Author Topic: Texan (Read 91022 times))

supertech77 · « **on:** July 18, 2015, 02:30:27 PM »

waiting on my new Texan to come in today,,,,, hope its worth the wait, made a bunch of 340gr/457 slugs and 195/458 gr, to try out,that 195 was recommended to me by accurate mold for my evanix sniper 45,to fit the magazine ,it does just right,but were sized down to 454,for it,will see,come on Texan.

dcorvino · « **Reply #1 on:** July 18, 2015, 04:25:54 PM »

Congratulations on the Texan.
I hope it gets there soon, look forward to your review on it.

Dave

supertech77 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 19, 2015, 02:01:26 PM »

got it 4pm, drove 100 miles to cabin,rained most the way, got to cabin 715pm Saturday,assembled tank onto texan, and scope,and by-pod,left ldc off,once i figured out how to install tank properly,and tighten with spanner wrench,charged tank,3k, loaded 340 grain bullet/slug into chamber,smooth lever,and easy loading,pushed safety off and aimed at 6 inch pine tree to see if i was vertical straight with scope, at 20 yards shot center tree,went threw tree knocked down 2inch tree be hind 6 inch tree, then 6 inch tree fell,wow, Sunday 10 am,rained all night and early morning,when rain stopped, set up big box 40 yards reading on range finder,aimed at center, shot 7 inch high 1/2 inch right, second shot went in same hole as first from center of box,adjusted scope as far as would go, shot again, now is only 4 inches high at 40 yards,need smaller height rings ,dove tail, need to remove the weaver to 11 mm adapter, and use dove tail 30 mm low profile

rings should be perfect,did not crony yet,not sunny today,over all, shot some can,s out to 75 yards with both the 340 gr/457 and the 195 gr,both are very accurate,this gun is all 5 star as far as i am concerned,will crony next weekend weather permitting, got no shades for my crony, so its a sunny day crony only now,shot the 909,s and evanix sniper,too, but by far the Texan is way easier to shoot, is quieter than both with out the ldc,way more powerful,and loads so smooth ans easy,i thought that big cocking arm was gonna be strange, but its not, and it is very easy to open,and shut,and loads fast,have not messed with the power/bullet adjuster yet,next time, when i get some lower rings,gun is all it was claimed to be .IMO, even more so.its light as my yang,48 inches long, but not really a dis comfort,well worth the price,well built.

dcorvino · « **Reply #3 on:** July 19, 2015, 02:10:58 PM »

The Texan sounds great.
I enjoyed reading your post and look forward to reading more on your review of the Texan.

Dave

Prouzy · « **Reply #4 on:** July 19, 2015, 03:05:03 PM »

Very interested in your report and comparison to other .45 you have!

LEE IN VA. · « **Reply #5 on:** July 19, 2015, 10:46:41 PM »

So even being longer it handles better than a 909?

supertech77 · « **Reply #6 on:** July 20, 2015, 12:05:02 AM »

i don,t know if handle,s better would be what i would say, handle,s different, have not carried it in the woods,yet,gonna look into a sling,i will say, it loads and shoots so much smoother,i can load and shoot it much faster than i can a 909,kick is so much less,that could be from length,is lighter than my 909,or balanced better ,anyway,this air gun is more fun to shoot than all my other air guns,can't put my finger on why, maybe because its new to me,but i think its {over all the way the feels shoots,loads,and its not as loud as my 909's my evanix 45,sniper,from the bench and shooting tri-pod you can leave the gun at your shoulder and reload with out loosing down range site of target,one hand operation to reload,there,s no doubt weather the breach is closed, its rock solid and easy,gun is quite, shake it there's no rattle of anything,now lee, i love my 909, and all my big bore's,this is my first air force air gun,other than the high rise of the breach rail,i like the product a lot, now for sure time and use of the gun will seal the deal ,my 909, have proved there worth and value ,over time,the evanix is still in progress,but so far very impressed ,though it,s use is limited, its heavy,and not as powerful as a 909 [stock],but is a great bench gun,all i can say is in order to understand the the Texan,s attraction ,you need to shoot one,now for the funny part, as i was at my cabin, installing the tank on the Texan,on the porch of my cabin, i see something move out the corner of my eye, i turn my head and not 15 feet from me walk 2 large deer look at me as there walking by like, whats up dude, and walk right on buy go to my feeder, kick it and just eat away,i was like, really,kinda just laughed and kept working on the gun,my pay back was once i got it all charge up and loaded,and shot the tree 20 yards away, they like froze looked at me then at one another,and bolted [flagged me off],,

ToRmEnToR · « **Reply #7 on:** July 20, 2015, 04:35:37 AM »

lol.. Thinking bout one of those.. Thinking that I could just keep using the .457 ammo that I use on My Yanger..

supertech77 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 20, 2015, 09:22:18 AM »

Quote from: ToRmEnToR on July 20, 2015, 04:35:37 AM

lol.. Thinking bout one of those.. Thinking that I could just keep using the .457 ammo that I use on My Yanger..

for sure,

KnifeMaker · « **Reply #9 on:** July 20, 2015, 02:33:36 PM »

Howdy from Texas! And congrats on the Texan!!!

