Safety First- proper procedures and maintenance of the TX200HC

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ElmerFuj

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I just purchased a TX200HC from a fellow member and I would like to know of all the proper safety procedures and maintenance for this rifle before I shoot it (I plan on keeping all my digits intact). As far as I know the TX200HC has 3 security measures: automatic safety, anti-bear trap, and keeping my hand securely on the under lever while loading. I also should note that the previous owner has polished the internals, decreased and lightly lubed everything , installed a short stroke kit, 12ft/lb Vortek kit, and apparently the anti-bear trap only engages 1 of the Sears (but is still functional).

What I would like to know is what I should keep an eye out for? My biggest worry is a catastrophic event in which all 3 measures fail. Is this possible? Has anyone heard of the cocking link breaking, which I presume would mean that holding the under lever wouldn’t do anything? I imagine that any metal will eventually deteriorate over time and stress, but I’m not sure whether this can occur in my lifetime (hopefully many years to come).

Is there anyway to be certain that no failure can occur (I.e maintenance and checking pins)? 

Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Although I’m no hand model, I would like to keep all my digits. It would also be nice to pass this on to future generations without fear of taking off their digits. 
 
You are the only real safety. Do everything right but point it at your foot ........... .

You've got it, cant see how holding the cocking handle will ever fail to work. The MK1 did not have any nait-bear trap at all so naturally you couldn't count on that and it seems most owners still have most figures. MK1 also had the correct length stroke ( short is better in this design ) . MANY serious TX shooters like to install the Macarri " cocking shoe".
Maintenance is maintenance , basically just wipe it down until it needs a re-build. Depending on build - and maybe luck?- 2,000 to 20,000 before you discovery just how easy a TX is to work on.

The real down side to buying a worked over used TX is they shoot so well you'll now be late for Supper, out of ammo, have to live with "that was my fault" when "the rifle" misses.

Sounds like you scored.
John
 
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First, I've never owned or even handled a TX200. But I'm a huge fan and I'd LOVE to own one. So anyone might legitimately say that I'm speaking out of turn. But, that gun's safety features are so redundant as to approach overkill. You have absolutely nothing to fear. You seem to be well acquainted with all of its safety features. Were there any legitimate fears about the TX200, there would be warnings and cautions all over this forum. Now take a deep breath and relax and enjoy that wonderful rifle. Your "digits" are safe with the TX200.
 
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As for maintenance, wipe it down after handling, and make that habit. The rifle has a very light coating of bum slide and you really should never have need to open her up for maintenance for quite some time. Safety wise, always maintain control of the cocking arm while loading. Doing this ensures that if any mechanical safety feature were to fail(very rare) you still have control. I think you are going to be very pleased with the rifle;). Can’t wait till you receive it. Oh and she shoots cheap ole 7.9 crossmans best so no need to test anything else. Happy shooting.
 
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Thanks Ag5643. I can’t wait to see your work. Pleased to hear that she shoots the cheap stuff so well. It’ll be nice to compare my groups to yours- that way I know how she CAN perform, and I can try to practice to be as good of a shot as you. 

And thanks to you Spysir and BeemanR7 for also easing my concerns about losing a finger. Now I can enjoy shooting pellets without sweating bullets. 
 
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