Springer versus PCP accuracy

[Michigander]

​Now that I have my TX fixed up the way I want it, I thought I would pit it against my Streamline PCP using my favorite field shooting position, sitting with a pair of telescoping Stoney Point shooting sticks. Shooting distance was 50 yards. Wind was fairly steady at about 5 mph from the right, although I did get caught by a sudden reversal of wind direction on the last group. Since I could see that my wind streamer had flipped completely around, I felt justified in excluding that shot and taking one more to make up the group of five.

​The results were more or less as expected, the TX is able to shoot some outstanding groups when you are in the "groove", but just can't compete with the Streamline for consistency, at least not without a lot more practice on my part. I guess that added challenge is what makes shooting springers so much fun! Group sizes were as follows:
​TX200HC, JSB Express 1.51 0.51
​FX Streamline, JSB Exact 15.9 0.65 0.72

Chuck

 

[crittahitta]

What did you do to the tx? I have one in 177 and love it but it can be a little twangy.

 

[Springrrrr]

At 40 yards, I will pit my springers against many PCP's. Things probably would change at 50 and above.

 

[Michigander]

Crittahitta,

​I installed a Vortek PG2-SHO kit in the TX, then gave it a simple trigger tune. The kit includes a nominal 15 ft-lb spring, and I get close to that energy with mid-weight pellets, less (14 ft-lb) with the JSB Express. This is less than the 16 ft-lb from the stock spring, but there is definitely no twang anymore, and the entire cocking and firing cycle is much smoother. I should probably experiment with heavier pellets to see if they are any easier to shoot accurately. Added pellet weight might smooth the firing cycle a bit more. I have stuck with the JSB Express just because I know they give good results out of my gun. If anybody has a pellet recommendation for a TX200HC set up for about 15 ft-lb, please chime in.

Chuck

 

[coop709]

I would put my ProSport up against a pcp at 50 yards. I too tuned it to get rid of the twang and lost velocity, but the shot cycle is perfect. I have done very well with the regular JSB's and H&N Field Targets, but right now it's doing really well with H&N Sniper Mediums.

 

[scrane]

PCP if you want to hit your target.
Springer if you want to have fun trying.

 

[vestlenning]

Practice maketh the man ...

 

[jschwartzlow]

My TX200HC with the Vortek PG2 SHO kit seems to like the H&N FTT pellets best in terms of accuracy. I don't yet have the velocity for those pellets, but based on several other 14g pellets, I expect around 14fpe. Consistent groups of 0.8" at 30 yards with a non-optimal rest. I would guess I could shave another .25" off if I use a solid rest. My rifle doesn't seem to like the JSBs.

 

[Butch]

This was 10 shots at 65 yards with my .22 TX200. TBT guide and top hat, fac spring, ARH piston seal and breech seals. The yellow target on the tree behind this target is 80yards and the TX does good there also

 

[Michigander]

Butch,
​It sounds interesting, but your photo didn't come through. What kind of rest and pellets were you using?
Chuck

 

[Butch]

Don’t know why the photo didn’t go threw but 10 shots a little bigger than a quarter with AA 16gr off a Caldwell rest about 4” in front of trigger guard and my hand under the rear of the gun lightly touching my shoulder. When your shooting distance it’s all about consistency in the hold. 
Butch

 

[Butch]

 

[ironlion269]

@Butch, your photo is testimony to a wonderfully tuned TX200. You obviously know your gun and your proper hold. Well done!