https://talonairgunforum.com/members/vrablic-theodor/activity/ Activity feed for vrablic-theodor. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:09:21 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 ebf262742a6106adc679de1633a5a14e https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/finally-getting-a-257-build-started/page/6/#post-206186 Fri, 11 Jul 2014 03:11:09 -0400 I’m almost 100% its the threads Doug. Ill send you a pic tomorrow. Thanks Knife I already shot threw my target threw the fence and into the neighbors shed trying to get it close to the end of barrel. Every time I try to get it started it only goes maybe 4-6 inches. I tried using a wooden dowel rod and it keeps breaking trying to get bullet rest of…Read more

]]> c749344e76f48acc94c62a62694228f6 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/finally-getting-a-257-build-started/page/6/#post-206076 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 03:26:42 -0400 How do I get a slug threw the barrel to have it sized for a die? My press, scope, scope mount and wokguard came in this week. The only problem is my fill adapter wont work on the Dyotat valve which blows. So I cant use my 4500 psi tank yet. He already warned me before it might not. I also ordered super sear and took out the safety. Thanks for all…Read more

]]> 796c173f92f7d3afd014feee8945770a https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/finally-getting-a-257-build-started/page/5/#post-205737 Thu, 03 Jul 2014 22:39:46 -0400 citrusairguns.com Did you get the pics?

]]> b7ccaa4d0da41e4af3d64c1a60e2a5ed https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/test-2-4400-psi-fill-with-new-4500-psi-bottle/page/6/#post-205696 Thu, 03 Jul 2014 05:25:09 -0400 That’s kickass. I cant wait to be testing mine out. What psi did you start at and drop to?

]]> 6b808d82c902dd661c40da5657488fb4 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/finally-getting-a-257-build-started/page/5/#post-205688 Thu, 03 Jul 2014 03:46:01 -0400 It seems to be coming along good for you Dougroundup. This .257 is sick. My gun came in today. I was really impressed with everything Mike Kobel did. Everything from the target crown to the bushings and the lead he cut for me is 100% on par. Barrel, Bushings, Shroud, Lead cut and a Hawke scope sidewinder 4-16 50 mm sr pro under $ 875.00 with a…Read more

]]> ac2d1ff84caaad237764b21be7994d15 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/finally-getting-a-257-build-started/page/5/#post-205454 Fri, 27 Jun 2014 05:36:03 -0400 Ok thanks Knife. How much bigger should the sizing die be?

]]> 7d1d170dd04e05cb96f99c0fc7032b19 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/finally-getting-a-257-build-started/page/5/#post-205411 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 18:55:59 -0400 No the gun will be shipped today im going to do that after I use the wheeler kit. He did cut the lead for 54 grainers. Im hoping everything works out kickass. I need to figure out the best way to use the different grits. Whether or not to clean after each shot and how many shot per each one. On another note Roachcreek isn’t doing so well. Couldnt…Read more

]]> 7cc2df944baa8b3250b8c0eaba8168da https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/finally-getting-a-257-build-started/page/4/#post-205385 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 02:56:46 -0400 Everything is coming together a lot better the expected. I have the cut down mold with handles so ill shoot around 54 grainers, melting pot with bottom pour, 4500 psi tank with Dyotat .25 valve and spring. The barrel and the shroud have been installed and will be shipped in the next day or so. I need to know how much bigger the sizing die should…Read more

]]> 95981d8893d2b65ef359b3845f4185a0 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/finally-getting-a-257-build-started/page/4/#post-205040 Wed, 18 Jun 2014 23:50:07 -0400 Hope everything is working out for you Roachcreek. The 4500 psi tank arrived yesterday. Thanks again. Im waiting on barrel and shroud to be installed as we speak. Then I will have to cut the leed, smooth inside barrel with wheeler kit slug the barrel then send the bullets used to have a custom die made. What is the best way to use the wheeler kit?…Read more

]]> b7d3ea6dab490514e87d7e31958fed67 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/finally-getting-a-257-build-started/page/4/#post-204591 Tue, 10 Jun 2014 03:45:12 -0400 Thanks again Roachcreek for all the info and helping me out since I been into this airgun madness. I really do wish you well and no matter stay strong! I was almost broke earlier today but now I’m really broke from buying your tank. I bought a 4500 tank for the .257. This gun is going to be sick! Raymond

