Recently got a renewed interest in AirForce guns and picked up a lightly used TalonP. Had planned on putting a larger tank on it (and may one day, who knows?) but pleasantly surprised with the small tank.

It came with a .25 barrel and I threw on an 18 inch .22 barrel I had laying around. My goal was around 800fps using the 25.39gr JSB Monsters. After some inspiration and guidance from @Mike_Lenardon on what what possible on these little guns, the weather broke enough today for me to do a string.

.166 top hat with o ring behind it, 18 inch, .22 barrel, JSB Monsters, 8-1 PW. As you can see, I filled to 2600psi, but should probably only fill to 2200 or so. Still, an impressive string if I do say so myself. Definitely happy with the results. A rough sight in later had me grouping really well out to 40 yards and acceptable at 50. Very well could tighten up those groups. I wasnt even using a rear bag, just a rough sight in.

While at it, had threw together a little 18 inch barrel .177 with a micrometer tank on another Talon and was getting around 600fps with 8.44 gr. I'm not sure if I'll keep that configuration or change it up but I do know the TalonP will not be changed at this point.

My first post. Please be gentle... I have a RWS Diana 34 from 1985 which is still like new. It's been a great rifle and has served me well. Pellets started to hang in the barrel recently. This had never occurred so I was somewhat surprised. I thoroughly cleaned the barrel which made no difference. About every forth pellet would jam. Using my cleaning rod to push a pellet through, I discovered the jam was about 1 1/2" from the muzzle. This happens to be exactly where my muzzle break set screw contacts the barrel. When pushing a pellet through the barrel all goes well until I hit this spot. Drag goes up significanly which I assume explains the jam. Using a borelight the bore looks pristine. So it appears that tightening the set screw on my muzzle break made a distortion in the barrel creating the tight spot??? This is very hard for me to believe this would cause the problem. Any ideas from you guys on what may be going on here?

So I have a gx cs4 compressor on the way. I've spent way to much time reading about adding an inline water filter between the compressor and gun/tank. My question is the safety of these amazon filters that have been mentioned. I don't see pressure ratings for the filters. If the compressor is capable of building to 5800psi can these inline filters handle the pressure? I'm concerned with the filter and fittings they come with. Should I be concerned and what are the current go to inline filters for the cs4 that are safe?

Thanks
Jerry L.

Hi guys.
In July I got myself a Crown Continuum MKII. The gun sat still in the box for 3 months, as I was working abroad. Came back, got an Element Titan scope to fit in it, installed the scope on the gun and back to the box, without ever being cocked or shot once.
A few days ago, I finally had my days off to go shooting. Got a couple of guns out and the crown. For my surprise, and a bad one, when I tried to cock the gun there was little to no resistance on the cocking lever as it moves backwards (which I found weird, and immediately removed the magazine before loading a single pellet), and the trigger, on safety or fire mode, was as stiff as it can be. No matter what I do, the trigger barely moves, can't pull it backwards.
Anyone has any guess regarding what might be going on?
Is it possible that the gun came already cocked from the store and some springs or something on the mechanism got stuck somehow?
I'm even more worried of the gun already being cocked, since I lowered both the front and rear power adjuster settings to the minimum to start tinkering, which could potentially damage the valve assembly and the wheel...which would screw the warranty...
The bloody gun has never seen a single pellet in it's barrel or even been dry fired.
I'm trying to get a hold of the store owner and hear what he has to say. In the mean time, I'm trying to understand what is happening.
Any feedback is appreciated.

Best,
Pedro

I am hearing arguments for and against. Any opinions out there?

This Impact is in Mint condition. Only marks are on the rail from scope and bipod mounting. It is currently tuned for 18.1g pellets at 900fps and gets over 100 shots per fill. Scope is not included, but a scope,bipod and ammo can be discussed, i have a commander NV400 lrf nightvision acope or an Element Helix that can be purchased.it will be shipped in the FX M3 hardcase with 1 magazine. $1500 or best offer shipped East of the Mississippi river.

Alrighty! Up for sale or trade again is my Notos. I originally traded it to Ocpgunner95 for his Gauntlet30 SL, and it's made it's way back to me. Below I've attached a few of my old posts, the gun still shoot the same as before hole on hole with premiers at 40yds, gets over 100 shots per fill.

The only difference now is that it has spacers at each end to fit the FX stackable mod and a few scratches at the nut in the back.
It will come with 5 Tango Sierra mags and 3 oem mags, but no scope or mod cover.

