Condor question

[keithd]

I just looked at the add- you shouldn't have to do a single thing to that airgun... just enjoy it while you get used to it!!

I won't do a thing till I get used to it. Seller says accuracy is lacking a bit maybe too much speed. 

[avator]

I just looked at the add- you shouldn't have to do a single thing to that airgun... just enjoy it while you get used to it!!

I won't do a thing till I get used to it. Seller says accuracy is lacking a bit maybe too much speed.

Keith.. I also spoke to the seller in length when the gun was posted.... oh, I wanted it badly..
He told me about the accuracy issues he was having. Speed and pellet choice was the first thing that came to my mind. I know you will find the right combination... I LOVE THAT GUN !!!

[keithd]

I just looked at the add- you shouldn't have to do a single thing to that airgun... just enjoy it while you get used to it!!

I won't do a thing till I get used to it. Seller says accuracy is lacking a bit maybe too much speed.

Keith.. I also spoke to the seller in length when the gun was posted.... oh, I wanted it badly..
He told me about the accuracy issues he was having. Speed and pellet choice was the first thing that came to my mind. I know you will find the right combination... I LOVE THAT GUN !!!

She really does look sweet, he did an excellent job setting her up

[Bullfrog]

I can only speak from my experiences with the .45 Texan. Some major differences than the Condor, but also lots of similarities.

I can say this... no doubt my next gun will be a .25 Condor. I love the butt stock air tank and narrow front profile of the AF guns for tree stand, hunting rifles.

[rrdstarr]

For an inline regulator, go with an Altaros.  I have two and both work well!!
http://www.altaros.cz/en/25-gunpower

[rrdstarr]

This is the way I do it. This chamber is a little on the large size. It is the first one I did like this and it came out 125 cc.

This is on my .30. Reg set is at 1350 psi and it shoots 850's-920's with PW adjustment. I had a hard time tuning this thing down. It was set at 1800 psi from the old chamber. Was shooting around almost 1100 fps when I first put it together.

Doug?
How much is one of your Pre-chambers, say 75 cc?

thanks, Rick

[rrdstarr]

Hey!
Just found a .308 barrel that is 24".  is 1:12 the right twist rate for air rifles?

[keithd]

Now it is like Christmas waiting for ups to pickup the CSS  and deliver it to me as well as waiting for mike to send dominator

[dyotat100]

Hey!
Just found a .308 barrel that is 24".  is 1:12 the right twist rate for air rifles?

If your building a 24"gun 1-20 would be ideal. My new 308 barrel I'm waiting for is 1:18 and i will be shooting 139 gr between 950-1000 fps. Right now I'm shooting them at 950 fps in 1:14.

What's the fps for 25 with the altros?

That tank setup is for my .30 and gets around 110 shots from 880-890 fps with 45 gr. 45 ci tank.

The chamber is not cheap to make. Takes me awhile to make one. Right now I don't even have the time.

[sht2kll]

Love my .25 cal. Condor. I have a .45 cal Texan and am looking into getting a .177 next. Great guns.

[keithd]

Scheduled to arrive tomorrow

[KnifeMaker]

I have a .257 that Doug did a lot of the work on. Particurally the valve system. It is a true long range hammer!, I got the  bbl. from R&L that I fire lapped. It is almost unreal in the accuracy department. 

I still have a custom .25 barrel for it. It too is very accurate. It is the factory L/W barrel that I lapped and polished the bore, and use the Mill to flute the barrel out side diameter.  I have used it a lot for pesting. Couldn't be happier with it.

Odd thing is, my R&L .257 barrel will shoot JSB Kings as well. That is not supposed to happen. A very happy state of affairs! 

I think with the gun, and the very nice stock on it, your going to be one happy camper!

Knife

[keithd]

I have a .257 that Doug did a lot of the work on. Particurally the valve system. It is a true long range hammer!, I got the  bbl. from R&L that I fire lapped. It is almost unreal in the accuracy department. 

