TX200 Review, Big Dan's Airguns.

[@Steve-Cross]

I have the HW97 in.22 and the TX200 in .177. Both brilliant and very accurate, but also very different, when it comes to shooting them. I love them both. 😊

[@bigdansairguns83]

You've got an excellent collection there Steve! All you need is an older Webley Eclipse to balance them out. 😉

[@PiperX1X]

I’ve been a Weihrauch man most of my shooting life, nearly fifty years and and yes they are outstanding rifles and have very good triggers and accurate and bullet proof excuse the pun! But for years now I’ve always wanted a pro sport but as I’m a lefty back in the day they never did left handed stocks. But a while ago they started to do a left handed version and that was it I started to save whatever I could when I could and I eventually got my dream rifle in 177 about three weeks ago and what a rifle, everything is absolutely flawless from the most wonderful walnut stock to the barrel end and my god is it accurate, pellet on pellet at 35 yards sat resting and that’s pcp territory. Now you mentioned the cd trigger, now as I said I’ve been shooting Weihrauch’s for a lot of years and have a few of them including the hw 97kt blue laminate which was my most accurate fixed barrel. As we know the Weihrauch rekord triggers are fantastic but I’ve got to say that I believe this cd unit on the pro sport is much better and straight from the box I’ve had no need for any adjustment it’s silky smooth and much better to shoot than any other springer I’ve ever shot. This doesn’t mean I’m selling my Weihrauch collection by any means as I still really do enjoy them. When it came to buying it I started to sit on the fence as the tx is also a wonderful gun but I followed my heart and got the one I’d always longed for and yes it was that ratchet of a bear trap that put my off and I totally agree with you why can’t they make them similar to the Weihrauch’s which are silky smooth and pretty much silent. So if I was to choose between my 97 and the tx especially for hunting it would be the the 97 every time but for anyone doing hft it would be the tx, both have their rightful places.

[@bigdansairguns83]

Well said Jonathan and congratulations on not just getting your dream gun but for absolutely falling in love with it too. The Prosport is a fantastic rifle, I've shot a few myself and they really are a tremendous gun. Not cheap by any means but there's not really anything you can point your finger at and think "that could've been done better". It's a very elegant and excellent shooting rifle.

[@insidethedistanceboxing]

Great channel mate , I'm picking up a new 97 today , so new gun day for me 🎉

[@bigdansairguns83]

You lucky devil!

[@VortymLichbane]

Think I'll stick with my Prosport, the sexiest air rifle ever made 😍

[@bigdansairguns83]

They're a beautiful rifle the Prosport and shoot fantastically too. I've had my mitts on a few of them and they've always been a great gun.

[@Pasotintojas1]

Agreed

[@FrostiTheRoadman]

Me too I’ve got a full skirted tony leach 22mm kit in mine and it’s unbelievable.

[@notmodeling8070]

Under balance yjp and once you start getting the power up to killing power and range they flip like a juggler

[@theshootindutchman]

Just got mine in the mail this week after waiting 20 years to get one😄❤️ So thankful 🙏

[@robertshears8385]

Looking forward to the TX200 Hw97 shoot off.

[@bigdansairguns83]

Thanks Robert! I'll crack on with that as soon as I can.

[@heathhalfhill6401]

That would make a great video! I think that would be a very very close race.

[@bigdansairguns83]

@@heathhalfhill6401 Hey Heath! I think I'm going to struggle to choose between them but I'm determined to find a winner even if I'm out shooting until 1am haha. Mind you I can think of worse ways to stay up I guess. 😉

[@bardshitler3328]

Best springer in the world imo 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@bigdansairguns83]

Hey Bard! I think it was let down by the weather to be fair which is why I'm determined to give it another try.. considering the wind the 27 yard grouping with JSB was absolutely superb. I just wish they'd refine the anti bear trap mechanism a bit.

[@keith6930]

Love my HW97, so accurate and conistent.

[@bigdansairguns83]

They're a great rifle. That said they have some excellent competition in the TX.

[@Woodgate425]

Excellent review and lots to think about. Can’t wait to see the outcome of the 97 shoot off 👍

[@bigdansairguns83]

Hey Mike! Thanks mate that means a lot I'll get to filming that as soon as I can, I've got a couple of other rifle that need doing first and then it's the face off.... I sense the comment section of that video may be a bit lairy haha.

[@yetiwheeler7972]

Nice to see you At Last Mate 👍🏻👍🏻

[@bigdansairguns83]

Hey Yeti! I'm back with a vengeance buddy and already have the next rifle for review if I'm lucky I'll be filming tomorrow. Thanks Yeti!

[@njones420]

I've had my very early Mk1 .22 since 1992/3 ... it's always been solid, and was setup with an absolute hair-trigger, you just have to think about it for it to go-off! (No one ever believes this until their first shot goes off into the trees 😁) That was bought via and all setup by Ken Turner up at Bisley ranges where I'd spend my sunday mornings, as it was his new baby at the time ... he taught me about field-target shooting along with the other guys up there when I was about 12, very good of them really! (also how to cock that gun with _technique_ as it was a heavy pull for a kid). It was pretty awesome to see the prototype rifles being tested too, I especially remember the rail-mounted SR version being developed about when I got mine. It was (and still is) an insanely accurate gun, although I had a couple of inches taken off the butt at the time so a touch short now. All a long time ago, and a bit hazy... but had a weird thought of it this morning and did a search, so nice to see a new video about the old beast!

