Opinions Beeman HW97k vs AA TX200

[blackdiesel]

Anyone that has shot both give your opinions on them. Give positives and negatives, not so much as which is best. 

 

[tscktran]

Great write up:

https://airriflehunter.com/air-arms-tx200-mkiii-vs-beeman-hw97k/

 

[bdzjlz]

I have both and after thousands of shots through each, surprisingly even to see me write this, I would categorically pick the 97K.. it is a little more crude in appearance but I find its ability to hold POI to be amazing for a springer.

 

[brad870]

I have both. My TX200 is .22. I have 3 HW97K'S in .177. Have only shot my first one so far. But that told me to buy 2 more. Hard to beat a Weihrauch gun period. But I will admit TX200 is a nicer looking gun.

 

[brad870]

I also have a Weihrauch HW77K. It is just as accurate as HW97K.

 

[brad870]

Now to be fair to TX200 it shoots cheap pellets well. 25yds 5 shots.

 

[JamesD.]

Both need fine open sights. That’s MHO.

 

[Butch]

I have both and both are equally accurate right out of the box. Both being .22. 

The TX hands down is prettier and easier to disassemble/reassemble. Both are heavy. I have put them against each other side by side to see which one was more accurate but to close to call and it just doesn’t seem you can hold either one wrong. 

 

[jps2486]

I've owned a HW97K and it's a fine rifle indeed. Someday both of them will need spring replacement or some kind of servicing. Probably sooner than later. In that case, if I were to buy another, I'd give the nod to the TX200. It's easy to pull it down to replace a spring, whereas the 97K needs a spring compressor and it's kind of a PITA. But, both are fine rifles.

 

[brad870]

The 97K don't need a spring compressor either.

 

[brad870]

https://youtu.be/ZoSNSn4fP0Q

 

[blackdiesel]

Thanks. I am looking to get a lower power under-lever springer. I have a D460 and lean towards German made springers so I will probably get the Beeman. The cocking effort is not a problem with me, my 460 is really heavy cocking since it puts out close to 25 fpe.

 

[c_m_shooter]

I have had both and kept the HW97. They are about even accuracy wise. The TX200 is prettier. I couldn't get comfortable with the TX from my seated field target position, it balanced too far forward. The HW97 is about half the cost of a TX if you order from Krale.

 

[r1lover]

Not sure what you consider "lower power" or if 760 fps in .177 is in your ballpark, but I put a sub 12 ft. lb. kit from ARH in my 97 and it went from a twangy, vibrating shot cycle to one with a quick, solid pop and no vibration and is very pleasant to shoot . Whether this has to do with better fitting components or a less powerful spring I do not know. The point of this comment is if you order from Krale, you can get a 16J HW97 in .177 and possibly end up with a similarly civilized shot cycle as I am enjoying with my aftermarket spring kit and you won't have to spend the money on the aftermarket kit. You'll save a ton of money over buying a TX200. BTW, the blue on my 97 is just fine.

 

[dormitionskete]

If you're looking for a low power under-lever springer, AOA has their Diana 430L combo on sale. It's supposed to be harder to cock, and it's probably not as nice as an HW97K, but it's still supposed to be a pretty nice gun.

Here's a nice write up about it. There are three parts to the article. This is a link to the first part.

https://www.ctcustomairguns.com/hectors-airgun-bl/the-diana-430l

If I was looking for a low power under-lever springer, I'd consider this. It's German made, and costs a lot less than an HW97K or the TX200.

Here's AoA's listing for it, if you're interested:

https://www.airgunsofarizona.com/spring-piston/diana-model-430l-combo-.177/

The HW97K is available in both 11.8 fp and 14.7 fp models from Krale, if you're not interested in the Diana.

 

[blackdiesel]

I looked at the D430l but it is only available in 177 cal, and I try to go with 22 cal springers. I hate dealing with 177 cal pellets because it seems like I drop more pellets loading them than I actually load.

 

[brad870]

I took some photos with new phone of TX200 MKIII. The old one I had sucked.

I will add the contour of grip area, the fish scale checkering, and luster bluing set this rifle apart from the rest. What I don't like is having to press the anti-bear trap after cocking each time to close the cocking arm.

 

[DualMagMike]

Positive for the HW97; several different stock options; synthetic thumbhole, Monte Carlo wood, laminate blue wood, thumbhole wood, all ambidextrous. different metal options; blue or stainless look not (true stainless BTW) much larger loading port then the TX, no annoying clicking anti beartrap noise.


Positive for TX; piston is glided, walnut stock available, easier to tune than the 97, carbine or standard length available.

HW97's

Rare RWS marked TX200

 

[T-Higgs]

I’ve owned a .20 97K and currently own a full length 77 in .177 caliber. I also own a highly tuned TX200 in .177. I think we are splitting hairs here. I really love them all. And all are just as accurate as each other. The 77/97 are nice because you don’t have to deal with that aggravating lever to disengage the anti bear trap after cocking, and the TX is easier to work on. I think whichever one you buy, you’ll enjoy it so much you’ll probably buy the other...

 

 

[ChuckHunter]

The 97K don't need a spring compressor either.

One thing they fail to mention in that video is that it's a European sub 12 fpe gun and not FAC gun we see here in states! It still can be done without the spring compressor but not as easily as that video shows and will hurt you if your not careful. The spring on a 14 to 15fpe gun has about 2 inches of preload on the spring...

Just a heads up !

And my vote is for the 97k!

I've owned both and sold the TX. It's a great rifle but just didn't fit me right. 

James from Michigan,