Air Arms What power TX200 should I choose?

[Macca]

Hello all,
Newbie to this group!

I've decided to treat myself to a new a springer and after hours of reading and watching reviews, I have finally decided to buy myself a TX200.
I live in France which means I have the option of picking up either a 12 fpe (16 joules) model or a 14.7 fpe (20 joules) model.
Most of my shooting is done in my garden and I shoot at 20 to 40m paper targets. I also do a little plinking at roughly the same distance.
I currently shoot a BSA meteor Evo which shoots at 20 joules (14.7fpe) and I really fancy an upgrade...

Do you recommend I pick the higher power 14.7 fpe model or the UK equivalent non FAC 12 fpe model?
They are both the same price and the rifle being so expensive, I really want to make the best choice!

All advice and input is greatly appreciated

 

[drpietrzak]

Is that .22 caliber, and if so, what kit are you using? What kind of accuracy are you getting at 50 and with what pellet? Thank you!

I am using a .177. I shoot AA 10.3 Field Heavy Sorted and get about 0.50" to .75" at 50-yards.

 

[Stormin-Normin]

Hello all,
Newbie to this group!

I've decided to treat myself to a new a springer and after hours of reading and watching reviews, I have finally decided to buy myself a TX200.
I live in France which means I have the option of picking up either a 12 fpe (16 joules) model or a 14.7 fpe (20 joules) model.
Most of my shooting is done in my garden and I shoot at 20 to 40m paper targets. I also do a little plinking at roughly the same distance.
I currently shoot a BSA meteor Evo which shoots at 20 joules (14.7fpe) and I really fancy an upgrade...

Do you recommend I pick the higher power 14.7 fpe model or the UK equivalent non FAC 12 fpe model?
They are both the same price and the rifle being so expensive, I really want to make the best choice!

All advice and input is greatly appreciated

I’ve just ordered a HW97K, but I am also interested in the TX200. I would like to know what specifically helped you make your decision? I would have bought the .177 but not sure which model. For Me the most important thing is accuracy out at 50 yard target shooting.

 

[Macca]

I’ve just ordered a HW97K, but I am also interested in the TX200. I would like to know what specifically helped you make your decision? I would have bought the .177 but not sure which model. For Me the most important thing is accuracy out at 50 yard target shooting.

Thanks for you reply. What made me pick the TX200 over the HW97K in the end is the fact that it is easier to strip apart, that globally people tend to say the esthetics are a little better (blueing, stock finish etc) and that being British I feel I'm helping a British manufacturer. You are paying more in the end (I think ~150€) so it wasn't an easy decision because the HW97 seems absolutely excellent.

Maybe in a couple of years I'll treat myself to a HW97K and I will be able to compare them myself. I've got to admit I really really like the HW97 special edition (with the black and red laminate stock) and had it been a bit cheaper I think I'd have bought that instead because I find it looks absolutely awesome...
There's absolutely no way on earth meanwhile that I'll pay 1350€ for the Ultimate springer TX200, I can't justify throwing that much money at rifle I'm going to be using for fun...

I hope you enjoy your Weihrauch I'm sure you won't regret it.

 

[Macca]

Thanks everyone for your input.
A 12 fpe full length walnut tx200 is finally on its way.
I shall give 12fpe a try and can bump it up higher if needed!
I'll be sure to post a pic when it arrives

 

[bustachip]

Thanks for you reply. What made me pick the TX200 over the HW97K in the end is the fact that it is easier to strip apart, that globally people tend to say the esthetics are a little better (blueing, stock finish etc) and that being British I feel I'm helping a British manufacturer. You are paying more in the end (I think ~150€) so it wasn't an easy decision because the HW97 seems absolutely excellent.

Maybe in a couple of years I'll treat myself to a HW97K and I will be able to compare them myself. I've got to admit I really really like the HW97 special edition (with the black and red laminate stock) and had it been a bit cheaper I think I'd have bought that instead because I find it looks absolutely awesome...
There's absolutely no way on earth meanwhile that I'll pay 1350€ for the Ultimate springer TX200, I can't justify throwing that much money at rifle I'm going to be using for fun...

I hope you enjoy your Weihrauch I'm sure you won't regret it.

Where did you see the black and red version for sale?

 

[Macca]

Where did you see the black and red version for sale?

