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by Roadworthy
Fri Aug 11, 2017 4:39 am
Forum: TECHNICAL
Topic: tx200hc low power
Replies: 3
Views: 2845

Re: tx200hc low power

I don't think you'd lose nearly half your power because you were shooting on a hot day. It COULD be your piston seal but you might want to have a look at your spring or your breech seals. Note - there are two of them, one on top of the other.
by Roadworthy
Thu Jul 20, 2017 5:08 am
Forum: Spring guns and tuning
Topic: TX200 mk3
Replies: 8
Views: 7332

Re: TX200 mk3

The biggest single improvement to my TX 200 Mk III was probably polishing both spring ends. This eliminated twang as well as noticeable torque.
by Roadworthy
Thu Jul 20, 2017 5:05 am
Forum: Spring guns and tuning
Topic: Piston sleeve
Replies: 4
Views: 4090

Re: Piston sleeve

I suspect the scraping is because the fit between the spring and the piston was already pretty close. The purpose of the tophat is to keep the spring centered in the piston. If the tolerance is too close on your brass sheet the scraping may continue indefinitely. It shouldn't hurt anything, though. ...
by Roadworthy
Sun Apr 30, 2017 10:41 pm
Forum: TECHNICAL
Topic: Tx200 power drop
Replies: 2
Views: 2825

Re: Tx200 power drop

I'd go with piston seal, spring, or breech seal. Breech seal is easiest to test by laying a tissue over the loading port and firing. If tissue blows breech seal is defective.

It is also possible latching cocking arm is not pushing far enough forward to seal.
by Roadworthy
Sat Apr 15, 2017 4:41 am
Forum: Spring guns and tuning
Topic: steel cocking shoes
Replies: 1
Views: 2966

Re: steel cocking shoes

On the Air Rifle Headquarters website they are located under "Today's Specials".

For 12 fpe rifles you may not need them. For the FAC rifles they are a wise investment.

I have found they make cocking smoother than stock cocking shoes and they help ensure a better breech seal lockup.
by Roadworthy
Sun Aug 21, 2016 5:28 am
Forum: Spring guns and tuning
Topic: Cocking link ...
Replies: 1
Views: 2363

Re: Cocking link ...

If you check your manual, or the online version from Air Arms, they bot appear to use the same part, Part Number 12, TX290 Cocking Link. The barrels are different, however.
by Roadworthy
Sun Jul 05, 2015 2:41 pm
Forum: General airgun chat
Topic: TX200 safety not engaging
Replies: 3
Views: 3014

Re: TX200 safety not engaging

If the cocking shoe is failing the first thing you may lose is the safety. The gun will next refuse to latch the sear.

I don't know about you but that was my experience. I replaced the sintered shoe with a machined one from Air Rifle Headquarters.

Problem solved.
by Roadworthy
Sun Jun 28, 2015 3:41 am
Forum: General airgun chat
Topic: TX200 twanging
Replies: 3
Views: 3466

Re: TX200 twanging

While the gun's apart I strongly recommend polishing both ends of your spring.

I like to use wet or dry sandpaper on a flat under water. This has reduced or eliminated twang for me.
by Roadworthy
Tue Jun 16, 2015 5:25 am
Forum: General airgun chat
Topic: piston seal
Replies: 4
Views: 3878

Re: piston seal

You might also consider the New Tesla MK 2 (http://www.airrifleheadquarters.com/cat ... 390459.htm) from Air Rifle Headquarters. It is specified for a TX 200.
by Roadworthy
Wed Apr 22, 2015 3:51 am
Forum: General airgun chat
Topic: TX 200 breach seal ...
Replies: 0
Views: 2526

Re: TX 200 breach seal ...

I use a size 108, that is 1/4" inside diameter, 7/16" outside diameter, 3/32" cross section