]]> c719affd8ca98885a411c997d1c4fbe6 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/finally-getting-a-257-build-started/page/4/#post-204578 Mon, 09 Jun 2014 22:47:23 -0400 Valve, spring, Hogue grip and hammer arrived today. The hammer wont work unless i have a new insert installed that fits the TJ barrel because its for a LW barrel. Hopefully Ill be able to get one of Dougs hammers soon. I paid for barrel and shroud already so as soon as Mike Kobel receives the frame everything will be ready to be installed. All I…Read more

]]> 2f0f102071cb6bae26ef32b59e7948aa https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/finally-getting-a-257-build-started/page/3/#post-204373 Thu, 05 Jun 2014 20:16:10 -0400 Dougrup does your hammer have the cocking arm on it? Red condor spin lock old style trigger arrived finally. Waiting on mold to be done and valve,hammers to arrive so I can have it shipped off to have barrel and shroud installed. Thanks for every ones info on this project! Raymond

]]> 65f4762aa0c788448fc76634b1c4ea29 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/finally-getting-a-257-build-started/page/3/#post-204312 Wed, 04 Jun 2014 18:27:00 -0400 Thats badass Dougrup mine should be here tomorrow and then it gets sent away to have barrel and shroud installed. I see you bought a Dyotat Valve spring and 4500 psi tank. I was too late on that deal. I would of bought asap. What kind of hammer you going to use?

]]> 637c350c443c44002aaaa7f1b900bf0d https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/finally-getting-a-257-build-started/page/3/#post-204240 Tue, 03 Jun 2014 03:37:44 -0400 I talked to Rachael 7 times last week. Every time she was very nice and said she would get right on it and it somehow slipped threw the cracks again day after day. I was totally nice to her. Some one gets stoned on a regular!
1 0 1 50161-RED Condor Frame w/ Trigger Parts Red 303.50 — 303.50
BC08077 Complete Old Style Condor without…Read more

]]> 678cbd9bff8b9b07b395b3f2a7a8201f https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/finally-getting-a-257-build-started/page/3/#post-204222 Mon, 02 Jun 2014 22:44:14 -0400 Rachael told me the same thing and has been telling me that for two weeks. I was very nice and called 3 times today. I finally have tracking confirmation that my order has went out. Its set everything back almost a month.

]]> 73b7bf3777a3043cba7cde9069592263 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/finally-getting-a-257-build-started/page/3/#post-204216 Mon, 02 Jun 2014 20:50:48 -0400 I can’t wait Knife. Air force finally shipped old style condor after 2 weeks waiting. Mold has been ordered. Valve has been ordered. I need new tank ,barrel guiding hammer like yours if I can get one machined, wokguard and super sear if it will work when funds get better.

]]> 5ee450113b950275448d979ec4ef04d1 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/finally-getting-a-257-build-started/page/3/#post-204148 Sat, 31 May 2014 23:49:52 -0400 Im still waiting Dougroundup. This Blows I already have a Dyotat hooked up 25 condor that usually smokes 90% of the 22RF at the range. I have plenty of farms here to shoot at animals now. So as soon as the guns finished Groundhogs will be ducking a lot. Most on here have been very cool with helping me out. For instance before I spent over a grand…Read more

]]> ee9a8ce0e839a078e24ee97beeabab33 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/finally-getting-a-257-build-started/page/2/#post-204095 Fri, 30 May 2014 03:18:24 -0400 My fault that’s badass the super sear will work then with the old trigger assembly and Dougs setup. Hopefully some parts will start arriving by the end of this week. Im like a child at Christmas!

]]> 7ca56f268b0467d3ee1b106ba23d4496 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/finally-getting-a-257-build-started/page/2/#post-204074 Thu, 29 May 2014 21:07:28 -0400 Caboose I didn’t know that about the super sear not working with dougs setup. Ill have to put the sear on hold and try out with my other condor with the sear already installed. Just off the phone with airforce. My red condor with old style trigger assembly and spinlock will be in the mail tomorrow morning.

