Talonairgun | tom-kirkman | Activity https://talonairgunforum.com/members/tom-kirkman/activity/ Activity feed for tom-kirkman. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:11:56 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 9d2f00360602451910d3010329668d57 tom-kirkman replied to the topic S@*!#^, Damn***#>+++#@@# in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/s-damn-gt/#post-28241 Wed, 28 Nov 2007 02:38:49 -0400 You can remove the barrel without touching the trigger or breech. Just take out the screws holding the barrel bushings. That’s all there is to it.

]]> c42f06dfdcc19267f0d38bf0561d45fc tom-kirkman replied to the topic crossman CP pellets in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/crossman-cp-pellets/#post-27687 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 21:36:01 -0400 The Kodiaks, being heavier, aren’t as badly affected by wind. I can get them out the 12 inch barrel of my Talon SS at about 730 to 740 fps.

The CPs are still my go-to pellet in the SS. They leave the barrel at about 850 to 860 fps.

I just chrono’d these last week so the numbers are still fresh in my mind.

Accuracy seems about the same with…Read more

]]> d8549c8d8ccba81688c76bd67c93ef81 tom-kirkman replied to the topic 30mm or 1" in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/30mm-or-1-quot/#post-27270 Tue, 06 Nov 2007 22:25:19 -0400 You could always just measure it.

]]> b3d7826ec3e52b0116527d0e36988bf7 tom-kirkman replied to the topic Talon SS Shroud in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/talon-ss-shroud/page/2/#post-26990 Thu, 01 Nov 2007 14:41:34 -0400 On my Talon SS…

I dropped in a long lightweight coil spring, followed by nylon washers turned to perfectly fit the factory shround. The washers are spaced apart by O-rings, the first one by 4, the next by 3 the next by 1 and then one right next to the end cap. The end result is a gun that when fired sounds like someone snapping a twig. Not…Read more

]]> 534a3f2c8374fa8077ae21a93f248e3c tom-kirkman replied to the topic Condor case? What do you have in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/condor-case-what-do-you-have/#post-26961 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 22:28:59 -0400 If you don’t mind taking your tank off, a break down shotgun case will hold your Condor, two air tanks, bipod, and several tins of pellets. It’s shorter and doesn’t look like a gun case which keeps the natives from getting restless if you carry it out and around.

]]> c3ab32f7df726974f853db16059b8b5f tom-kirkman replied to the topic Questions Asked when Someone Buys a New Gun in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/questions-asked-when-someone-buys-a-new-gun/#post-26768 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 20:40:47 -0400 More than likely the gun with the stock 12 inch barrel will max out on velocity with the power wheel in the 5 or 6 position setting. With a full 200 bar fill, you’ll get about 40 consistent shots before you need to top off the tank.

Crosman Premiers are highly accurate and have been the best in my gun overall.

The only thing I do to new air…Read more

]]> b9bcd2d76489b3971251ae8f7c651c30 tom-kirkman replied to the topic Questions Asked when Someone Buys a New Gun in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/questions-asked-when-someone-buys-a-new-gun/#post-26764 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 20:26:27 -0400 I use high two piece mounts on two of my Talon SS and Condors. I don’t get any frame flex that I can notice and they are just as accurate as my other Talon and Condor which have one piece high mounts.

Keep in mind that the scope itself is rigid and will only add to the rigidity of the entire assembly once it’s attached.

]]> 5135532eccdcbcdf328944594e010380 tom-kirkman replied to the topic favorite Pellet for your .22 talon SS ?? in the forum Talon/Talon SS https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/favorite-pellet-for-your-22-talon-ss/#post-26351 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 16:56:36 -0400 Crosman Premiers (14.3gr) with the PW set on about 5. We get over 800 fps, great accuracy and about 40 or so shots before having to refill.

I have shot a great many pellets through these Talons and all seem to obtain the best groups with the Premiers. The Kodiaks were a close 2nd and I acutally prefer those in my Condors.

]]> b86dd7ed0583bf0d5fe1bb739c5d8d46 tom-kirkman replied to the topic what types of pellet lube are you guys using in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/what-types-of-pellet-lube-are-you-guys-using/#post-26318 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 02:29:33 -0400 I use Break Free. I have an empty Beeman Pellet tin with sponge bottom and just put in about a half dozen drops of Break Free and then put in about 25 pellets, close the lid and gently shake for about 10 seconds. Take them out and then put in 25 more pellets and go again. After every 100 to 125 I add another 5 or 6 drops of Break Free to the…Read more

]]> 8b572615c5d46da9e3071f0cee5d24c5 tom-kirkman replied to the topic Mac1 Droopers on a Talon SS in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/mac1-droopers-on-a-talon-ss/#post-26317 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 02:26:58 -0400 The scope still have to point “downhill” but because the Talon doesn’t have a drooped barrel your scope’s elevation adjustment should be more than enough.

But it won’t hurt to use the drooper mount on your Talon if you want. It just means that most of your elevation adjustment will be done by the mount instead of the scope. Not a bad…Read more

]]> 4e500f897d1628aacf88ec2ff3797b82 tom-kirkman replied to the topic Oh Lords of the shrouds...... in the forum Talon/Talon SS https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/oh-lords-of-the-shrouds/#post-26287 Mon, 22 Oct 2007 13:36:23 -0400 I put a long spring in the shroud to keep the first washers (baffles) away from the barrel end a bit. Then used nylon washers, turned to fit the shroud. I put different numbers of spacers (O-rings) between them in order to supposedly break up the various harmonics involved in the sound. It seems to work. With just 4 washers about all you hear when…Read more

]]> 1a67a88a665d021159f4e159ce199e04 tom-kirkman replied to the topic Talon SS accuracy. in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/talon-ss-accuracy/#post-26238 Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:53:20 -0400 A buddy and I shot our Talon SS guns this afternoon for a couple hours. Paper targets at 165 feet. Our really bad groups (5 shots) were about 3/4 inch. The better ones were inside the width of a dime.