[@bigdansairguns83]

Fantastic comment mate I'd have loved to have been able to witness that as a kid!

[@jizzmonkey9679]

Love my mk1, none of that bear trap nonsense to contend with,

[@njones420]

@@jizzmonkey9679 Not going to lie, that aspect scared me as a kid so I was always very aware to hold the underlever while loading...but I never lost a finger to it, so the fear must work :)

[@rapalaron6348]

For me the HW97 is better. I'm right handed and i cock the gun with my right hand holding the lever while loading the pellet with my left hand. This is a problem with the acces to te loading port from the TX. Don't like to push the lever release button every time. Thanks for showing mate! Great video 👍

[@bigdansairguns83]

Hi Ron! It's definitely a bit of a faff loading the TX and a bit unnecessary. That said it's still a superb rifle to shoot and one helluva looker too. I do like the HW97 but I think it's in for a helluva fight against the TX.

[@Sp1tfiref0rever]

I had the tx200 walnut and that beartrap was a bloody nightmare, did not take too long to get shot of it and re-bought the hw97. I now have the hw98 as well and I will tell you this that's another contender .... amazing rifle.

[@patthewoodboy]

you exaggerate

[@awraith4569]

I agree

[@TheRealWindlePoons]

Everyone has different preferences. I find the anti-beartrap no more than quirky. I mostly shoot paper target and this gun in .177" gives a single 5p size hole from a 25 yard group. Each to his own.😀

[@Pasotintojas1]

I have a pro sport that hidden underleaver got me Air arms makes really beautiful guns my wallnut stock got these tiger stripes going thru it looks amazing.

[@casperboo5465]

Thanks mate another great honest review as always, and would luv to see a head to head between tx, and 97 mate Cheers 👌👌👌👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@bigdansairguns83]

Your wish is my command Casper it'll be done.

[@ianwhite5799]

Great review , did you realise that the model you are reviewing is the HC version with an internal moderator.

[@bigdansairguns83]

Hi Ian! Yes mate right when it was too late and the video was uploaded. I was so excited to shoot it that I thought "mk2 TX" and that was that. 😂

[@ant28gauge]

Tucson, AZ. Mine also shoots the JSB 18.13 grn very well. But, surprisingly it shoots the Crossman14.4 grn hollow point and dome very well also. I would have never tried that in that wind!

[@bigdansairguns83]

Hey Ant! Haha yeah it was a bit ridiculous wasn't it? I had to get the video out as it has been 2 months since our last one. We'll get a better idea as to how it shoots when we do our face off video as there's no way I'm doing that in the wind.

[@heathhalfhill6401]

Without question on of the best springers on the market. The HW 97 and this gun would be the cats meow for anyone. Impossible to go wrong with either.

[@bigdansairguns83]

Absolutely Heath and it's a very pretty rifle too, very well made. If AA could tweak that anti beartrap mechanism you'd have almost no reason to even look at a HW.

[@carlstark6857]

I have had my mk2 hw77 for nearly 40 years the best thing since sliced bread but I sure would like to try a tx200

[@michaelr1971]

As a 97 owner, I’m very much looking forward to seeing your comparison video between both these guns

[@cobraman225]

Push the button when cooking it no noise

[@bigdansairguns83]

You can but it's still a poorly designed system. AA know this which is why they've even reduced the amount of "clacks" with the Mk2 vs Mk3. Plenty of other underlever rifles on the market that have a much quieter anti beartrap system. Pushing the button is extra unnecessary hassle.

[@phillipward4862]

Hi Dan ( again ) In regards to the bear trap clicks when cocking I hold down the bear trap release button while cocking once I hear the safety in gauge I release the button easy peasy and quite as a mouse 👍

[@bigdansairguns83]

Hi Phillip! This was addressed in the review however operating the rifle in such a way is a bit of a faff and also not standard operating procedure but more of a walk around. AA themselves even modified the Mk3 to have less clacks during the cocking stroke in an attempt I'd imagine to mitigate this.

[@barrydonegan1]

You know its got a built in silencer/ moderator as well ? Nice touch that

[@darrenmeddings7484]

My favourite gun of all time, perfectly balanced rifle to shoot from the shoulder closely followed by my HW98 then my HW77

[@bigdansairguns83]

To me it's definitely the best balanced underlever on the market. The HW97's tend to be a tad heavy which I quite like personally but you can tell AA put more thought into it.

