TX200 Mk3 TX200HC

USERS HANDBOOK
THIS HANDBOOK REFERS TO TX200 Mk3 & TX200HC MODELS

PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING YOUR NEW RIFLE, IT CONTAINS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTION ON ADJUSTMENT AND
MAINTENANCE.

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.

***** SAFETY CODE *****

1 - TREAT THIS AIR RIFLE AS IF LOADED.
2 - NEVER POINT IT AT ANYONE, EVEN IF UNLOADED.
3 - NEVER LEAVE THIS RIFLE UNATTENDED WHEN COCKED OR LOADED.
4 - ALWAYS BE SURE OF WHAT LIES BEYOND YOUR TARGET.
5 - ALWAYS CONDUCT YOURSELF IN A SPORTSMAN-LIKE MANNER.

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. DO NOT JEOPARDISE
YOUR FUTURE ENJOYMENT BY MISUSING THIS WEAPON.

THIS RIFLE HAS BEEN SET UP AND TESTED ON AIR ARMS PELLETS (SEE BACK PAGE).
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.

WARNING ! - UNAUTHORISED DISASSEMBLY OF THIS RIFLE WILL INVALIDATE THE MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY

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 IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ

BEFORE LEAVING THE FACTORY THIS RIFLE WAS Q.A. INSPECTED AND TEST FIRED USING AIR ARMS PELLETS TO
CHECK OPERATION AND FINAL ADJUSTMENT.

IT WAS DISPATCHED IN A SEALED PURPOSE DESIGNED BOX WITH A CONTENTS LABEL ON THE LID. AIR ARMS MAY NOT
BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO THE CONTENTS OR MISSING ITEMS IF THE BOX IS NOT ORIGINAL, IF IT IS
DAMAGED OR THE SEALS ARE NOT INTACT.

AIR ARMS CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE OR MISSING ITEMS DUE TO TRANSIT DAMAGE,
MISHANDLING OR BEING TAMPERED WITH AFTER LEAVING THE FACTORY.

IF THIS RIFLE IS NOT RECEIVED IN THE ORIGINAL BOX WITH THE SEALS INTACT, PLEASE EXAMINE CAREFULLY FOR
ANY DAMAGE, MISSING TOOLS OR DOCUMENTATION.

IN THE FIRST INSTANCE ANY PROBLEMS OR COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS PRODUCT SHOULD BE REFERRED TO THE
SUPPLIER.

TO MAINTAIN THIS RIFLE IN GOOD WORKING ORDER IT SHOULD BE SERVICED ANNUALLY BY A COMPETENT
GUNSMITH, YOUR SUPPLIER MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE THIS SERVICE OR CONTACT AIR ARMS.

A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF ADVICE WILL BE PROVIDED TO ENABLE THE END USER TO SERVICE THEIR OWN RIFLE,
HOWEVER THIS IS AT THE DISCRETION OF AIR ARMS AND MAY NOT BE GIVEN IN ALL CASES.

THE VELOCITY OF THIS RIFLE HAS BEEN SET USING AIR ARMS HUNTER PELLETS. IF ANY OTHER MAKE OR TYPE OF
PELLET IS TO BE USED, THE RIFLE MUST BE RE-TESTED WITH THE PELLET THAT IS TO BE USED TO ENSURE THE
MUZZLE ENERGY IS WITHIN THE LIMITS DETERMINED BY CURRENT LEGISLATION.

CONTACT YOUR SUPPLIER OR AIR ARMS FOR ANY ADVICE ON THIS MATTER.

CHECKING VELOCITY

1 Use a reliable chronograph to check velocity, (the formula below requires the reading to be in feet per second - FPS)
2 Use fine measurement scales to weigh the pellet, If scales are unavailable the pellet weight may be stated on the pellet
container lid or contact the supplier. (The formula requires the weight to be in grains). To convert from grams to
grains multiply by 15.432, i.e. 0.69 grams x 15.432 = 10.65 grains.
3 To find the muzzle energy in ft/lbs use the formula (FPSxFPSxGrains)/450240, i.e. (700x700x10.65) = 5218500
divide by 450240 = 11.59.

CURRENT LEGISLATION LIMITS NON-FAC HOLDERS TO AIR RIFLES WITH A MAXIMUM OF 12ft/lbs MUZZLE
ENERGY.

