Talonairgun | varminter | Activity https://talonairgunforum.com/members/varminter/activity/ Activity feed for varminter. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:11:56 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 f9d865d352f467d88ac2881d849cd92a varminter replied to the topic Selling my .25 Edgun Matador R3 Long in the for sale section in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/selling-my-25-edgun-matador-r3-long-in-the-for-sale-section/#post-170115 Sun, 31 Mar 2013 20:17:40 -0400 quote lars-atx:what type of cycling do you do? road/mtb/free?

I used to, but fell out of it when friends gave it up. still have a titus and allez collecting dust…

L

I do road biking and mountain biking. I have a Rocky Mountain mtb and my road bike is a Cervelo R5. I love long and hilly rides and do the Markleeville Death Ride every year.…Read more

]]> 547a0047e248f8c85704c114ece18a28 varminter replied to the topic .25 Edgun R3 owners in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/25-edgun-r3-owners/#post-168947 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 05:09:24 -0400 It still passes right through when I shoot it at 890 fps. πŸ˜†

]]> 6e591e70dc86c94d69a604c35d04a536 varminter replied to the topic .25 Edgun R3 owners in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/25-edgun-r3-owners/#post-168764 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 13:36:50 -0400 Everything else about my .25 R3 Long is great but mine is also loud and not as backyard friendly as I’d like. It is much louder than the .22 Edgun I used to have but I also had the factory add on LCD with my .22 Edgun. I have been thinking of adding some sort of adaptor to my .25 so I can use an LCD for backyard shooting.

]]> eb75ab89185234dd583015d6041459f9 varminter replied to the topic New Cricket Delivery in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-cricket-delivery/#post-168381 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 19:58:55 -0400 Awesome! Who did you order it from? I’m curious who has the new gauges.

]]> 82db973f655629d095ed2c5b189f1d5a varminter replied to the topic New to EDgun R3 0.22 Std in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-to-edgun-r3-0-22-std/page/2/#post-168083 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 21:42:54 -0400 LMAO! Hoot you are hilarious! You should really write books or create a new TV series. It could be the new hit on HBO or Showtime. You have a creative gift to say the least. πŸ˜†

]]> 31af08b600179e170418cc73d6e78edd varminter replied to the topic New to EDgun R3 0.22 Std in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-to-edgun-r3-0-22-std/#post-168055 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 07:12:02 -0400 The little ones look perfect for the Lelya but I prefer a bigger dog for my .25 Edgun, similar in size to your Rottweiler. Can I pay extra shipping for a bigger multi shot kit? Have you only trained the little ones? How long is the wait for the bigger kit?

]]> 024aa5f141c24c85515dafc350e587ea varminter replied to the topic New to EDgun R3 0.22 Std in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-to-edgun-r3-0-22-std/#post-168042 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 02:58:21 -0400 The dog is trained to load the pellets into the Edgun very quickly and is Ed’s new multi shot kit we’ve all been waiting for. No protruding magazine needed! πŸ˜†

]]> 78eadedd60e11607346b0e1a74874aad varminter replied to the topic New to EDgun R3 0.22 Std in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-to-edgun-r3-0-22-std/#post-168016 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:41:31 -0400 Looks cool but doesn’t your Edgun feel top heavy? I would mount something on the side or bottom of the rifle.

]]> adfc2b172aac73a444139fac177e3220 varminter replied to the topic My Edgun R3 is finally here! in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/my-edgun-r3-is-finally-here/page/8/#post-167642 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 19:00:23 -0400 Ed, for those of us with your new aluminum breach and stainless steel bolt that come on the newest R3, will we still need to replace the breech and bolt for the multishot/magazine kit? My guess is yes on the breech but will the bolt need to be replaced as well?

]]> 8a38509359c38d04473651f10a30906e varminter replied to the topic My Edgun R3 is finally here! in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/my-edgun-r3-is-finally-here/page/7/#post-167480 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 21:59:57 -0400 My vote is 890 tuned from Ed then after break in period we fine tune it ourselves.

