norfolkgoose Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 Hi all I'm looking at getting a old tx200 in .22 but its up for 400 quid! yes a new one is cheaper but this one is different as there is NO recoil due to the duel spring thing and the action floats in the stock I have used both the new and old one at the rfds and they r very different one recoils the other does not. My question is how much is the older one worth as I have not a clue and is the only one ive seen... also does some one else own one of these older tx200s and how reliable r they? many thanks in advance ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norfolkgoose Posted August 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 Also I have been lent the rifle for a day or two to try it out so far its great but can not get my head round spring rifle with no recoil or next to nothing very strange . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFN Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 I assume it's the TX200 SR? I've never held one but the SR bit means semi-recoilless - it obviously works well so I wonder why they don't make them now? I don't know what they are worth but they must be pretty rare so probably worth £400 and will it probably retain it's value well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norfolkgoose Posted August 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 (edited) Yes that the one there is another one at a rfd my way in .177 a bit cheaper but not looked at it yet . the one im borrowing is in .22 from my usual rfd and hes letting me have a play and so far its ...well like you said reduce recoil to the point its not there! Its so smooth and accurate I cant belive AA stopped makeing it the new one is no where near as good but the price iam not sure on it has just been overhauled aswell. I'm very tempted by it ... just not sure what there worth as I belive there are not many about! Edited August 17, 2014 by norfolkgoose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39TDS Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 I always wanted one of them back in their day but never had enough spare cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 I thought the tx200 sr only came in .177 . My mates had his for 20 years and never replaced anything inc the spring and it's still shooting great . It must be ten years ago at least when they stopped production and were £300 new. The field target boys still snap them up for springer competitions as their still really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich_morris Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 I have had both the TX200 and TX200SR. A good .177 TX200SR will fetch up to £400 if its in good condition, and walnut stock etc. Slightly less for a .22 cal. and less for beech stock. The SR mechanism is actually a simple sledge, and relies on friction to damp the recoil as well as the mass of the action moving. I found the SR superbly accurate and easy to shoot. But its heavier than the standard gun. I did find the trigger not as nice on the SR, due to the way the trigger blade acts on the mechanism. (The trigger blade does not move, but the action does. Spares for the SR sliding mech are now hard to come by. But shouldn't be needed, except for same shims, and nyloc nuts if they are worn/loose. Its a fantastic piece of british engineering (both versions in fact), and a classic air rifle which is usually well sought after. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted August 22, 2014 Report Share Posted August 22, 2014 (edited) If you want one as a long term investment then fine.....but for day to day hunting the standard TX is hard to beat-the price difference will get you a better scope and a whole lot of ammo.. Edited August 22, 2014 by bruno22rf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted August 23, 2014 Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 Hi all I'm looking at getting a old tx200 in .22 but its up for 400 quid! yes a new one is cheaper but this one is different as there is NO recoil due to the duel spring thing and the action floats in the stock I have used both the new and old one at the rfds and they r very different one recoils the other does not. My question is how much is the older one worth as I have not a clue and is the only one ive seen... also does some one else own one of these older tx200s and how reliable r they? many thanks in advance ! Its the TX SR (semi recoiless) the mecanics are all identiacal to std spec with the exception the whole action fits into a sledge made of ali. Competitively it gives an edge but I think rules have been altered now? to stop the SR dominating in competition spring gun class . For field use your wasting your money as it shoots rather strange inclined up or down and has some durability issues ( ali don't hold up well to carbon steel screws etc) and its all a little too DIY in design. I suspect this is why it got dropped. (oh they are also very hard on scopes and are best fitted with some sort of Dampa mount) I used one competitively for a fair while, my mate has a std old one with a custom stock and I feel it is the better gun in the field- if a little heavy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norfolkgoose Posted August 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 thank you all for your replies i have decided to pass on the rifle this time for a few reasons 1. ive been told that the scopes have to be mounted in position and then balanced on the sledge so that the sr mec works properly which is fine ... untill i fit nv and then have to try and balance it out again! 2. its very accurate until i aim up or down then i got massive drop on poi . 3. its a very hard rifle to cock over and over again after 12 shots you can realy feel it in your arm and its very noisey to cock and fire . 4. i 've been told its banned from a lot of FT etc........ as has a unfair advantage over normal springers. So i can't use it to hunt and i can't use it in compotions any more so other than plinking with it its of no use to me .. but it is a great target rifle never the less and a good piece of british engineering shame i can't find a use for it !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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