]]> 3a9bfbb1aaa85bd9da7a341bb58c3cce https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/finally-getting-a-257-build-started/page/2/#post-204031 Thu, 29 May 2014 02:09:02 -0400 Caboose212 Its going okay other then the part of me still waiting on the frame from Airforce as we speak. It was suppose to be shipped by now I have no clue what the hold up is. I will call them tomorrow. The best part about posting this is so people can help me out with advice on everything. I just ordered a Lyman 2-Cavity Bullet Mold #257420 25…Read more

]]> 8e2b28ae2b01696f7581a8262d3a05b8 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/finally-getting-a-257-build-started/#post-203728 Wed, 21 May 2014 15:09:02 -0400 Thanks for the advice Cedric. I talked to Knife about ordering molds and milling them down I cant wait. Im waiting on calls back about molds now. All you guys info and videos has been a huge help to me. I have the 100 gram barrel riding hammer,new Hogue grip and the condor frame being shipped now. As soon as everything arrives I will be sending it…Read more

]]> d9359ee37495e31c816995ad1839cbf9 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/finally-getting-a-257-build-started/#post-203379 Wed, 14 May 2014 03:42:56 -0400 I just bought a red condor frame old trigger assembly with the spin lock brand new $303.00. Next I need .257 barrel. Im looking for something around 21 inches and threaded. I’ll have to figure out which mold would be best? Ill be shooting the lighter grain bullets. Im also found somewhere to get a 100 gram barrel riding hammer for 35.00 bucks at…Read more

]]> 74424f6fcd107a0dc23c34c9503a7437 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/finally-getting-a-257-build-started/#post-202559 Sun, 27 Apr 2014 05:08:41 -0400 Sweet thanks for the info Knife! That’s probably the size Ill end up getting then. Cant wait. The guy Mike from Citrus airguns has any one delt with him before?

]]> 9994b50dac9d429a245038320c310d30 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/finally-getting-a-257-build-started/#post-202535 Sat, 26 Apr 2014 22:43:03 -0400 Thanks. Could I use the same hammer and spring I have now with the 257? Any preference on which one to get barrel from? Mike said any size he could machine what ever I needed and install a shroud similar to the one you build me before but I don’t know of anyone that has dealt with him. I also have a 30 cal thunder beast 8 inch can on its way I was…Read more

]]> dbefefe40e08826262e269cdc8076e62 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/tt-9-quot-shroud/#post-201733 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 04:00:24 -0400 Its always best to send gun to who ever is making your shroud so they can make one that fits 100%! There is no one size that fits all.

]]> 0c53bc7e0c8a41b7de9951a81fc205db https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/my-257-condor-build/page/5/#post-201421 Wed, 09 Apr 2014 05:52:05 -0400 That’s one kickass gun and you gave some awesome info for someone like myself looking to build a .257 once I can find someone that can machine all the parts I’ll need! Keep it up!

]]> 513444eaefe0ee88417727f46c04608f https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/need-to-quiet-the-25-caliber-condor/#post-171539 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 04:49:19 -0400 I forgot to mention I have a Bluejay and a R&L for a 24 inch condor if you wanna try its up to you I never use them and everyone else on here has helped me so Im trying to return the favor. What’s a good deal for a mint condition Bluejay for 24″ Condor?

]]> 9bfa8f1dfd3e1b073f36023f4cdc0495 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/need-to-quiet-the-25-caliber-condor/#post-171483 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:17:45 -0400 I personally would go with Dyotat if hes not to busy. Ive owned R&L, Bluejay, TT, and Dyotat. R&L’s was very well made and had no clipping issues but not too quiet. Bluejay was all around a good shroud but every time I removed it I would have to shoot gun a couple times and move shroud to get rid of the clipping issues. If your not removing from…Read more

]]> e04ec568faffd633ea695ede8298c818 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/just-sent-my-rws-48-out-for-a-tune/page/2/#post-169789 Mon, 25 Mar 2013 23:29:05 -0400 Went to John Thomas house this week in PA to drop off my almost 20 year old 48 that’s been sitting in closet. He seems like a kickass guy. His guns shoot unbelievable. Cant wait to get the gum back. He going to do everything possible to it and he said it will take about a month. Thanks again for everyone’s advice

]]> fb4d532ab3b6c0df012d28465737e112 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/just-sent-my-rws-48-out-for-a-tune/#post-169484 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 21:19:11 -0400 How did he do with the tune on the 48? Im thinking of taking him mine this week.