[@TheRealWindlePoons]

Very fair review, thanks Dan. I bought a mark 3 full length .177" with a walnut stock about 8 months ago. The matt finish on the oiled walnut stock is beautiful. Yours appears to be the beech stock and hunter-carbine length. * I didn't notice any discomfort with the grip but I have small hands. * The anti-beartrap is quirky but you soon get used to it. I would not be tempted to remove it. I still have one finger-end a different shape to the others after an accident with a break-barrel - and that was 50 years ago when I was a schoolboy. * I don't like safety catches in general and particularly auto-safetys like this. Some years ago I borrowed a rimfire. I attempted to fire it with the safety at "safe". When I released the safety, the gun fired even though I was nowhere near the trigger. Fortunately the gun was pointing in a safe direction but it put me off safety catches for life. Pellets which work well in my .177" TX - General purpose dome head: AA Diabolo Field JSB Exact Wadcutters for paper target work: AA Diabolo Match QYS Training Grade RWS R10

[@lyndenhodder5655]

Hi Dan, great unbiased review as usual, I have aTX200 it’s my favourite springer,10 shots under a 5p at 35 yards wind permitting I have the mark 3, but I also have a ProSport, Walther LGU, HW77 and a HW97 all excellent underlevers.

[@bigdansairguns83]

Hey Lynden! They're a fantastic rifle and that's some superb shooting too. I'd love to get my mitts on an LGU some say they're the best of all of them! What's your opinion Lynden, If I were to drop you onto a desert island and said you could only take one of those rifles which one would you go for?

[@lyndenhodder5655]

Hi Dan, it would be the TX200 I know the gun so well, the LGU would be in reserve if the TX was out of action, the LGU is heavy but helps with the recoil, as for the Hw's not spent enough time with them, to many guns, not enough time at the moment 😴

[@BRIANMITCHELL-r1d]

A great and fair review Dan, thank you . atb Brian =who can hit the barn door unlike some !!!!!

[@bigdansairguns83]

Hi Brian! You can't be the Brian I'm thinking of, that Brian even finds a way to miss the ground! 😆😉

[@verfugbarkite]

Hatsan Torpedo has a set back trigger like that

[@bigdansairguns83]

Hatsan do make some lovely triggers with the Webley inspired Quattro units.

[@verfugbarkite]

@@bigdansairguns83yes the torpedo really turned my head away from getting a hw77k

[@TX200AA]

I have a Mk3 in .22. Its quite the best spring rifle I have owned or tried.

[@blackdiesel]

This is an MK3 made between 1999-2006 with regular checkering, the MK3 didn't get the fish scale stock until 2006.

[@shirleydrury5565]

Thank you for clearing that up mate😊regards👍👍👍

[@simontanner]

Excellent video Dan 👍🏻

[@alanhathway163]

You have a mk3 mate check timburn tuning he explains the mk's by the bear trap notches.

[@ianwoods1384]

Hi Dan, Thank you for your review of the gorgeous Air Arms TX200. There will always be slight differences between the TX and 97K, and you'll get followers of each.I love them both, both for different reasons. Both have their good and not so good points. In terms of hunting, it's a tough call for any springer. In terms of weight, cocking noise, cycling your next pellet noise, I think you'll always struggle. It pains me to say it, though the pcp is so much quieter, you have a 10/12 shot magazine and they are lighter. For me, the pcp wins everytime for hunting. It's no good when you you take a shot from your hide and everything flies off. I love my springers and pcp's alike, though they do different jobs for different demands, and one isn't the other. We are blessed to have a lot of air rifles out there to choose from and not always one will suit everyone

[@bigdansairguns83]

Very well said Ian. Agree with everything you wrote.

[@ianwoods1384]

@bigdansairguns83 Hi Dan, Thank you for your kind reply. When I wrote the 97K and TX, both have their good and bad points, I didn't intend to mean either of them have their bad points. I love everything about them both. I think they are two fantastic air rifles, oozing quality, character, and promise. I'm not over keen on the safety catch of the TX, though it's not a game changer. It's just a bit of a caffufle. The TX is shorter and more maneuverable. My 97K is unique to me, as I made my own gunstock, replacing the moulded black plastic one. It's the twinkle of my eye. The blacking of the action and fishscale chequering of the TX makes my knees go weak. Instead of wondering which is best, I'll put that energy into loving both of them, as they are just sublime engineering. I think a scenario that would suit both those springers would be a farm yard where one was constantly on move. Yes, two fantastically engineered, heavyweight air rifles. Thank you, Dan.

[@bigdansairguns83]

@@ianwoods1384 I'd love to see a picture of that stock Ian that sounds brilliant. If possible and you have a minute contact me at bigdansairguns.co.uk and if you don't mind I'd love to take a look.

[@ianwoods1384]

@bigdansairguns83 Hi Dan, I'm absolutely flattered you'd like to see my gunstocks, and I'd love to send you some pictures. My first attempt was for my 97K. My next was for my HW80K. I'm only educated to secondary school standard and have had a labouring type job all my life. I've stated that because I'm so pleased with how they turned out. I took pictures of building both of them. I put so much into them, I was exhausted when I finished. I have attempted emailing you, though your email address is coming up as invalid. Are there any dots missed out? Thank you, Ian.

