Talonairgun | swankypotter | Activity https://talonairgunforum.com/members/swankypotter/activity/ Activity feed for swankypotter. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:09:21 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 df0e2edf5433fdbb58eb104fef30649e swankypotter replied to the topic air force 4 - 16 x 50 scope in the forum Optics/Nightvision https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/air-force-4-16-x-50-scope/page/2/#post-86001 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:55:01 -0400 quote Saugus18:Nice. They are good scopes for the money. Must be a lot nicer to shoot now eh.

aw mate you have no idea i love it to bits cant wait to get out there and do a bit of hunting (once i get the reticle sorted out) ill post better pics when im out in the field of the gun and scope

thanks

mark

]]> 50ea0f94ac2b3d14e71c94720fe899ef swankypotter replied to the topic air force 4 - 16 x 50 scope in the forum Optics/Nightvision https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/air-force-4-16-x-50-scope/page/2/#post-85982 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:15:13 -0400 hay guys well i got my new scope have a look on the link below

http://bsaog.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=9175.0

thanks

mark

]]> 2f5024ba9433ba9c669bd6bf5b55039a swankypotter replied to the topic air force 4 - 16 x 50 scope in the forum Optics/Nightvision https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/air-force-4-16-x-50-scope/#post-85814 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 12:04:35 -0400 quote knifemaker:???

One Scope has mil dots closer together than the other?

If that is the case, one of the Scopes isn’t a Mil-Dot Scope. Period. It may have dot’s, but it isn’t a Mil-DOT.

A Mil-Dot Ret. suspends the dot’s 1 Mil at 100 meters. It may very well be that the two scopes Mil at a different power.

My Zeiss 4.5×16 mil’s at 10x. The…Read more

]]> 80382d742b27b3105559a6fdfa817b4a swankypotter replied to the topic air force 4 - 16 x 50 scope in the forum Optics/Nightvision https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/air-force-4-16-x-50-scope/#post-85721 Sat, 10 Oct 2009 18:15:11 -0400 hi im getting a nikko sterling Nighteater 6-24×56 so im happy with it iv not got it as yet but when i do ill post pics

thanks

mark

]]> 50ad8e33eb481bf3a26ce6c8b024eca4 swankypotter replied to the topic air force 4 - 16 x 50 scope in the forum Optics/Nightvision https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/air-force-4-16-x-50-scope/#post-85495 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:46:08 -0400 thanks guys that’s great that’s exactly what i need to see looks ok like the half mil dots iv got mil dot just now and would like half’s aswell

thanks

mark

]]> 6d0edd5454099b099e41bab6f40f78a0 swankypotter replied to the topic air force 4 - 16 x 50 scope in the forum Optics/Nightvision https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/air-force-4-16-x-50-scope/#post-85382 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:53:08 -0400 quote Saugus18:quote acourvil:It’s mil dot; what do you want to see in the picture?

Well I can’t speak for swanky but some may want to see how fat or thin the lines are, how big or small the mildots are, how close or how far the mildots are from each other, ect. I have a Nikko Nighteater, and a Millet scope. Both are mildot, but the Millet mildot…Read more

]]> 8aaa6819bb5a163edd36e1757211fa05 swankypotter replied to the topic trigger tention in the forum Talon/Talon SS https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/trigger-tention/#post-85191 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:13:11 -0400 quote Metal Head:http://talonairgun.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=132&highlight=trigger

Regards,

thanks very much will have to give it a go some day

thanks

mark

]]> 6d22a6561d361dfaa53b12b7f2b67ec2 swankypotter replied to the topic trigger tention in the forum Talon/Talon SS https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/trigger-tention/#post-85130 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 21:35:16 -0400 quote Metal Head:Not much you can do to lighten pull other than disassemble the trigger group, polish the contact points and give it a bit of moly lube. You have to be careful not to change any angles or cut through the case hardening so if you have any doubts don’t mess with it as you can fudge it up. Did you do the set screw trigger mod? It…Read more

]]> 76dce904bf3e10c3b352df435507ab09 swankypotter replied to the topic s410 Hitting paint balls @ 30 yrds video in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/s410-hitting-paint-balls-30-yrds-video/page/2/#post-85126 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 21:00:36 -0400 quote Saugus18:quote swankypotter:quote Saugus18:Mark, thx for posting those videos, really good shooting at that power at that range. You must have to figure in quite a hold over for that. But like I said, I only have about 30 yrds max on my property to shoot on. I’m sure my gun will do good a longer distances, but until I go elsewhere with more…Read more

