PCP - HPA - C02 Gate => PCP DarkSiders Forum => : MartinDWhite May 13, 2008, 12:33:20 AM
: I might be falling to the PCP dark side.
: MartinDWhiteMay 13, 2008, 12:33:20 AM
At the most recent SC shoot out I got to shot Genes FX. It was really nice. I liked it a LOT. I decided to get a PCP for myself. I have always wanted the Talon SS but when I first started getting into airguns I could not justify spending $500 on a gun that I still needed a pump and scope and other stuff for. I totaled it up and it came out to about $1200 ready to shot. Well since then I added up what I have in some of the other guns and I decided it is not really that much. SSSOOOO...after talking to the wife (the one in charge of spending) we have agreed that I can get the talon SS and all the 'needed' stuff as soon as I complete a makeover on the master bathroom, and sell one of our cars (4 cars is really too many for only 2 people, she says).
One of the things I like most about the talon and all the airforce guns is the customizablity (sp) of the guns. I love to change stuff.
Martin D. White Soon to be Talon SS owner.
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: kirby999May 13, 2008, 12:48:24 AM
Welcome to the darkside Martin, and congratualtions on your decision. I'm sure you'll enjoy your Talon once you get it . The Talons are a fun and accurate rifle . I have a friend of mine thinking of getting one also. The SS is my favorite model. kirby
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: SplashMay 13, 2008, 12:59:55 AM
Congrats Martin. If I were you I would not get a pump, just get a tank, you can find them used cheeper than a pump, new about the same $$. 4 cars sell 2 and give the wife the cash from one of them and tell her, this is how much you can spend on the bathroom. The proceeds from the other one is airgun money,hehe. Mike
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: CurioguyMay 13, 2008, 01:56:57 AM
Martin, I also have those memories of shooting Gene’s FX and can’t seem to get them out of my mind. I am discovering that the lure of the dark side is very powerful and I too may have to cross over in the near future. What's more, the ever creeping arthritis and bursitis is making shooting springers a painful event. A good excuse as any, eh?
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: longislandhunterMay 13, 2008, 02:15:36 AM
Hi Martin,,
I just recently got a Talon .22 w/18 inch barrel,,,, all I can say is OMG,,,, the rifle is fabulous. I still love my springers but the Talon is fast becoming my favorite hunting rifle.
Matter of fact I'm thinking about getting a second Talon,,, this time the SS model, in .177 for my starling and bird hunting......
I went with the scuba tank option at first,,, but I wound up getting a pump as a backup..
Jeff
: The dark side awaits . . .
: 3n00nMay 13, 2008, 01:05:41 PM
I happen to know someone what mightcould work some kinda deal . . . (http://../images/emoticons/wink.gif)
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What'cha got?
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: May 13, 2008, 04:52:02 PM
I own a Talon SS .22 and trust me you will be stuck on the darkside...... it is the best gun I have ever shot and it is DEAD ACCURATE. need any advise on what to get hit me up. also check out TALONAIRGUN.COM Its a wealth of knowledge
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: Gene_SCMay 14, 2008, 06:01:39 AM
Hey Martin, I was wondering when you were gonna bite..:) I can still see the look on your face after shooting my FX and you turned and said that is very nice..:) Sorry I did not have any more air for the FX but now I have plenty so if you need to come over and feed your Dark Side pallet then just give me a call and we can take care of that for you..:) The Talon is a great shooter and you have the option I think to go Co2 and HPA with them. May be right up your alley..:)
Best of luck Martin and I know you will not regret purchasing a PCP....:)
Gene
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: spoilbankerMay 15, 2008, 01:04:42 PM
Gene I'm afraid that you've gone all the way over! I'll take those fine springers off your hands...
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: Gene_SCMay 15, 2008, 04:28:12 PM
Well Tom, you could say I am ac dc...:) I love em both. I have refined my springers to what I really love to shoot most, and have learned from my springer buying experiences enough now to be carefull of what I purchase in a PCP..:) I love my $150.00 TF-89 and also my $900.00 PCP's. It is really not about price any more for me, but what I like to shoot best..:) But I will be slipping in and out of the Dark Side now for ever..:)
Gene
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: MartinDWhiteJune 16, 2008, 01:24:11 AM
Well I just ordered a Talon SS, Pump, scuba adaptor, .... it should be here before the end of the week....where did all the light go?.?.?.
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: SplashJune 16, 2008, 01:39:01 AM
Congrats Martin, your gonna love the Talon, I know I do.(http://../jscripts/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-laughing.gif)
Mike
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: davedJune 16, 2008, 01:51:31 AM
Mike's right, you're gonna love it, I love mine so much I got a second one :-)! And those 2 are my ONLY air rifles. So what caliber did you get? What scope are you putting on it? Got plenty of Kodiaks on hand? Details, man :-)! Later.
Dave
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: MartinDWhiteJune 16, 2008, 02:11:47 AM
I got a .177. I only target shot so I did not see the need for .22 and all my other guns are .177
I have a center point 4-16X44 that I will put on it to start with. I will get a sidewheel scope of some kind as soon as I decide on one. my CFX has a Nikko S. 6-24X56 that I love. I will get something similar for my talon SS in a while.
I have a lot of FTS and SuperDome pellets that my other guns all love so I was going to try those first. I only have a dozen or so kodiaks left.
Does anyone have thoughts or experience with the micro meter tank?
Martin D. White
: shipped....waiting waiting waiting
: MartinDWhiteJune 17, 2008, 04:47:27 AM
I knew I should have spent the extra money for over night shipping. I HATE WAITING!!!!
Oh well I can wait until thursday afternoon...I guess....If I have to.
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: davedJune 17, 2008, 01:03:05 PM
Don't know about the FTS's, Martin, but Superdomes are lousy in my rifles, regardless of caliber. Sorry! One hole groups with Kodiaks, need a dinner plate to catch the 'Domes.
I've had Simmons 44 Mags on both of mine, but I just got a Hawke 4-16x50 MAP Pro to try out. Put it on last night, still have some tweeking to do, but I'm liking it. Will post more info when I've had a chance to really wring it out. Had one of the Center Points, good scope for the money and a good match to the TSS, gave it to my brother for his when I got my second 44 Mag. Had a lower power NS Nighteater for awhile on my last springer, okay, but I don't think I'd buy another, especially if this Hawke pans out as well as I think it's going to.
Can't help you with the micro meter tank, although I can throttle my Blodnob valve back enough to duplicate one. If you're looking for a low power indoor setup, I'd go there before CO2. But you can turn the stock TSS down a lot too, I'm currently running my stock tank with only a .035" TH setting and PW at 1 or 2. With an 18" barrel that's still giving me around 900 fps with CPL's. A 12" barrel would probably be around 750 or so, maybe less. Just a couple more days, now, hang in there :-). Later.