AirArms TX200 - Airgun Work of Art and Precision

[@AirGunWeb]

I have taken this out to the range I have not really done any serious testing. Once the weather cools down I plan to take it out again. Cheers Rick

[@amrak-8401]

I have 🇬🇧AA TX200-HC made in 2008 fitted with a moderator, and it’s such a well made air rifle, built like tank. Accuracy is second to none and I hope and pray they don’t stop making them. Thank you Air Arms.😍👍

[@AirGunWeb]

@Jordenkl I've worked with RWS rifles as well... but the TX200 is in a class by itself. I have a lot more to review over the next several years. I'm sure I'll continue to add to the the growing list of high quality rifles. The TX200 was a treat. I really answer to the viewers and I review what they want to see reviewed. I spend most of my time in the sub $300 category. Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

@airgunfun2112 I may have mentioned this before.. I have 70+ different types of .177 pellets and as many .22 pellets. I go through what ever I need to get the best groups. so yes.. I tried the jsb.. the Crosman Premier Hollow Points were top of the pile. Cheers Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

@Jordenkl I hope to test one high end rifle every other month or so. That way we can get a good overview of all the options out there. I'm very blessed that my work here gives me the chance to work with guns like this. Right now I've got my eyes sent on a one of the big bore airguns. Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

@Outdoorsforum Well.. it took over 2 years to be able to review one.. well worth the wait. I may start practicing for field target competitions. Now that I have the tools, I need to develop the skills. Rick.

[@AirGunWeb]

Great gun.. the TX is certainly one of my favorites! Also, thanks for the kind words about my vids. as for the pellets. I would look at the JSBs. They should be really good. ~Cheers, Rick

[@rogersposts818]

Thanks Rick! I just got mine today. I love it!

[@AirGunWeb]

There are two versions.. the AT44PA which is the pump action.. and the AT44S which is the side lever. I believe the hammerli PCPs were imported by UmarexUSA. I don't think they'll be continuing to import that gun under the Hammerli line now that Hatsan is here in the states under their own name. I'm confirming with my contacts at UmarexUSA now. The discount you see now may reflect the closeout of that model. Cheers! Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

tough question.. both are very nice guns Cheers Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

@BicknellJ They are beautiful. I had a guy come over today and he said he had the same fish scale checking put on his gun.. cost him over $500. Guess this is a bargain! I'm taking mine out to the range this week to see just how far I can hold the groups.. I'm looking forward to getting out on the range again. Rick

[@paulieboy4u]

The Air arms TX200 .177 is a dream to shoot, when you get used to it. I have been shooting for over 50 years, and have owned many air rifles, and the TX299 is definitely the best rifle I have had the pleasure of owning.

[@AirGunWeb]

@MegaGispa You are welcome and thank you for your kind words. Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

that is a very common dilemma. And, I'm not sure that I'll be much help with it.. they are both exceptional airguns.. you really can't go wrong with either one. Cheers Rick

[@MegaGispa]

@AirGunWeb Thanks Rick for all your review on air riffles, not only this one on Air Arms TX200 MkIII. I particularly appreciated the one on the Crosman Trail NP XL 1100. Once again Rick, thanks a lot for your great job.

[@AirGunWeb]

@mycaddigo I sure hope to. Thanks for the complements. rick

[@AirGunWeb]

@SlingingLead That is a great suggestion. Thank you! Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

That's not a bad idea.. I'll see what I can do. Cheers Rick

[@stovepipe9er]

That sure looks like a great airgun. Folks on air rifle forums are of the opinion that the TX 200 is the finest springer made. I didn't look at them b/c I thought they were $1000 in Canada. It turns out they're $600, $80 more than a HW97K. So many toys to dream about...

[@tommy2timez]

Rick..just placed my order for an HC in walnut....thanks again for all your help!

[@AirGunWeb]

Fortunately, there are different options out there for each individual. I prefer the TX trigger to the rekord trigger. But, that is my personal preference. In the same way that some people preferred the air arms TX 200 over the HW 97. It does not make one person right and the other wrong it just makes people different. Cheers Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

It is the MK3. The pellets are probably the same as what I get from PA. Cheers! Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

@mrchucknorrisninja I have the Browning 800 coming in this week.. I can see about the LP8 for next month.. I need to do some pistol reviews.. should be fun! Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

That includes the $200 scope.. but I would expect it to be less money there in the UK. ~Cheers, Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

I have the HW 9k in the shop for review.. really nice gun.. Cheers Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

