TX200 Mk. 4 ?

[derekj]

As the TX is just a rip off of the 77 and the Pro Elite was a rip off of the 80, I think they should now do a 95 rip off with that lovely 25mm piston of theirs and some georgeous wood.

I would put down a deposit today!!

The '77 didn't have a concentric piston transfer port set up or a free rotating piston. The TX can be dismantled without taking the trigger out without hardly any pre load . The PE had a far greater muzzle energy and again a free rotating piston and central transfer port compared to the '80. These AA rifles aren't really a rip off of any rifle; at-least I don't think so

[tinbum]

The '77 didn't have a concentric piston transfer port set up or a free rotating piston. The TX can be dismantled without taking the trigger out without hardly any pre load . The PE had a far greater muzzle energy and again a free rotating piston and central transfer port compared to the '80. These AA rifles aren't really a rip off of any rifle; at-least I don't think so

Ok, maybe "Starting point"?! (I didn't mean rip off in a derigatory way)

In both cases they improved the design which is why I'd like them to look at the 95

[Barryg]

The PE had a far greater muzzle energy and again a free rotating piston and central transfer port compared to the '80.

Sorry to correct you but the PE does not have a rotating piston

[derekj]

Sorry to correct you but the PE does not have a rotating piston

No not at all. Correct away Why I wonder it wouldn't have the same set up as the PS/TX? Bit confusing that

[maximus]

Sorry to correct you but the PE does not have a rotating piston

Don't know for sure but I doubt it could of had a central transfer port either, the bore of the barrel would go through the hinge bolt wouldn't it?

[derekj]

Don't know for sure but I doubt it could of had a central transfer port either, the bore of the barrel would go through the hinge bolt wouldn't it?

Yes looking at it I suppose so. Ken Turners early stainless steel prototype's did adopt a central transfer port. I'd like to know why the breech block wasn't re jigged to allow this. The PE I mean. Interesting?

[Barryg]

Don't know for sure but I doubt it could of had a central transfer port either, the bore of the barrel would go through the hinge bolt wouldn't it?

I agree unless it has a angled TP and I doubt that.

[derekj]

I agree unless it has a angled TP and I doubt that.

No I wouldn't think so. I'm confused why they had that tight spot in the PE comp tube too?? I'm sure the rifle was sold originally as having a free rotating piston though as the sear set up would've been from the TX naturally.
Anyway's sorry to the OP for derailing.

[Shed tuner]

Straight (not angled) non central TP (for obvious reasons, as stated)
Non rotating piston as it has a cocking shoe, which slides in a slot in the piston
Also, I note the latch machined in the end of the piston rod is a lot stronger than a TX style "mushroom" rod, possibly to better handle the higher load
PE doesn't have a comp tube, or a tight spot in the cylinder
Trigger is the same as a TX, so a TX piston rod does work

Great guns, just not very sensible.

[FPoole]

Sorry to correct you but the PE does not have a rotating piston

Also not central transfer port. The PE had some problems, but if you had a good one, it was a big step up from the 80.

[Barryg]

Also not central transfer port. The PE had some problems, but if you had a good one, it was a big step up from the 80.

The one thing that the 80 has over the PE is it's a time tested reliable classic that is still going strong

[wiggers]

I've emailed them at least 3 time when I've had a drink or 10 asking that question about a left handed prosport. Always get the same response that there is no interest!
I need one in my life!

[lensman57]

I've emailed them at least 3 time when I've had a drink or 10 asking that question about a left handed prosport. Always get the same response that there is no interest!
I need one in my life!

Buy a standard RH in beech. Order a left hand CS stock for it and sell the beech stock on the bay. It will be more expensive, by about £170.00, for sure but you will have a Prosport in your life and it will be left handed.

A.G

[Murphy]

Buy a standard RH in beech. Order a left hand CS stock for it and sell the beech stock on the bay. It will be more expensive, by about £170.00, for sure but you will have a Prosport in your life and it will be left handed.

A.G

With a right handed action.