]]> 8c391693eb6e703cf1d5376a55aec892 varminter replied to the topic My Edgun R3 is finally here! in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/my-edgun-r3-is-finally-here/page/6/#post-167443 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 07:21:59 -0400 Ed, any chance you can start tuning them again to around 890 FPS and with the hammer spring tension in balance with the regulator like many of us have done with our own Matadors? I personally loved learning how to tune my Edgun with the help of oldgoat’s video but some feel it should perform closer to this out of the box. My first .22 Matador…Read more

]]> 5f979ba25b7680fe290cac4432c29311 varminter replied to the topic My Edgun R3 is finally here! in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/my-edgun-r3-is-finally-here/page/6/#post-167317 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:51:43 -0400 I got it thanks πŸ™‚

]]> d65cfc078c227ff49132992fd2b1b805 varminter replied to the topic Another Edgun Fan in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/another-edgun-fan/#post-167264 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 00:38:42 -0400 Great idea if it makes it feel more natural and comfortable to shoot!

]]> d92f815128497838f0814d363ed923f9 varminter replied to the topic My Edgun R3 is finally here! in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/my-edgun-r3-is-finally-here/page/6/#post-167258 Sun, 17 Feb 2013 23:25:01 -0400 oldgoat, did you get a chance to do more tinkering and adjusting to your new Edgun this weekend? I decided to try to fine tune mine just a bit more but I have a question for Ed or you or anyone who may know before I finish up.

Can I put a little blue threadlock (Loctite) on the valve adjustment screw (on the sides only) so it cannot turn/change…Read more

]]> deac9819004f08e5aa9a38d88b589884 varminter replied to the topic My Edgun R3 is finally here! in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/my-edgun-r3-is-finally-here/page/5/#post-167056 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 03:00:40 -0400 kazzz, which program are you using to chart/graph your pellet velocity vs. shot count? And just like oldgoat asked, I would also like to know how to input these numbers into Chairgun. I’m not having any luck finding it myself.

]]> 0f4bf00342547870927b0ea47ae6430c varminter replied to the topic The Cricket in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/the-cricket/#post-167055 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 02:53:08 -0400 I knew you would say that. πŸ™„ πŸ˜†

]]> 98a595048fcfe71bf7c26b23d061068b varminter replied to the topic The Cricket in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/the-cricket/#post-167044 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 21:01:50 -0400 Shouldn’t it say Edgun, Cricket and Bullpups? πŸ˜†

]]> d07bf8460e8794c41759e7e6095832f1 varminter replied to the topic Cricket .25's yet?? in the forum Kalibrgun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/cricket-25-s-yet/page/2/#post-167007 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 03:48:11 -0400 quote 22Whisper:Are the synthetic stocks wood covered with a ruberized coating? or actually a synthetic / plastic?

I was wondering the same thing.

]]> 56c8357891b98055ff54de8704565f06 varminter replied to the topic My Edgun R3 is finally here! in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/my-edgun-r3-is-finally-here/page/5/#post-166883 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 02:28:12 -0400 At that point though it would only take 30 more seconds to remove the regulator/valve housing. I just don’t think it would be worth the trouble due to the ease of just removing it for adjustment.

]]> 76afa11c4237fbd5c78ee36230769b28 varminter replied to the topic My Edgun R3 is finally here! in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/my-edgun-r3-is-finally-here/page/5/#post-166877 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 01:33:24 -0400 I thought of the same thing yesterday. Once you remove that locking screw the actual adjustment screw on my new Edgun was an allen head so you would need a really long allen wrench.

oldgoat, was the regulator adjustment screw on your new Edgun also allen head like mine?

]]> 0ef52cc2dc67e6e77d95ea280648ab58 varminter replied to the topic EdGun Lelya Arrived, WOW! in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/edgun-lelya-arrived-wow/#post-166866 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 22:46:17 -0400 Cute little guys! Congrats!

]]> 923c53d2090853e87872793c99de078a varminter replied to the topic My Edgun R3 is finally here! in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/my-edgun-r3-is-finally-here/page/4/#post-166861 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 21:56:13 -0400 quote oldgoat:Did it take you just one reg adjustment to get that flat string? If so, you are very lucky and you need to buy some lotto tickets! Hell, buy a bunch of lotto tickets and I will go in half with you on them!

How much did you have to turn your reg clockwise to get your current string?

