lbs/page/3/#post-250485 Wed, 06 Apr 2016 22:56:10 -0400 I am a fan of the Texan and .457 airguns that literally make things explode. The energy of the 480 grain bullets I cast just destroy all things it hits even at 500 yards. The wind doesn’t buckle these bullet’s at all and the sound and recoil is epic.

]]> b1ab35c3c7489bd5223a1f6fe5bf01f3 sirjeigo replied to the topic Airforce Texan: 500+ ft-lbs in the forum Texan https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/airforce-texan-500-ft-lbs/page/3/#post-250313 Tue, 05 Apr 2016 01:53:43 -0400 Thr airforce Texan has changed my perception of bigbore airguns to a whole new level. I just ordered a heavier spring to shoot at 3500psi and am eager to see how my 405 grain bullets fly at 500 yards 🙂 I connect a remote line to my carbon fiber tanks and get hundreds of consistent high powered shots now. It’s a great airgun for the price. I…Read more

]]> 2b107c4545ae6dbf3e1b1ebaae4eaf6b sirjeigo replied to the topic Carbon Fiber Conversion (airforce vs daystate) in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/carbon-fiber-conversion-airforce-vs-daystate/#post-250312 Tue, 05 Apr 2016 01:49:02 -0400 I always wanted a bigger tank for my Texan to get more than 3 heavy shots with 405 grain bullets. I just connect a remote line to my carbon fiber tanks now.

]]> 31ca3322c0f2ad0be7656441b8568aad sirjeigo replied to the topic Omega Compressor Review in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/omega-compressor-review/page/6/#post-249702 Thu, 24 Mar 2016 06:42:12 -0400 quote donnyfl:Sounds like your burst disk was tripped. That happened to me as well. Just replace it with one of the extras that came with the unit. If it still happens, contact Todd from AOA.

I don’t think grease is the issue.

quote sirjeigo:I recently got an omega compressor and notice it began pulsing each time air was being pumped. It was…Read more

]]> 538fcd7557385ebfeeab15e26ddd9f0b sirjeigo replied to the topic Omega Compressor Review in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/omega-compressor-review/page/6/#post-249631 Wed, 23 Mar 2016 15:34:16 -0400 I recently got an omega compressor and notice it began pulsing each time air was being pumped. It was like the motor was pushing hard inside the box when the pressure got high. Then it automatically shuts off. I wonder if it needs more grease or if I turned the know to much pushing in a lot of grease? Can other types of grease be used?

]]> d0cd2f6bb96491b2211f9c1cfd7b9a9e sirjeigo replied to the topic New calibers for the Texan in the forum Texan https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-calibers-for-the-texan/page/2/#post-249630 Wed, 23 Mar 2016 15:29:46 -0400 I wonder if the Texan can use a .58 or .72 barrel like those xp-airguns? I dream of shooting a 20mm air cannon launching a 1000 grain slug at 1000fps.

]]> a6328f26e2125b91182b01c94acd4bd3 sirjeigo replied to the topic Omega Super Charger in the forum Compressors, tanks and pumps https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/omega-super-charger/#post-249619 Wed, 23 Mar 2016 12:59:05 -0400 Can any grease work for this compressor? I notice the compressor pulsing as it pumps and shutting off at high pressure. I left my grease at home and wanted to charge my tanks while visiting the city for a few hours.

]]> 521168d482b39e3b58fa5dbe89ffc4ee sirjeigo replied to the topic No more pumping! in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/no-more-pumping/#post-249580 Wed, 23 Mar 2016 00:07:23 -0400 Thank you I appreciate those tips 🙂

I shot my Texan a few hundred times today and felt great knowing I can just top off my tank now. I find it challenging to go back to .22 caliber after blasting heavy .457 bullets.

1 pound of lead is $1 and I make 14 bullets at 480 grains. It’s definitely a rifle I would take with my compressor any day.…Read more

]]> 5672bd0ae993c752c534a9fd75ff7a3e sirjeigo replied to the topic Shoebox!! in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/shoebox-d22/#post-249561 Tue, 22 Mar 2016 19:14:50 -0400 I wanted a compressor for 10 years now. It’s amazing how much power comes from compressed air! I am obsessed with bigbore airguns especially launching homemade .457 bullets 220-480grains 200-500 yards with high accuracy and consistenCy.

]]> 80764c3c0020916cccae16294ccbf220 sirjeigo replied to the topic Shoebox!! in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/shoebox-d22/#post-249539 Tue, 22 Mar 2016 14:18:58 -0400 I just bought an omega compressor and it’s sure worth the money 🙂 my pcp passion is growing to new levels with bigbores and casting bullets. I love the Texan so much and often wonder what other higher powered bigbores would feel like. I dream of a 20mm air cannon launching 1000grain bullets at 1000fps.

