Is Airforce Talon pistol better than a rifle?
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Is Airforce Talon pistol better than a rifle?
The Airforce Talonp.
Airforce has released new Talonp air pistol, which is pcp and said to be producing an amazing 760 fps,with a muzzle energy of 50 ft/lbs.
Manufacturers say velocity is in between 500-1000fps.
I want your expert reviews,
1.whether a pistol can be this powerful
2.Range will be same as rifle or not.
3.If so, then is it better to buy a pistol than a rifle.
Airforce has released new Talonp air pistol, which is pcp and said to be producing an amazing 760 fps,with a muzzle energy of 50 ft/lbs.
Manufacturers say velocity is in between 500-1000fps.
I want your expert reviews,
1.whether a pistol can be this powerful
2.Range will be same as rifle or not.
3.If so, then is it better to buy a pistol than a rifle.
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Re: Is Airforce Talon pistol better than a rifle?
it is in .25 cal. good luck !
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Re: Is Airforce Talon pistol better than a rifle?
Also where do we find .25 caliber pellet in India? BTW would it pass the dead wood test?Ace_doc wrote:it is in .25 cal. good luck !
When I'll get to shoot a gun?
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Re: Is Airforce Talon pistol better than a rifle?
if you dont find one cast it ..
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Re: Is Airforce Talon pistol better than a rifle?
if its 50 ft lbs, then it might not pass the deal wood test.Priyan wrote:Also where do we find .25 caliber pellet in India? BTW would it pass the dead wood test?Ace_doc wrote:it is in .25 cal. good luck !
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Re: Is Airforce Talon pistol better than a rifle?
Everything else being equal, I prefer shooting a rifle over a pistol especially at ranges of over 25 yards. You may prefer it otherwise but "in general" it will be easier to learn to shoot well with a rifle and then transfer your skills to pistol.
Do not get me wrong, I enjoy shooting pistols but if I had to pick which one would be first it would be the rifle.
Do not get me wrong, I enjoy shooting pistols but if I had to pick which one would be first it would be the rifle.
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Re: Is Airforce Talon pistol better than a rifle?
I second Mark's opinion.
In a self defense situation, a pistol is only a stop gap measure so you can get to your rifle.
In a self defense situation, a pistol is only a stop gap measure so you can get to your rifle.
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Re: Is Airforce Talon pistol better than a rifle?
If a person is fortunate enough to have a 25 caliber air rifle, Lee is now making a .240 buckshot mold that should work well for casting round balls, which in turn are pretty accurate (in my experience with blackpowder rifles).Priyan wrote:Also where do we find .25 caliber pellet in India? BTW would it pass the dead wood test?Ace_doc wrote:it is in .25 cal. good luck !
Here is a link:
http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/i ... 0000690028
I have no relationship with either Lee or Midsouth, just that I think they are both good companies.
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Re: Is Airforce Talon pistol better than a rifle?
Thanks for the info xl_target but would we Indians get hold of the mold easily. I mean would customs clear it easily? Hell, I won't be surprised if they call it .25 caliber canon ball
When I'll get to shoot a gun?
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Re: Is Airforce Talon pistol better than a rifle?
it is hunting pistol rather then the target pistol. so do not expect making one inch groups at 50 yards,that you can do with a condor. but for hunting up to about 25 yards it is devastating.