Hi Neil, I just got the AA TX 200 HC mk3 in Walnut, almost brand new for £505 including Postage, I couldn't believe it, the guy I got it from has many Hi-end shotguns and that's all he has ever shot, he wanted to try a springer but never took to it, so he was selling it, the guy was loaded so he just wanted rid of it, so I was super lucky to get it at a ridiculous price, fantastic Rifle, looks amazing and is a tack driver.. Anyway have fun with your TX in your video your cradling your TX like a new baby 😂😂❤️ enjoy your time with your family.. Kind regards from Johnny.. 👍✌️👌
@@johnnyhouston9913 Hey, Johnny. What awesome luck! Sounds like you got a good deal!. I had a great start to the Holidays. Can never get enough family time. Back at work and nose to the grindstone for the next few months. When I get some time to shoot, its the TX i am grabbing! All the best and hope you enjoy your rifle as.much as I do mine.
Hi Neil, that's great your having a fab time with your family, in the end that's the most important thing, nothing else really matters 👍👍❤️❤️ and Yeh I got a brilliant deal on the TX.. The guy who sold me it phoned me up a few times during the transaction on Guntrader, he forgot to mention in his advert it was the Hunter Carbine version and not the full Rifle version.. I said back to him, I don't care 🤣🤣🤣LOL He told me he got the TX from Bagnall and Kirkwood.. £789... OOFT 👀👀🤣🤣 so I really got a cracking deal.. The Rifle came its original box which was like new, and the Rifle itself was in pristine condition.. So I was more than overjoyed.. Anyway I will catch you on your next video.. I know you'll be busy back at work which is a bummer but, its got to be done, enjoy your time off when you get it, take care from Johnny 👍👌✌️
Hello Sir, Thank you for a great review of this fantastic, beautiful Air Arms TX200. The Air Arms TX200, Weihrauch's HW80, 97, 77, 90, 99s, Diana Air King Pro, Walthur's LGV and LGU etc, are all fantastic, amazing air rifles, and to pick out the best I think would depend on peoples mechanical knowledge/apptitude, personal preferences, etc. Personally, I think the levels of differences are so fine now, and we all have a preference for different reasons. Personally, I'm in awe of all of them. The TX is pcp accurate. It has the best, most gorgeous blueing, and it's fishscale chequering, trigger, for me, is a knee trembler. The HW80 is an air rifle so capable and popular in the 1980's, and so, so able, even today. As a teenager in the 1980's, I so, so wanted one, though I hadn't hope. Now I have one, its so so special to me, especially since I made my own laminated stock for it with just hand tools and a passion I'd built up from being a youngster. The HW's 77 were winning so many field target competitions, and the Walthur's were such a solidly constructed bank vault of a unit. Absolutely fantastic. I think the side lever models, Diana Air King Pro, with its sliding sledge assembly, Models 52, and 56, are more fantastic examples of German engineering. For me, I just think they were very heavy, and a tough day would be had, to use them for hunting. Their side levers weren't silent and a little clunky, though this for me doesnt detract from being totally awesome units. I just think, anyone who's interested in air rifles today, can go and purchase these totally awesome units, enjoy them and have the time of their lives, once they're familiar, and learn how to manage their recoil. Although I'd have loved one, I haven't had the life in air rifles you have, I humbly don't think we a best, as such. I think we're so, so lucky to have at our disposal the range we have. We have amazing kit, fantastically, solidly manufactured, many different ideas and mindsets that should appeal to everyone interested and passionate about air rifles. Best wishes, Ian.
