Darrenm 0 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 Hi all, can anyone advise if the original TX200 mk1 is any good in a .22, and what I should be paying if I were to find one in half decent condition. Cheers Darren Quote Link to post
secretagentmole 1,701 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 I picked one up in .177 with fixed mag scope and gunbag last year, paid £160 but the bloke wanted rid of her, Damned nice gun, even in .177 the recoil is low. These things are hellishly accurate but a bit on the weighty side, hell of a hunk of wood on id, cuts down recoil I suppose. Lovely gun, has an unfair reputation for eating fingers due to there being no anti bear trap, just make sure the safety works and that you keep your hand on that underlever at all times whilst loading and your fingers will be safe. Can be a pain for left handers to load due to the loading port/trap being on the right hand side of the gun! Quote Link to post
Darrenm 0 Posted February 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 Thnx for your feedback, I'm not sure if I should be looking for the tx mk1 or a tuned hw95/95k, my gut feeling is to buy an old .22 Hw95 and get it tuned so I know it's been done properly. I did find a tx mk1 with a DIY V-mach fitted, but it hasn't been checked and I'm a bit twitchy about buying it. What do you think? Darren Quote Link to post
secretagentmole 1,701 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 Can be very easily overpowered. Has the person you are buying it from got a chrono to check the power level? If not, can you get a chrono to check the gun? The TX200 does not really need a tuning kit I think, as it is recoil is very little and it is a very steady shooting platform. Find a nice TX and spend half the money on a genuine AA service kit! Quote Link to post
Darrenm 0 Posted February 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 No, that's the problem; he's just fitted a DIY v Mach kit on it and I don't want to buy and then have it put on a chrono to have it stripped down again, I'll probably stay clear. I'm looking to a .22 for squirrels, preferably a break barrel for speed, I already have a 97k that I purchased from S F Sports, now I'm looking for a cheap .22 setup so my young son can use it as well, hence the reason for a 95 over a tx due to the weight. I'll keep looking locally until one crops up. Cheers Darren Quote Link to post
secretagentmole 1,701 Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 See what Knibbs have got in at Shustoke. The do HW as well as BSA and can often at good prices! Quote Link to post
davyt63 1,845 Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 hi buddy whether you go for a AA or a HW hurry up and make your f*****g mind up!!!!!!!!!! two both very good air rifles Davy Quote Link to post
chris k 205 Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 both these rifles (tx200 and the 97k) are at the top of there game and lvl each other out. the only differnce in my opinian is if you have noodle arms dont bother with a tx 200. Quote Link to post
secretagentmole 1,701 Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Found a couple of TXs on other forums for around the £250 mark, £40-50 more would see you with a new HW95, which would be a lot easier on your son as they do not have half a hundredweight of wood for a stock! Quote Link to post
Sweeney-Todd 208 Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 (edited) No, that's the problem; he's just fitted a DIY v Mach kit on it and I don't want to buy and then have it put on a chrono to have it stripped down again, I'll probably stay clear. I'm looking to a .22 for squirrels, preferably a break barrel for speed, I already have a 97k that I purchased from S F Sports, now I'm looking for a cheap .22 setup so my young son can use it as well, hence the reason for a 95 over a tx due to the weight. I'll keep looking locally until one crops up. Cheers Darren Hi Darren. I can understand you being wary of the AA, especially with a DIY job done on it. Different story if you know the person, and the rifle. Two things I noticed in your post. Was that you purchased a 97K from Sandwell Field Sports. Second, you made mention of the HW95. Have a word with Tony re the 95, he may have a second user one in stock. The 95 is a nice rifle and not so heavy. Bill. Edited February 14, 2012 by Sweeney-Todd Quote Link to post
Sweeney-Todd 208 Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 (edited) hi buddy whether you go for a AA or a HW hurry up and make your f*****g mind up!!!!!!!!!! two both very good air rifles Davy Youuuuuuuu grumpy old git !!!......... Edited February 14, 2012 by Sweeney-Todd Quote Link to post
StevoSmith 147 Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 I had an AATX200 mk2 mate and have shot the mk1 and i have to say it's a cracking rifle...not many rifles better on the market if you ask me buddy Quote Link to post
Darrenm 0 Posted February 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Thanks guys: I appreciate your feed back/input. The reply to Davy is: I've purchased a new gun and I'm now looking for a cheap but suitable rifle for my eldest son (he saw your reply tut tut, nice example for the kids), I'm on a very tight budget and i want to get the very best for for the money I have to spend, hence the reason for the info requested. Cheers Darren Quote Link to post
davyt63 1,845 Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 hi buddy whether you go for a AA or a HW hurry up and make your f*****g mind up!!!!!!!!!! two both very good air rifles Davy Youuuuuuuu grumpy old git !!!......... hi Bill sorry had some bad news yesterday,bad news and a few tins dont mix! Davy Quote Link to post
davyt63 1,845 Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Thanks guys: I appreciate your feed back/input. The reply to Davy is: I've purchased a new gun and I'm now looking for a cheap but suitable rifle for my eldest son (he saw your reply tut tut, nice example for the kids), I'm on a very tight budget and i want to get the very best for for the money I have to spend, hence the reason for the info requested. Cheers Darren hi Darrenm I apologise for my above statement it was out of order,and I apologise to your son too. I hope your son gets a nice rifle what's your budget? I will keep my eyes open for you, I am always looking for a good deal! good luck Davy Quote Link to post
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