[@sainte3443]

@@ianwoods1384 I don’t think that’s an email, it’s a website that I typed into my browser and the site came up no problem. I, too, would love to see a piccie of that stock. x

[@katluke]

Great gun the TX 200 platform but let’s not forget that without the HW77 there would have been no format for the TX200 to copy and improve on. Great video and shooting 😎

[@bigdansairguns83]

Absolutely. It's a fantastic rifle the HW77. That said there's rumours that supposedly the sliding breech design was actually itself "inspired" by a Chinese rifle!

[@stephengamble9388]

Just hold the Anti Bear trap in whilst cocking. Keep hold of the cocking arm etc. Both my 200 and 97 make a loud clack when re-engaging the cocking arm. (Although the 200 makes a more expensive noise.)Honours even. One thing to mention, the 97 breech cut out is full width, the 200 is open only on the right hand side. If you shoot with a sun shade the 200 is by touch when loading a pellet. Nice un-bias view as always.

[@bigdansairguns83]

Hi Steven! You can hold the button which keeps it quiet as mentioned in the video but it's still a bit clumsy compared to other underlevers on the market. The HW system is more slick although I have no doubts that the AA unit is more secure. The breech cut out works both ways, with a 97/77 the central cut out to me feels more awkward that the TX if you're using a large scope as the objective can partially block the breech. With the TX you can slip the pellet in from the right hand side. It's all silly little things that will be fun to pick apart when we do the shoot off video.

[@101jumpit]

Great vid Dan. Looking forward to the shoot off :)

[@bigdansairguns83]

Thanks Jumpit!

[@douglaswilson3978]

Dan ..the wood pile is gone...awesome video's always..cheers..canada..❤❤❤❤

[@danbrown6255]

Great content seen hw97 tx200 and prosport Second hand still can't decide 😂

[@jolo-bolo]

Great video makes me almost want to buy one. Or at least shoot one they do look like great working rifles. You need to get the maid in your rifle stand needs dusting. Thanks for the video you make fun informative and watchable content.

[@bigdansairguns83]

Hey Kev! Haha it's custom dust man what are you complaining about? Harrods quality this is. To be fair I've intentionally left the dust as oddly it goes with the whole farm aesthetic. I did try filming a while back with a new shiny one but it just looked out of place as silly as that sounds.

[@winstonchurchill6506]

Nice your back sir nice vid i will send your regards to my gernan friends

[@bigdansairguns83]

Ahh spiffing my good man!

[@martynridley3671]

I like the idea of fixed barrel rifles and years ago, I thought I wanted a 77, then a 97, then a tx200, then an lgu, but when I got to try a few I realised that yes, it's all too much faffing around with the loading and then some as I'm a lefty. I still love break-barrels, but I'd like something a bit different, and that's going to be, as you mentioned earlier, the hw57 when I've got the funds. Just got to see how reliable the breech block loading turns out to be. Great video Dan!

[@djsiimz]

I'm a HW 77 user 👍

[@bigdansairguns83]

Haha hey DJ. Great rifle the HW77, I'll be doing a second video with the Air Arms as it wasn't helped by the weather I don't think. At the moment it still hasn't knocked the Webley Eclipse off my top spot.

[@jimstewart5008]

Please Do do the comparison Dan, I have been waiting to see someone do it, and I respect your opinion

[@jasonyates9552]

Awesome bit of kit i have killed many of bunny's with my tx but iv also don the same with my97 kt but if i do say so mi self i think the tx200 just has the edge when it comes to the accuracy so when you have the shoot of you just might have a bit of a problem picking a winner

[@bigdansairguns83]

Hi Jason! I think I'm going to struggle and I have a feeling that no matter who wins there will be a potential war in the comments...

[@chrisbaker4849]

I have a Venom mk2 TX200 and a Mk2 HW77K both in .177. I use the TX for 25m BR as the shot cycle is much faster and it's just a bit easier to shoot well. I use Crosman Prems 7.9 in boxes (until I run out of them) but for .22 I'd give the JSB Exact RS a try, most of my .22 springers love them. Another great video! PS I also have a Mk1 Webley Eclipse in .177, absolutely love it!

[@bigdansairguns83]

Good man! Everyone should at least try an Eclipse they're such a slept on rifle. I'll give the Exact RS a go for the shoot off. I've got some .22 Crosman 14.3's I'll try too thanks for the heads-up!

[@mjb4ever]

My HW30S although in .177, absolutely loves the Exact RS. I also found them to be great in many springers I owned over the years. Cheers.

[@bigdansairguns83]

@@mjb4ever They're a great pellet for springers, I need to see if I can source some for our shootoff video.

[@iwanvanderhut4159]

Another cracking airgun from AirArms.

[@bigdansairguns83]

They're a lovely bit of kit Iwan. Quite possibly the prettiest springer on the market.

[@iwanvanderhut4159]

@bigdansairguns83 and everything that the 97 is after a good tune up and about the same price ,then.

[@Dan-bt2nu]

Excellent review and a dam nice gun 👍

[@bigdansairguns83]

Thanks Dan!