@@ianwoods1384 Ian, thank you so much for your comment. It makes great reading and really displays your passion towards our sport. I agree, a lot of the difference people find these days is down to how the rifle suits them. There are indeed some awesome bits of kit out there. I wish I got to spend time with them all! All the best. 👍👊
@gardenguns Hello Sir, Thank you for your reply and compliment. Yes, I totally agree with you. However, there is one saying that haunts me. "Beware of the hunter with only one gun" Like many of us, my friend, we are passionate and enthusiastic about our sport. That means we accrue kit, things, yearned for all our lives. Then you realise, how am I ever going to have time to utilise all my kit? I try and get out as much as I can, and I make notes regarding distances, hold over/under, etc. I adore my air rifles and owning kit that I never thought I would. Getting out, using my kit, enjoying it and the outdoors, nature, etc. It's just fantastic. There's so much around now regarding mental health, and I support that. Unfortunately, I don't see things improving. We are given more and more work and less time to do it in. Our roads get busier, and generally, nothing works. It's always somebody else's fault, and that person is on leave today! Really!! I'm so grateful I can go and sit in a beautiful wood, settle, and watch the wildlife. After not very long, the birds/animals except me as normal, after not very long, and it's just an amazing, gorgeous place to be. Best wishes, Ian
@@ianwoods1384 I don’t think the benefits of shooting on helping with mental health gets enough credit. Unfortunately mental health and shooting is a very tricky subject. Most of the terrible events we hear about are done by those with serious mental health issues. It is a shame that the failures in identifying these people and their problems before they reach for a gun, are not highlighted by the media rather than just blaming fire arms for the final result. Enjoy the woods, bird song and fresh air.
I've had both HW97 & AA TX200HC - my take is that the AA is better out of the box, but the HW with a tune is the best...... however, they are the only 2 rifles that I've sold as I find I ultimately prefer a good quality tuned break barrel. Keep up the great work..always an honest personal opinion.
@@brynybach7741 Hi... I already had a few good quality break barrels to use as a comparison. Mainly HW's and generally tuned by the late Steve Pope (RIP) of Vmach - my favorites being reduced cylinder HW80's, HW98's and a reduced cylinder AA ProElite. These in my opinion are superb rifles and far more convenient to shoot than an under-lever. However this is a very personal preference based on 60+ years of air-rifle shooting😏
I've had a mk2 tx and two tx200sr's and now have a 97 and in reality, they are all very similar in performance. I think in the end it's down to the fleshy bit behind the trigger. Great review.
When you take into account, to get the 97 upto the tx standard a good drop in kit is required . So that's about 70£ plus labour there goes 100-110£.Now they are not so far apart.
@@gardenguns unlimited. It canada it is considered a firearm same as as rimfire or centre fire rifle. You need a possession and acquisition licence (PAL)to purchase.
@@gardenguns 5 rounds for rifle but 10 rounds for handguns. Handguns require permit to go to range each time. They cannot be carried except in exceptional cases for work ect. Laws are constantly changing. You cannot resell, trade ect a handgun in canada. You can own it till you die and then it is disposed of. Cannot be handed down and has to be registered. 1500 guns models have been prohibited so in regards to semi auto you have to check on this list. Trudeau is trying to ban guns but provinces are fighting back. Alberta has come out and said the laws he passes in regards to guns are not enforceable in alberta, that it is a provincial issue so we will see where that goes.
I do enjoy your videos Neil, they’re down to earth and honest. Great shooting too. Looking forward to your next post whenever that will be. Enjoy the time with your family and don’t work too hard, you’ve got to save some energy for your next video 😉
Good video, it’s all personal when choosing a rifle, when I’d decided to buy a springer I shot loads of different ones from members of my club, and it came down to the TX don’t know why it just felt better. I didn’t want to buy new due to price/depreciation etc so had a long wait searching for the one I wanted. I love my TX and will never sell it, it will be like my grandfather’s pocket watch and passed on 😂
Thanks for another good vid. A good choice I think . Before BAR could no longer export air rifles I had the choice of a new TX or a Prosport and I chose the latter.Its .22. Ive had it short stroked, 10.5fpee ,V mach d, 11.2 fpe, and FACAir Arms at just sub 14fpe. I still cannot after all this time consistently get reasonable groups with it.Probably me, but my CFX gets much tighter groups with far less sffort. Still up for sale but over here its just not got the following it has in the UK. Sorry, didnt mean to turn it into a moan.. All the best Keith
Would love one, if I can save my pennines and one comes up S/H I'd definitely have one...that being said I had loads of fun with a Remington pest controller today 😊
@gardenguns absolutely..a lot of people knock Air Arms over pricing, but they are trying to produce in Britain, something I think has been discouraged more than helped over recent decades, I'm not surprised they cost what they do ,at the end of the day you're getting a very high end springer for less than a good pcp
Great review, I’m currently shooting a HW77K, a decision based entirely on aesthetics, there’s just something I don’t like about the TX200 stock, and to be honest I really can’t imagine how a TX200 would shoot any better than a HW77 or 97K, so I’m incredibly happy with my choice, however, I may have to satisfy my curiosity at some point and get behind a TX200 (subject to my wifes approval of course).
