David,Perhaps sharing WHAT YOU EXPECT from this "Next" gun would help Do you want less weight / more weightBigger or smaller sizeMore or Less power Still want a Piston gun or perhaps wanting to go SSP or PCPAll these are weighted in to have for many of us ... some specific attribute other AG's in the stable lack.
Good point. I guess, after some thought; what I'm looking for is more power. But I don't want to sacrifice accuracy. When I say more power; that could come by either larger caliber, or more fps. The .25s have caught my interest, however; not many seem to rave about them in a springer platform. Which I guess leaves me with a faster .22. But again, I don't really want to sacrifice accuracy.
Air Arms has done me right so far... I have even toyed with notion of getting my TX a little sister. A walnut .177 TX. The Pro Sport is a real looker. How does it compare to the TX?
Quote from: DevilsLuck on May 30, 2016, 07:56:10 AMGood point. I guess, after some thought; what I'm looking for is more power. But I don't want to sacrifice accuracy. When I say more power; that could come by either larger caliber, or more fps. The .25s have caught my interest, however; not many seem to rave about them in a springer platform. Which I guess leaves me with a faster .22. But again, I don't really want to sacrifice accuracy.David, I hope you don't get me wrong.The TX-200 is a target gun. Accuracy is, therefore its predominant attribute. Power is only a secondary consideration in its design and build. It was made for a 12 ft-lbs market and it has very little more it can reliably deliver.If you want more power, then that will MOST PROBABLY come at the expense of some accuracy of the SYSTEM.By system I mean rifle, scope, pellet AND shooter.And herein lies the rub, in the shooterYour TX is a spring gun, buf it is a somewhat 'forgiving' spring gun.Higher powered spring guns will be ruthless and cruelly unforgiving compared to the TX. So, what may spoil the accuracy may very well end up being you.If you are prepared, and even looking for the next challenge, then by all means get a higher powered spring gun.Writing from my admittedly biased POV,get a Diana 48, or 52. Those will sharpen your TX-developed skills.If you want to try a different form of shooting, get a 54.All these 3 will yield 20 - 23 ft-lbs in 0.22" with the proper accuracy in the right hands.If you want just a little bit more Oomph than the TX has, then get an HW97JMHOHM
I suggest the RWS 54. I have one in 22 and it's very powerful and in my opinion very accurate. The recoil less action is nice and it's a high quality rifle, maybe not as high quality as the TX. It has everything you're asking for except it is a little above your budget. Check it out!
Quote from: Maistroyoda on May 30, 2016, 07:20:50 PMI suggest the RWS 54. I have one in 22 and it's very powerful and in my opinion very accurate. The recoil less action is nice and it's a high quality rifle, maybe not as high quality as the TX. It has everything you're asking for except it is a little above your budget. Check it out!Funny story about the RWS54; Back when I bought my TX, I was actually in search of the 54. Everywhere I looked they were sold out. I remember hearing other folks speak well of the TX, so with money burning hole in my pocket, I took a chance on being satisfied with the TX. It was walnut, and a refurb. It's also one of the best decisions I've ever made when it comes to buying guns. The idea is definitely worth revisiting. Mr. Medinas post has given me a whole lot more to think about, before I come to a decision. Smooth shooting accuracy? Or raw power? Hmmm...
Quote from: DevilsLuck on May 30, 2016, 07:36:28 PMQuote from: Maistroyoda on May 30, 2016, 07:20:50 PMI suggest the RWS 54. I have one in 22 and it's very powerful and in my opinion very accurate. The recoil less action is nice and it's a high quality rifle, maybe not as high quality as the TX. It has everything you're asking for except it is a little above your budget. Check it out!Funny story about the RWS54; Back when I bought my TX, I was actually in search of the 54. Everywhere I looked they were sold out. I remember hearing other folks speak well of the TX, so with money burning hole in my pocket, I took a chance on being satisfied with the TX. It was walnut, and a refurb. It's also one of the best decisions I've ever made when it comes to buying guns. The idea is definitely worth revisiting. Mr. Medinas post has given me a whole lot more to think about, before I come to a decision. Smooth shooting accuracy? Or raw power? Hmmm...Any idea what fpe your .22 TX is shooting?Charles
Quote from: cca50 on May 30, 2016, 09:55:46 PMQuote from: DevilsLuck on May 30, 2016, 07:36:28 PMQuote from: Maistroyoda on May 30, 2016, 07:20:50 PMI suggest the RWS 54. I have one in 22 and it's very powerful and in my opinion very accurate. The recoil less action is nice and it's a high quality rifle, maybe not as high quality as the TX. It has everything you're asking for except it is a little above your budget. Check it out!Funny story about the RWS54; Back when I bought my TX, I was actually in search of the 54. Everywhere I looked they were sold out. I remember hearing other folks speak well of the TX, so with money burning hole in my pocket, I took a chance on being satisfied with the TX. It was walnut, and a refurb. It's also one of the best decisions I've ever made when it comes to buying guns. The idea is definitely worth revisiting. Mr. Medinas post has given me a whole lot more to think about, before I come to a decision. Smooth shooting accuracy? Or raw power? Hmmm...Any idea what fpe your .22 TX is shooting?CharlesNot a clue... It's bone stock. I haven't even adjusted the trigger. Not even sure you can. Just opened the box, and been shooting her as is ever since. It really is that good. However the gun I was shooting just before that was a Crosman Storm .177. So...
Thank you very much Hector for taking the time to offer such a thorough, and thoughtful reply to my post. A D48 was a rifle I've been looking at for while now, and your input helps making the decision much easier, not to mention more informed. Thank you again.While I'm at it... What did you mean by a different challenge in regard to the 54?