[@Countrymouse123]

My son had one but to be honest I prefer his comata USC but wood was nice just my opinion IAM no expert but thay are super smooth

[@bigdansairguns83]

Hi Michael! The Cometa's are fantastic rifles and the USC is easily one of my favourite springers ever made.

[@adamhousden6349]

I had a mk2 but it was a long time ago now, lovely rifle, pellets used where crossman vermin, used to detach rat heads easily, seemed to have a bit more power than some other rifles

[@bigdansairguns83]

It's a great rifle the TX, I plan on using more household names in regards to the pellets for the shoot-off.

[@adamhousden6349]

@@bigdansairguns83 there was a brand but can't recall them except for trophy and sport or trophy and hunter..had a gold label...very very snug fit and gave a tad more recoil as well, the tx was a .22

[@Ianclaridge-lg1wn]

What people also did not say the tx is much dearer than all the other springers and more difficult to load with that load port half way across no problem with the hw 97

[@kveecock]

Hi Dan, Bought a Cometa Fusion from you and am loving it but I’m also fortunate enough to have a mark 3 tx200 and the prosport, both in .177. I’ve got to say that I love them both and they are VERY accurate. I’d agree with most of your review, especially the fiddling required to load the gun( having a right hand opening for the breech bakes it even more awkward) but you do get used to the loading process quite quickly. It’s a shame that you didn’t try accupells in your resting as my 200 loves them and is good to 50 yards with them. Another massive plus for the tx200 which you didn’t mention, mainly because your reviews don’t tend to cover it, is the absolute ease with which the gun can be disassembled without the need for a spring compressor. This makes it a joy to work on for any amateur. The only point I’d disagree on is the safety catch. The one on mine requires a really hard yank on the lever to ensure that it engages. It’s a known issue which air arms need to address but it’s the only fault. Great gun. That said, if you can’t afford one, the cometa is cheaper, just as accurate and quite a bit lighter.

[@bigdansairguns83]

Fantastic comment and I'll definitely try Accupells for the shoot off. The Cometa is also an absolute dream to strip in the same way, zero compressor required and to get to the spring all you need is to remove one pin and a locking screw that goes into the trigger unit. Then it all easily pulls apart. There's no spring tension on either rifle as they're properly set up for us which is rare these days.

[@kveecock]

Well, that’s really handy to know with regards to the Cometa. Hopefully, it won’t need any tinkering as it’s running smooth as a nut. Hope the accupells work as well in your tax as they do in mine , though all barrels are different. They really are great guns - just wish the safety catch issue was sorted out. Happy shooting,Dan.

[@TheWardy72]

Good review Dan, can't speak for a mk2 but my mk3 22 prefered Air Arms pellets in 5.52 out of the box, heavies made it twang slightly and were less accurate. My trigger has zero creep so that can be dialled out for sure. I cock it with holding the beartrap in, which is fine for my purposes but would be a faff as a field gun especially prone. Though pcp with a magazine would be my preference for that anyway.

[@bigdansairguns83]

Hi Wardy! Thanks bud, I plan on testing the the TX again against the HW97 at which point I'll expand the pellet selection a bit. The main limiting factor for this review was the atrocious wind.

[@wiltonlewis5369]

Try an AirArms Prosport.....best springer there is. Rectifies all the issues you have highlighted with the TX.

[@bigdansairguns83]

Hi Wilton! I have shot them and I am a fan of the Prosport, I need to get one reviewed. They're a beautiful rifle for sure.

[@wiltonlewis5369]

@@bigdansairguns83 they certainly are, bit heavy, but mine is a beauty.

[@Theshropshireratter]

Great review love see a shootout against the smk b3 or remington underleavers

[@bigdansairguns83]

Hi Ashley! I'd love to do a budget shoot off with those or even the B2 vs Milbro ACCQR8.

[@lawsonrichards2584]

Hello have a look at the Hatsan Dominator in walnut stock 22cal beast of a gun, cheers Dan good its also available in 25 cal

[@bigdansairguns83]

Hi Lawson! I've shot one they're an absolute animal aren't they? The one I shot was a .25 calibre which was interesting to say the least. It did shoot very very well though so I'd love to film a .22 Dominator. Maybe even include it in the TX vs 97 shoot off.

[@lawsonrichards2584]

@bigdansairguns83 hi Dan, to be honest if a gun was made.for God's cal 25. , the Dom is the beast, I love the gun is everything you need for a sensible price, as I say pie & pint gun, always being used and not a worship icon😀👍that's my angle , 😀

[@lawsonrichards2584]

Any chance of a stage for old DOM, 😆😆😆DAN YOUR THE MAN😀😀😀😀

[@ianwoods1384]

Hi Dan, Do you think you could live with the buzz/twang of this air rifle? I think its a fantastic air rifle. Id like to get rid of the buzz in mine. However, I like my air rifle as it left Air Arms and untampered with. I'm thinking there may he play in the spring guide and maybe better with a thin sleeve from a drinks can or plastic bottle? I think I going go put up with mine, for now, anyway. Did you know Air Arms had brought out a new stock with an adjustable cheek piece for the TX200?. I was looking at it at this years shooting show. Where I was, it didnt recieve a great reception with a lot of moaning and grumbling.

