I’m going to order a .257 Texan to hunt coyotes here in Northern Cali.; most likely going to hunt orchards and foothills. What mods should I do to get the most power, accuracy, and reach in able to drop em’ at 100 yards+ ?
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.257 Texan Mods for dropping coyotes
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Nothing really. Its solid performer out of the box.. if you want to improve it get stock for it and if you have chance to use lathe you could thicken barrel with carbonfiber. Thats what I have done and its by far most accurate pcp Iv ever shot at 100yds and beyond.
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A few things come to mine. First slug the barrel and order the correct sizing die. This is very important for accuracy and control leading. A good set of cleaning rods . Gotta keep the barrel clean . The maddog stock is high on list. Sizing lube. Rc shock oil for bullet lube and a good external regulator. Assortment of slugs and big air tank and you are good to go. Ps, don't forget Donnyfl if you have long bbl.
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Sadly no. Hunting is not allowed in this country by using airguns except inside buildings and 257texan aint really good tool for that. Mine is 100% built for paper punching.
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A Cold Shot MOAB scope mount is a nice add-on.
And there are the stock options from Diamond Gun Stocks
And there are the stock options from Diamond Gun Stocks
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A stock is a must in my opinion.
I have a MadDog on mine and it really transformed the gun.
I have a MadDog on mine and it really transformed the gun.
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I think I paid $250 for my mad dog stock, it really made it a lot easier to shoot. I do have the .457, not a .257 but I don't think there is much difference in this context.
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Get a stock... Slug your barrel... Fire lap or hand lap barrel.... Tether with decent regulator... Get a regular cleaning rod and brass brush. Keep your barrel clean no leading!!! Hopefully you get a decent factory barrel and go from there.. I made my own stock for my Texan from my old crossbow stock. You can buy thick carbon fiber tube and completely cover your barrel making it full 1.0 inch and everything is tight. If you cast you should powder coat too. Quite a few benefits.
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That sounds about right. I think I paid that for mine, but mine went on a TalonP, not a Texan.
I do agree, it really makes the Airforce guns nicer to shoot.
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Is the Condor .30 conversion worth it over .25/.257 if the primary use will be raccoons, but occasional coyote?
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There are a lot more bullet mold options in the .257 than in a light .30 cal. and most of those options are going to be in .308.
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Condor conversion in 30 much.less powerful than 30 Texan. Different platforms... .308 or .257 pick your posin!!!
Slugging your barrel pretty easy pound lead slug down bore when it pops out the other end measure it. There you go
Slugging your barrel pretty easy pound lead slug down bore when it pops out the other end measure it. There you go
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I'd say just see how your barrel is. If your barrels good then go from there. Just do the basics stock barrel good cleaning components. Also casting your own slugs is also pretty cheap to get into. I'm pretty sure you can go to 3625 psi bottle and get more performance out of 257... I do not personally know exactly what you have to do to get to work at 3625 psi with new bottle. There are a lot of members here with .257 that have experience with them. Ill help you with what I can. Good day good luck with your Texan friend
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