Air Rifles
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The TX200 is better,nicer to handle,nicer and better cocking mech.Maybe not as handsome a rifle to many but I reckon the TX to be the better allround rifle!birch-fire said:
I've been googling air rifles and after reading many reviews of both the tx200 (mk111 + HC) and the prosport the overall opinion seems to be that the prosport is superior. Does anyone have any first-hand experience with both guns as i have got to say that i'm edging towards the prosport (although i do appreciate both of your opinions rapidboy and clem and why do you think the tx200 better?) (also, not gonna run at FAC levels, just 12 foot per pound)
I got a couple of air rifles now (all spring) my first was a weihrauch hw 80 and the most recent was the airarms TX 200 HC, i bought the hw 80 from a local gun shop 2nd hand for £120 came with 4x40 sights and bag and last year i purchased the TX 200 for £250 brand new and by far the hw 80 is a class above the TX, although it is abit heavier, the power and accuracy is great.
So a great beginners rifle at a pretty reasonable price would have to be a weihrauch, if you have a local gun shop near you, you might be lucky and they may sell second hand guns at a fraction of their market value with a few extras.
So a great beginners rifle at a pretty reasonable price would have to be a weihrauch, if you have a local gun shop near you, you might be lucky and they may sell second hand guns at a fraction of their market value with a few extras.
The TX200 is better,nicer to handle,nicer easier more comfy and better to cock,a little less weighty.Maybe not as handsome a rifle to many but I reckon the TX to be the better allround rifle and every bit as accurate as the Prosport too!Best spring rifle made at this time!birch-fire said:
birch-fire said:
Be careful what you read in online reviews, and don't even bother with any of the airgun comics (Airgun World or Airgunner
) , best thing to do is try both and decide which works best for you.Find your local FT / HFT club and go along for a chat, I'm sure you will get a few shots and plenty of advice, FT and HFT shooters are all pretty much the same and are glad to chat and give you a shot if you show an interest.
I am in the fortunate position that i can afford to shoot whatever i want and that my friend owns the best gun shop in the country so i get to handle just about every gun that i want to.
IMO the TX is a superior gun than the prosport.
It handles better and is more accurate.
Search around for an SR version of the TX and there is no way any other spring or gas ram gun can compete with it (which is why they banned them from spring class competitions),
I used to have an SR and used to beat top flight PCP FT guns in competition.
The standard TX is also a great gun, full power, accurate and most important well balanced, the prosport just doesn't handle as well for me.
Only real problem i have with spring guns is they will never be a quiet a a PCP for hunting and more PCP's offer multishot versions which again are nice (but not essential) for hunting.
Which is better, a tx200 MK111 or Hunter carbrine?
Also, Rapidboy, what is a SR version tx200?
Thanks, Dave
Also, Rapidboy, what is a SR version tx200?
Thanks, Dave
birch-fire said:
which is better Red or Blue The SR version has a moving action that removes the recoil from the stock try google
the qualities of the guns being discussed is higher than most people will be able to use or tell the difference its now personnel preferance etc What do you like what feels good etc etc
the prosport looks better the TX Hunter carbine is small compact etc the SR (if you can find one) is virtually recoiless, the std gun is just as acurate etc
again all have minor flaws and disadvantages
ATB Hard choice but as RB said get along to a FT/HFT club and have a go you may even find a great deal on a Gun
Duncan
The SR is Semi Recoilless.
Looks the same outside as a standard TX butthe action moves backwards on firing to eliminate felt recoil and the guns feels more like a PCP, you can watch the pellet in flight through your scope like with a PCP.
Closest thing to a pre charged rifle and no hassle with air bottles.
Looks the same outside as a standard TX butthe action moves backwards on firing to eliminate felt recoil and the guns feels more like a PCP, you can watch the pellet in flight through your scope like with a PCP.
Closest thing to a pre charged rifle and no hassle with air bottles.
rapidboy said:
just dont put your scope to far back or it will smack you in the eye if your leaning into it
Duncan
I'm just getting into this sport, I checked out a local club in Dunfermline at the weekend and one chap was very kind enough to let me play with his toys, Daystate Huntsman and a Daystate CR94 which had been shortened, dont remember the expression "bull something" ? maybe, both .177.
The CR94 was amazing, to say the least, I bought a Gamo magmum 3000 (.22) here secondhand and fitted a 4x20 scope to it, it took me maybe 8 shots to hit a target at 30 yrds in quite gusty winds, (half scale animal silhouette with a self resetting target maybe 35mm dia), with the cr94 I shot 10 times and hit the target 10 times, amazing, apart from fairgrounds and the like I havent shot any kind of gun in anger.
I think I'm hooked and now have another very expensive hobby
Stephen
Daystate Huntsman and a Daystate CR94 which had been shortened, dont remember the expression "bull something" ? maybe, both .177. The CR94 was amazing, to say the least, I bought a Gamo magmum 3000 (.22) here secondhand and fitted a 4x20 scope to it, it took me maybe 8 shots to hit a target at 30 yrds in quite gusty winds, (half scale animal silhouette with a self resetting target maybe 35mm dia), with the cr94 I shot 10 times and hit the target 10 times, amazing, apart from fairgrounds and the like I havent shot any kind of gun in anger.
I think I'm hooked and now have another very expensive hobby
Stephen
What's your thoughts on a bullpupped r*fle RB? I am used to firing the A2 SA80 which is bullpupped, and quite like the short length, but obviously air r*fles could be a different matter and I've never had a go on one. I remember seeing bullpupped r*fles years ago when I had my Stutzens ( :AR15firin 
), but I never saw one in the flesh. I like the top r*fle, I have this thing for thumbhole stocks!
), but I never saw one in the flesh. I like the top r*fle, I have this thing for thumbhole stocks! I like the look of thumbhole stocks but i shoot better thumb up so i only have 1 thumbhole and it's cut so you shoot in 3 positions, i don't think i have ever fired it any other way than thumb to the side , thumb through just feels wrong to me .
I have to say i love the bullpup concept but i always find the airguns feel a little unbalanced to me but gun balance it's a very personal thing and what feels right to me may completely wrong to you.
Very handy for hunting but i was never sold on the B&M scope mount.
I like my barrels to free float and i am really fussy about eye / scope alignment and they feel a little uncomfortable to me but again it's a case of if it works for you go for it and as you are used to the bullpup design it may translate well for you.
Some of the B&M conversions look great but others have some strange loading procedures and flip open cheek piece held on with piano hinge and magnetic catches
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I have to say i love the bullpup concept but i always find the airguns feel a little unbalanced to me but gun balance it's a very personal thing and what feels right to me may completely wrong to you.
Very handy for hunting but i was never sold on the B&M scope mount.
I like my barrels to free float and i am really fussy about eye / scope alignment and they feel a little uncomfortable to me but again it's a case of if it works for you go for it and as you are used to the bullpup design it may translate well for you.
Some of the B&M conversions look great but others have some strange loading procedures and flip open cheek piece held on with piano hinge and magnetic catches
