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    Im 6' and find the tx quite stumpy. The length of pull is too short and also the length from grip to trigger is too short for me as well.
    The HWs on the other hand, seem to be made to fit me.
    There's a lot to be said for a rifle that feel right when you shoulder it.
    My advice is close your eyes the first time you shoulder any gun. Get it comfortable and get your cheek in where it's supposed to be. Hold it there for a few seconds and see how it feels for fit. FINALLY, open your eyes and see where your line of sight falls. If you don't let the new gun excitement get to you, and you don't fall purely for the looks of a gun when you first see it, the this is a good test which will tell you if you need to make modifications so that it fits you properly.
    Let's face it, these things are knocked out 10 to the dozen- that's why cheek riser kits, triggers and adjustable butt pads are so popular.

    Good luck with your search.. my choice would be the 97k
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    Quote Originally Posted by DEGS View Post
    Tx is easier on the eye ... its "fancy" in comparison
    TX can only be loaded from the right hand side (my main bugbear)
    TX has that ratchet ...(out in the field ??)
    TX is better out the box IMO .... can you get a walnut option for a 97 ?
    TX internals are better ....having been inside both ...TX is easier and quicker to get inside ..... TX gets a top hat as std ...(stand to be corrected here the one I looked inside did)

    I found all this out .... after I bought my 97 in 2004 .. I still have it ...its awesome ...would I buy another 97 at the moment .... NO
    Would I buy a TX .... mmmmmm .....that right hand side load ... I hold the underlever down with the right hand

    Is it me ... am I strange ? ....always tend to load from the left

    Hope this helps
    Find a left handed TX and swap out the stock for a right handed one. You will have to open a notch on the left side of the stock for the loading port, but it works very well. Used beech stocks are common and it won't be that big a deal to alter it. If you shoot left handed, like me, I would say you are indeed strange.

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    Wink

    97 heavier than the TX
    TX better out of the box
    Both can be tuned
    You are Short distance away from a tuning pro

    Target or hunting or both?

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    Riffler... who's that then.. little bit of both..
    Everyone else.. thanks again.
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    Just save a bit more and buy a Prosport as once you get the taste of the TX you'll look at the Prosport and wish you'd got that instead

    BUT

    As we all know you're going to end up with a 97 because that's what happens and makes these "which rifle" threads pointless

    There, I've said it and I feel cleansed

    I shall now return to my BSA's until the next outburst

    Pete
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    Quote Originally Posted by look no hands View Post

    As we all know you're going to end up with a 97 because that's what happens and makes these "which rifle" threads pointless

    Pete
    Not necessarily, Pete.
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    In my opinion, you have the best all rounder PCP that you can buy today - you just need to balance it with a fine British springer

    The TX200hc works better for me on all levels and, I think it's the nicer rifle.
    It's easier to open and work on. The deep bluing and wording on the action is nice. I like the fish scale, walnut stocks. It shoots lovely wether its left standard or short stroked.
    The loading port and ABT become second nature quickly.

    It fits me well and, I can get decent accuracy from it.

    The whole thing just feels sturdy and well made.

    There are some good after market bits for both rifles - if you go down the TX route, I can recommend an adjustable butt pad and a Rowan adjustable trigger.

    As already said - it's best to try both if you can.

    Good luck

    All of the above.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TonyL View Post
    Not necessarily, Pete.
    We will soon find out.

    It what also normally happens with the "what break barrel" threads and it always turns out to be a 95 that gets bought which is understandable as Air Arms don't have one to compete against it

    Pete
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    Quote Originally Posted by look no hands View Post
    . which is understandable as Air Arms don't have one to compete against it

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    One day, Pete, one day........
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    Quote Originally Posted by TonyL View Post
    One day, Pete, one day........
    The day Air Arms bring out a new break barrel is the day I turn up at a springer bash

    Pete
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    Funny you should say that. Look no hands
    I was also going to throw that into the mix.. Pro sport.. they look lovely.. but don't get much of a mention in air gun world
    Always seem to be the 97 or the tx.
    If I'm going to buy a Springer I want the best I can afford.. but like I said I've need fired a Springer so just want people's opinions.
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    Quote Originally Posted by muzzie View Post
    Funny you should say that. Look no hands
    I was also going to throw that into the mix.. Pro sport.. they look lovely.. but don't get much of a mention in air gun world
    Always seem to be the 97 or the tx.
    If I'm going to buy a Springer I want the best I can afford.. but like I said I've need fired a Springer so just want people's opinions.
    Cheers
    The Prosport is a very controversial rifle amongst underlever lovers, it is undoubtedly one of the most beautifulest modern rifles on the market today, it's performance is exceptional and it's balance is spot on but it has it's haters, some people don't like the underlever as they say it's sharp and hurts their little fingees (ahh diddams) and it should be black or made of steel, the other bugbear is its weight and the fact that it's nearly £100 dearer than the TX but it depends on what you want at the end of the day.

    Pete
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    Quote Originally Posted by look no hands View Post
    The day Air Arms bring out a new break barrel is the day I turn up at a springer bash

    Pete
    I would very much welcome both of these happening at some point, Pete.
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    Quote Originally Posted by look no hands View Post

    The Prosport is a very controversial rifle amongst underlever lovers, it is undoubtedly one of the most beautifulest modern rifles on the market today, it's performance is exceptional and it's balance is spot on but it has it's haters, some people don't like the underlever as they say it's sharp and hurts their little fingees (ahh diddams ) and it should be black or made of steel, the other bugbear is its weight and the fact that it's nearly £100 dearer than the TX but it depends on what you want at the end of the day.

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    the other bugbear is its weight

    Pete[/QUOTE]

    Why.. is it that much heavier .
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