]]> b41a54424754292367d47b1c10f726dd swankypotter replied to the topic s410 Hitting paint balls @ 30 yrds video in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/s410-hitting-paint-balls-30-yrds-video/page/2/#post-84840 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:34:03 -0400 quote Saugus18:Mark, thx for posting those videos, really good shooting at that power at that range. You must have to figure in quite a hold over for that. But like I said, I only have about 30 yrds max on my property to shoot on. I’m sure my gun will do good a longer distances, but until I go elsewhere with more space to shoot, I’m stuck with 30.…Read more

]]> 82b6f937f1b72c7e8028d696d13bbe8a swankypotter replied to the topic s410 Hitting paint balls @ 30 yrds video in the forum Other Guns https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/s410-hitting-paint-balls-30-yrds-video/#post-84825 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:28:49 -0400 quote Saugus18:So I made this video, I’m not saying this is a incredible feat by any means, but it’s all the yards I can possibly squeeze out of our property. I need a bigger yard! To get 30 yrds I have to shoot through the house from the front door, out the back window to the back of the backyard. PAG Steve did some work on my 410’s valve, and he…Read more

]]> 441e75c7df75d61dae41ea71bb46d5bb swankypotter replied to the topic My Talon is supposed to come today and i need help! in the forum Talon/Talon SS https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/my-talon-is-supposed-to-come-today-and-i-need-help/#post-84820 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:53:05 -0400 quote Chris_da_Shizz:what should i turn the power wheel to if i want full power, and what should i turn the wheel to if i want accuracy? Also, what is the thing beside the knob, does it lock the knob or something? BTW i don’t have a chrony. All answers are greatly appreciated. 🙄 🙂

hi iv got a gunpower stealth in .22 and iv got mine set to…Read more

]]> b4d332e2c022f980278f8b7a1ad5dc99 swankypotter replied to the topic power or consistency/accuracy? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/power-or-consistency-accuracy/#post-84563 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 23:34:23 -0400 quote edward:all i can say is it must suck to live in uk with its power limits, hell i consider my r1 with 17fpe low powered. why did uk come out with a power limit any ways, what is the story?

hi to answer your question, have you seen who our prime minister is? he is a twat! that is why and the fact that there are a bunch of f##king idiots out…Read more

]]> 77ae48f30248aa7f1df34962723948ca swankypotter replied to the topic power or consistency/accuracy? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/power-or-consistency-accuracy/#post-84430 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:53:46 -0400 quote pablouk:What did you change to bring it down to 9fpe ?

hi i removed some of the spring spacers as i was having trouble with power creep (i.e going over 12flb itself) and spent an age getting it to sit at a consistent pressure over a number of shots. when i cronoed it it was sitting at 9.1flb average and i was a bit pist off at that due to…Read more

]]> 31ec7dc451c0a85df84784253342bbb5 swankypotter replied to the topic power or consistency/accuracy? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/power-or-consistency-accuracy/#post-84354 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:38:19 -0400 quote Critter:I have a 24in TSS that in .25 makes 52fpe and in .22 makes 43fpe. Both setups have many sub 1/4″ 35yd groups. More power does not necessarily mean less consistency. In your case though, I would get the gun checked out. An 80fps spread is not acceptable in a 12fpe gun unless you are shooting a ridiculous number of shots.

hi well this…Read more

]]> 4250e208e427dfe22cef6ce804fe615c swankypotter replied to the topic what do you think? in the forum TAF Gallery https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/what-do-you-think-d50/#post-84353 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:34:13 -0400 quote brutus:looks like you had a nie little outing 8)

ha ha ye got a good catch yesterday hope its as good next wekkend

thanks

mark

]]> 43d0a0a1d7c189c488b9be8f676b135b swankypotter replied to the topic what do you think? in the forum TAF Gallery https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/what-do-you-think-d50/#post-84307 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:18:11 -0400 quote brutus:Looks good. I am far to lazy to cover mine from top to bottom so i covered some of it…

I am waiting for a few bits to arrive but when they do i have them fitted i will be posting some pics.

is that a mag light taped to your scope?

hi sounds good bud give me a shout when you get them posted. the mag-lite isn’t taped on but is…Read more

]]> e553f84b9e9f64f230211b39476cf5fd swankypotter replied to the topic what do you think? in the forum TAF Gallery https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/what-do-you-think-d50/#post-84304 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:09:28 -0400 quote a4b5:Looks good!

Is assume that thats the colour of the bushes around your huntingspot 😉 ?

