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.