Like A Dog With Two Tails

[A1WOC 212]

After picking up my new AA TX200HC yesterday, I only had time to fit the MTC Mamba and do a little plinking and take a chronograph reading. After setting the chrono for 16 grains (AA Field) the first reading was 10.22; subsequent readings varied, increasing to 10.54 when I decided to give up. I guess it needs to bed in and settle down before a stabilised reading is taken.

 

Today I put out a few paper targets and set about getting used to handling the rifle and zeroing the scope. After chasing the zero around due to my inconsistent hold on the forestock; as I have only used PCPs and rim fire for the past year and picked up some bad habits; I had to concentrate very hard on a loose hold to get anything like half decent groups. After a while I was getting a little bored with paper punching so I changed to my knock down targets at 25m and 35m distances. It was a welcome change as shooting and hitting the easier 35mm kill zones was very rewarding.

 

While I was outside in my garden practicing, the Postman delivered a ½ UNF male x male adapter I had ordered off eBay yesterday; I removed the Hogan Decimeater from my Brocock Contour Super 6 and fit it with the adapter to the TX200. The transformation exceeded my expectations; it took away the muzzle crack and reduced it to a whisper, leaving only the spring action noise, which in fairness isnt too loud anyway. I now have confidence to use the TX in my garden without annoying one of my neighbours.

 

After a few hours handling and shooting the AA TX200HC; my Weihrauch HW100kt feels like a lightweight rifle in comparison, previously I originally found the HW a little heavy and I fitted an A&M cylinder to make it lighter, I neednt have bothered as I can now handle it with ease.

 

I have bought and sold on four other new air rifles during the past 12 months for various reasons, Ive yet to decide what to do with the Brocock, but the new TX200 along with my HW100 are both keepers!

 

All I need now is practice, practice, practice; its a new challenge I am thoroughly enjoying!

 

Regards, Steve

[RossM 8,149]

I'm sure the saying is like a dog with 2 cocks?

[Skot Ruthless Teale 1,701]

good stuff mate. that springer will help iron out your bad habits and make you a better shot for it. all the best with the tx200.

SKoT

[woodcote1 88]

Fantastic looking rifles with the mod added on.

[Robbie uk 24]

Looks great, How much did the moderator cost if you dont mind me asking ? ATB Rob. I have the same gun and i love it !!

[Mawders 595]

Looking good mate, all I can say is, practice alot! Springers are very unforgiving when it comes to technique and hold. Once you find what works best for you though you'll be laughing and so happy you have a good quality springer.

 

The only limit on your hunting forays or plinking forays will be how many pellets you took with you!

[Bossmugler 14]

Looks a very tidy set up mate

[A1WOC 212]

Looks great, How much did the moderator cost if you dont mind me asking ? ATB Rob. I have the same gun and i love it !!

Hi Robbie,

The moderator was taken off one of my other rifles. I'm unsure how much it was originally, if I had to guess it was about £40 and I bought it from Solware, Tamworth.

Regards, Steve

[joel56 7]

I found when using my tx200.IS that if you concentrate to much our grouping is all over the place but if you see your target then shoot straight away you get a lot better result's.i can get pellet on pellet at 30 yards hope this helps

[Robbie uk 24]

Cheers Steve. Ive just bought the adapter and am undecided on which mod to buy for it.