@Triplethreat600 I have the same experience with my TX.. it is boringly accurate.. That is a very good way of putting it. I like to take it out and have others shoot it.. often, even with inexperienced shooters, they shoot .25 or .15 groups at 10 yards.. it completely ruins them for any other spring gun. Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

@filoIII since I own the TX.. it should be able to get a pro sport at some time to compare.. I'll have to see how I can work it in. Cheers Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

@enzoG96 very different guns.. they are both very nice and are very accurate. They each have strengths. Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

I just bought a .223 Savage for about $330 that can hold sub .3" groups at 50 yards as a stock gun with a miserable 7+ pound trigger. But I still like my TX200, because I like the hobby.. We don't buy them because they are cheap, but because we like the sport. It is the same with a 12 gauge shot gun.. you can buy one for $300 at walmart or spend several thousand on a custom gun.. The TX is the several thousand dollar equivalent, just in an airgun.. Cheers Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

I have an HW97k synthetic and stainless in for review.. amazing gun. Cheers Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

I'd love to do a review of that gun.. I need them to send me one to review.. be nice to have a "shootout" between the AirArms TX200 and the HW97K. Cheers Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

@filoIII I like my CFX as well. The advantage with the TX200 is that you can still stack them at further distances. It is kind of like my Remington 870 vs a $1500 shotgun the guys use up at the range for trap.. they both shoot 12ga and the both shoot straight, but the $1500 gun sure is nice if you are really into the sport. Same with airguns. They are not "utility" items, they are "luxury" items. Cheers Rick

[@GettinEdgy]

I took possession of my brand new tx200 from Pyramyd yesterday. Its every bit as nice as everyone says, and surprisingly fast. I believe I got a hot one, as mine is showing numbers slightly higher than the one you have there. I'm averaging 983.4 with Crosman Premiers, and 1019.1 with 7.3gr Crosman Destroyers. But what really shocked me was the consistency from the Crosman Competition 7.4gr pellets. 5-shot string was 1001, 1003, 1002, 1003, 1002 in that order, and the gun isn't even broken in!

[@AirGunWeb]

You know some would say that imitation is the best form of flattery. :-) Cheers Rick

[@loki1066]

That's a fantastic review. Very well made.

[@AirGunWeb]

@DougFLA123 I'll review just about anything that get's sent my way.. It is really up to the vendors and manufacturers. Cheers Rick

[@silvaarispe]

Hi Rick. I bought the R9 through your reviews and I am very satisfied with my rifle. Now I want to buy an underlever but I can not decide between the TX200 and W97K. I know that anyone who buys will be satisfied, but you are the expert and I'll buy the one you recommend. Thanks.

[@AirGunWeb]

Air Arms and Weihrauch are on par in my book.. with RWS under both of them... Cheers Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

@toshibavoodoo There are a lot of options out there. The TX200 is certainly a great gun, but there are others like the RWS 350 Magnum which are also very, very nice and about 1/2 the price. The Beeman R1 is certainly worth considering as well. Its review will be coming up sometime next year. Cheers Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

I'm not sure they will get it again.. We'll have to wait and see. Cheers. Rick

[@Outdoorsforum]

I have been looking at this gun a lot. It seemed to be a great rifle and extremely acurate but I was on the edge about it. Great review and I sure know what my next airgun will be.

[@AirGunWeb]

I can't wait to get my hands on one. I have the same opinion.. I have several "real" guns and I really prefer my airguns for a lot of reasons. Cheers Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

The Hatsan AT44 is the same gun as the Hammerli. Cheers Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

@parfett118 My pleasure.. great gun.. Where did you get it by the way? Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

@filoIII Not a bad idea.. I bought the Tx200.. I should plan a video for next year.. maybe a new "head to head" series.. I need more hours in a day.. Rick

[@tommy2timez]

HI Rick!. not sure if you remember me having that same dilemma. I decided on the TX200..but the HW97K wouldnt leave me alone. So I just got the HW in .20. .. now I have both!..:0). Yes both from P.A. My life is complete!.