It's on the Mundilar website. Might even be on the Krale website but have to double check. It ain't cheap though

 

[beerthief]

Thanks everyone for your input.
A 12 fpe full length walnut tx200 is finally on its way.
I shall give 12fpe a try and can bump it up higher if needed!
I'll be sure to post a pic when it arrives

now you "need" to get a '97

 

[Macca]

now you "need" to get a '97

I think I probably will someday.
However, considering the fact I've splashed out 850€ on the TX200 and 350€ on an Airmax compact 6x24 to sit on top of it, I'm probably going to have to wait a while or risk getting into trouble

I do like a thumbhole stock so perhaps the next will be a Weihrauch 97KT!

 

[Macca]

Hello, I had been wondering the very same thing, and from the research I've done on this forum and others, it seems that the 12 fpe version is preferred by lots of folks. Always differing opinions of course, but as said by others, they are very easy to work on and change the tuning. Have fun!

I've ordered the 12fpe so we shall see

 

[BABz58]

Set it up at 25fpe. That way you can see if the gun REALY shoots. Or you need to reduce it to a spitwad tosser to get good groups.

 

[DeanB]

I have the hi power but ordered a HI OUTPUT Vortek kit for it and he sent me 12ftlb kit by mistake, didnt realize it until I had installed it. He offered to send me the right one if Id send it back but decided to keep it and just ordered the hi output kit again.
Killed a few squirrels with the 12ftlb kit then installed the hi output kit, just as accurate but a bit more kick on the shot.

 

[DeanB]

Set it up at 25fpe. That way you can see if the gun REALY shoots. Or you need to reduce it to a spitwad tosser to get good groups.

Doubt if you can get the TX200 anywhere near 25ftlb maybe 16-17ftlb.

 

[Sawney Bean]

I think I probably will someday.
However, considering the fact I've splashed out 850€ on the TX200 and 350€ on an Airmax compact 6x24 to sit on top of it, I'm probably going to have to wait a while or risk getting into trouble

I do like a thumbhole stock so perhaps the next will be a Weihrauch 97KT!

The thing about thumbhole stocks and springers is that they block your thumb from disengaging the safety. So with a gun like the TX200 where the safety comes on automatically you either have to slide your left hand down the stock to disengage it or release the grip and reach up and over the thumbhole with your right.

 

[BABz58]

The thing about thumbhole stocks and springers is that they block your thumb from disengaging the safety. So with a gun like the TX200 where the safety comes on automatically you either have to slide your left hand down the stock to disengage it or release the grip and reach up and over the thumbhole with your right.

Or as you bring your hand up to the stock after cocking it, you slip the safety off as you go to grip the rifle

 

[Mycapt65]

Or as you bring your hand up to the stock after cocking it, you slip the safety off as you go to grip the rifle

I tuned a 97KT for someone and remember not caring for the thumb hole feature but I don't remember ever having a problem using the safety. It can't be that big of a deal.

 

[Sawney Bean]

I tuned a 97KT for someone and remember not caring for the thumb hole feature but I don't remember ever having a problem using the safety. It can't be that big of a deal.

It's just a little less convenient than using your thumb. Sliding your left hand down to disengage it pretty quickly becomes muscle memory, but it's still a little more awkward than just sweeping your thumb to disengage it

It's not a big deal, but it's also not a style of stock that I'd get for a springer with a automatic safety a second time. In general though, I do love the appearance and function of thumbhole stocks.

 

[Macca]

The thing about thumbhole stocks and springers is that they block your thumb from disengaging the safety. So with a gun like the TX200 where the safety comes on automatically you either have to slide your left hand down the stock to disengage it or release the grip and reach up and over the thumbhole with your right.

I had never given that any thought as the 2 rifles I have haven't got an auto safety.
This auto safety thing is definitely going to take some getting used to and owning a BSA Brigadier which has a thumbhole stock I do kind of see what you're saying.

 

[Macca]

So my TX200 has arrived from Mundilar and the bluing is damaged
I've paid a lot of money for this rifle because it is supposed to be a "work of art" and 850€ for a damaged gun is annoying.
Let's just hope their customer service is good...

 

[BABz58]

I’d be pissed.

 

[Macca]

The seller Mundilar has offered me an exchange rifle or a good deal on the actual rifle so I am happy and pleased with their customer service.