Looking to sell for $350 shipped, or trade for a compact scope like the 3-12x44 FFP discovery or a 4-16x44 Vector veyron IR FFP.

Thanks for looking!

Thread 'Bottled Notos $475 shipped.' https://www.airgunnation.com/threads/bottled-notos-475-shipped.1319752/

Thread 'Another Notos pow wow sesh' https://www.airgunnation.com/threads/another-notos-pow-wow-sesh.1318452/

Thread '1hr with the notos' https://www.airgunnation.com/threads/1hr-with-the-notos.1318314/

I got to hunting through AliExpress to find the cheapest, yet usable Night Vision, I came up with this $250 option and a $60 dollar option, I ordered both I got the cheaper one tha fastest the other was a week longer to ship.
Here is some videos on my findings to date. So far I find both usable with the $250 dollar option being better than first gen ATN offerings.
There are a few options of each model, I choose the middle of the road ones
$60


$250

Hi
I have a Hatsan 125 air rifle which loves Barracuda 21.14gr and Gamo competition 21.75gr pellets both great around 40 yards, putting holes accurately through a metal plate.

My Mrs got me several tins of different pellets and slugs to try for Christmas:

The JSB Match jumbo 15.89gr which seems a bit flighty at longer distance.

Also a tin of H&N slu HP which are .218 27gr. These fit very tightly into the barrel and the rifle makes a harder sound when I tried them. Is it safe to use them? I'm new to slugs.

Also she got a tin of JSB Knockout slugs 25.39gr .216 which just fall out of the barrel if I'm not careful closing it as they are very loose. Is it worth shooting these?

Thanks for any advice.
Happy new year

I am selling all my pistons/gas ram. I can send pics if you are interested.

1. Beeman RX2 20cal. 675(sold)
2. HW97k blue laminate 20cal 600.00(sold)
3. HW 98. 177. 500.00(sold)

Shipping not included and lower 48 only.

PM for pictures or questions. The 98 I just got in a trade and looks brand new but needs tuned. It doesn't shoot well at all and I dont want to drop money on spring kit.

Thanks
Jon

putting this together soon, made as a kit.
And made to order.

Hoping you Folks are up for a couple "what if's?"

I have seen good reviews on the 451 Megalodon. It's a pump action. (and more money!) 8 good shots per fill, excellent accuracy.

And the 357 Rattler. Seems to get Raves as an all around gun.

Still leaning towards AF Texan LSS Upgrade with fiber tank in 457.

And finally, is there that much difference in performance between a LSS and an SS Texan? I measured out the length with a tape measure. Wow!

I read a forum post here where the young man, 30 ish I think, wants to buy his "One and Done " gun. He was advised that he was young,
Don't lock yourself in for one gun. Well, I'm old, so this will most likely be the last Airgun.

That's why I am agonizing here, Sorry.

Can someone recommend an article or info on dealing with the heat as I live in OK.

Should I be leary of buying a used scuba-type tank. I'm not into buying a bomb!

TIA

Ken

Lucky shot, should have waited till the quail stopped moving.

I was out with my better half testing out her new tripod. She's shooting her Vulcan 3 in .30cal shooting 1" groups @ 50 yards (normally she will shoot 1" groups at 100 yds with bipod and bag, 1st time on tripod so it will tighten up. And also getting some archery in....

Anyway, noticed some quail walking by and just so happened I had my Notos in the jeep. Actually missed the one I was aiming at, I miss judged the distance. This was zeroed at 50 yds and quail were @ 42yds (ranged after the fact) so I hit about 1.5 mils high. Another quail walked into it and hit him high in the neck the into the back of one behind him.

Well, was a Good Day!

Grateful I can shoot whenever I want and not have my other half complain I'm gone shooting all the time, if anything she'll join me

Only downside is whenever I want to buy a new toy she gets one also...spend twice as much but she's more than worth it!

Stir fry with a side of quail

12" max length
45oz max weight
magazine fed + single shot capable
2lb trigger
1/2" at 35 yrds
12fpe ish
Regulated
Reliable

Just curious if anyone has a lot of experience with the DW in .25. I have one inbound and I assume no ultra valve just standard. I am wanting to know the minimum reg pressure that will shoot 33.95 880-890 fps ? I imagine not ideal but I would like to find a reg pressure that possibly would work with 25.39 as well ?
Finally, is the ultra valve worth spending the money on if I never plan to go above 62-63 ft/lbs with 33.95 pellets? Thanks guys.

This is NOT a "My ego is bigger than yours" ... just some interest in real world groups shot at around 100yds ... ANY airgun, any calibre.....Slug..... Pellet.