[@AirGunWeb]

The HW review will be out in March Cheers Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

@Simona050 Well I'll have to get some of those. I love the European guns, especially the Air Arm TX200. I'm going to take my TX out to the range and see how it does at 50 yards. I'll be sure to put it up here when I get the results. Cheers Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

@123Peytonfan That is a pretty big project.. maybe one day I'll have the time or the sponsor that will let me do it. cheers. Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

There may be something that will interest you after the SHOT show here this month. Keep your eyes open. As a note, I confirmed with Umarex that that Hammerli PCPs will not be part of their 2013 offerings. Cheers Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

my guess is that you have the license to allow for the higher velocities. the issue that PA has is that Canada will not allow them to ship the guns across the border directly to customers. It is a Canadian import restriction. cheers! Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

@sgtlzy I've also had a lot of success with the Baracuda Match and the Baracuda hunter pellets. Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

@sgtlzy hum.. they did not in my gun.. but I'm glad they work for you. Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

what are you referring to? This gun has a mirror finish to the bluing.. it is beautiful.. not rust whatsoever. Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

You use a nylon brush vs a bronze brush.. it's less effective, but still works. Cheers AGW

[@AirGunWeb]

I test all rifles stock out of the box. Cheers, AGW

[@zeissOholic]

Nothing except the power of the spring.

[@SlingingLead]

Great review and great shooting Rick. I bought one of these myself on Tom Gaylord's recommendation. You were really able to capture how beautiful this rifle is (almost) One suggestion: put some o rings in the two grooves at the end of the cocking lever. This will protect it from scratches, as the rubber bumper that is installed in the barrel shroud will come out eventually. I love this gun!

[@AirGunWeb]

@48mcmahon I'll be taking it out to the range soon. As for hunting... I'll probably save that for my .22 cal airguns. I'm not a fan of hunting with .177. Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

We really do not know the difference because we have not yet taken one apart to find out. Cheers, AGW

[@stovepipe9er]

Great review Rick. I think I might buy one someday, it sounds like it may be the finest springer made.

[@AirGunWeb]

It may very well be. There are some other great springers as well, but this is really up on the top of the list. Cheers AGW

[@AirGunWeb]

@SilverMoonAir That is certainly the plan.. 20 yards is about as far as I can go here at my home range. Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

@tommy2timez that certainly does not sound right.. I'd call the techs at Pyramyd and ask them... If you have an alternate scope to try I would. Rick

[@georjebadillo544]

This is by far the best spring rifle I ever had the pleasure turn shoot. I have one in .22cal and y can tell you is ameising. Saludos from Puerto Rico Rick. Big fan of yours hire in the island.

[@edgarlombera7066]

Tamaño de los grupos?

[@AirGunWeb]

Edgar Lombera Try again in English? Cheers AGW

[@blueromeo1974]

Soy d Puerto Rico tambien saludos....me puedes decir donde las venden aqui. ...yo tambien practico este facinante deporte

[@AirGunWeb]

Hob Goblin - English? Cheers AGW

[@blueromeo1974]

Nice video...love the details of the rifle. ..does it come with scope....or a good scope? Thank you.

[@tommy2timez]

@AirGunWeb no need..had the wrong adjustment for the yards setting...thanks again for everything..the gun is absolutely accurate as can be...

[@AirGunWeb]

@miccybev94 They are just some shoot-n-see type I picked up at PyramydAir. I think they are called "dirty bird" Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

@EdgunUSA Hey there Ted.. yes it is an amazing gun.. I bought this one from PyramydAir once I was done with the review. It is hard to compare a TX200 to something like a TechForce 99 or a Bam B40. Most people try and I used to be one of them. Until you hold one and shoot one.. you just don't get it. I was out with my Benjamin Marauder .22 today.. same thing. Seasoned shooters can't believe what I that gun can do. Cheers. Rick

[@filoIII]

I'd love to see you do a comparison tween this and the Air Arms Pro Sport. THAT would be a show. Thanks Rick.

[@AirGunWeb]

Hawke 3-12X44 Side Focus Scope. Cheers, AGW

[@shoptime69]

Me to I have several fire arms some date back to 1951 and I'll NEVER part with them but I love my air guns

[@hussaruk]

@AirGunWeb yeah its lovely, really nice groups. got 3 rabbits and a squirrel yesterday with it, one of them at 50 metres in the dark. as for the weight issue i do curls with each arm with it every day ;-)

[@AirGunWeb]

I guess will have a differing opinion on this matter. I have the Beeman R9 as well as the air arms TX 200 for comparison. My personal preference is still the TX 200. Cheers Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

@enzoG96 Give them a call. They may be able to take care of it for you. Thanks for the complement. Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

@MrRubi15 it is rifled. and it is not loud Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

@MrHw77k I need them to send me one to review.. it is on the list, but I've got a lot of other product ahead of it right now. Cheers Rick

[@Shaun-c7w]

Great review,great shooting and a great gun!

[@TheInsomniac247]

i had a TX200mk2 in .22cal and it was as accurate at 25 metre's as a .22lr match rifle i now have a walnut ProSport .22cal and it is just as accurate and easy to shoot too and the quality is amazing !

