AirArms TX 200 .22 caliber or .177

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What can you guys tell me about this air rifle? I watched a youtube video that raved about it, but would like to hear from others too if you have experience with this rifle. The video guy uses a Hawke Air Scope. Know anything about it? I will appreciate your feedback.
 
I've handled a few Hawke scopes Scopes and am trading for a vantage 2-7x32 shortly. They are decent optics, pretty popular with the airgun guys also.

Can't say much for the tx200, never used one. I've shot a few different AA rifles tho and they have all been very nice.
Caliber will be dictated by what you want to do with the rifle. F
hunting/pesting I prefer .22s, for target shooting .177. You can use .177s on critters, but .22s hit harder. You can also use .22s for target, but there are more match pellet options in .177
 
yup like what loonwulf said 22 i better for hunting, and for just for target there's no need for a 22. never used any of the new air guns, the tx200 looks nice tho. i did quite well in jrotc with my walther lg210.
 
If I were to get one, it'd just be for shooting fun and ogling the rifle. My vote is for the .177.
 
The TX200 in 177 or 22 is one of the best top shelf air guns out there. There is a ton of mods and aftermarket parts that can be had for them. My avatar shows some bugs that met their demise at the hands of a TX200 in 177 at 30 yards.
You can put a Vortek or Maccari kit in the gun to make it even a smoother shooter. Just about all spring guns could use a little bit of help from the factory original with a tighter spring guide and some aftermarket parts. The TX200 is included, but it doesn't need as much as many other guns.
 
What can I tell you... well they are NICE- fit and feel GREAT but are a tad heavy. They tend to be pretty smooth but can be made butter smooth. I started with a used one in .177 and it shot/shoots great. added its prettier sibling a pro sport trading a knife for it and it is really nice also.We have a trader days at our gun club which is mostly a powder burner club and last year a guy had a tx200 there at a decent price and I was tempted but since I had one already I passed. I went this year with the sole purpose to see if that gun was there... it was and I haggled and got it with a hawke scope already on it and a tin of .177 pelletts way to cheap to pass up... I still have all three :)

all of mine are .177 and shoot really great. I would not mind trying a .22 but unless I was planning on hunting with it mainly I would stick with the .177.
 
Well.........you guys have told me a lot. Now the big decision will be .177 or .22? Most of my shooting will be back door pests and some just plain fun targets. In terms of critters, I'll be shooting squirrels, rabbits, starlings, grackles, sparrows, pigeons, rats, etc. I already have a decent brake barrel RWS and have lots lots of the listed critters with it, but want something better.....trigger, accuracy, etc. The .177 gives me more pellet options and since I'm not shooting anything larger than a rabbit, the .177 seems like the best option. BUT, I like the killing power of the .22 for solid one shot kills. Gotta wait for a couple more pension checks, so have the time to ponder. Thanks for the helpful thoughts.
 
Well.........you guys have told me a lot. Now the big decision will be .177 or .22? Most of my shooting will be back door pests and some just plain fun targets. In terms of critters, I'll be shooting squirrels, rabbits, starlings, grackles, sparrows, pigeons, rats, etc. I already have a decent brake barrel RWS and have lots lots of the listed critters with it, but want something better.....trigger, accuracy, etc. The .177 gives me more pellet options and since I'm not shooting anything larger than a rabbit, the .177 seems like the best option. BUT, I like the killing power of the .22 for solid one shot kills. Gotta wait for a couple more pension checks, so have the time to ponder. Thanks for the helpful thoughts.

There are many many different designs in .22 pellets. You just won't find them at Walmart. Check out pyramydair. Go for the .22cal. I could imagine a scenario where you would buy a .177 and then wish you had more power, but I can't see you buying a .22 and regretting it, wishing you had less power.
 
Well.........you guys have told me a lot. Now the big decision will be .177 or .22? Most of my shooting will be back door pests and some just plain fun targets. In terms of critters, I'll be shooting squirrels, rabbits, starlings, grackles, sparrows, pigeons, rats, etc. I already have a decent brake barrel RWS and have lots lots of the listed critters with it, but want something better.....trigger, accuracy, etc. The .177 gives me more pellet options and since I'm not shooting anything larger than a rabbit, the .177 seems like the best option. BUT, I like the killing power of the .22 for solid one shot kills. Gotta wait for a couple more pension checks, so have the time to ponder. Thanks for the helpful thoughts.

My smallest air gun is a .25 caliber. Here are some of the pellets that are available in that caliber. There are just as many designs, if not more in .22. The second one from the left is a Crow Magnum hollow point. One of my favorites for pesting. Absolutely devastating.
 

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There are many many different designs in .22 pellets. You just won't find them at Walmart. Check out pyramydair. Go for the .22cal. I could imagine a scenario where you would buy a .177 and then wish you had more power, but I can't see you buying a .22 and regretting it, wishing you had less power.
You make a good point. Shot a coyote in the forehead with a .177 from about 20 yards when I was squirrel hunting (a shot of opportunity). He did a back flip then ran until I lost track of him. Do you think the .22 would kill him?
 
I have a Pro-Sport in .177 that I love. It did require half tin or so to break it in. My likes CPHP’s and H&N Field Target Trophy’s

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You make a good point. Shot a coyote in the forehead with a .177 from about 20 yards when I was squirrel hunting (a shot of opportunity). He did a back flip then ran until I lost track of him. Do you think the .22 would kill him?

I would not attempt to shoot a coyote with a springer. There are .22 cal PCP airguns that put out much more energy than a springer, that would do the job, but still only with a brain shot. Also, I'm pretty sure the magnum springers don't put out more than 35 fpe. By the time the pellet hits the coyote, which I think would be at least 50 yards away, the energy level will be down 20 fpe or less.
 
Sniper66- I don't know what your budget is, but for less than $1,000, you can get a nice lever action PCP in .22 cal that puts out 50fpe. Not only that, but the power level is adjustable. You can turn it way down. It is a 36 inch long 6 shot repeater, and it weighs less than 7 pounds, I believe. I have one of those in .25 Cal and I love it. Once you have the rifle, all you need is a scuba tank and a yoke/probe. It's called The Seneca Sumatra 2500 carbine. It sells for about $650. Pyramydair has great service. I've bought multiple guns from them. Right now they actually have the .25 caliber for only $549. They call it refurbished, but that just means somebody returned it in sellable condition within 30 days of purchasing. I would not hesitate to buy it.
 
Sniper- I meant you can get the gun, scuba tank, and the probe for less than $1,000. Not to mention PCP airguns do not kick anywhere near like a springer, so they're much easier on scopes.
 
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