Gr

Daan

Hi well the light in the picture makes the gun tape look like tan camo but its alot more like British 95 army issue camo, maby not as dark but generally the same pattern, if you look at this picture below its in natural light, bit…Read more

]]> aeab297d114b00fbd0219e51e8e08e45 swankypotter replied to the topic what do you think? in the forum TAF Gallery https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/what-do-you-think-d50/#post-84102 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:07:38 -0400 quote bluethundra:Nice!!!!!

thanks mate glad you like it

thanks again

mark

]]> 135383e3e7c8c88095111fb738916f36 swankypotter replied to the topic long barrels? in the forum Talon/Talon SS https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/long-barrels/#post-83964 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 21:13:49 -0400 hi thanks guys sound like the longer barrel is a waist of time then, well im glad i posted this before i actually bought one thanks again guys

mark

]]> 7be57d392f7f7977ba1459871ee867fb swankypotter replied to the topic whats the best range to scope at? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/whats-the-best-range-to-scope-at/#post-83169 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:09:28 -0400 quote Buzzcat:The distance that you’ll likely be shooting at more often than not.

omg Buzzcat i just laughed my ass off at the you tube clip you got there, the three stooges are the best, wish they could make a new series of it now, but then it wouldn’t be the same, whould it?

thanks

mark

]]> 2c226b74f9eae80b6aab7243039ab394 swankypotter replied to the topic whats the best range to scope at? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/whats-the-best-range-to-scope-at/#post-82801 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 10:36:07 -0400 hi thanks guys iv scoped my rifle at 30 yards and am quite happy with it i still need to map the retical i.e find out what mil-dot on the retical = what yard im shooting at

thanks

mark

]]> 493a0bf1ed7c9a456cee34daec737553 swankypotter replied to the topic whats the best range to scope at? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/whats-the-best-range-to-scope-at/#post-82451 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 21:06:45 -0400 quote slayer5:This under 12ftlb thing, makes it better to have a .177 right?
I am lucky get as many ftlb as possible!

don’t really understand what you mean or the point of what your saying .177 is better at some things compared to .22 and why are you lucky to have as much flb as you like? i need to know from people what’s the best range to scope…Read more

]]> b5d38577e76d5253245746817624e865 swankypotter replied to the topic whats the best range to scope at? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/whats-the-best-range-to-scope-at/#post-82431 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:04:35 -0400 quote ACFguy:.22 25 yds
.177 35yds

Works for me anyway.

sounds good thanks im scoped at 25y but think iv got to get too close to the quarry when stalking to get a good shot as iv not worked out my scope recitals yet will do soon though

]]> cd5e5c69c84f18e9139c6a80941972aa swankypotter replied to the topic FX bottle cover in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/fx-bottle-cover/#post-81963 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 16:36:41 -0400 quote stower1:I have one, it fits the standard tanks with no mod other than taking off the rubber tank cover, secures with a set screw.
Bad pic but heres mine

hi stower1 could you tell me what tank cover you got was it for the FX Verminator or the FX Gladiator as they have different sized bottles and covers. also could you tell me how much you…Read more

]]> c430c9ec69f763180c514ca0a270e58f swankypotter replied to the topic FX bottle cover in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/fx-bottle-cover/#post-81888 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 15:25:53 -0400 hi thanks very much glad u guys could help which size of bottle cover would i need though as FX said there r 2 sizes of bottles + covers for there guns?

thanks

mark

]]> 68b21274502b88f1096f186f259dd98a swankypotter replied to the topic spacer set up for talon ss/stealth? in the forum Mods/Machinists https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/spacer-set-up-for-talon-ss-stealth/#post-80353 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 22:59:20 -0400 quote brutus:You really don’t want to put the washers the breach slide side of the spring or hammer. You will have too many moving parts and its going to go wrong.

The only mods you will want to do to get what you want with very little effort and expence are very slight tophat adjustment and using the right amount of spacers fitted in the…Read more

]]> c3a662c3863865ab522c5e9dea4d65da swankypotter replied to the topic talon/gunpower tuning in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/talon-gunpower-tuning/#post-80179 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 02:21:59 -0400 quote WalkonKing:What parts are you looking for?

You have Leupy customs in the UK. He can help you out.

http://www.leupyscustomshop.co.uk/

What parts do you need and why do you need them?

thanks mate was just a fur aesthetic/functional parts like alloy cocking bolt knob, alloy trigger shoe, adjustable butt plate and wood grips

mark

]]> 226e4c58896365ad34d40a98d2f91bb4 swankypotter replied to the topic over powered gunpower stealth oops! in the forum Talon/Talon SS https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/over-powered-gunpower-stealth-oops/#post-79998 Sat, 15 Aug 2009 14:15:35 -0400 quote maw:Can any of you U.S guys justify spending all the dough the do over there for a 12 ft. lb. gun?
i agree with Loki_762, the stealth/talon ss is an awesome gun under 12flb can kill at 40-50 yards no probs with a good head shot (only shoot at this distance if you know your gun, scope and distance very well, otherwise DON’T DO IT! not good if…Read more