[@AirGunWeb]

@MrRubi15 this is the mk3.. supposedly the HC shoots the same. rick

[@AirGunWeb]

Bob, I'm not sure.. they may be the exclusive distributor for the US. Even if you buy from someone else, you'll still be purchasing from them. Cheers AGW

[@joeboxer216]

Thanks Rick, appreciate the response. Joe

[@AirGunWeb]

@blowgunking1994 man... that is a hard one.. If I had to pick just one.. it would be the Beeman R9. Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

hum.. not really sure.. the TX is one of the nicest airguns that I've ever had the privilege to shoot and test. Cheers Rick

[@ottovonwallace830]

Had one of these, and it didn't cost me $500. I got it for £250. It is far more consistently accurate than any other brand of air rifle I owned. A beautiful springer rifle.

[@Brock-Lesnar-WWE]

Is it better than a weihrauch hw97k?

[@ottovonwallace830]

@@Brock-Lesnar-WWE I just preferred it. I seemed to shoot better with. It fitted me well, felt right and looked right. It's consistency is great for a springer though. The only other one I'd consider, don't laugh, is the BSA. It's actually a really good rifle too, but longer.

[@AirGunWeb]

@filoIII I don't believe it will. There is not a lot of clearance in there. Putting a sling on these spring guns is a challenge. Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

@Triplethreat600 yes they do.. They were the best for my gun until I tested the Baracuda match.. and for fun, the baracuda hunters.. Rick

[@hussaruk]

thats cool i just suggested last week you cover it and you already did. what a rifle though....got mine a month ago in .22 and already im saving for a .177 in hunter carbine :- )

[@48mcmahon]

When are you going to get the chance to test it out to 75 yards and take it out hunting. Like to hear how good it is for rabbit and squirrel hunting, plus how is it in the recoil department and what other options are available for this fine gun.

[@AirGunWeb]

@tommy2timez Awesome.. let us know how it goes for you! Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

If hunting the RWS 52. If you are precision target shooting and hunting occasinally the TX200. Cheers, AGW

[@AirGunWeb]

@huttobkh It could help a lot if the gun you are putting it on is inherently very accurate.. the more you zoom in however the more dramatic your movements appear. It really helped me to see that I need to relax between shots, focus, and work on my trigger control. I used it at different magnifications to see how that affected the shots.. I got the best results between 12x and 14x. I'll need more practice at 16x. Oh darn.. I'll have to go shoot some more...:) Rick

[@AirGunWeb]

@lambchops1493 The only other guns that shoot as accurate as this or my R9 are my PCP rifles... which actually cost a lot more to get into with the scuba tanks, pump, or if you have the cash a compressor. I have some rifles that are fun to shoot that don't cost near this much, but the "wow" factor of the TX200 on the face of someone that has never held a "real" airgun is worth the price. Rick

[@tommy2timez]

Thats too bad..but I will keep an eye out, thanks for the heads up and thankyou for taking the time out to reach out to Umarex.!

[@AirGunWeb]

In this case, I might give the edge to the TX in .177 for one reason and one reason only and that is its prowess in field target competitions. The .22 should be good as well but I think in this case and in this case only, I would give the edge to the .177. Cheers, AGW

[@AirGunWeb]

@musicman19191 You would have to drill the stock for a sling stud.. you don't want to use a bi-pod on a spring gun.. you want to learn proper technique. If you want a bi-pod, get a PCP and go that route. It will work a lot better. Rick

[@tommy2timez]

@AirGunWeb HI Rick!..got the TX from Pyramid w/ the leapers 3-9X40 ...having trouble sighting it in...it was way off when I mounted the scope.so I re mounted it and its much better but I can no longer adjust the windage and its still off...any suggestions?. By the way..the gun is just a spectacular piece of art !!!

[@AirGunWeb]

How do they compare? Cheers! Rick

[@filoIII]

When are you going to compare the Pro Sport and TX200, Rick? Head-to-Head matchup.

[@Manelis66]

I've got the .177 carbine and the .22 both Mangusta tuned!!!

[@holmes1978]

Can't wait for the Weihrauch 97 k in beach or walnut review ?

[@pyrexia2]

Have had my TX 200 SR(semi-recoiless) from new,well over 10 years,might be 15 !. Taken many bunnies.Very accurate, a little heavy but think that aids its stability and consistency in its handeling?,Has not been in production for a long time perhaps due to its higher production costs. Thinking of buying a pro sport,the finish on these guns is very good and durable.