" World's Most Powerful Production Air Rifle "

[dogwood]

I sure hope the beefed up the frame, my biggest gripe with my Talon was it flexing!
I even went as far as to build a external frame on a frame to stiffen things up, once that was done it was a consistent tack driver.

[Monkeydad1969]

I looked at the Texan frame compared to the Condor frame and they are definitely 2 different frames, so I am assuming it is beefed up for the new power.

Joe

[ancient1one]

Man that is going to one loud air rifle. Can someone explain what the side lever is for?

[Monkeydad1969]

For cocking and loading.  New design for their rifles.  I hope it carries over to all their rifle platforms.

Joe

[Gertrude]

l...but I'd not bet too heavily on a shot string more than about 4 long at that energy...and more likely only three. Guess we need some of the bigger tanks put on...
cheers,
Douglas

I guess we better start looking at modifying an Alice pack frame to hold a 88 SCBA Cylinder, tethered to it ?
 Why do I have visions of WWII soliders carrying flamethrowers floating around in my head ? 

I found an LDC for it ...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Diesel-Muffler-5-ID-Inlet-and-Outlet-10-Dia-44-1-2-Body-Length-51-OAL-/181128317158?pt=Other_Vehicle_Parts&hash=item2a2c16c8e6&vxp=mtr

[dcorvino]

This is not fair another rifle I want and the shot show has not started yet.

Dave

[YEMX]

I looked at the Texan frame compared to the Condor frame and they are definitely 2 different frames, so I am assuming it is beefed up for the new power.

Joe

Same extrusion, different final machining.  I'm sure these frames are no different internally.  Because of the side cocker, it has more beef in the breech area, and the spring pre-load (power wheel) looks to be a bit smaller... It also looks like the barrel bushings would be bigger- it looks like there's two grub screws securing each of them.  They're on the right track trying to reduce flex, but they've got a long way to go!

BWalton:  There are stocks for them:

[Monkeydad1969]

l...but I'd not bet too heavily on a shot string more than about 4 long at that energy...and more likely only three. Guess we need some of the bigger tanks put on...
cheers,
Douglas

I guess we better start looking at modifying an Alice pack frame to hold a 88 SCBA Cylinder, tethered to it ?
 Why do I have visions of WWII soliders carrying flamethrowers floating around in my head ? 

I found an LDC for it ...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Diesel-Muffler-5-ID-Inlet-and-Outlet-10-Dia-44-1-2-Body-Length-51-OAL-/181128317158?pt=Other_Vehicle_Parts&hash=item2a2c16c8e6&vxp=mtr

HAHAHAHAHA!

[rsterne]

With 500cc of air at 3000 psi available and a 34" barrel, I'm thinking you should be able to tune it for 3 shots within a tight velocity range at 400-450 FPE and 1 more before it drops more than 5% in velocity, with a bullet in the 200-220 gr. range.... Certainly nothing wrong with that for a big game rifle.... The 500 FPE will likely be the first shot in a declining string with a heavy bullet....

Bob

[Monkeydad1969]

So hear is a question:

Does anyone think the Inovairtech Mac35 will even compete with the Texan.  I know it's 2 different calibers, but say if the Texan came in .357, then what?  (I saying no, but that's just me)

Any takers?

[Bwalton]

I looked at the Texan frame compared to the Condor frame and they are definitely 2 different frames, so I am assuming it is beefed up for the new power.

Joe

Same extrusion, different final machining.  I'm sure these frames are no different internally.  Because of the side cocker, it has more beef in the breech area, and the spring pre-load (power wheel) looks to be a bit smaller... It also looks like the barrel bushings would be bigger- it looks like there's two grub screws securing each of them.  They're on the right track trying to reduce flex, but they've got a long way to go!

BWalton:  There are stocks for them:

Now I can deal with that....not bad at all

[rsterne]

Does anyone think the Inovairtech Mac35 will even compete with the Texan.

IMO, not a hope.... simply not enough air in those small cartridges.... Even with a 4500 psi fill, the average pressure, because it's a dump shot, will be more like 2500 psi.... Just look at the size of the tank on the Texan by comparision to 4 or 5 of the Mac35 cartridges.... Apples to Oranges.... IMO the Mac 35 would be better compared to the new Hatsan....

Bob

[PakProtector]

With 500cc of air at 3000 psi available and a 34" barrel, I'm thinking you should be able to tune it for 3 shots within a tight velocity range at 400-450 FPE and 1 more before it drops more than 5% in velocity, with a bullet in the 200-220 gr. range.... Certainly nothing wrong with that for a big game rifle.... The 500 FPE will likely be the first shot in a declining string with a heavy bullet....

Bob

Yes Bob, that is comparable to what I pictured...plus or minus a wee bit. A declining shot string tune is going to drink in excess of 600 ci of air on its first shot to make that 500 FPE, and possibly more.

Make no mistake, I am much more impressed with this one v. all the 720 fps, 357 pellet shooters. Your .224 makes more power than most of them...LOL
cheers,
Douglas

[Monkeydad1969]

I looked at the Texan frame compared to the Condor frame and they are definitely 2 different frames, so I am assuming it is beefed up for the new power.

Joe

Same extrusion, different final machining.  I'm sure these frames are no different internally.  Because of the side cocker, it has more beef in the breech area, and the spring pre-load (power wheel) looks to be a bit smaller... It also looks like the barrel bushings would be bigger- it looks like there's two grub screws securing each of them.  They're on the right track trying to reduce flex, but they've got a long way to go!

BWalton:  There are stocks for them:

Now I can deal with that....not bad at all

Here...go to R&L to see the stocks:

http://www.rlairgunsupply.com/

[Nomadic Pirate]

So hear is a question:

Does anyone think the Inovairtech Mac35 will even compete with the Texan.  I know it's 2 different calibers, but say if the Texan came in .357, then what?  (I saying no, but that's just me)

Any takers?

Not a chance, not even close, 2 completely different beasts.

[ancient1one]

For cocking and loading.  New design for their rifles.  I hope it carries over to all their rifle platforms.

Joe

Thanks.

[TheBullsEye]

https://www.pyramydair.com/blog/2015/01/airforce-texan-big-bore-rifle-part-1/

[blackdiesel]

Jim Chapman said he's been testing it for months and had great things to say about it so I'm going to assume it shoots very well.  Too bad AF guns look more like a plumbing tool than a gun. 

[rkr]

It's bloody long at 48". Good for benchrest or shooting off the bipods but I wouldn't want to shoot from standing position.

[smythsg]

Going to have to order that LDC for my Condor... LMBO...