We then put up our standard targets – 3/4 inch candy suckers. We easily broke 4 out of 5 without missing and this was at 165 feet. The guns are way…Read more

]]> 7b03bdeee59f8d6e6a3071567ae27bf0 tom-kirkman replied to the topic Talon SS accuracy. in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/talon-ss-accuracy/#post-26193 Sun, 21 Oct 2007 13:36:00 -0400 If we’re just talking about accuracy and reliability, I think your comcerns on the Talon SS are unfounded. I own 2 Talon SS and 2 Condors and I can shoot with any of the guys who come around here and shoot with us that own Daystates, AirArms, Theobens, etc. Yes, those are beautiful guns and extremely well made, but I’ve never had a tune of any…Read more

]]> abfb040cff49fb60de0b85d265768386 tom-kirkman replied to the topic New Talon SS Arrived, WOW! in the forum Talon/Talon SS https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-talon-ss-arrived-wow/#post-26151 Sat, 20 Oct 2007 19:34:41 -0400 When you get your chrony, set what power wheel setting allows you the most velocity with any given pellet. I suspect that with any pellet in the 12 to 15 gr range, a setting of 6 is all you’ll be able to use. Any more and the velocity will be the same and you’ll just waste air.

I shoot Crosman Premiers (14.3 gr) with a power wheel setting of 5…Read more

]]> f1926cd02432121a1e74cbfba3f7641a tom-kirkman replied to the topic BB Pelletier to reveal his true identity in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/bb-pelletier-to-reveal-his-true-identity/page/2/#post-26027 Thu, 18 Oct 2007 17:20:38 -0400 I’m sure he makes mistakes, we all do. He does seem to have a great breadth of knowledge on various guns and air shooting overall, perhaps not an expert on any particular gun, of course . His real ability, however, is in how well he can write and convey information to the masses. Not many can do this as well as he can.

I have a 2-year old Condor…Read more

]]> d25fa1adf6587394a89a95eb2cae61a9 tom-kirkman replied to the topic Brainstorming once again in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/brainstorming-once-again/#post-26025 Thu, 18 Oct 2007 16:48:58 -0400 Funny that you mention “40” as the point where your POI drops. I’ve found exactly the same thing.

We use the old 35mm film canisters to store 40 pellets in. When empty, it’s time to refill the air canister.

I like your idea even better – it’s easier to just carry one container than a pocketful of 6!

]]> 6d7b720d498ef7cdcddba5406a4ca5ad tom-kirkman replied to the topic BB Pelletier to reveal his true identity in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/bb-pelletier-to-reveal-his-true-identity/page/2/#post-26024 Thu, 18 Oct 2007 16:40:23 -0400 Tom Gaylord is probably the best air gun informational writer that’s been around in some time. His “AirGun Illustrated” articles were great. Now he writes an airgun column for Shotgun Digest. It’s great as well. He’s well spoken and knowledgeable about the products he writes about. Maybe not accurate 100% of the time, but who is? More often than…Read more

]]> 978ce43dca52b8bff65f052f70284588 tom-kirkman replied to the topic Barrel removal causes zero shift in the forum Talon/Talon SS https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/barrel-removal-causes-zero-shift/#post-25783 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:28:58 -0400 It would definitely help in always getting everything back to the same place.

We’re shooting guns with tiny pellets to what amounts to long distances (for the size and scale) and even a very, very slight difference in positioning of the barrel when it’s removed and reinstalled can throw the POI way off once you get downrange.

]]> 36e267b4b20ab9c5667960db003eb9b4 tom-kirkman replied to the topic Those with a stock Talon SS in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/those-with-a-stock-talon-ss/page/2/#post-25719 Sat, 13 Oct 2007 21:24:25 -0400 I should have mentioned that we are shooting Beeman Kodiaks which I think weigh about 24 or 25 gr. Heavier pellets seem to do better for us at the higher velocities.

I’d certain agree that at 900+fps something like a Crosman Premier might not be as accurate as it would be at velocities in the 750 fps range.

We shoot a bit this afternoon. There…Read more

]]> e9feb638cb04c2a2d712036e23a16cb9 tom-kirkman replied to the topic Shooting for impressive groups in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/shooting-for-impressive-groups/#post-25712 Sat, 13 Oct 2007 17:41:27 -0400 My Condor, with the old style valve, has always been terribly accurate. We shoot ours with 18 inch barrels on a PW setting of about 8 or 9 and get in the high 900 fps. Our range is 165 feet long and we shoot groups that will normally go less than 1/2 inch edge to edge. Occasionally you get a flyer – the gun, the pellet or our aim, something can…Read more

]]> 29e26dfa2634ba61338c4cab2b0c9364 tom-kirkman replied to the topic Those with a stock Talon SS in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/those-with-a-stock-talon-ss/page/2/#post-25710 Sat, 13 Oct 2007 17:14:38 -0400 I have two stock Talon SS guns. You can only make use of a power setting of about 5 or 6 with that 12″ barrel – any higher and you’ll just waste air, you won’t gain any more velocity.

With my PW set on 5, which gives me about 930 to 940 fps with Crosman Premiers (14.3gr) I can get a good 35 or 40 shots before I notice a sudden drop in POI. When I…Read more

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