[@bigdansairguns83]

Hi Ian! A sleeve would do it along with a delrin top hat and spring guide. This one doesn't twang much however. Sometimes a simple grease can calm the twang down. I have seen the new TX and I think the main issue is the price.... they're incredibly expensive. No doubt a fantastic rifle but I think the price has put people off.

[@KathleenBeckinsale-qp1vo]

Thanks for another great video Dan was getting worried about you as not had a video for a while I have a tx 200 second hand 177 tuned by Welsh willy that's lovely and just got a tx hc 22 got to get used to it but so far very accurate the wife never shot a air rifle had 2 shots at card then flip targets hit 5 out of 5 at 17 yards now loves using it shows it's not hold sensitive. Love to see a shoot off could do with a 77 or 97 in my collection. Keep up the good work alan

[@andybrown8293]

Early mk3 in mk2 , 3 unequal spaced a/t notches and shrouded barrel

[@bigdansairguns83]

Hi Andy! Although it doesn't come out on camera very well I believe it's four notches before it then finally locks, it's a "clack, clack, clack, clack..click" as it then locks. That said I'm far from an expert on TX200's so it may simply have the older stock which is a tad annoying if so.

[@mrsensibletimewastingarrog4185]

Can you not depress the bear trap catch while cocking to make it quiet?

[@bigdansairguns83]

You can as mentioned in the video but it's a bit of a faff and not standard operating procedure. Some people even have the ABM removed full stop.

[@jetblack5115]

Great review

[@bigdansairguns83]

Thanks Jet!

[@brandonwood4914]

Nice looking rifle, cracking review, I will keep my Cometa 400 and save some serious money. Nice to see you back Dan. Will watch your shoot out with the hw97. I nearly bought a hw98 a few weeks ago, but the Cometa was just as accurate up to 40 yards. The hw98 is a very heavy rifle, but we'll made. I don't like the crossbolt safety on them. The hw98 is nowhere near twice plus the rifle, the Cometa is.

[@bigdansairguns83]

Hey Brandon! You've got to love Cometa simply for that fact. They prove you don't need to spend silly money to get an absolutely cracking rifle, their barrels are 2nd to none and the shot cycles are very very sweet. Have you ever tried a Fusion Brandon? It's the same action as the Fenix but my god are they accurate.

[@brandonwood4914]

@@bigdansairguns83 No I haven't, but I have shot a HW 95 & the 98 and the Cometa is as accurate. The lad who owns the 95 told me after he shot mine, it was a better trigger on mine. I had just set it up😂. I would like to try the Cometa lynx mk2. If it is a good as there springers it will be brilliant. Keep up the reviews Dan we have missed them👍 I watched the fusion 100 yard test very impressive.

[@bigdansairguns83]

@@brandonwood4914 Hi Brandon! Funny you mention that my next review should be a Mk2 Laminate Lynx if all goes well. This is what I've been saying the Cometa triggers need a bit of setting up but once sorted they're golden. Haha those groups I got with the 100 yard challenge are the highlight of my KZbin "career". The best shooting I've ever done and it shows what Cometa are capable of.

[@brandonwood4914]

@@bigdansairguns83 Top man Dan, can't wait to see what you think of them👍

[@alanhathway163]

Love my mk2 blueing is almost gone still a nail drive using air arms fields😊

[@Kurt_Steiner]

Great review dan as usual.....i shoot a 97kt tuned and love it the wider loading port is better as well...also i shoot left handed and to pay 95 quid extra for a left handed stock is a proper piss take.... unless they've started making them ambidextrous???

[@Lee_Blenkinsopp]

I shoot with a 23 year old HW35, it’s still going strong and I’d never part with it, I’m going to get one of these later in the year, I really fancy an underlever 😎

[@bigdansairguns83]

You won't go wrong with a TX Lee that's for sure. Great rifles even if the stock doesn't quite fit me personally.

[@Lee_Blenkinsopp]

@@bigdansairguns83I’m 6ft 3 and have big hands as well, I’ll try before I buy, HW 97 if it’s not a good fit 😎

[@dferris1629]

Big dan great review as always i have a hw100 th in 22 amazing trigger i also have a springer Remington sabre 1.77 thanks to your review love it and shoot every day working on the trigger but love the gun but i would love to see a shoot out between the TX200 and the HW97 as im in the market for a underlever in 22 Im similar to you an essex boy 6ft 4 so have similar grip as yourself so very interested for a shoot off to help make my mind up on my next gun Ps love the new target angle

[@bigdansairguns83]

Haha thanks Ferris! Personally if you have larger hands I find the TX slightly uncomfortable although I haven't handled the wooden stock HW97 to compare. The synthetic HW97 fits me like a dream however and is in general easier to handle.

