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Nomadic Pirate · « **Reply #180 on:** February 05, 2015, 01:37:57 PM »

Jim get s many guns sent to him by Manufacturers to test pre production

ToRmEnToR · « **Reply #181 on:** February 05, 2015, 04:41:22 PM »

Quote from: Bubba Zanetti on February 05, 2015, 09:39:51 AM

So who here is buying Texan?

BZ

So far.. I'm really liking the reports from the people who have actually seen and handled the thing in real life.. Unless actual testers come with up something that's a problem (that's not hypothetical). I'm on board!!

Another personal reason is that I like my Condor SS, and I think AF's products are great.. Based on the good experience the I've been having with it, I wouldn't hesitate to buy another AF product..

Also, I'd bet that soon enough there will be someone to come out with drop-in barrels for other cals, like condors/talon drop in barrels (hopefully LW, lol), in cals like .355/.357/.41/.44 etc. Not to mention valves, 4500 psi tanks, and so on.. <<<<< The reason I like AF so much.. Versatile, adaptable..

echochap · « **Reply #182 on:** February 05, 2015, 09:22:34 PM »

I had the pre-production Texan for about two months. There were a few of the gun made up and circulated to guys that hunt big bores a lot, to use and provide feedback. I used mine on a hog hunt in Texas, and it is very impressive. Have been using several bullets and will publish in an upcoming article. The AOA Bushbuck, which is a .452 was shipped down to a ranch in Texas (I'm in transit sitting in the Deltas lounge in Minneapolis BTW, lord give me warmth in Texas, I need to thaw out). Got 4-5 days and lots of pig potential.

The big test will be when these guns start hitting the hands of a wider group of hunters...... but I'm not blowing smoke guys, these are both very impressive guns.

Nomadic Pirate · « **Reply #183 on:** February 05, 2015, 09:27:17 PM »

I like the Idea of the .452 caliber for airguns, Much more Bullets of the right weight avaiable to buy straight up

ToRmEnToR · « **Reply #184 on:** February 05, 2015, 09:44:36 PM »

Quote from: Nomadic Pirate on February 05, 2015, 09:27:17 PM

I like the Idea of the .452 caliber for airguns, Much more Bullets of the right weight avaiable to buy straight up

Ditto..

ToRmEnToR · « **Reply #185 on:** February 05, 2015, 09:46:18 PM »

Quote from: echochap on February 05, 2015, 09:22:34 PM

I had the pre-production Texan for about two months. There were a few of the gun made up and circulated to guys that hunt big bores a lot, to use and provide feedback. I used mine on a hog hunt in Texas, and it is very impressive. Have been using several bullets and will publish in an upcoming article. The AOA Bushbuck, which is a .452 was shipped down to a ranch in Texas (I'm in transit sitting in the Deltas lounge in Minneapolis BTW, lord give me warmth in Texas, I need to thaw out). Got 4-5 days and lots of pig potential.

The big test will be when these guns start hitting the hands of a wider group of hunters...... but I'm not blowing smoke guys, these are both very impressive guns.

Cool.. Let us know when and where to look for your article.. Thanks..

msurf · « **Reply #186 on:** February 06, 2015, 01:43:43 AM »

Very interested as well!

Tofazfou · « **Reply #187 on:** February 06, 2015, 03:43:17 AM »

Thanks for the REAL info on what i mentioned.

I look forward to your results of all the guns.............

echochap · « **Reply #188 on:** February 08, 2015, 05:44:51 PM »

Quote from: Nomadic Pirate on February 05, 2015, 09:27:17 PM

I like the Idea of the .452 caliber for airguns, Much more Bullets of the right weight avaiable to buy straight up

Manny I agree with you. A few years ago Dennis Quackenbush and I sat down for a drink and a chat, and ended up talking about what I'd like to see in my perfect hunting gun. I specified a barrel not to exceed 20", 2 full power shots at a minimum of 220 fpe, and I wanted a caliber that provided a lot of bullet choice, could offer lighter bullets to let me move from predators to small game, and was fairly flat shooting..... we settled on a .452. I've taken deer, antelope, hogs, coyote, bobcat, and long range jackrabbits with that gun. It is one that will never leave my collection.

