Talonairgun | str8shooter | Activity https://talonairgunforum.com/members/str8shooter/activity/ Activity feed for str8shooter. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:09:21 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 8a0232cfce82b5e0af29083a7a102e67 str8shooter replied to the topic lots of Cricket for sale on the Yellow in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/lots-of-cricket-for-sale-on-the-yellow/page/5/#post-216462 Sat, 03 Jan 2015 00:29:00 -0400 quote dman1114:quote Beermaker:While I have expressed a dislike for Yellow Steve’s policies the past, I have a new appreciation for what he does. He allowed AoA and FX to be exposed and I respect him for that.

AoA pissed me off about two years ago and I have not even thought about doing business there since.
lets get this thread back on…Read more

]]> b2cbe128f016d4a0f43dabcdd8889678 str8shooter replied to the topic Hammer spring adjustment in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/hammer-spring-adjustment-d6/#post-214332 Wed, 26 Nov 2014 17:18:09 -0400 quote Sir Ville:There it was well explained ! I use the HST adjuster for fine tuning and before i´m at where i want to be i use it as a “guide/tool” so i can find the correct reg pressure.

I have my .177 Compact set so the reg is set at 107-108 B (with a reg setter), the valve spring tension at 1 turn and that gives me very steady 930 fps with…Read more

]]> 400a35932e361557c99d9452a7ea8d16 str8shooter replied to the topic POI drop in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/poi-drop/#post-213807 Tue, 18 Nov 2014 02:47:52 -0400 Use the Hawke Chair Gun program it’s easy to use and it’s free 🙂

]]> 2424eb1f1a34c0c8f43ceeea9e9632e5 str8shooter replied to the topic New Guy with new to me 25 standard in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-guy-with-new-to-me-25-standard/#post-213525 Thu, 13 Nov 2014 05:01:16 -0400 My cricket 25 will not group well under 950 fps with the jsb25.4 gr.

]]> 46fcbf0211ec84902018b7e64ee69a84 str8shooter replied to the topic Scope Cam 75 yard shot with 22 Cricket in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/scope-cam-75-yard-shot-with-22-cricket/#post-204583 Tue, 10 Jun 2014 01:24:07 -0400 Great shot,what camera did you use

]]> 2cbc310b9e23aa6f2386773678e6ffc0 str8shooter replied to the topic .25 cricket barrel in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/25-cricket-barrel/#post-201168 Sun, 06 Apr 2014 15:45:59 -0400 I followed your advice Ernest, had to tap out the barrel, removed the barrel OD o-rings, barrel did not seat into receiver, had to sand the barrel end.
Not a big deal, but was not sure how to get barrel out.

Thank you Ernest.

]]> 5b27f3051ea72d3cb1457c3ea8dc83b6 str8shooter replied to the topic Can the Cricket be pumped up from zero pressure? in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/can-the-cricket-be-pumped-up-from-zero-pressure/#post-201166 Sun, 06 Apr 2014 15:34:47 -0400 When I fill my cricket from zero, it leaks air from barrel for about 5 seconds till valve seats.
It may not pump up from zero pressure with hand pump.

]]> d14a881e7d0154a13b71f8638c9bc1f0 str8shooter replied to the topic .25 cricket barrel in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/25-cricket-barrel/#post-200895 Fri, 04 Apr 2014 02:24:22 -0400 Thank you Ernest for your help.

]]> d9b47c22f1ddbfc2c97555a52addc761 str8shooter replied to the topic Does the .22 and .25 cricket in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/does-the-22-and-25-cricket/#post-200617 Mon, 31 Mar 2014 22:39:56 -0400 I’ve had a .22 cricket for a year, shoots 885 FPS, tight groups, no leaks; it’s been a great gun, just got a .25 cricket a week ago toped it with Bushnell Elite Tactical G2 FFP Reticle 6-24x50mm, it was shooting the JSB 25.4 at 985 FPS, so I got it down to 890 FPS, but I could not get the receiver separated from the barrel for good cle…Read more

]]> c644ce4de19d347d4b28d20b7292a5d0 str8shooter replied to the topic Bushnell elite tactical 6x24 x50 g2dmr in the forum BullPup General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/bushnell-elite-tactical-6x24-x50-g2dmr/#post-198880 Sat, 15 Mar 2014 14:32:05 -0400 I don’t see a supplier of Delta scopes in the United States.

]]> 18f965c6b7daf6ff12cd9f5d977be8d6 str8shooter replied to the topic Bushnell elite tactical 6x24 x50 g2dmr in the forum BullPup General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/bushnell-elite-tactical-6x24-x50-g2dmr/#post-198857 Sat, 15 Mar 2014 04:48:04 -0400 I would prefer the Vortex Viper PST 6-24×50 FFP Riflescope over Bushnell but the minimum focus is 50 yards for the Viper 😥 , and 25 yard minimum focus for the Bushnell.

]]> b56aac3fea743ca13d61f6d7195611b8 str8shooter replied to the topic Bushnell elite tactical 6x24 x50 g2dmr in the forum BullPup General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/bushnell-elite-tactical-6x24-x50-g2dmr/#post-198847 Sat, 15 Mar 2014 02:30:53 -0400 I have a cricket .25 on the way and the Bushnell Elite Tactical G2 FFP Reticle ERS Riflescope, 6-24×50 mm was my first choice, Amazon has it for $870.00.
Am I overlooking other scopes in the same price range?

