AIR ARMS TX200HC (01) PDF MANUAL

ALWAYS BE AWARE THAT YOUR ACTIONS WILL BE UNDER THE SCRUTINY OF OTHER MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WHO MAY NOT SHARE YOUR ENTHUSIASM FOR AIR WEAPONS. BAD PRACTICES PROMOTE BAD PUBLICITY.

THE SAFETY CODE:

1 – TREAT ALL AIR WEAPONS AS IF LOADED.

2 – NEVER POINT ANY WEAPON AT ANYONE, EVEN IF IT IS UNLOADED.

3 – NEVER LEAVE YOUR RIFLE COCKED OR LOADED.

4 – ALWAYS BE SURE OF WHAT LIES BEYOND YOUR TARGET.

5 – ALWAYS CONDUCT YOURSELF IN A SPORTSMAN-LIKE MANNER.

ALWAYS REMEMBER AND APPLY THE SAFETY CODE.

FELT OR SIMILAR CLEANING PADS MUST NOT BE FIRED FROM THIS RIFLE UNLESS A PELLET IS INSERTED BEHIND THE PAD. ALTERNATIVELY, CLEAN THE BARREL WITH A PULL THROUGH.

DO NOT FIRE THIS RIFLE WITHOUT A PELLET IN THE BARREL AND ONLY USE LEAD PELLETS.

DO NOT TEST FIRE THE RIFLE WITHOUT A PELLET IN THE BARREL.

This rifle has been set up and tested on Air Arms pellets. If any other make or type of pellet is used, the rifle must be re-tested to ensure the muzzle energy is within the legal limit.

New or different pellets, lubricants, and after-market services can alter the velocity of an air rifle significantly. Even the running-in process can alter performance. Because of this, it is advisable to check the performance regularly, particularly after the running-in period.

Air Arms will not set up a rifle to use an inefficient pellet that will knowingly result in being over the power limit on other pellets. If you decide to alter the set up, you must realize that the responsibility to check conformity with all relevant legislation rests on your shoulders.

It is a very serious offence to be in possession of an over-powered air rifle. If conviction results, it can mean confiscation, a heavy fine, or imprisonment, or a combination of all three.

The rifles are set up at the factory to produce between 11.3 and 11.5ft/lbs with the specified pellet. This allows for any slight increase in performance after the running-in period of approximately 2000 shots.

The current legal limit is 12ft/lbs. To check your rifle’s performance, follow these steps:

1. Use a reliable chronograph to check the pellet velocity. The reading must be in feet per second (FPS).

2. Use fine measurement scales to check the pellet weight. The scales’ resolution must be to 100ths of a gram (0.00) or better. Alternatively, find out the pellet weight from the supplier or manufacturer. The weight must be in grains. To change from grams to grains, multiply by 15.432 (e.g., 0.69 grams x 15.432 = 10.65 grains).

3. Use the formula (FPS x FPS x Weight) / 450240 = Muzzle Energy. For example: (700 x 700 x 10.65) / 450240 = 11.59ft/lbs.

If the rifle is not performing as it should, get advice from the supplying dealer or Air Arms.

CAUTION: THIS AIR RIFLE IS NOT A TOY AND MAY CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY IF MISUSED OR USED CARELESSLY. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

This air weapon requires adult supervision if the user is under 14 years old. The supervisor must be at least 21 years old.

The purchaser and user have the responsibility to conform to all laws concerning the use and ownership of this air weapon.

DO NOT STORE THE RIFLE IN A DAMP PLACE SUCH AS A GARDEN SHED OR GARAGE.

DO NOT STORE THE RIFLE IN A PLASTIC OR PVC TYPE GUN BAG.

NEVER LEAVE IT IN A COCKED CONDITION.

ALWAYS ENSURE THE COCKING LEVER IS FULLY CLOSED BEFORE FIRING.

Regularly check the tightness of all fixings. Do not over-tighten, as some parts are made from aluminium, and stripped threads will result from over-tightening.