Yes I got lucky and only adjusted the regulator…Read more

]]> 8075a8cb9db109fa7cf677fa000c1809 varminter replied to the topic My Edgun R3 is finally here! in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/my-edgun-r3-is-finally-here/page/4/#post-166852 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 20:24:05 -0400 Just make sure you turn the HST out two full turns from the factory setting first then you can start turning HST in a little at a time until you get your desired speed.

http://talonairgun.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=21283&highlight=removing+adjusting+r3s+regulator

Here is the link to oldgoat’s video that helped me. It also has the link on how to…Read more

]]> 2a2860b8030c993fd6587a90a2866cb0 varminter replied to the topic Edgun R3 .22: Shot String, Air Efficiency, & Trigger in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/edgun-r3-22-shot-string-air-efficiency-amp-trigger/page/9/#post-166851 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 20:09:47 -0400 Endo, I got rid of the huge spike at the end of the shot string and my Edgun R3 .25 Long with the newest valve, just like yours, is now much more consistent compared to the out of the box settings. I just gave it a very quick and dirty tune using oldgoat’s video. I haven’t even checked to see if the HST can be adjusted higher and where my peak…Read more

]]> b1533c5eeee189f4dd64ee7ec9a85e12 varminter replied to the topic My Edgun R3 is finally here! in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/my-edgun-r3-is-finally-here/page/4/#post-166848 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 19:29:16 -0400 This is what you have to do when you’re desperate to tune your .25 Edgun but you don’t want to have any neighbors hear you. I have my law mower running while I shoot and adjust HST a little at a time.

I may not be done but I sure am a lot happier than when I first shot her through the chrono on Friday. I watched oldgoat’s video (you are the…Read more

]]> 38f02ccf0b6b7745594f9941f7d43199 varminter replied to the topic My Edgun R3 is finally here! in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/my-edgun-r3-is-finally-here/page/4/#post-166835 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 16:42:49 -0400 quote Demp223:hey Varminter. I just realized youre in Sacramento. Im in Roseville.
Anytime you want to shoot let me know
Dennis

Dennis, that sounds great! I would love to meet up and shoot. Where do you shoot?

Bobby

]]> 80c60a89c65075055f9cf577f9dda03b varminter replied to the topic My Edgun R3 is finally here! in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/my-edgun-r3-is-finally-here/page/4/#post-166787 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 23:04:10 -0400 Maybe I should have waited but yesterday’s shot string was bothering me and oldgoat’s quick and dirty video got me all excited to take the plunge into her. πŸ˜†

I also love to tinker with my toys and was itching to learn how to work on her. I’m actually glad I did because there was a lot of metal shavings or maybe pellet debris and shavings…Read more

]]> e1b14aafc49df1aae88d9ccd125a73c0 varminter replied to the topic My Edgun R3 is finally here! in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/my-edgun-r3-is-finally-here/page/3/#post-166783 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 22:27:40 -0400 quote oldgoat:Varminter, the R3s all use a copper O ring to seal the transfer port.

Please measure the overall length of the air valve/regulator housing and post the length in my topic.

Done πŸ™‚

Based on my numbers and the huge hump at the end of my shot string, how much should I turn my regulator in to start? Any silicone needed on the cooper O ring?

]]> 8aa0aafbdc3a98ef7419762daa5b3831 varminter replied to the topic Air Valve/Regulator Housing Over All Length in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/air-valve-regulator-housing-over-all-length/#post-166782 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 22:24:58 -0400 quote oldgoat:Thanks qpush and endo!

The extra reg that Tony sent me is 146.8 mm long and lock screw on the reg adjusting screw uses a hex wrench, my older Matadors all used a slotted lock screw.

IF any more of you guys pull the reg, please post the regulator body OA length here.

Syn, some of us here are way past Hardcore and have become…Read more

]]> 845effe17499e35c6e35f45ff720115b varminter replied to the topic Air Valve/Regulator Housing Over All Length in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/air-valve-regulator-housing-over-all-length/#post-166781 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 22:16:20 -0400 From my new .25 R3 Edgun Long

]]> 0636e6f59d8d09ee9f9eac2af2ea9f63 varminter replied to the topic My Edgun R3 is finally here! in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/my-edgun-r3-is-finally-here/page/3/#post-166779 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 21:36:54 -0400 I noticed that the o-ring has been replaced with a brass ring in my new R3. Anybody else have the same setup?

