Lloyd90 Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 Looking at some under lever air rifles for a bit of pest control etc. Now I know these two are similar ish rifles, from new the HW is £70-100 cheaper though. Is there a big difference ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 No comparison IMHO the AA is in a different league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felly100 Posted May 30, 2016 Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 The Tx200 is just too annoying to load. Freezing hands and you're off home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12gauge82 Posted May 30, 2016 Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 I've always preferred the 97 as a functional tool and am personally more accurate with it, think the TX is better finished and a bit prettier in my opinion but that's just me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted May 30, 2016 Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 The AA pro sport is a better gun again. Or a Sandwell tuned HW should be very accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krugerandsmith Posted May 30, 2016 Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 Looking at some under lever air rifles for a bit of pest control etc. Now I know these two are similar ish rifles, from new the HW is £70-100 cheaper though. Is there a big difference ? both fine guns I myself have a Sandwell tuned HW97, only because I have trouble with my fingers and the loading port on the HW is bigger and easy to load. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les*1066 Posted May 30, 2016 Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 The AA comes with a much better set of internals and a better external finish, which probably accounts for the higher price, but the loading port is very small so as already mentioned, it is not the easiest rifle to load, especially if you have a long scope. I have a HW97K, and it is a superb rifle. They are both heavy, accurate rifles, so whichever one you choose, you probably won't be disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted May 30, 2016 Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 Small loading port? Christ on a bike you only need to get a pellet and 2 fingers in there - pretty sure I could put my face in the TX that I had and spit the pellet into the breach (and I have an enormous proboscis).....best thing to do is try them both then buy whichever you find is best - then put the HW back in the rack and pay for your new AA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted May 30, 2016 Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 hello, why an underlever? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootgun Posted May 30, 2016 Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 hello, why an underlever? Because is much more accurate than a break-barrel and much more cheaper than a PCP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted May 30, 2016 Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 Because is much more accurate than a break-barrel and much more cheaper than a PCP. oh how do you work that out, a rifle is only as good as the person using it, agree with the PCP unless you go cheap and use pump, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted May 30, 2016 Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 oh how do you work that out, a rifle is only as good as the person using it, agree with the PCP unless you go cheap and use pump, with the AA coming out at 9llb plus and the HW 9llb, for my money a break barrel HW 95k at 6.8llb un scoped in .177 is ideal for pest control Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted May 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 I know they're accurate and also my late great uncle had one when he lived with us and taught me to shoot/got me into shooting. We used to spend all day sat out the back shooting targets, tin cans, clothes pegs, in the end when it was too dark we would light small candles and shoot out the flame without hitting the candle. I practiced for hours daily and it was a great time. When he went home he was burgled and someone stole the rifle 😞. I was only a kid but remember it was under lever and he used to tell me it was the best, and won many competitions. For a long time I assumed it was the HW97 but recently seeing the AA I am unsure of which exact one it would have been. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted May 30, 2016 Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 Flame off a candle?...TX200. If you had said hitting the flame on a bonfire then most likely the HW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted May 30, 2016 Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 I use a HW 97 to good effect , I chose that because the TX200 is **** . Just trying to give a balanced opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted May 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 Flame off a candle?...TX200. If you had said hitting the flame on a bonfire then most likely the HW ... the only thing is I can't remember the loading port being to to side, I'm unsure but think it was central, like on the HW I use a HW 97 to good effect , I chose that because the TX200 is **** . Just trying to give a balanced opinion I really am unsure now which one it is Or even which one to get Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted May 30, 2016 Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 ... the only thing is I can't remember the loading port being to to side, I'm unsure but think it was central, like on the HW I really am unsure now which one it is Or even which one to get Truth is they will both out shoot you so just go for the one that you like the look / feel of the most . Also do not rule out the HW80 and 95 both great guns as is the pro sport . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moorvale55 Posted May 30, 2016 Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 I agree with Fenboy. I use a 26 year old HW80k in .22, it's just come back from Tony at SFS and is a totally different rifle than it used to be. Very smooth and accurate. It used to have a massive "Doing" when fired and a lot of almost uncontrollable recoil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted May 30, 2016 Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 Fenboy...is **** short for 4 stars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted May 30, 2016 Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 Fenboy...is **** short for 4 stars? Err no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted May 30, 2016 Report Share Posted May 30, 2016 hello, i am with fenboy just buy the rifle you are going to be happy shooting and make yourself some shooting sticks and maybe fit a good sling to. good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted May 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2016 Am I right in my thinking that the HW has a sort of "built in" moderator on the end of the barrel and the TX does not ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted May 31, 2016 Report Share Posted May 31, 2016 Am I right in my thinking that the HW has a sort of "built in" moderator on the end of the barrel and the TX does not ? Yes it has but its debatable how much use one is on a spring gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat g Posted May 31, 2016 Report Share Posted May 31, 2016 I have owned a Prosport and now own a HW77k witha stage 2 tune by Sandwell Field Sports. My brother owned a TX HC. Personally i did'nt like the TX because of the bear trap button on the side. I much prefered the Prosport. Easier to load and generally a better looking rifle IMO. However i'm not knocking the TX because it is a good well made rifle witha strong following. Initially the new 77k didnt compare too well to the Prosport out of the box. Aftyer 4 tins of pellets it was sent to Tony Wall at Sandwell . That was when the rifle became better than my Prosport was. Smoother and Tony also tuned the already excellent Rekord trigger. Results still amazing in all honesty. Like a couple of people have sais though you really need to have a look at both rifles and go with what feels right for you. Whichever you choose you won't be disappointed. I second the opinion that you don't need a silencer on a springer either. My 77k is'nt particularly loud at all. Hope this helps ATB, Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snipper Posted May 31, 2016 Report Share Posted May 31, 2016 If your buying new the AA wins hands down HW build quality of recent years is **** basically ..... Everyone spends money getting them tuned up to how they should be in the first place . I've owed every HW model going and sold them all Only use the latest AA prosport now .... Quiet ,low recoil and accurate as a PCP straight out the box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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