]]> c28b3792ac6680c1ffc885998c339a42 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/dyotat100-s-shrouded-308-shhhhhhhhh/#post-169436 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:08:19 -0400 That’s bad ass. What is the specs? How accurate? Wanted to thank you again for helping me out. I had very little cash behind on mortgage and couldn’t walk. All I could really do is shoot my airgun for fun. Doug contacted me when I was asking about how to fix my gun and said send it to him. He then sent it back bad ass with a custom shroud. I would…Read more

]]> 561208532ff789128377d3f6c2f786ce https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/shooting-deer-with-25-condor-any-advice/page/4/#post-168045 Fri, 01 Mar 2013 03:56:48 -0400 I appreciate everyone asking. I wasn’t able to sign back on to that name. How do I combine the two names so I can get mail from both? I been doing very well with the 7 rings they worked kickass jerry. I shot the one on video and bunch more. One deer was shot and stood right back up brain dead then the second shot he took in the heart. The others…Read more

]]> 6283e434651d1679d08220c2c307e6bb https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/airhogs-shroud-vs-tt-shroud/page/2/#post-166842 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 17:38:25 -0400 When is someone going to do a comparison of all the top shrouds? There’s a lot of variables from sound, if its removed will it still shoot the same after its put back on the gun without adjusting it and how strong is it? I personally use my gun to kill things on a daily basis going to a lot of places and not just shooting off of my kitchen table…Read more

]]> 963b8e1dc2067e0dafab2ad60bce84ef https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/my-new-shroud-d65/#post-142855 Sat, 08 Oct 2011 00:38:54 -0400 I wanted to thank you for allowing me to send you my gun and setting it up for me. New shroud, Trigger job and valve work. I have everything up and running finally after I messed up my valve seal. Its very quiet. I removed the shroud multiple times and its has worked flawlessly. The trigger cant be better. I shot 903 892 901 890 (6 ring) after…Read more

]]> 3788191110e99efee6977f9373a9b951 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/searhing-for-condor-silencer/page/2/#post-140753 Sat, 10 Sep 2011 23:53:40 -0400 I think people should be able to say the pros and cons about all the shrouds on here. So then everyone in the end gets a way better product. Competition makes everything better.

]]> ee94c7b9c420030a3390a5550e7d3136 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/black-mambas-jerry-s-slugs-aaa-25-condor/page/2/#post-139698 Sat, 27 Aug 2011 05:12:03 -0400 So what are the tolerance differences of these special slugs compared to the ones i bought?

]]> 6ccac19a42f9203677c2eb60c7ebee87 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/jerry-s-slugs/page/10/#post-139580 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 04:28:27 -0400 I received the slugs today. As soon as I get my gun back from getting fixed right. I’ll be going to town thanks again. They look awesome.

]]> 1628c49f9d1b42004f75c414c604cc56 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/jerry-s-slugs/page/10/#post-139417 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 02:15:56 -0400 Cant wait to get your slugs. I sent my gun out to get set up for them my trigger worked on and a new shroud. Today it tested 911fps 6 ring. Im so stoked. Hopefully soon Ill have videos of shooting off my feeders.

]]> a5ea8ccf8f8b171c53db5574901984f3 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/jerry-s-slugs/page/9/#post-139132 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 22:42:07 -0400 Hopefully you get my gun shooting well finally Dyotat. I cant wait. I have plenty of animals to shoot and have camera ready to tape. Gona see what the 6 rings can do…

]]> ae83c119237d10e525bd2cfdae73134b https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/trying-to-improve-the-r-amp-l-short-shroud-on-the-stubby/#post-138777 Sat, 13 Aug 2011 01:48:34 -0400 Id definitly like to hear more of the ideas you come up with. Please put up more pics of the ezact way its put together. Does it screw on the first bushing or is it the compression fitting? I was thinking about having a new centering piece made up so there would only be 3 pedals around the barrel. the same size as they are now. It would def allow…Read more

]]> 83755ef137d077e8c5751b12098f6e72 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/who-reputable-can-do-custom-trigger-mods-on-condor/page/2/#post-138773 Sat, 13 Aug 2011 01:17:10 -0400 Away my gun goes to Dyotat100 tomarrow. Hes gonna get my trigger working alot better. Definitly seemed like he knows what he is talking about. I cant wait to get it back….