]]> 0f02c940a97d84831000e052eff39c61 sirjeigo replied to the topic No more pumping! in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/no-more-pumping/#post-249538 Tue, 22 Mar 2016 14:15:49 -0400 I got my first omega compressor and wow its worth saving up for! 🙂

]]> 0067730eb45c3760052288c5b77a52d5 sirjeigo replied to the topic Omega Super Charger in the forum Compressors, tanks and pumps https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/omega-super-charger/#post-249500 Tue, 22 Mar 2016 02:30:13 -0400 I finally got one and wow I am impressed! 🙂 my Texan is using lots of air and I just top off my carbon fiber tanks from 1800psi back to 4500 in a short time. I can cast a few dozen rounds as this charges up my tanks with ease.

]]> e357ed862c4bea03c8ab47f76bc2a7d8 sirjeigo replied to the topic Casting in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/casting/#post-249300 Sun, 20 Mar 2016 14:01:58 -0400 I would love to get some of the molds off this site especially the ones that make JSB type pellets for 9mm

http://www.africanairordnance.com/424820687/category/618414/pellet-molds

There’s one that does .22 50 grain bullets. Make sure you get a good valve if you are going to shoot these bullet’s in your airforce rifles.

]]> b526d69c927ac5b5a236f89f31a572dc sirjeigo replied to the topic Casting in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/casting/#post-249299 Sun, 20 Mar 2016 13:58:07 -0400 I have gotten into casting bullets since August 2015 and it’s a meditative hobby especially when you get into bigbores. You may need to invest in many things like a melting pot, various molds and sizer. Make sure you use good quality lead or scoop out the extra heavy metals that make bullets get too hard. I had alot of learning experiences from…Read more

]]> 4c34f7f71a9f429abdbaaf8c96f479ae sirjeigo replied to the topic .30 caliber for Condor in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/30-caliber-for-condor/#post-249288 Sun, 20 Mar 2016 11:56:17 -0400 I have a 22 inched 9mm barrel with bushings and many types of 9mm molds from 120 to 190 grains. I don’t have a work in breech anymore and am tempted to get a .257 barrel in exchange for my 9mm.

]]> 437159abacc8a28e0536ccac061ac128 sirjeigo replied to the topic Finally my Condor feels like my Powderburners :) in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/finally-my-condor-feels-like-my-powderburners/#post-249287 Sun, 20 Mar 2016 11:53:39 -0400 The Texan uses up so much air that I am planning to get an omega compressor now just to keep top of my tanks from 2000 to 3000 psi. I connect a direct line off the tank to the Texan and get hundreds of consistent high powered shots. The 405 grain bullets use up 200 lbs of air each shot. The biggest bullets I cast are 480 grain. It’s a new…Read more

]]> 9a4bde449222bb1d1db6f98a4ebd6e1a sirjeigo replied to the topic Finally my Condor feels like my Powderburners :) in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/finally-my-condor-feels-like-my-powderburners/#post-249260 Sun, 20 Mar 2016 03:46:18 -0400 Hey Randy!

Have you thought about .257 or 9mm condor kits?

I have to admit my Texan is loads of fun especially casting 405 grain bullets and shooting 500 yards accurately. Wind does not buckle it 🙂

]]> bc838241b74cc43312fd6a2bd686484d sirjeigo replied to the topic New calibers for the Texan in the forum Texan https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-calibers-for-the-texan/page/2/#post-249244 Sun, 20 Mar 2016 01:38:19 -0400 I wonder if a .257 barrel would be over kill for the Texan valve.

]]> 216dea46b1f9f01888a9a8e07cef7056 sirjeigo replied to the topic Omega Super Charger in the forum Compressors, tanks and pumps https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/omega-super-charger/#post-249042 Thu, 17 Mar 2016 23:39:07 -0400 I wonder what other compressors compare to the Omega? I am in Canada and am Temped to sell my bigbores to fund a compressor.

]]> f3b0539c05a34c6860bd43f30a022706 sirjeigo replied to the topic 103.37 fpe with a 22! in the forum Airforce Rifles/Pistols https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/103-37-fpe-with-a-22/#post-249040 Thu, 17 Mar 2016 23:20:25 -0400 I would like to try a variety of extreme valves for my condor. Right now I love my Texan and it eats all the thousands of homemade bullets in .457.

My condor is definitely a great gun to mod and I am tempted to get into .257 but really want to know how much it compares to .308 and .357 kits. I found a new hobby casting a variety of bullets and…Read more

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