I think you will find that you will want to stick with high rings on it. Sounds like you need to try and switch the rings around, and possibly shim them. Simply putting lower rings (apx. 1/8") isn't going to change POI in any noticeable amount.

The shaded are for the sunny days. Not the cloudy days LOL! The chrony should do just fine in overcast conditions. It's bright sun light that gives them fits.

How's the trigger? May be they have made improvements. The AF Guns can be made to be stellar performers. Waiting for them to offer the Texan in a smaller cal. 45 is just too big for anything I or most shooters could use it for. Perhaps more States will eventually see the light and allow us to use the AG's in the Deer woods.

Once again, a Big Congrats!!!

Knife

supertech77 · « **Reply #10 on:** July 20, 2015, 02:59:26 PM »

thank KnifeMaker, the trigger is nice, compared to all my other guns.and it was not the height of the rings, but the combined height with the weaver to dovetail together, once i removed that and used 1 inch high rings,now is much more comfortable for me with a better line of sight picture,,and it looks better,will see next time i go to my land and shoot it.

Nomadic Pirate · « **Reply #11 on:** July 20, 2015, 03:02:54 PM »

Pictures brother, Pictures

supertech77 · « **Reply #12 on:** July 20, 2015, 03:19:35 PM »

yeah i know, next time i get to shoot it, i was just excited to shoot it and was running out of time,i am still learning this smarter than me cell phone, but i think i got it figured out,i want to video it while i crony it and shoot some stuff down range,this gun is awesome manny,i know your not a air force fan, but i wish you could do a review on one of these,the sheer power is like WOW

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its not as loud as the rainstorm or the sniper,just a bit above a my m-rod,but i will get some pic,s/video,,even if i gotta buy a gopro.

LEE IN VA. · « **Reply #13 on:** July 20, 2015, 07:08:49 PM »

Quote from: supertech77 on July 20, 2015, 03:19:35 PM

yeah i know, next time i get to shoot it, i was just excited to shoot it and was running out of time,i am still learning this smarter than me cell phone, but i think i got it figured out,i want to video it while i crony it and shoot some stuff down range,this gun is awesome manny,i know your not a air force fan, but i wish you could do a review on one of these,the sheer power is like WOW , its not as loud as the rainstorm or the sniper,just a bit above a my m-rod,but i will get some pic,s/video,,even if i gotta buy a gopro.

Really, it's that quiet? I'm loving all the talk about this gun!

Prouzy · « **Reply #14 on:** July 20, 2015, 10:02:16 PM »

Quote from: LEE IN VA. on July 20, 2015, 07:08:49 PM

I'm loving all the talk about this gun!

Yup, me too. I especially appreciate the fact, as with Manny's reviews, you can create a comparitive analysis.

supertech77 · « **Reply #15 on:** July 20, 2015, 10:04:31 PM »

Quote from: LEE IN VA. on July 20, 2015, 07:08:49 PM

Quote from: supertech77 on July 20, 2015, 03:19:35 PM
yeah i know, next time i get to shoot it, i was just excited to shoot it and was running out of time,i am still learning this smarter than me cell phone, but i think i got it figured out,i want to video it while i crony it and shoot some stuff down range,this gun is awesome manny,i know your not a air force fan, but i wish you could do a review on one of these,the sheer power is like WOW , its not as loud as the rainstorm or the sniper,just a bit above a my m-rod,but i will get some pic,s/video,,even if i gotta buy a gopro.

Really, it's that quiet? I'm loving all the talk about this gun!

with 195 gr and 340 grain it is that quite, usually i wear ear phones but this time i didn't, the yang hurt my ears,the sniper did as well, but not the Texan, nor the rainstorm,but could tell it was louder,as also with the 201 fire,louder than the Texan. can.t wait to hear what it sounds like with the lcd,got it but have not tried it,

LEE IN VA. · « **Reply #16 on:** July 20, 2015, 10:48:30 PM »

How long will it be with the ldc?

supertech77 · « **Reply #17 on:** July 21, 2015, 01:48:22 PM »

48 + length of LDC,mine is 11 inches long,I probably will not use one on it,

sshewins · « **Reply #18 on:** July 23, 2015, 02:25:31 AM »

Pictures, my good man. We need pictures

nielsenammo · « **Reply #19 on:** July 23, 2015, 03:46:42 AM »

I have had my Texan for about 2 months now and love it. It has so much power and is very accurate. I made up some 385 grain boat-tails that shot great at 100 yards. I chrono'd at 745 fps. It is loud and kicks like a firearm, but that is the fun of this gun. I have a Hawke tactical 6-20x44 on it which is a great combo.

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