]]> 6c252eadf86980c4fe7a117e14f73e0e https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/fill-psi-to-start-at-to-find-a-sweet-spot-for-jerrys-6ring/#post-138772 Sat, 13 Aug 2011 01:10:18 -0400 Thanks for all the advice. Im trying to get video of a deer with my airgun thats my goal. I had plenty deer in range but I cant get the enjuns to shoot properly. Out of the AAA condor how much drop would I be experiencing out to 80 yards with 6 ring? What distances should I sight it in at? My shots max will be 50 yrds. With my jsb Im dead on at 27…Read more

]]> fb58ab18cd2c44d9b035ccc979e318cb https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/fill-psi-to-start-at-to-find-a-sweet-spot-for-jerrys-6ring/#post-138716 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 21:06:00 -0400 What kind of accuracy should I expect? You said good accuracy out to 80 yards. How good is that? Thanks for all the info from everyone.

]]> 174cef3b01db637ea2871c7d46372922 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/fill-psi-to-start-at-to-find-a-sweet-spot-for-jerrys-6ring/#post-138703 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 18:51:39 -0400 I figured I buy a good amount for testing so I can figure out the sweet spot of my gun. I was told they would be more accurate out of my gun then the 43 enjuns. I cant get my gun to shoot them that well. Maybe up to 40 yards shooting at squirrel. Thats on a good day and aiming for body shots. The jsbs shoot pretty well but seem small for the deer…Read more

]]> ec890db0d30db8f3966160f40c148e70 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/who-reputable-can-do-custom-trigger-mods-on-condor/page/2/#post-138694 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 17:25:57 -0400 If that was the answer I wouldnt be trying to make it better. Maybe I received a lemon but I need it right at all cost. My gun was fully built by him

]]> 6f68be6952b1b892bd392396dfd1ae29 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/r-amp-l-shrouds-exploded-and-examined/page/2/#post-138655 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 02:46:54 -0400 Anyone here make custom baffels for this R&L shroud? I have the 4 baffel model now with compression fitting for 24 inch barrel. How much difference do you think they will make having different shapped baffels or more thinner ones? I just ordered a the newer shroud that screws on to the barrel bushings. He said it would take a couple weeks.

]]> 9b0df9a0bb18266812adb747b522f628 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/who-reputable-can-do-custom-trigger-mods-on-condor/#post-138640 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 01:16:37 -0400 A trigger shoe? Is it just a drop in mod? Is he selling any now? How much a difference does it make? With the spring size? How do I measure the coil size? Would anyone know the ezact mesurements for me to order? So I can get some asap. Thanks again.

]]> d37eb502b84cc9b3e6aa64ede8b559f1 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/who-reputable-can-do-custom-trigger-mods-on-condor/#post-138429 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 02:25:21 -0400 Where do I get springs at? How do I know what size to get?

]]> eba63258f403111bbdb355819ff5f8f7 https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/who-reputable-can-do-custom-trigger-mods-on-condor/#post-138414 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 21:51:11 -0400 I hunt with custom long rifles and their triggers are all less then a pound. I dont think anything I do will be too light as long as it works. I seen a mod somewhere that had a hole drilled in gun and a new trigger inserted somehow. Thats what Im looking for. I already have the two screws but its def over 2 pounds Id like to have it at 1lb or…Read more

]]> d0c3f75525da5ca2df2e271999555a2b https://talonairgun.com/forums/topic/just-received-my-new-r-amp-l-shroud-for-tt-25-pretty-impress/#post-136719 Sat, 09 Jul 2011 04:20:30 -0400 From what I seen the insides are totally different with the tt having a solid aluminum type baffel with holes drilled threw it after the first chamber similar to the bushings that are drilled to vent air in the frame. The rest seemed to be hard plastic type washers with epoxy type substance holding them in place and you couldnt take it apart.…Read more

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