If you were to fire ...... "5" ...... 5 shot groups in still conditions...what would your "average" spread be?

This video is a beginner's guide to smashing coyotes in the yard.

It's basic and contains 8 main chapters. Hopefully someone finds it useful. Included are airgun power levels I use vs what I recommend, airguns I have used and currently use, scope recommendations, kill shots with results, motion detectors, a look into security camera systems, ways to use bait placement and turn them into more opportunities and more.



Good luck

One of my boys found this for me to add to my collection.

Got it all set up like I want! Thanks to Bravo 3D for the grip and @TorqueMaster for the moderator.

So as this rabbit hole grows deep and trying to understand a starting point as new to all this.

Would like to be able to use as both paper punching and hunting ( big & small game ) and able to moderate to due to other half is super sensitive to noise.

After reading multiple search results and web video things, and looking at the used market to start. Still trying to decided on the interchangeable barrels to do both big bore and small bore or a single caliber capable of both

Looking for something that has modular setup, more bull pup type for compactness, and removable magazine

What are some thoughts in this area.

Hey All,

Letting this one go for a hell of a deal…..Amazing shooter but have settled on my FX Crown for my 100 yard benchrest gun and this one needs to go. Far to nice to just sit in the case.

This is the latest electronics, equipped with the Heliboard (original board included).

Shoots the 33.95 MK2 lights out and also the JSB Knockouts slugs INCREDIBLY well (have not tried others but have heard the .25 barrels like the mid weight slugs).

Comes with 1 magazine, single shot tray, battery, charger, heliboard, original board.

Has the PRS butt stock installed (have the bag rider attachment as well) that can be included as well as the 0dB moderator.

Scope, rings, Atlas bipod not included.

Rifle with stock butt stock 1550 and we can split the shipping.

Can negotiate for PRS butt stock and bag rider as well as the 0dB mod (tried tons of brands etc. this IS the moderator for this gun)

On spring piston airguns like FWB150-300S that has both a metal piston ring AND a piston seal, does the metal ring act as automotive compression piston rings, and the piston seal just provide "buffering" to prevent the piston from slamming into the compression chamber face?
Also, on airguns without the metal ring like Weihrauch R7, HW55, R9, etc, the piston seal must do both the compression and the buffering?
It seems that with a metal compression ring the gun will still work even without a good condition piston seal "buffer"?
Or maybe the piston ring is just acting as a "button" to keep the piston properly centered in the receiver bore???

New here and new to PCP but not new to guns at all. Having an accuracy problem with a PCP.

I bought my son a Hatsen Flash QE in .22 and can't seem to make it shoot well. I purchased a number of different brands of pellets initially. Sighted it in with the included scope (Cabela's purchase) and I thought it was doing well. I could consistently hit a popcan at 40+ yards.

He shot it a bunch over the next 6 months but I noticed he stopped shooting it and asked why. He wasn't hitting anything. I believe the scope may have got bumped and so I took the opportunity to buy a nicer scope, Athlon 3-9x40 .22 rimfire scope, and put it on. I pumped the gun up to 200 bar and got it sited in, at 15 yards I was grouping around a 1/2 inch so I went out to 40 yards. Couldn't keep it on an 8.5x11 even. After running the air down without finding anything I pumped it back up to 200 bar, moved the target back to 15 yards and put maybe 5 rounds through 1/2" again.

I thought maybe I was just losing it at 40 yards for some reason so I put the target back out there and same thing. A dozen shots, several of them completely missing the paper. I moved it back to 15 yards and it was off the same amount.

I cannot remember the pellet weights, but I was shooting Crosman mid weight for all of that. I found 10 pellets that were lighter and shot them, with <200 bar and it did not help.

I am waiting for a JSB Diable Exact 18.13 gr and some Haendler & Natermann 21.14 gr pellets to ship so I can try those out.

The only thing I have found that is stable and I'm not 100% convinced on this yet, is it seems the first half dozen shots off of a full 200 bar charge seem to be accurate. Then it goes crazy. But I wouldn't die on that hill, not enough data collected.

The problem presenting has followed through 2 scopes with different mounting completely, and several pellet weights and brands. I cleaned the barrel but it was almost spotless before so no change there.

Any suggestions would be great. I really enjoy the PCP tech, got an electric pump that my son can run (no more heart attacks when I get off work hand pumping that sucker). And I really like that it's more safe than a powder burner for shooting around the yard. We only have one neighbor in PCP range but quite a few in .17 HMR range.

$10 per. Buy 4 I'll pay freight. PPF&F

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