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Air Force Talon [not really airsoft]
Wow! I got my .22 caliber Talon pre-charged pneumatic airgun a few days ago, and it is simply amazing! I already had high expectations from the great reviews I've read, but it exceeded even such lofty expectations! For example, the accuracy is incredible: I shot ragged one-hole groups from across the yard... at night... with open sights! I can hardly wait to mount my 6-24x 50mmAO scope on it! Plus, the power on this piece is ridiculous: it easily achieves 1000 FPS. Obviously, no one should use this for skirmishing, but it's incredibly fun for field-target shooting, e.g. crushing aspirin-sized targets at 35 yards, etc. J

I've done plenty of long-term research on the Talon. Check out the News entry archived from November 11, 1998. Read JayHawk's detailed review at http://www.funsupply.com/airguns/talon.html

The Air Force Talon is currently available from The Backyard Safari at toll-free 1-888-395-2555. Mention "X-ring" for the best deals on airsoft and airguns.

ALL-METAL AEGs!
Mickey from AirSoftExtreme sent this:

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We have all metal, all new Classic Army AEG's! That's right, these are all metal, come with a Classic Army reimforced gearbox upgraded to shoot up to 350fps! They come standard with an EG1000 motor, hicap mag and the A2's and A3's have G&P handgrips too! We have an excellent introductory price for these as well. Come check them out in our Electric Guns section at http://www.airsoftextreme.com

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"The Devil's Gun"
Sniper reviewed the Asahi M-134 mini-Vulcan gatling gun. Here's an excerpt: 6,000rpm is fast... Because of the extreme rate of fire, if anything goes wrong something bad will happen... fast... Don't shoot this gun in the house... ever. 100 BB's a second is no joke. My backstop couldn't handle the sheer volume of plastic coming at it and... well, I've never seen a box evaporate, but that's what it did and BB's went everywhere. I ended up shooting myself from ricochets which felt like I fell into a nest of fire ants. Click here to read the full review at the T.A.N.G.O. website.

RC AirSoft Tanks and more at Backyard Safari!
Here's something that many of you have been emailing me about -- Where in North America can people buy the new radio-controlled tank that shoots 6mm airsoft rounds -- the Tokyo Marui Type 90 MBT??? You can order it from Backyard Safari... Hurry before everyone else finds out!

The Backyard Safari has lots of airsoft and more. Although its website does not really say so... the Backyard Safari also carries all sorts of airguns in .177, .20, .22, and .25 calibers... spring-pistons, break-barrels, side-levers, pumps, pre-charged pneumatics, and CO2's. Yes, Backyard Safari even has the rare Browning/Rutten AirStar ELECTRIC-cocking spring-piston .177 magnum sporter rifles!

The folks at Backyard Safari are shooters, and love airsoft, airguns, and real steel. They know their stuff and are definitely lots of fun to talk to J

Call toll-free 1-800-400-6634 between 9am-5pm EST
OR toll-free 1-888-395-2555 anytime, 24 hours!
OR email 'em at airpowerguns@cs.com
To get the best deal, be sure to tell 'em X-ring sent ya!

Player Review - Steyr AUG is #1!
ScorpioVI posted an excellent review of the Tokyo Marui Steyr AUG and its custom variations. I believe that the CyberAUG that he now owns was once mine... ScorpioVI got it from JetLegend, who got it from SkippyChan, who got it from me! J What a small world this is!
Click here to read ScorpioVI's review of the Steyr AUG

X-ring X-mas!
Yeah, go ahead and take a look at the cover of the December issue of Guns & Ammo Magazine! J You can also see it on the scanned cover at http://www.gunsandammomag.com.

I spotted this on the newstand while I was waiting for my flight to Las Vegas this evening. Believe it or not, I just left Vegas yesterday morning... and now I'm back in Vegas again! These business trips can sometimes get ridiculous!