]]> f812ee17e8803f0c0da30d1152ea8e72 swankypotter replied to the topic regulator in the forum Talon/Talon SS https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/regulator-d9/page/2/#post-79996 Sat, 15 Aug 2009 13:41:12 -0400 quote fusion:You should of said I would of given you a copy.
221.4 grn pellets – Dayyymn 😯 😆
ha ha that would be a bit heavy for my gun iv changed it now thanks

mark

]]> bf99833e9f8b045f96a5e842555774cc swankypotter replied to the topic over powered gunpower stealth oops! in the forum Talon/Talon SS https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/over-powered-gunpower-stealth-oops/#post-79968 Sat, 15 Aug 2009 00:50:50 -0400 quote airtight_python:You can never have too much power! 😉
well if i had a licence to shot over 12flb i would try and get as high as i could make my gun go without making it blow to bits lol

mark

]]> 4ccb46191f8dd22d8b62f04ca056728d swankypotter replied to the topic regulator in the forum Talon/Talon SS https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/regulator-d9/page/2/#post-79953 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 23:04:13 -0400 quote brutus:Your best off listening to fusions post, he has tried and tested with a 12inch barrel and I have not.

Its amazing what the 24inch barrel can do. I found that I need bewteen 500-600psi to get below 12FPE with a 21g pellet.

thanks guys for the posts i didn’t think anyone else had guns under 12foot pounds here i thought it was all over…Read more

]]> 5ba32b6cbe89a2856471f1efa86109a8 swankypotter replied to the topic regulator in the forum Talon/Talon SS https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/regulator-d9/page/2/#post-78901 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 07:55:49 -0400 quote brutus:quote mamcrackin:quote swankypotter:sorry guys though i put it in here it is this time

http://jdsairman.com/Products.html

mark

That is a great place to get a regulator….
Keep me updated on your progress.

8)

still nothing yet my gun is away getting tested and serviced and it seems to be a bit expensive for me sorry

mark

]]> 909a276e97b55de29501cc0adc06b349 swankypotter replied to the topic regulator in the forum Talon/Talon SS https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/regulator-d9/#post-78005 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 23:00:05 -0400 sorry guys though i put it in here it is this time

http://jdsairman.com/Products.html

mark

]]> 20c82f2b1ad05bbd88dd5678f4c7aafc swankypotter replied to the topic regulator in the forum Talon/Talon SS https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/regulator-d9/#post-77917 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 23:15:52 -0400 this is the site i found looks good i think?

mark

]]> cc66123d0c298a5a9b3ff2bc28e8d03a swankypotter replied to the topic regulator in the forum Talon/Talon SS https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/regulator-d9/#post-77876 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:06:03 -0400 thanks very much i got another web site that makes regs and tanks for the gunpower so i will email them and see how i get on thanks again mate

mark

]]> 09e670e6655ce1c4129bbc48a4de7d9c swankypotter replied to the topic im new here? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/im-new-here/#post-77849 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 11:30:10 -0400 well they never said how long they would have it but iv been phoning the guy at gunpower and he sounds ok with me very helpfully iv also sent my gun through my local gun shop so if there is a problem it will be up to them to sort it out, yes that’s me from the BSA web site thanks

mark

]]> a871eacb6d75469c0465eb337028377d swankypotter replied to the topic gunpower stealth or air force tallon? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/gunpower-stealth-or-air-force-tallon/#post-77848 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 11:09:19 -0400 thanks al very much, but i don’t think i want to mod the gun so its got more power just now as i don’t have a FAC licence it was mainly just dress up the gun to make it look a bit better thanks

mark

]]> e661bc33a08f0023f049ecd61152d9b2 swankypotter replied to the topic im new here? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/im-new-here/#post-77838 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 03:08:40 -0400 thanks everyone very handy advice. i pritty much try to use most of my land, well i say my land it a farmers land that im aloud to shoot which is good. i found a web site with butifull parts for the talon but i cant get through to them my computer wont let me send emails just now, bag of ####, it called http://www.talontunes.com/index.html has…Read more

]]> 5658cc8182a318133dad65d96e19b803 swankypotter replied to the topic im new here? in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/im-new-here/#post-77833 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 02:07:58 -0400 hi thanks very much, but it wasnt a guille suit its just dmp jacket dmp trousers realtree full face ballaclava green tipless gloves and cat boots but all together its so good gains me about 10-15 yards on my quarry i usualy do alot of stalking from about 15-30 yards and sometimes do a bit of snipering where i shoot iv got 8 feilds an old banger…Read more

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