Buy a hw97 177 from krale.....big decision to make but I can only have one. I had a 22 hw 97 but I still never tried a 177 so what do you guys think? Just for plinking in backyard and target shooting .
N/A Should i rebuy a tx200 177 or
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Or hw95 from aoa at 499 .. seems the better deal going + not overseas if somthing was wrong ..
In all a bad time to want a hw ..
In all a bad time to want a hw ..
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The 97 is easier to load.I really like my .22 Black 97.I also have a TX200 in .177...my big fingers make it harder for me to load.
You had a 97, the TX is expensive for just plinking, get an R9 .177=hw95 right that said the TX is a fine springer.
You had a 97, the TX is expensive for just plinking, get an R9 .177=hw95 right that said the TX is a fine springer.
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i would say to treat yourself to the TX in .177 tune it to 10.5 to 11.5 and just keep SMILING !
I have 2 TX200 , first one i had tuned @ 11.6 . Actually i said to tune to the smoothest shooter you can , and it came back @ 11.5 and very smooth .
The #2 TX i bought from a guy in MN. self tuned and again smooth @ 10.6 FPE
Both are lefty and .177 .
I have 2 TX200 , first one i had tuned @ 11.6 . Actually i said to tune to the smoothest shooter you can , and it came back @ 11.5 and very smooth .
The #2 TX i bought from a guy in MN. self tuned and again smooth @ 10.6 FPE
Both are lefty and .177 .
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For plinking in the backyard, I would get a HW30 or Beeman R7 in .177 cal. It shoots very accurately at 50+ yards.
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Well I have the 97 in 177. Great rifle have the 95 in 177 it too is good. But the one I enjoy the most for shooting in the backyard is my HW50s 177 My 97 has always been a great shooter my 95 has been a problem. But is coming together quite nicely. I don’t competition shoot, I rarely ever shoot groups at paper enjoy, shooting, steel, silhouette Out to 50 yards and the 50 does it with ease. The other two just smack them harder
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I have both a .177 and .22 TX200 and 97K. In .22 caliber I greatly prefer the 97K. In .177 my TX200 is the winner.
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The 97k is easier to load than the TX200. Getting a .177 pellet into the TX200 can be challenging. I can do it with gloves but it takes some balancing. The 97k has a much wider loading port, will try gloves this winter.
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I own both the 97 and the TX.
I know there are going to be die hard 97 defenders.
But after working on my TX vs my 97... no contest. TX was the easiest gun to work on. Changing breech seals, piston seals, main springs, and spring guides were a breeze. Accuracy about the same.
Bottom line if you like the feel of the 97, the easier loading, the no click click click of the bear trap and you are mechanically competent to work on the 97 or can send it to a tuner to be fixed or make changes. Cos you know those breech seal, piston seal and springs don't last forever. Then buy the 97, it is relatively cheaper.
I know there are going to be die hard 97 defenders.
But after working on my TX vs my 97... no contest. TX was the easiest gun to work on. Changing breech seals, piston seals, main springs, and spring guides were a breeze. Accuracy about the same.
Bottom line if you like the feel of the 97, the easier loading, the no click click click of the bear trap and you are mechanically competent to work on the 97 or can send it to a tuner to be fixed or make changes. Cos you know those breech seal, piston seal and springs don't last forever. Then buy the 97, it is relatively cheaper.
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If you had the HW97 in .22 the .177 will have a harsher shot cycle until you de-tune it. It’s been my experience that the 97 is a little jumpier than the TX; it could be my imagination or the offset transfer port of the 97…
That said, if you never had a TX you will probably be happy with the 97. I’ve tried both in both calibers and the TX is a better finished and easier to work on gun. But your preferences might be different. The differences or arguments about these guns often echo the BMW vs Benz arguments.
-Marty
That said, if you never had a TX you will probably be happy with the 97. I’ve tried both in both calibers and the TX is a better finished and easier to work on gun. But your preferences might be different. The differences or arguments about these guns often echo the BMW vs Benz arguments.
-Marty
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The 97 is easier to load. shoots lights out but is a bitch to tear down compared tp a tx200 My 2 cents worth
But would not give up my HW 97 .22 cal for a tx 200
But would not give up my HW 97 .22 cal for a tx 200
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HW97K.20 my favorite own em all and tx 200 is great just not my favorite. .20 is a great caliber as well you get flat trajectory and a heavier hitter.
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I have 2 tx. One regular and one HC. Both shoot good but HC a little better but haven't messed with a 97 yet. I had a guy tell me that the 97 isn't as hold sensitive as the tx. My tx is very hold sensitive even in the cs1000 stock. So I am going to get a 97 to compare in 177. I am shooting ft and need all the help I can get.
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I have a couple of .177 sub12fpe TX MK1s that are pcp accurate out to 40yds (55 if it’s calm), but I’ve had NO luck getting a full length MK3s to shoot as well without a TL 22mm conversion. HW97s on the other hand with a mild tune are (in my experience) capable of outstanding accuracy at 13-14fpe. Uj
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I am a fumbly old man with a flock of TX and some with scopes that have shades hanging well past the breech. I have no trouble loading even the .177. BUT, I am right-handed. If I were lefty, no way....hw97 there. You can't go wrong with either gun.
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Im a lefty with big hands and have both RH and LH .177 TXs. Both are loaded with my right hand, muzzle up and butt rested on my thigh. Loading is no problem with the proper “pinch” hold on the tiny skirt and sliding my rt. thumb along the lower edge of the loading port. Pellet slides right in. It’s all done by feel and is very efficient with a bit of practice. Uj
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