Scott Endler · « **Reply #189 on:** February 15, 2015, 10:27:31 PM »

The lighter Meister cast bullets might work well in the AirForce Texan. A great value at $0.20 a piece until Bob specs a boattail mold for this barrel.
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http://www.midwayusa.com/product/123570/meister-hard-cast-bullets-45-caliber-458-diameter-300-grain-lead-flat-nose-box-of-250
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http://www.midwayusa.com/product/924486/meister-hard-cast-bullets-45-caliber-458-diameter-350-grain-lead-flat-nose-two-lube-grooves-box-of-250
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http://www.midwayusa.com/product/119928/meister-hard-cast-bullets-45-caliber-458-diameter-405-grain-lead-flat-nose-for-lever-action-rifles-box-of-250
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http://www.midwayusa.com/product/370703/lyman-1-cavity-bullet-mold-457122-45-caliber-458-459-diameter-330-grain-flat-nose-hollow-point
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Too bad they turned down the O.D. so far just to use the existing barrel bushings. Now it needs a full length carbon fiber sleeve.

StevenG · « **Reply #190 on:** February 16, 2015, 09:32:39 AM »

Did they really turn it down on a lathe or just start with thinner walled pipe?
Seems like turning down the whole barrel would be rather expensive in machine time.

dawg11 · « **Reply #191 on:** February 19, 2015, 11:35:02 PM »

Quote from: echochap on February 05, 2015, 09:22:34 PM

. The AOA Bushbuck, which is a .452 was shipped down to a ranch in Texas (I'm in transit sitting in the Deltas lounge in Minneapolis BTW, lord give me warmth in Texas, I need to thaw out). Got 4-5 days and lots of pig potential.

Where is the article going to be published , Real curious about that AOA .452 .

William · « **Reply #192 on:** February 20, 2015, 12:14:30 AM »

Ok, if it is .452 cal.
What size bullet would you use, if the grooves are .452, wouldn't a .458 be too big even if it is sized down?

So it is actually a 45 Long Colt bullet you need!

William

Nomadic Pirate · « **Reply #193 on:** February 20, 2015, 06:53:07 AM »

Quote from: William on February 20, 2015, 12:14:30 AM

Ok, if it is .452 cal.
What size bullet would you use, if the grooves are .452, wouldn't a .458 be too big even if it is sized down?

So it is actually a 45 Long Colt bullet you need!

William

this are the bullets I used to shoot in my DAQ .452

http://www.mattsbullets.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=71

QVTom · « **Reply #194 on:** February 20, 2015, 02:41:26 PM »

.452 is a good choice, it opens up all the pistol bullets which are of appropriate weights but with the ease, economics and superior quality of custom molds from companies like Accurate Bullet molds and others; I don't think it really matters much. Airgun bullet requirements are so stringent when it come to quality and fit, casting or swaging customs is almost a must if you want to get the most out of an airgun.

Tom

dawg11 · « **Reply #195 on:** February 20, 2015, 04:09:10 PM »

Quote from: William on February 20, 2015, 12:14:30 AM

So it is actually a 45 Long Colt bullet you need!

William

Exactly . Xp states on their website that they choose that caliber ,Because of the easy to find long colt reloading lead . Unfortunately Extreme Big Bores uses a .457 which is real hard to find in lighter bullets 300gr. and up are easy though . But didn't want to use that heavy of a shot for target shooting .

William · « **Reply #196 on:** February 20, 2015, 05:44:31 PM »

Thanks for all the info everyone,
there sure is a lot to choose from in bullet weight and style in the .452, real nice to see that the .452 has so many choices in which to get something to shoot good.

Looks like the manufacture made a good choice in Caliber sizing thats for sure!

William

Nomadic Pirate · « **Reply #197 on:** February 20, 2015, 06:06:59 PM »

If that BushBuck is going to be at a reasonable price I might get back in the Big Bore arena

LEE IN VA. · « **Reply #198 on:** February 20, 2015, 08:29:45 PM »

Quote from: Nomadic Pirate on February 20, 2015, 06:06:59 PM

If that BushBuck is going to be at a reasonable price I might get back in the Big Bore arena

I think it's just under $1,900.

Nomadic Pirate · « **Reply #199 on:** February 20, 2015, 08:32:30 PM »

Dang, where did you get that price from ?

...that would take me out of contention

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