Hi Neil, I just got the AA TX 200 HC mk3 in Walnut, almost brand new for £505 including Postage, I couldn't believe it, the guy I got it from has many Hi-end shotguns and that's all he has ever shot, he wanted to try a springer but never took to it, so he was selling it, the guy was loaded so he just wanted rid of it, so I was super lucky to get it at a ridiculous price, fantastic Rifle, looks amazing and is a tack driver.. Anyway have fun with your TX in your video your cradling your TX like a new baby 😂😂❤️ enjoy your time with your family.. Kind regards from Johnny.. 👍✌️👌
@@johnnyhouston9913 Hey, Johnny. What awesome luck! Sounds like you got a good deal!. I had a great start to the Holidays. Can never get enough family time. Back at work and nose to the grindstone for the next few months. When I get some time to shoot, its the TX i am grabbing! All the best and hope you enjoy your rifle as.much as I do mine.
Hi Neil, that's great your having a fab time with your family, in the end that's the most important thing, nothing else really matters 👍👍❤️❤️ and Yeh I got a brilliant deal on the TX.. The guy who sold me it phoned me up a few times during the transaction on Guntrader, he forgot to mention in his advert it was the Hunter Carbine version and not the full Rifle version.. I said back to him, I don't care 🤣🤣🤣LOL He told me he got the TX from Bagnall and Kirkwood.. £789... OOFT 👀👀🤣🤣 so I really got a cracking deal.. The Rifle came its original box which was like new, and the Rifle itself was in pristine condition.. So I was more than overjoyed.. Anyway I will catch you on your next video.. I know you'll be busy back at work which is a bummer but, its got to be done, enjoy your time off when you get it, take care from Johnny 👍👌✌️
@@johnnyhouston9913 thanks dude 🙏
Hello Sir,
Thank you for a great review of this fantastic, beautiful Air Arms TX200. The Air Arms TX200, Weihrauch's HW80, 97, 77, 90, 99s, Diana Air King Pro, Walthur's LGV and LGU etc, are all fantastic, amazing air rifles, and to pick out the best I think would depend on peoples mechanical knowledge/apptitude, personal preferences, etc.
Personally, I think the levels of differences are so fine now, and we all have a preference for different reasons.
Personally, I'm in awe of all of them. The TX is pcp accurate. It has the best, most gorgeous blueing, and it's fishscale chequering, trigger, for me, is a knee trembler.
The HW80 is an air rifle so capable and popular in the 1980's, and so, so able, even today. As a teenager in the 1980's, I so, so wanted one, though I hadn't hope.
Now I have one, its so so special to me, especially since I made my own laminated stock for it with just hand tools and a passion I'd built up from being a youngster.
The HW's 77 were winning so many field target competitions, and the Walthur's were such a solidly constructed bank vault of a unit. Absolutely fantastic.
I think the side lever models, Diana Air King Pro, with its sliding sledge assembly, Models 52, and 56, are more fantastic examples of German engineering. For me, I just think they were very heavy, and a tough day would be had, to use them for hunting. Their side levers weren't silent and a little clunky, though this for me doesnt detract from being totally awesome units.
I just think, anyone who's interested in air rifles today, can go and purchase these totally awesome units, enjoy them and have the time of their lives, once they're familiar, and learn how to manage their recoil.
Although I'd have loved one, I haven't had the life in air rifles you have, I humbly don't think we a best, as such. I think we're so, so lucky to have at our disposal the range we have. We have amazing kit, fantastically, solidly manufactured, many different ideas and mindsets that should appeal to everyone interested and passionate about air rifles.