I still have a custom .25 barrel for it. It too is very accurate. It is the factory L/W barrel that I lapped and polished the bore, and use the Mill to flute the barrel out side diameter.  I have used it a lot for pesting. Couldn't be happier with it.

Odd thing is, my R&L .257 barrel will shoot JSB Kings as well. That is not supposed to happen. A very happy state of affairs! 

I think with the gun, and the very nice stock on it, your going to be one happy camper!

Knife

Thanks I believe I will. And after all you have to do is believe right!!   

[keithd]

She has arrived, Joel (previous owner) is a great guy to deal with. Now I have to wait for my pellets to arrive as I did not have a .25 cal.
Will take some pics and keep you posted once she is set up

[oenomaker]

Get your pellets yet!?

[keithd]

Get your pellets yet!?

Yes pellets and bi-pod are in but I have not had time to shoot her yet. I mounted the scope, but not on tri-rail just on the reg. rail as the height seems fine. Went to mount bi-pod and found the sling stud on the pic rail is in the way of my mounting. I have to find a screw to replace the sling stud. I also may go back to the oem top hat, the TalonTunes HP is in her now. She is a beauty for sure.

[Woodtic]

I bought as used .22 SS from the classified section at the end of July.  Had a TT top hat, Alteros reg, UTG Accushot scope, a 88 CF SCBA, and more.  Wanted a .25 with 24 inch barrel, but I got a good deal on the .22 SS and am quite happy.  Only one problem, and it's a big one, ,,,,, I think I'm addicted.

Bought a Hong Yeng compressor and gold filter.  Now I'm looking at the FX Crown and Streamline.  Not to mention another break barrel for close up work.  Not going to bring up optics......

I have 80 acres, semi wooded and great hunting/shooting areas.  350 yards plus rifle range from the back deck. At times it's a par 5 hole as well.

[keithd]

I bought as used .22 SS from the classified section at the end of July.  Had a TT top hat, Alteros reg, UTG Swat scope, a 88 CF SCBA, and more.  Wanted a .25 with 24 inch barrel, but I got a good deal on the .22 SS and am quite happy.  Only one problem, and it's a big one, ,,,,, I think I'm addicted.

Bought a Hong Yeng compressor and gold filter.  Now I'm looking at the FX Crown and Streamline.  Not to mention another break barrel for close up work.  Not going to bring up optics......

I have 80 acres, semi wooded and great hunting/shooting areas.  350 yards plus rifle range from the back deck. At times it's a par 5 hole as well.

The addiction comes on quick and the all the guys here just feed it    lmbo

[Woodtic]

I think the combination of the talent tunes top hat and the Alteros regulator are excellent.  Power wheel has very little effect on velocities with this setup.  Reg is running about 2200 psi. I have a half dozen different inserts for the top hat.  I just change inserts for different velocities. 

 My normal set up drives 14.3 grain Crossman domes at 920 ft./s and 15 grain JSB at 910 ft./s.  I get 80+ good shots before it falls off the regulator. Same set up drives 18 grain JSB at 860 ft./s with no POI change at 50 yards. 

I'm shooting 1 inch 10 shot groups @ 50 yards.  Not impressive, I know, but I'm getting better as I learn.  The gun likes the 18 grain JSB's the best, but I ran out of them and they were out of stock every where so I ordered a few different pellets to try.  The gun is somewhat hold sensitive.  There is some flex in the structure.  Shooting from the bipod is more hold sensitive than bags under the forestock.   For this reason my next rifle will have a fully floated barrel.  Hoping that will help compensate for my inconsistent technique.

[aluminumfetish]

Congrats !
 The Air Force guns are unique, powerful, american, and just plain awesome. I love mine to pieces. I can run 12 FPE up 50 FPE in just a few minutes. I have the carbon fiber TT tank, drop adapter, and tophat. I shoot it off the bipod as much as I can but am getting pretty good shouldering it. Mine is .22 with a heavy 18" barrel and I also have (installed) a 12" .22 barrel. The 18" is ideal, heavy but unbearable. Mine LOVES 21g Barracudas. I hope you love it as much as I love mine !