Periodically clean the barrel with a good cleaner and a pull through.

General Lubrication:

Regularly apply a few drops of gun oil to the following wear points: cocking link & cocking arm pivots, cocking shoe, and compression tube. It is essential to wipe over the external surfaces of the rifle with a soft oily rag to maintain the high surface finish. Failure to do this will result in surface corrosion.

Internal Lubrication:

Regular internal lubrication is not necessary. A small amount of grease is applied on assembly. Re-lubrication will be unnecessary for a considerable time. If the operation of the rifle becomes rough, stiff, or noisy, this could be an indication that lubrication is required and should be investigated.

Important Notes:

SILICONE OIL SHOULD NEVER BE USED ON MOVING PARTS.

DO NOT apply lubricant to the barrel seals or allow lubricant to penetrate to the piston seal, as “dieseling” may result. Dieseling is caused by oil or grease igniting in the compression tube when the rifle is fired. This process is very damaging and should be avoided at all costs.

A couple of drops of oil must be applied to the safety catch button regularly to ensure safe operation, preferably just before each shooting session.

Cocking the Rifle:

1. Hold the rifle securely in one hand and with the other, pull the cocking arm downwards and back until the trigger mechanism engages and the safety catch button pops out. The button has a green indication groove to show when it is correctly engaged. If the green groove is not showing, the rifle is not fully cocked and will not operate.

2. Be sure that you do not obstruct the safety catch button and prevent it from working during the cocking process.

3. Do not hold the rifle by the pistol grip whilst cocking; you may accidentally touch the trigger and cause the rifle to fire during the loading sequence.

Loading the Rifle:

The cocking action opens the breech and exposes the barrel, ready to insert a pellet. This rifle has a ‘safety lock’ that provides a full mechanical lock to the sliding breech during the cocking stroke for additional security.

In the interests of safety, always:

1. Check the safety button before inserting a pellet.

2. Keep hold of the cocking arm whilst inserting a pellet.

Closing the Cocking Arm:

To close the cocking arm, it is necessary to depress the front end of the safety lock and keep it depressed until the cocking arm is fully closed. Ensure that the ident ball is located in the ident; serious damage will result if the rifle is fired with the cocking arm partly open.

Firing the Rifle:

Release the safety catch by pushing the button in fully. The rifle is now ready to fire. The safety catch cannot be re-engaged without re-cocking the rifle, so do not release the safety catch before you need to fire.

The trigger is a two-stage trigger with adjustments on both stages. Be aware that adjustment to one screw will affect the adjustment of the other, and the trigger will only work properly if there is the correct balance between the two. If you have no experience in adjusting two-stage triggers, seek guidance or leave the trigger as set by the factory. Incorrect adjustment can make the rifle unsafe.

There are three adjusting screws:

Screw (A) – Weight of Pull: This screw is under the front of the trigger guard. Clockwise movement increases the weight of pull.

Screw (B) – Pull-Off Point: This screw is in the trigger blade. Clockwise movement decreases the pull-off point.

Screw (C) – First Stage Travel: This screw is in the trigger blade. Clockwise movement decreases the length of first stage travel.

Remember that small adjustments will make a noticeable change to the operation of the trigger.

If the trigger guard is removed and then replaced, the rear screw (TX460) must be tightened before the front screw (TX440). Do not over-tighten the front screw; this screw pulls the action into the stock and only needs to be tight enough to stop movement within the stock.

The make and type of pellet used to test and set up your rifle is indicated in the table below. A checkmark indicates the pellet used for your specific rifle.

AIR ARMS HUNTER .22	16.0 grains
AIR ARMS FIELD .22	16.0 grains	✓
AIR ARMS FIELD .177	8.5 grains

Using the correct pellet is very important for the accuracy and performance of your air rifle. Air Arms pellets are high-quality precision pellets and will give excellent results equal to or better than any other type currently on the market.

If you choose not to use Air Arms pellets, it is most important to read the section on checking velocity and calculating muzzle energy. Only use high-quality pellets.