Best wishes, Ian.
@@ianwoods1384 Ian, thank you so much for your comment. It makes great reading and really displays your passion towards our sport. I agree, a lot of the difference people find these days is down to how the rifle suits them. There are indeed some awesome bits of kit out there. I wish I got to spend time with them all! All the best. 👍👊
@gardenguns
Hello Sir,
Thank you for your reply and compliment. Yes, I totally agree with you.
However, there is one saying that haunts me.
"Beware of the hunter with only one gun"
Like many of us, my friend, we are passionate and enthusiastic about our sport. That means we accrue kit, things, yearned for all our lives. Then you realise, how am I ever going to have time to utilise all my kit?
I try and get out as much as I can, and I make notes regarding distances, hold over/under, etc.
I adore my air rifles and owning kit that I never thought I would. Getting out, using my kit, enjoying it and the outdoors, nature, etc. It's just fantastic.
There's so much around now regarding mental health, and I support that. Unfortunately, I don't see things improving. We are given more and more work and less time to do it in. Our roads get busier, and generally, nothing works. It's always somebody else's fault, and that person is on leave today! Really!!
I'm so grateful I can go and sit in a beautiful wood, settle, and watch the wildlife. After not very long, the birds/animals except me as normal, after not very long, and it's just an amazing, gorgeous place to be.
Best wishes, Ian
@@ianwoods1384 I don’t think the benefits of shooting on helping with mental health gets enough credit. Unfortunately mental health and shooting is a very tricky subject. Most of the terrible events we hear about are done by those with serious mental health issues. It is a shame that the failures in identifying these people and their problems before they reach for a gun, are not highlighted by the media rather than just blaming fire arms for the final result.
Enjoy the woods, bird song and fresh air.
I've had both HW97 & AA TX200HC - my take is that the AA is better out of the box, but the HW with a tune is the best...... however, they are the only 2 rifles that I've sold as I find I ultimately prefer a good quality tuned break barrel. Keep up the great work..always an honest personal opinion.
@@stevepowell3475 Thanks for your reply Steve. Have a good weekend.
What break barrel did you get? 🤔👍
@@brynybach7741 Hi... I already had a few good quality break barrels to use as a comparison. Mainly HW's and generally tuned by the late Steve Pope (RIP) of Vmach - my favorites being reduced cylinder HW80's, HW98's and a reduced cylinder AA ProElite. These in my opinion are superb rifles and far more convenient to shoot than an under-lever. However this is a very personal preference based on 60+ years of air-rifle shooting😏
I've had a mk2 tx and two tx200sr's and now have a 97 and in reality, they are all very similar in performance. I think in the end it's down to the fleshy bit behind the trigger. Great review.
@@iwanvanderhut4159 Thanks for watching! What’s your take on the price difference on the new rifles?
When you take into account, to get the 97 upto the tx standard a good drop in kit is required . So that's about 70£ plus labour there goes 100-110£.Now they are not so far apart.
@@iwanvanderhut4159 if you drop £200 on a full tune for a 97 you £30 over the cost of a stock TX200 here in the UK. Is a close call
I just bought a tx200 hc in walnut in canada. Cost was $1250.00 canadian plus 12% tax plus $70 shipping . Beautiful gun is all I can say.
@@beadblaster9508 Nice! Out of interest what power levels are you allowed?
@@gardenguns unlimited. It canada it is considered a firearm same as as rimfire or centre fire rifle. You need a possession and acquisition licence (PAL)to purchase.
@@beadblaster9508 😬 I hear you are also restricted to 5 rounds in a magazine, no semi auto even in a shotgun or .22LR?
@@gardenguns 5 rounds for rifle but 10 rounds for handguns. Handguns require permit to go to range each time. They cannot be carried except in exceptional cases for work ect. Laws are constantly changing. You cannot resell, trade ect a handgun in canada. You can own it till you die and then it is disposed of. Cannot be handed down and has to be registered. 1500 guns models have been prohibited so in regards to semi auto you have to check on this list. Trudeau is trying to ban guns but provinces are fighting back. Alberta has come out and said the laws he passes in regards to guns are not enforceable in alberta, that it is a provincial issue so we will see where that goes.