Here is the new valve

]]> 54bf7a463de5be2c5a37fef8325250bb varminter replied to the topic Edgun R3 .22: Shot String, Air Efficiency, & Trigger in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/edgun-r3-22-shot-string-air-efficiency-amp-trigger/page/9/#post-166778 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 21:22:49 -0400 quote endothelium:Just wanted to see what the string would look like at my target speed (890-900 fps) before doing regulator adjustment. I increased HST by turning in ΒΎ turn from the last string (β€œFirst String” in the graph). The speed got up to around 890 fps. The string stared with pressure at 194 bars. Basically, the pattern between these two…Read more

]]> f6984655d691797a2dc20b9388877bf7 varminter replied to the topic My Edgun R3 is finally here! in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/my-edgun-r3-is-finally-here/page/3/#post-166775 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 20:01:06 -0400 quote qpush:Yes, watch oldgoats video… He gave me the confidence to take my matador apart πŸ™‚
Nowadays I can take it apart, adjust the regulator and have it put together again in just above 15 minutes.

Regarding dry-firing, I dont know about that… I dont see any risks with it as its something that easily can happen and quite often too.
Many…Read more

]]> 618e4e98bdcd9b11498bea6f1b30d06f varminter replied to the topic My Edgun R3 is finally here! in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/my-edgun-r3-is-finally-here/page/3/#post-166769 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 18:01:26 -0400 Ok I’ve made some progress and have removed all the air from the Edgun after first shooting it down to 90 bar. Now it’s time to watch oldgoat’s video again on taking the rest of the rifle apart and then adjusting the reg and HST. πŸ˜€

]]> 44066dd5fddcd0170c358cf7d5675945 varminter replied to the topic My Edgun R3 is finally here! in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/my-edgun-r3-is-finally-here/page/3/#post-166768 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 17:36:27 -0400 When I first started shooting the Edgun for the very first time yesterday, I started at 190 bar and my numbers were in the 940’s but I never shot a full string. The string in my post above was toward the end of the day. As I am shooting this morning to reduce pressure in the rifle I am now back to 920’s and 930’s starting from 140 bar. Was my…Read more

]]> b2158fc563a55034e8e08517f2b2950d varminter replied to the topic My Edgun R3 is finally here! in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/my-edgun-r3-is-finally-here/page/3/#post-166764 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 16:22:25 -0400 Here are my numbers from yesterday. It seems like there is a huge jump toward the end of my shot string. I started at around 190 bar and ended just slightly above 100 bar. There are several shots in between that were not recorded due to lack of light. My Edgun needs some love and I really want to tune her to perform as she should.

883 883 883…Read more

]]> 5412617a289d094d91292547b1aaaa12 varminter replied to the topic My Edgun R3 is finally here! in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/my-edgun-r3-is-finally-here/page/2/#post-166693 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 14:45:49 -0400 I’m off today and will finally get a chance to play. I’ll post some untuned results later.

]]> 395c8881fb125b58401c5bed32469f25 varminter replied to the topic My Edgun R3 is finally here! in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/my-edgun-r3-is-finally-here/#post-166617 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 19:55:32 -0400 Great information oldgoat! I’ll go to the hardware store today after work and buy some. Thank you πŸ˜€

]]> 1b3a05ba8bf8f5ad35614b3741cfa562 varminter replied to the topic My Edgun R3 is finally here! in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/my-edgun-r3-is-finally-here/#post-166566 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 07:40:52 -0400 I’m looking forward to seeing your results once you are able to compare the .25 Standard to the .25 Long.

Can someone please post the link to oldgoat’s trigger mod for the Edgun R3?

]]> a1fb0962735306e8d73b3ac68c0af393 varminter replied to the topic My Edgun R3 is finally here! in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/my-edgun-r3-is-finally-here/#post-166557 Thu, 07 Feb 2013 04:34:35 -0400 The black stocks always look good on the Edgun! I wish you had a clearer picture. jr, make sure to post some numbers and shots per fill once you have time to shoot. I am very curious on the .25 Standard’s performance since the only minus of the .25 Long is the extra length. The Edgun .25 Long feels very balanced and the weight is not a factor to…Read more

]]> 7cfd3be39085c0bdf453b6ca611ca1d5 varminter replied to the topic My Edgun R3 is finally here! in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/my-edgun-r3-is-finally-here/#post-166516 Wed, 06 Feb 2013 21:40:45 -0400 quote slayer5:I am drooling mine is home UPS just dropped off and I am at work. Hope mine looks as pretty as yours. lol
Good luck with it!

