Been looking at these and I am very intrigued. Especially intrigued by a gun that can plow 22 cal 34 gr Seneca pellets into targets and seemingly accurately. I actually like the idea of the small easily filled bottle for quick hunts as I hand pump for now. I also can always purchase a bigger bottle. Just curious if anyone had any experience with one? I’m kind of torn as I feel if I go there I might as well just spend a bit more and get a Texan that will pile drive deer 🦌.
I have been wanting a Talon for a long time, but now you have me looking at the Escape. I like the idea of a 24" barrel over the Talons 18". Other that that and the smaller tank, are they the same gun?
Here mine is out on a hunt
Been looking at these and I am very intrigued. Especially intrigued by a gun that can plow 22 cal 34 gr Seneca pellets into targets and seemingly accurately. I actually like the idea of the small easily filled bottle for quick hunts as I hand pump for now.
Quote from: Hoosier Daddy on September 19, 2021, 08:35:18 AMI have been wanting a Talon for a long time, but now you have me looking at the Escape. I like the idea of a 24" barrel over the Talons 18". Other that that and the smaller tank, are they the same gun?The escape UL is a longer barrel version of the the escape, but is an 18" barrel IIR the escape has around a 12" barrel. Ton Jones came up with the UL version to launch heavy lead for breakfast. Though a 24" could also be fitted if you want it Texan style Mine sports a custom shroud from RL airguns.
Quote from: Back_Roads on September 19, 2021, 09:14:32 AMQuote from: Hoosier Daddy on September 19, 2021, 08:35:18 AMI have been wanting a Talon for a long time, but now you have me looking at the Escape. I like the idea of a 24" barrel over the Talons 18". Other that that and the smaller tank, are they the same gun?The escape UL is a longer barrel version of the the escape, but is an 18" barrel IIR the escape has around a 12" barrel. Ton Jones came up with the UL version to launch heavy lead for breakfast. Though a 24" could also be fitted if you want it Texan style Mine sports a custom shroud from RL airguns.OK James, now I am totally confused.I was speaking strictly of the base model, not the SS or the UL.Escape shows 24" barrel.https://www.airforceairguns.com/The-Escape-By-AirForce-Airguns-s/103.htmWhile the Talon shows 18"....https://www.airforceairguns.com/The-Talon-By-AirForce-Airguns-s/37.htm
Pressure is pressure, a larger bottle will just give more shots in the sweet spot. One can use a 4500 carbon fiber bottle and an Airforce CO2 adapter, and regulate to desired psi and get more shots per fill that are usable at longer ranges also.
The .177 and .20 caliber Condor has a special tank valve spring. If you plan to attach other caliber barrels to your gun, you may want to buy a tank made for the other calibers (.22 & .25 calibers use the same tank). If you use the .177 or .20 caliber tank with the other smallbore calibers, you'll experience a drop of 50-100 fps in those calibers. However, if you buy the .22 or .25 caliber but plan to also attach a .177 or .20 caliber barrel, you must buy a .177 and .20 caliber air tank. If you don't, the tank valve spring will not close fast enough, and all your air will be dumped.*The standard tank along with the 12" barrel and the Talon SS end cap mounted on the Condor frame will turn your gun into a much quieter shooter...but at lower power. It's like getting 2 guns, but it's a little more powerful than a standard Talon SS!