I do enjoy your videos Neil, they’re down to earth and honest. Great shooting too. Looking forward to your next post whenever that will be. Enjoy the time with your family and don’t work too hard, you’ve got to save some energy for your next video 😉
@@nickwebb9290 Cheers Nick. Hope you have a good summer.
@@gardenguns
Thank you 😁 let’s hope it warms up a bit too
It’s a one off purchase that will last a lifetime, worth saving up a little longer for if it’s something that you really want 👍😎
@@Lee_Blenkinsopp I think you have nailed it there Lee!
Good video, it’s all personal when choosing a rifle, when I’d decided to buy a springer I shot loads of different ones from members of my club, and it came down to the TX don’t know why it just felt better. I didn’t want to buy new due to price/depreciation etc so had a long wait searching for the one I wanted. I love my TX and will never sell it, it will be like my grandfather’s pocket watch and passed on 😂
@@willowthewisp1615 my son hates springers. However even he wants the TX when I am pushing up the daisies!
@@gardenguns Same my lad won’t use my R10 or LGV just the TX !
As a Weihrauch fan and have most of them 😂 I would like the TX
@@keith6930 I am a lucky chap!
hi , do you have a HW110 ?
@@simonnoble7589 No. I had a laminate one on test from the shop for a while. There is a video on it on this channel some where!
@@gardenguns hi ,Cheers i will check it out
Good morning , whot a great review of a super Rifle .... Thank you
@@simonnoble7589 Thanks for watching Simon. 👍
@@gardenguns enjoy your weekend 👍🏻😎🏴
@@simonnoble7589 you too!
Thanks for another good vid. A good choice I think . Before BAR could no longer export air rifles I had the choice of a new TX or a Prosport and I chose the latter.Its .22. Ive had it short stroked, 10.5fpee ,V mach d, 11.2 fpe, and FACAir Arms at just sub 14fpe. I still cannot after all this time consistently get reasonable groups with it.Probably me, but my CFX gets much tighter groups with far less sffort. Still up for sale but over here its just not got the following it has in the UK. Sorry, didnt mean to turn it into a moan.. All the best Keith
@@user-hk5zb4oi7i I had a 97k that was tuned. And I could never get consistent groups with it, so it got traded in for an R10!
Would love one, if I can save my pennines and one comes up S/H I'd definitely have one...that being said I had loads of fun with a Remington pest controller today 😊
@@steve4697 It doesn’t matter what it is providing you have a smile on your face at the end of the day!
@gardenguns absolutely..a lot of people knock Air Arms over pricing, but they are trying to produce in Britain, something I think has been discouraged more than helped over recent decades, I'm not surprised they cost what they do ,at the end of the day you're getting a very high end springer for less than a good pcp
@@steve4697 If it’s what you want, you won’t be happy with anything else!
Great review, I’m currently shooting a HW77K, a decision based entirely on aesthetics, there’s just something I don’t like about the TX200 stock, and to be honest I really can’t imagine how a TX200 would shoot any better than a HW77 or 97K, so I’m incredibly happy with my choice, however, I may have to satisfy my curiosity at some point and get behind a TX200 (subject to my wifes approval of course).
@@westhighlandtraditionalarcher when you do, I would love to hear what you think. We all have to get our wives approval!
I have one its a beautiful rifle. But I'm a crap shot with it. Still love it
@@mikeenglish7063 yep, as I keep saying, I am mediocre at best!
@gardenguns I'm terrible but still enjoy shooting
Don't know what's rong with your sound. But this video and your last one i have to crank up the volume to full on my TV to hear you.
@@erikball7215 I’ll check it out. Thank you for letting me know.
I thought the HC variant came out with the mk3?
The mk1 and 2 had no shorter versions
@@andybrown8293 No the HC was a development of the mark 2 originally known as the Tomahawk!
For me there are three issues with the TX200, the price for what it is, the bear trap & being a leftie it is not ambidextrous.