Santa Cruz Game -- Sat. Nov.18th!
D-Day sent this message (it looks like his caps-key is outta control):

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ATTENTION: CIMMERIANS!
ATTENTION: WARRIORS!
PREPARE FOR AIRSOFT COMBAT IN THE SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS!
Join us for a day to enjoy the thrill of mock combat as we play airsoft wargames amidst the beautiful redwood forests in Boulder Creek.
WHEN: SATURDAY NOV 18
WHERE: BOULDER CREEK, CA
MAP & DIRECTIONS LOCATED AT HTTP://WWW.CIMMERIANS.COM/SCHED.HTM
NOTE! THERE IS NO PARKING AT THE FIELD! ARRIVE EARLY FOR THE SHUTTLE! (see map & directions)
VENUE: THEATRICAL AIRSOFT COMBAT!
VELOCITY LIMIT IS 350 FPS
NOTE! ONLY .20g AMMO WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE FIELD.
NOTES: MILSIM GAME RULES
350 FPS CHRONOGRAPH LIMIT STRICTLY ENFORCED
MILITARY REGALIA MANDATORY! CIVILIAN ATTIRE NOT ALLOWED!
BIODEGRADABLE BBS ONLY! (AVAILABLE AT THE FIELD)
BRING YOUR OWN FOOD, SUPPLIES, AND PLENTY OF WATER. THERE ARE NO AMMENITIES/SERVICES WHATSOEVER.
THERE ARE NO RENTAL GUNS OR EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE SO COME FULLY SELF EQUIPPED!
E-MAIL SGTDDAY@CIMMERIANS.COM WITH ANY QUESTIONS.

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Op: Eminent Domain -- Sunday, Nov.5th!
Elusive sent this

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A MIKEY BOYS PRODUCTION
A mad man with hostages, a FBI Task Force itching to take him down and Special Forces Commander in the thick of war with 5 lives in the balance and the fate of a country.

WILL YOU BE THERE?
Starts Sunday, November 5 2000
Showtimes at : 9:00 am at Dr. King’s House at 541 Trail Drive, Moss Landing, CA

Storyline:
Here we go again… another game directed by Taz. Tony Montana Jr. the leader of the Cree Rebels and self made go-zillionaire via well narcotics trafficking, has escaped from jail and now intends a full fledge war against the Vokka Province. During his escape he hi-jacks a yacht with the American Ambassador’s family and friends on board. The game starts with hostage negotiations.

The Game:
Okay, we have a Delta Force Unit and FBI HRT/Terrorist negotiation unit that will be doing not only be doing battle with a buncha bad guys, but the game will depend on how negotiations go.. GOOD CALL FOR SNIPERS.

The Dressing Room:
FBI role players will be issued a blue raid jacket with the letter’s HRT on the back. (Cannot use FBI) you may dress in black BDU’s or wood land or even jeans.. There are only 7 to 10 jackets so RSVP me for full commitment to play.

Delta Force is the MIKE FORCE 1 Unit with tigers.. only a 6 man unit.

Druggies will be allowed to wear anything they want except the above. For instance, I will be wearing a white sports jacket and wielding some kinda weapon. I have a lot of the guys on the druggies wearing plain clothes from HOME BOY GANGSTA gear to merc camo’s..

Hostages yes the hostage about 5 of them will be wearing either camos of any kind with a BIG LETTER “H” on their backs.

Rules:
BASICALLY DIE WHEN YOU GET HIT (SEE Mike-force.com for advanced Mil-sim rules) Every team has a Mission Packet that is for their eyes only which includes a map.

Additional Rules:
- Hostages can and probably will be executed unless you really get into
the role and try to deal this thing out.
- Delta Force may not engage until and order is given by the negotiation
team…
- The real deal.. any gun shot heard may spook the bad guys in whacking
the hostages.
- You will have 15 minutes before games starts to plan your directives.

FBI guys you gotta really be able to utilize the Delta Force real well coordination is key.. there are huge penalties for not only losing hostages but if you shoot a hostage on accident WHOOPS… BIG PENALTY not only that but CNN is probably gonna make a big stink. Delta Force can only engage if negotiations break down by order of the FBI.
GOOD LUCK THIS ONE SHOULD BE FUN!!!!

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