[@joeglabus7255]

Owned 1 in 22 great air rifle 👍

[@phillipward4862]

Hi Dan Great review on the tx200 I prefer the tx over the hw97 myself just a note on the one you reviewed it's not a mk2 it's a early mk3 the way to tell all the different models is the mk1 has no bear trap the mk2 has 10 click bear trap with the notches been equally spaced and the mk3 has 3 click bear trap with 2 notches been equally spaced and one slightly further away. They you go everyday a school day 👍

[@ant28gauge]

Agreed on the mk3 description. Mine has 3 notches with 2 closer and 1 more distant. It's walnut and it has fish scale checkering and fleur-de-lis.

[@phillipward4862]

@@ant28gauge hi yes the fish scale stock was introduced in around 2006 up to then they used what's known as the mk2 stock but fundamentally they are the same stock apart from the fish scales and a more rounded cheek piece

[@bigdansairguns83]

Yep only came to my senses when the video was uploading, it was very much a case of excitement getting in the way of my brain functioning properly.

[@MrSmoothasf]

I appreciate it's the best springer but over £700 for a springer is nuts

[@bigdansairguns83]

You say that but (shameless plug incoming) you might want to check our 97 vs TX shoot off video.

[@luapnosboh7421]

I have a walnut stock tx 200 h c it's got to be going on 26 mint condition what would that cost ya thanks

[@oscarvandersterre9270]

Sorry to say, but you have a MK3, the MK1 and MK2 had a "silencer" like the HW97 on the end of the barrel, the MK3 was introduced in 1998, the Fleur de Lis stocks are since 2007. So you do have the MK3 only in the "old" stock. Still a great gun. The other tell tale of the MK3 are the 3 notches for the anti beartrap. MK2 had 10 notches.

[@theodoroseidler7072]

This is a Mk3, not Mk2. Dream machine!

[@richarddixon7276]

Thanks Dan , another great air rifle thoroughly tested & evaluated , pretty much the sort of results I had anticipated so nothing surprising , but it's just nice to see confirmation from a trusted source corroborating the findings of other reviewers . I've never actually had the chance to shoot any AA springers ,though I have tried a couple of their PCP's belonging to other shooters , Accurate and beautifully made , and virtually flawless in execution and performance they just left Me cold , they were just "Too Easy" to shoot well , Yes ! , I am biased I Love Springers and the challenges they necessarily present to shooters ,but I guess that's a big part of the attraction . Do You plan on doing a HW 90 Gas Ram revue ? , it would be an nice to see a comparison between that and its springer equivalent or may another "premium" brand gas ram . Thanks again Dan , catch You next episode . Shoot Straight Stay Safe & Stay Well .

[@barrydonegan1]

Is that a carbine version ?

[@Happy-Me.]

The TX200 Mark 2 has a better stroke than the Mark 3. I've changed the internals in my Mark 3 to Mark 2!

[@johngriffiths3309]

Love for 77 .. the 77 rules 😂

[@bigdansairguns83]

Eclipse John, it's spelled Eclipse. 😉

[@hruss4954]

Could you review the remington Warhawk I'f you can mate

[@Leadheadsam]

Great review thank you

[@jefferydoubler2870]

Love my tx but the hw 97 is a better gun lol nice review Dan 👍

[@bigdansairguns83]

Thanks Jeff!

[@jizzmonkey9679]

Hft and ft results would disagree with that statement, you might prefer the 97 but that doesn't mean it's a better gun.

[@clarky4492]

I have my tx200 welsh willy tuned by me and trigger sears polished by me but a prosport if have as it would take a mod better

[@nissan300bhp]

This gun from what i understand from air arms history is an earlier mk3 rifle which is the same as my rifle based on the bear trap design which has a staggered 1 + 2 notches on the loading trap. The mk1 had nothing, just plain and the mk2 has 3 notches spaced equal. So the mk1 was 91- 93 and mk 2 was 94 til 99 and mk3 was 99 until now. But the mk3 stock as we all know it the fish scale design did not come until 2006 so any gun made from 99-2006 was a mk3 tx200 but had the mk2 stock,

[@cesare307]

I have an air arms tx 200 16 joule. But it only kills birds from 25 30v metri, not from 50 meters

[@yyams]

Would you be able to recommend me a budget close to full power sub12 air rifle for ratting on the farm? I've sen you recommend many around £150 but they all seem good in their own way. I don't plan to use it day in day out, and would prioritise accuracy and a nice trigger above all else, and of course as much power as the law allows! Thanks if you can help!

[@WalnutandSteel]

that was some raucous wind!

[@bigdansairguns83]

Sorry... I've been taking charcoal tablets to try and get better...

[@WalnutandSteel]

lol!

[@bobking4031]

I have yet to see a air rifle that dont shoot tight groups with RWS pellets in 177 i like the 8.3 grain RWS superdome in my norica jet it shoots them at 950 fps.

[@carsmax]

Dan, 2:50 Weihrauch underlevers have anti bear trap mech. !!!

[@stigg333]

How does this compare to the Pro Sport?

