Far too many rifles to list now, all mainly British but the odd pesky foreigner has snuck in
I have a .177 HC Walnut which you're welcome to try if you can make it to The Bash.
To make the same power as the full length rifle, more preload is required on the HC, leading to slightly more cocking effort again (obviously higher already due to the shorter lever). Whether this presents an issue is down to the individual. I don't have an issue with mine.
When I bought it, I was going to go for a full length beech version (for the greater efficiency), but my local friendly RFD had this mint, hardly used stumpy walnut one at a price that was hard to resist.
The HC is going nowhere and it may get augmented by a full length one at some point, as and when funds allow.
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Must admit, the first few times I tried TXs at The Bash I also found them fiddly to load (especially in .177 and with monster scopes fitted) and the bear trap also to be annoying. Some also were reluctant to set their safeties if not cocked with authority.
I don't have a big scope on mine, so no loading issues. And I just got into the habit of holding the ABT button in when cocking and, obviously, returning the lever. It just becomes second nature after a while. Keeping the safety bar oiled keeps it snicking in and out sweetly.
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If you're ever near Sevenhampton (nr Swindon), you're welcome to try my .177 HC - I can be at Black Cat HFT on a Wednesday, Saturday or Sunday - weekends are busier so, there should be a couple more to try in various states of tune.
For me, I love them, they seem to fit me perfectly and, give me confidence when using them.
I wouldn't be without a sling when hunting with one though. But, that weight does work for me when taking the shot.
All of the above.
I think the problem with the safety not setting is down to a poorly adjusted trigger combined with the factory lube which goes sticky and hard. The trigger unit on my last TX was soaked in this "lube". A thorough degrease of the whole trigger unit is needed and a relube with some light oil (sewing machine oil / fishing reel oil to contact surfaces and pins. Then adjust trigger if necessary from there.
"Cocking with authority" will bend the pressed steel link at the end of the cocking arm resulting in the cocking arm not locking up on the detent on closing and dropping free on firing.
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Mr Poole, I know you are a TX fan so this might help clarify about the blue seal, I have included a pic of both a blue and the usual green seal on the invoice
https://imgur.com/eJcRMcx
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Tony i hope to be able to take up your offer for the bash. Many thanks 👍
I use three TX's, two .22's and a .177. One of the .22 rifles is an SR but being a left handed (or maybe it's just me) I find them a little tricky to load.
Don't get me wrong, they're accurate, powerful and a pleasure to shoot but I'm beginning to prefer my 97 and my 25mm 77 V-Mach basically down to the larger loading port and being easier to load not having the anti bear trap lever to hold down.
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The blue colored seal, in the photo, is the exact color for sure. The Maccari seals always fit a bit snug, but I just give it a bit more spring to get it to 12 ft. lbs. Just adding the Maccari seal to a standard FAC TX will often make it feel as though it has had a fitted guide installed. Sort of cushions the shot cycle, for lack of a more scientific explanation.