]]> 1d8f76e57b05ef2a4fe6f5daf078d5d6 str8shooter replied to the topic New Cricket .22 Standard Skeleton Stock in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-cricket-22-standard-skeleton-stock/#post-168282 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 03:49:38 -0400 I mainly shoot outdoor bench rest I have no problem with the cover at all, but last Saturday went on pest control hunt, took the cover off and left it off, no problem, 3 ground squirrels from 25 to 80 yards.
So far this gun is the most accurate in my collection can’t say enough good things about my cricket, its shooting ½ inch groups at 50 ya…Read more

]]> fa1d94e9eceb6931278498274ac2eb8b str8shooter replied to the topic Scope for Cricket standard in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/scope-for-cricket-standard/#post-167725 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 02:40:39 -0400 Hawke Sidewinder 30 Tactical SF 6.5-20×42

]]> 915678a0faa685d1338c7cb515ad824c str8shooter replied to the topic Standard Cricket .22 Basic Questions in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/standard-cricket-22-basic-questions/page/2/#post-167665 Sun, 24 Feb 2013 01:02:47 -0400 This the second attempt at accuracy test I have so far, 55 yards pellets out of the tin without lubing or sorting, too bad for the wind.

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]]> 60b44c13536d305f7836a02f116693f8 str8shooter replied to the topic Standard Cricket .22 Basic Questions in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/standard-cricket-22-basic-questions/#post-167650 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 23:16:05 -0400 My cricket was shipped USPS double boxed, it arrived last Saturday so I picked it up from post office myself.
http://www.talonairgun.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=25935

]]> ce2393fadccb2c5215d95dc1cb4e1871 str8shooter replied to the topic Standard Cricket .22 Basic Questions in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/standard-cricket-22-basic-questions/#post-167645 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 22:12:34 -0400 Hi,
Got my CZ made standard cricket from top gun airguns one week ago, 1750.00 plus S&H, it took 3 days to ship to me, had to wait for the fill probe adaptor and scope mount, my cricket is shooting 18.1 gr jsb at 880 fps 15.9 gr jsb at 930 fps. “not broken in yet”, no idea about the manufacturer of the barrel, today is way too windy for accuracy…Read more

]]> d087fdc589cf24ae78909b2e65dc199e str8shooter replied to the topic Cricket .22 first target shoot in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/cricket-22-first-target-shoot/#post-167433 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 04:29:42 -0400 You won’t be disappointed

]]> 069b3250fd7ac46759736015328ca96a str8shooter replied to the topic Shot string from .22 cricket in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/shot-string-from-22-cricket/#post-167364 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 04:40:49 -0400 Almost flush, maybe 1 thread, I have not touched any adjustments, about 80 round shot, still waiting for scope rings so I can mount my a Hawke Sidewinder TAC 30 6.5-20X42to get an idea of what it will do before I touch anything.
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]]> ca06f5fa7bba3e38d841ee845e419a3e str8shooter replied to the topic Shot string from .22 cricket in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/shot-string-from-22-cricket/#post-167362 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 04:12:44 -0400 Out of the box.

]]> 109d4463f693999f749a4eb2a450b39e str8shooter replied to the topic New Cricket .22 Standard Skeleton Stock in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-cricket-22-standard-skeleton-stock/#post-167211 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 14:44:06 -0400 Made the shroud myself from 24 inch aluminum pipe, it’s as quiet as my .177 Marauder.
Will these rings work?
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/107898/burris-30mm-zee-weaver-style-rings-matte-high?cm_vc=subv1485115

]]> 4a737ca4299941b4707a86ad51e6cbeb str8shooter replied to the topic Great squirrel control video in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/great-squirrel-control-video/#post-125333 Sun, 26 Dec 2010 03:10:22 -0400 quote SteveinLA:35 in two days? That’s what I call a target rich environment!!! 😉 Great video, thanks for sharing. Ground squirrels are my favorite pest.Yes target rich environment is best way to describe the farm, so far this year over 120 kills, mostly head shots

]]> 2f211f94200fbb4a0715ecff2a9bbe69 str8shooter replied to the topic Great squirrel control video in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/great-squirrel-control-video/#post-125306 Sat, 25 Dec 2010 22:15:11 -0400 quote powderburner:That’s cool , what did you do the rest of the after noon. LOL, thats a morning hunt right., 😉

lol, 😀 actually the first day on the farm I was tripping over squirrels, they had not been shot at before.
Hunted for one hour for 20 kills. darn no, camcorder had to show restraint save some more targets for video, next day…Read more

]]> 1ce1a96d2f270c69e84d7aadfcf414f9 str8shooter replied to the topic Sweet Slow Motion bullet-pellet-birdshot video in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/sweet-slow-motion-bullet-pellet-birdshot-video/#post-125105 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:41:45 -0400 quote SAVAGESAM:quote Deadly Accountant:I was surprised the pellet didn’t break through the glass, but it did have a flat nose, and the glass could’ve been laminated.

Next video I vote to see squirrels and raccoons instead of steel and water.
look up cygnus x

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