[@bigdansairguns83]

Hey Stigg! It's every bit as accurate but a bit heavier. I personally prefer the Prosport but it is a fair bit more expensive for what to be fair is pretty much identical accuracy. You won't go wrong with either.

[@stigg333]

@@bigdansairguns83 Thanks, just doing my probation army local gun club and then will use my HW99s but will probably want to upgrade to either the HW97k but as Air Arms are made here am leaning to them!!

[@silverback710]

Wen are we going to see a hw100

[@bigdansairguns83]

Hey Silverback! When one lands in my greasy greedy little mitts.

[@russellham2094]

Nearly as good as my ProSport The MK3 have a better ergonomic stock design, personally Still a damn fine rifle

[@bigdansairguns83]

They're a lovely rifle but I just couldn't get on with the stock, judging by AA tweaking the Mk3 stock that tells me I weren't the only one.

[@colinsimmons2913]

can you do a review a 460 magnum .22 Diana

[@carlstark6857]

Nice looking gun like you say dan clicking noise is a no no 4 me

[@chazwozza67]

Any reason you mount your scope so high? On a side note your holding the gun when you cock it holding the bear trap down whilst you cock it is hardly game breaking

[@bigdansairguns83]

Hey Chaz. Lower mounts caused the scope to bottom out. Plus with my somewhat larger head I at times need higher mounts to get the correct eye alignment. In regards to the anti beartrap mechanism the whole system is just an undeniable faff, and a worse one if you want to cock the rifle quietly. The TX is a beautiful rifle and easily one of the best springers on the market but the safety mechanisms are poorly placed and thought out in my opinion.

[@stevebolt7132]

Loading port is too small for my taste

[@firstknight6057]

At sub12 it doesn’t matter what gun my 40 yr old webley Vulcan will match any sub 12 the TX really shines at 20+ftlb

[@bigdansairguns83]

I do love a Webley, Knight. Such underrated rifles.

[@lizchatfield692]

The crone will show why some were flyers as all shots are numbed .

[@Stuart-e6y]

Pro sport all day

[@MrNewtonian]

Are you a Weihrauch man Dan? Great review.

[@stephengamble9388]

Just read your reply to 4101, I think you are dead on. The fact that I depress the button whilst cocking is because I do not like the noise. A 97 type mechanism would be preferable. The cheap piece of metal on the 97 does not inspire confidence, but considering its been like that since God was a kid, who are we to argue with HW.

[@bigdansairguns83]

Hi Stephen! Exactly, as I mentioned in the video I'm sure you can get used to it but it's a bit of a faff, using the button is a work around not standard practice if that makes sense. If Air Arms could make another TX using a similar system to HW or even close to that of some of the Chinese rifles with the release being placed behind the trigger blade you'd have the best underlever rifle on the market no question.

[@stephengamble9388]

@@bigdansairguns83I agree. Personally I think both companies have sat back on the their laurels for the past decade. With no new innovations. The old adage "if its not broken" etc. Next for me is a Dianna Airking.

[@johnmarsh2078]

If you cock the rifle with the anti-beartrap release button depressed, it removes the clicking and the gun is quiet to reload. Do you buy an XJ6 or a BMW 735? I'd buy British so the TX would get my vote, but to measure the performance/build quality difference you'd need a thin fag pper.

[@bigdansairguns83]

As a Jaguar man it's XJ6 all day long! Yeah as mentioned in the review you can work around the noise but at the end of the day it's still a work around so it was fair to criticise in my opinion. It's still a fantastic rifle however.

[@jizzmonkey9679]

Or just buy your TX in 1992 like I did, don't have a bear trap at all then.

[@BartAnt84]

IMO in HW97 vs.TX200 is a draw. Both have advantages and disadvantages. But in the end, when tuned, both are equally accurate. For me the main advantages of TX/Prosport it home easy it is to maintain, as it's very easy to disasemble. On the other hand, HW is way cheaper.

[@chrisbarker1895]

Wait until you shoot one with a 22mm conversion Dan

[@bigdansairguns83]

Hey Chris! I do get the feeling that'd be a bit of a sweet shooter but that's also cheating you sneaky bugger. 🤣😉

[@johngriffiths3309]

However xs36-1 is fair comp so is the 38 👍🏻

[@bigdansairguns83]

Hey John! Nowt wrong with either of those rifles. I am thinking about doing a "budget vs premium" shoot off too....

[@anthonyemery3953]

Cheers Dan, try not to leave it so long next time though. 😉

[@bigdansairguns83]

Hahaha sorry Anthony, I've been rather busy unfortunately and the weather has been pants for summertime which knocked me back. I'll be filming the next video hopefully in the next few days....if I'm lucky...

[@anthonyemery3953]

@@bigdansairguns83 Only kidding with you Dan. I was only recently watching your review of the .25 Cometa......yet again! Sorely tempted.

[@bigdansairguns83]

@@anthonyemery3953 Ooo it's dangerous looking at Cometa reviews Anthony, incredibly capable rifles especially the Fusion if you're into target work. I'd put my Fusion against any springer out there.