Recent content by Pete2

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    TX200HC: What worked and what didn't

    I have tried various set ups with my mk3. Different stroke lengths, piston weights, seals and springs. Settled on a 22mm short stroked piston kit from Tony Leach here in the UK. I like the short stroke (same as the mk2 stroke length). I know guys that swear by the bog standard setup. As I say...
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    Three's Company

    Works of art. Do they shoot as good as they look?
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    Who has/had a short stroked springer

    I'm in the UK and shoot a sub 12 ft lb TX200. I have changed the piston latch rod for a 14mm longer one, fitted delrin spring guide and top hat, lightened the piston, changed the spring and use an Aussie seal. When it's cocked it only engages on the 1st notch of the bear trap - the underlever...
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    tx200 mk3 vs prosport vs hw 97

    Interesting comments. If you read about each model, lots of references to having to clean excess grease from all of them. I have a tx but tried a 97 as well before settling on the TX. As mentioned, I have played around and tuned my TX, which is very easy to do. Others do the same with the...
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    Are heavy stocks better for spring guns

    My tx200 is in a custom stock and it is reasonably heavy. I have tuned it as well and get minimal sight picture movement. Still get some though. Here in the UK, unless you have a firearms certificate, you have to stick with a sub 12 ft lbs rifle which also cuts down recoil. I have tried various...
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    Hi folks. Another newbie

    Cheers guys. 
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    Who has experience with Altaros regulators?

    Same here but only fitted one. Originally fitted an external huma reg but changed to an internal Altaros regulator with a longer cylinder. Rifle shoots very well. Sub 12ft lbs though for the uk
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    Hi folks. Another newbie

    Hi folks Been reading a few discussions and thought it was about time I joined. Probably won't be able to contribute much as my knowledge level is low but all ways learning. I'm in th UK. Currently shoot air arms S200 and a pro target, both of which I've tinkered with. Anyhow...