tx200 vs Walther lgu

[harrympope]

With the snow I can't get Outdoors but I have 24 yards indoors and I've been shooting these two rifles both in .22 caliber.I just could not see any difference in accuracy. The TX feels better it has a slightly better trigger but I shoot just as good of groups with both rifles and I am shooting cheap 14.3 Walmart 500ct Crosman Premier tins. Groups are just a little tiny clusters under a quarter of an inch many times. I guess it's a good thing to have two very accurate rifles!

 

[intenseaty22]

Good stuff right there! I’m glad I got the LGV & not the LGU, that way I have an excuse to get the TX200HC and not feel like I should have only bought one of them. That and the TX is just Beautiful! Can’t wait to get one. 

Post your groups! 

 

[harrympope]

from each gun twenty minutes ago.

 

[bandg]

I bought an LGV. And then an LGU. Both are very accurate and a pleasure to shoot. No experience with the TX200 but it certainly seems that they are near the top of the heap for overall quality and performance among springers and have been for a long time. I do have an HW97 KTS that is also a very nice and accurate rifle but in my case it does not group as well as the Walther rifles. Lots of different choices for shooters to enjoy.

 

[RogerV53]

My Walther LGV ended my search for a accurate smooth shooting springer, I went through a few over the years/decades. The Walther in my hands can't be beat, kinda sad I like trying new guns.

 

[Yarddog]

Well...first I bought the TX200...and soon, I will get an HW97K AND an LGU...not at the same time, of course...but having several rifles of similar design and same caliber fits in well with my psyche! I don't need to justify it...if I want, I save my coins to buy! It's a simple thang!

 

[SDplinker]

TX200 with the 22mm piston kit. Nothing better.

 

[Springrrrr]

I have a TX200,HW97 and an LGU. After a trigger mod on the LGU, there is no difference out to 40 yards with any of these guns. I have tried to find the most accurate of the three to no avail.

 

[bandg]

I have a TX200,HW97 and an LGU. After a trigger mod on the LGU, there is no difference out to 40 yards with any of these guns. I have tried to find the most accurate of the three to no avail.

I think the Walther's are often underrated. My HW97 is very accurate as noted but after some trigger tuning the LGU is more accurate in my case. Not a great difference but consistently noted. One factor that is probably related-the HW97 KTS that I have is quite light compared to the LGU. I believe the weight is a factor in consistency. That said, I'm not getting rid of either of them. If I had to carry one around in the field it would probably be the Weihrauch as it is more than good enough.

 

[Rambler]

I really regret trading my LGU for a TX200 because it isn't nearly as accurate. I thought it was an upgrade, but I am kicking myself now.

 

[bandg]

I really regret trading my LGU for a TX200 because it isn't nearly as accurate. I thought it was an upgrade, but I am kicking myself now.

Sorry to hear that. Seems that most specific individual rifles of each type mentioned are generally very accurate. Bad luck?

 

[Springrrrr]

The weak spot in the LGU other than the trigger, is how the cocking arm slides along the wooden or plastic (I think) stock. You would not know this if you never took the action out of the stock. If this condition ever caused a problem, one could always install a metal shim on top of the area the arm slides and all would be good again.

I keep the area greased up pretty good.

 

[intenseaty22]

I’m by no means knocking the LGU, I have never shot it, but on principle alone I think that’s why I prefer the LGV. No sliding port (easier to load), less mechanical points, rock solid barrel lockup, and I prefer the looks of it once you add the LDC. From what I have heard, accuracy is on par or negligible with the LGU. So, if I’m getting an underlever, it will be a TX and/or an HW97K. 

 

[bandg]

 

I’m by no means knocking the LGU, I have never shot it, but on principle alone I think that’s why I prefer the LGV. No sliding port (easier to load), less mechanical points, rock solid barrel lockup, and I prefer the looks of it once you add the LDC. From what I have heard, accuracy is on par or negligible with the LGU. So, if I’m getting an underlever, it will be a TX and/or an HW97. 



Agree with many of your points though I would say no barrel lockup is better than even the best barrel lockup. The cocking mechanism is the weakest area IMO but not a major issue in my mind. The trigger is a non-issue as mine is very nearly as good as the HW97 after some work. As noted, MY LGU is more accurate than both MY HW97 and MY LGV. Not by a large amount and the LGV is very close but it is a noticeable amount. Your experience could be different. Can't speak about the AA, they have excellent reputations but I would note Rambler's post above. Plenty of choices for all to make.

 

[intenseaty22]

Agreed!

 

[Arzrover]

As noted in another thread , l installed a Rowan trigger in my LGU. It's pretty close tn weight to my TX but feels different. Both are at 5 oz and very, very good. The stock LGU trigger was fine but a little heavier than I prefer at 12 oz. 

Just offering an fyi to those who have LGUs.

Bob

 

[bandg]

As noted in another thread , l installed a Rowan trigger in my LGU. It's pretty close tn weight to my TX but feels different. Both are at 5 oz and very, very good. The stock LGU trigger was fine but a little heavier than I prefer at 12 oz. 

Just offering an fyi to those who have LGUs.

Bob

Agree about the feel that can be attained but mine aren't that light. I have a Rowan in one Walther and a modfied stock trigger in the other. Both are around a pound but very smooth with clean break.

 

[harrympope]

i rubbed wax on the stock.where the lever slides.i agree it's an odd design but darn is it accurate.im.also playing with a Diana 430L in..177.i did a quick lube tune and while nearly as accurate as the other two the cocking stroke is course and a bit hard.