Safety not resetting is created by one of these reasons .... Piston seal is to thin ( often replacement parts ) and piston in turn not pushed rearward far enough to activate safety. Compression nut on compression tube unscrewing creates the same issue. Also a worn or broken cocking shoe can create safety resetting issues. Not giving a firm TUG at end of cocking stroke another cause.Great rifles and when correctly set up for competition use the best of the best IMO.
I suspect most who have problems with the safety suffer from a build up of oil and dust. When cleaned and lightly lubed it should work fine. I've never had mine fail to work. The cocking shoe is prone to failure, the more powerful the spring the more likely it is to break. It is made of sintered metal, not machined. If the gun is set up for twelve fpe it will probably never fail. The other problem I've experienced is the front stock mount bracket. The aluminum is soft and the bracket is pretty flimsy. Both parts are easily replaceable. Although not as pretty as walnut I think the beech stock is sturdier. Before ordering be advised Air Arms has no warranty on the stock, only the rest of the gun. If you seek the most beautiful airgun available the TX 200 probably cannot be beaten. For me though I think my Diana 48 shoots just as well.
I am a new TX200 owner. Went into this with advice from a fried who has had 2 of them for several years along with lots of reading about them. Number one they have been around for a LOT of years and remained very competitive in competition. That tells you much. I have been a centerfire benchrest shooter for years and that will be most of what I will use this doing, for fun out to 50 yrs. Ok, I shot mine for a month daily gradually see my techique improve using a front and rear rest, I have no interest in the artillery hold. So Shooting indoors atb15 yards so I could compare to what my friend does with his I got to 4 out of 5 shots cutting a hold but 1 out of the group. Went to my friends and shot one of his, that had been tuned. Totally different experience. Cocks easier and smoother, trigger better, and much smoother and softer shot cycle. My first shoot with his the trigger got me, was .5 left of aiming point. The next five hit the tiny aiming point dead center just made a small round hole. Mine is now out to John Thomas for a tune. My advice, make arrangements with a tuner, have it sent dierct to him abd be ready to go when you receive it. Remember when your the big guy with the rep lots of people look to tear you down just because they want to be where you are. Have fun, I will.
A quick answer, no. But exactly what tolerances did they specifically mention. Sounds more to me like a sour grapes comment then something based in facts. Can screws vibrate loose. Yes of course, it is a general complaint you hear with springers. Blue or purple Loctite will take care of that. All I know is that after several months of researching on what springer to buy, the TX was the overwhelming recommendation. If I had one thing to change on it at this point it would be the cheek piece. I might end up reducing it but not until I have shot it more.
In the short time I have been on this forum, Fred J seems to be both knowledgeable and sensible. He has also been very successful with the TX. If it's good enough for him I think it will work for me.....and you.
Quote from: JEFFPPC on December 26, 2021, 08:29:30 PMIn the short time I have been on this forum, Fred J seems to be both knowledgeable and sensible. He has also been very successful with the TX. If it's good enough for him I think it will work for me.....and you.Truth is I asked said person about the tolerances claim they made.... and they haven't replied in any way.... Thus... it seems it was just baseless bias or something...