TX200HC vs HW97k Head-to-Head

[archie]

I have recently purchased a TX200 in .177 with a lovely walnut stock. I also own a HW77 in .22 which is quite an early model. I definately think the Tx is the better shooting rifle out of the box, but I have played around with the HW77 and it shoots more on a level with the TX200 now. Accuracy is better with the TX but it is .177 so that is to be expected in most cases.
I have found the AirArms to be very low on power, only giving around 9.5 ft lbs. I have shot perhaps a couple of tins of pellets through it but it still records the same velocities.
I am quite happy with both rifles, but I would like to get another Tx200 in .22, or a Pro sport in .22 at some point in the future.

[thursodog]

I have shot both rifles and like both the HW and AA but I have to say I love the Weihrauchs best.
I have a 97K in .22 that I've tuned with a V-Mach service kit, I also fitted buttons to the piston and cylinder, tuned the trigger and added a weight to the stock.
It super smooth to cock and shoots and very accurate.
I also have a 97KT composite .177 that has all of the above plus a V-Glide piston and cylinder from Steve Pope that I put together at the end of last week and has already put great single hole groups out to 50 yards.
Both guns are around the 11.4 fpe and I'll never need another underlever again, that doesn't mean I won't buy one though :-)

Atb

Chris.

[IKSmudge]

Revisiting this one as I want to raise the question of value for money.
It seems to me most people fettle hw97's to get them shooting well.
When you add in the cost of stock, internals and mods does this not make the AA tx200 overall a much better value rifle?
This assumes of course the AA is left alone.

[Arthur John Smithsplease]

Good point.

I've always had a thing for Weihrauch rifles, but they can be unpleasant from the factory.

IMO the TX is a better deal overall.

[Rapidnick]

Pretty much agreed on this except bear in mind BOTH stocks are pretty ordinary. The TX walnut versions are better but still not really good enough to use the rifle as a serious target tool. The HW stocks are horrible and let down what are excellent rifles.
Personally I have used a Weihrauch HW97K with full V glide for quite a few years and treated myself to a really good stock for it-a GINB FT 10-which was lovely. However I bought a really nice TX200 and a GINB FT 7 and sold the HW and stock for DOUBLE the money I gave for the TX & stock. Says it all really.

[freeballer]

Nice review buddy, been ponder either or for a long time now. Still drawn to the 97

[Blackrider]

Good review !

Had a 97KT .177 for a while and it was a superb air rifle. Only recently acquired a Mk. 2 TX200h/c in .22 with a dark L/H stock and despite the bear trap, I really rate it ! OK, both are heavy, I wouldn't want to to lug either around my shoots as they are far too hilly and cover a large area.
Like the idea of the synth. stock on the 97KT option though. Not everyone's cup of tea I know but I like them on my guns, especially for use in lousy weather.
As such, they get wet through, I get the odd dent and bang on the stock but thats all part of the game.

[HarryPotter]

I've had just about every version of the TX series there is - including a Venomised TX200SR.

They are very fine rifles and nicely engineered.

I couldn't hit a damn thing with any of them.

They just do not suit me as a shooter.

Now the HW 77/97 on the other hand, well that's a different matter - although I've never really used s standard HW as I tune / mod them or buy Venom HW's anyway. If you like the rekord trigger you should try one that's been stripped, fettled and tuned, they are wonderful and precise.

I'd agree the TX is better value though - but then this hobby / sport isn't all about value though is it?

[Blackrider]

Good review !

Had a 97KT .177 for a while and it was a superb air rifle. Only recently acquired a Mk. 2 TX200h/c in .22 with a dark L/H stock and despite the bear trap, I really rate it ! OK, both are heavy, I wouldn't want to to lug either around my shoots as they are far too hilly and cover a large area.
Like the idea of the synth. stock on the 97KT option though. Not everyone's cup of tea I know but I like them on my guns, especially for use in lousy weather.
As such, they get wet through, I get the odd dent and bang on the stock but thats all part of the game.

Since posting this, I've got really chummy with my TX.
Yep, I have a few nice tuned Vy-rarrks and I love em but this TX teamed up with a Simmo Pro Air Rocks !
Looking at it, I'm thinking that it and its ilk have got to be the best spring air rifle available out of the box for the money !