That’s great news! Post some pics and let me know how your trigger feels. The trigger on mine is very hard. It will be the first thing I adjust. I hope to be able to fire some shots through it soon and get…Read more

]]> bcd8587cc09a70b8c15d9edae997139c varminter replied to the topic Got the magic email/ countdown thread in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/got-the-magic-email-countdown-thread/page/8/#post-166220 Sun, 03 Feb 2013 05:10:01 -0400 quote jr:I got the call from Tony …..My R3 .25 Standard will be in my hands Monday.

Then I got the call that the Crickey .25 is being received beginning of the week and I should have it next week.

I have to make decisions on what I am selling….I am out of control 😯

I will be reaching out to all.
JR

I jumped on it when I received…Read more

]]> 310e93b703aef9d252883f42abedb71a varminter replied to the topic Got the magic email/ countdown thread in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/got-the-magic-email-countdown-thread/page/6/#post-166031 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 06:12:39 -0400 The Edgun is already very efficient so a slightly more efficient valve is even better! Is it true that the new valve will also make it a little quieter? I hope the shot to shot consistency is just as good as before or even better. I guess I’ll find out in a few days. πŸ˜€

What changes were made to the trigger assembly and what has improved over…Read more

]]> b6914f2d7b4dc5cf559953eeb66a7179 varminter replied to the topic New Airforce rifles in the forum General Chat https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/new-airforce-rifles/#post-165995 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 06:36:30 -0400 This is just plain stupid! What does Airforce officially say about why they did this?

]]> a5e19e1f016def2b6370379edce823e5 varminter replied to the topic Got the magic email/ countdown thread in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/got-the-magic-email-countdown-thread/page/6/#post-165993 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 06:18:52 -0400 Zocoloco, thanks for pointing out the changes/upgrades. I am still curious about the new and more efficient valve.

If this new Edgun meets my expectations I might have to finally sell my super accurate .25 Daystate Air Ranger which has been upgraded with a BSA barrel by Leupy from across the pond. I have held onto this rifle longer than any…Read more

]]> 440f66bb2aec75f9bc0606f5a324800e varminter replied to the topic Got the magic email/ countdown thread in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/got-the-magic-email-countdown-thread/page/5/#post-165979 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 17:16:29 -0400 Do these Edguns that have arrived and are currently being shipped have the new breech and new valve system? Are there any other changes and improvements in this shipment?

]]> 4aecfcc7451cbfd59d67f6626f2d67a8 varminter replied to the topic Got the magic email/ countdown thread in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/got-the-magic-email-countdown-thread/page/5/#post-165929 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 19:07:33 -0400 Tony, I just sent you an email with a picture of my bank deposit slip attached. My payment is complete and the money is immediately available to you.

I loved my .22 Edgun Matador but have wanted the .25 Long version ever since I first heard of it! I am very excited and cannot wait to get my hands on this new beauty. I hope you can ship it soon…Read more

]]> 8b5fc18e0b63dd1e33661b571bab4519 varminter replied to the topic Got the magic email/ countdown thread in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/got-the-magic-email-countdown-thread/page/5/#post-165900 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 06:12:58 -0400 I haven’t posted here for a while and took an airgun break while I was working on some other projects but once I saw the email from Tony that my .25 Edgun Matador Long is finally here, suddenly I feel like I have the crazy airgun bug all over again! I loved my .22 Edgun and have missed it ever since I sold it. I cannot wait to get my hands on the…Read more

]]> 6be586f2281c8211d19de0f15acd417f varminter replied to the topic No more EDguns out of Russia :( in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/no-more-edguns-out-of-russia/page/2/#post-128499 Sat, 19 Feb 2011 20:10:09 -0400 I sold mine with the full intent of getting another and now am wishing I had held onto it until all of this was sorted out. I guess I’ll just patiently wait for the ones produced in Europe.

]]> d31b76328eddb356db229462f4241825 varminter replied to the topic EDgun multishot magazine in the works... in the forum EdGun https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/edgun-multishot-magazine-in-the-works/page/2/#post-106654 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 20:16:31 -0400 I’ll take one as well πŸ™‚

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