WARNING ! IT IS A VERY SERIOUS OFFENCE TO BE IN POSSESSION OF AN AIR RIFLE THAT YOU ARE NOT
CERTIFICATED FOR. CONVICTION CAN RESULT IN CONFISCATION OF YOUR RIFLE, A HEAVY FINE OR
IMPRISONMENT, EVEN A COMBINATION OF ALL THREE.

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.

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 ***** LIMITED LIABILTY WARRANTY *****

THIS PRODUCT IS WARRANTED TO THE RETAIL CUSTOMER FOR 12 MONTHS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE
AGAINST DEFECTS IN MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP AND IS TRANSFERABLE TO ANY SUBSEQUENT
OWNER.

PROOF OF PURCHASE IS REQUIRED TO RECEIVE WARRANTY REPAIRS, RETAIN YOUR PURCHASE INVOICE
AND RETURN THE WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER PURCHASE. THE
WARRANTY CARD MUST SHOW THE DEALER/SUPPLIER NAME AND ADDRESS AND DATE OF PURCHASE.

WHAT IS COVERED
REPLACEMENT PARTS & LABOUR ON A ‘BACK TO BASE’ BASIS, RETURN TRANSPORTATION TO THE
CONSUMER (MAINLAND UK ONLY).

WHAT IS NOT COVERED

TRANSPORTATION FROM TO CONSUMER TO AIR ARMS.
DAMAGE CAUSED BY MISUSE, ABUSE, LACK OF ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, TRANSIT DAMAGE BETWEEN
THE DEALER/SUPPLIER AND THE CONSUMER OR UNAUTHORISED DISASSEMBLY.
PARTS SUBJECT TO NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR.
ANY OTHER CONSEQUENTIAL COST INCURRED BY THE CONSUMER.
RETURN TRANSPORTATION TO CONSUMERS OUTSIDE MAINLAND UK.

NO WARRANTY IS IMPLIED AS TO THE FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

AIR ARMS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO ALTER THE CONSTRUCTION, APPEARANCE OR PERFORMANCE OF ANY
PRODUCT WITHOUT PRIOR NOTIFICATION. ALL ILLUSTRATIONS ARE FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY
AND DO NOT NECESSARILY SHOW THE EXACT MODEL THAT WAS PURCHASED.

DO NOT STORE THIS RIFLE IN A DAMP PLACE SUCH AS GARDEN SHED OR GARAGE.
DO NOT STORE THIS RIFLE IN A PLASTIC OR PVC GUN BAG WITHOUT FIRST APPLYING A SURFACE
CORROSION INHIBITOR.
NEVER LEAVE THIS RIFLE IN A COCKED CONDITION.
ALWAYS ENSURE THE COCKING LEVER IS FULLY CLOSED BEFORE FIRING.
DO NOT TEST FIRE THE RIFLE WITHOUT A PELLET IN THE BARREL.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE
REGULARLY CHECK THE TIGHTNESS OF ALL FIXINGS. DO NOT OVER-
TIGHTEN, SOME PARTS ARE MADE FROM ALUMINIUM, STRIPPED THREADS
WILL RESULT FROM OVER-TIGHTENING. PERIODICALLY CLEAN THE
BARREL WITH A GOOD CLEANER AND PULL THROUGH.

GENERAL LUBRICATION
REGULARLY APPLY A FEW DROPS OF GUN OIL TO THE FOLLOWING WEAR
POINTS:
COCKING LINK & COCKING ARM PIVOTS. COCKING SHOE. 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.
REGULAR INTERNAL LUBRICATION IS NOT NECESSARY. A SMALL AMOUNT
OF GREASE IS APPLIED ON ASSEMBLY. RE-LUBRICATION WILL BE UNNECES-
SARY 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.
SILICONE OIL SHOULD NEVER BE USED ON MOVING PARTS.
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DO NOT APPLY LUBRICANT TO THE BARREL SEALS OR ALLOW LUBRICANT TO PEN-
ETRATE 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 REGU-
LARLY TO ENSURE SAFE OPERATION. PREFERABLY JUST BEFORE EACH SHOOTING SES-
SION.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

TO COCK THE RIFLE, HOLD 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 BUT-
TON HAS AN INDICATION GROOVE, COLOURED GREEN,
TO SHOW WHEN IT IS CORRECTLY ENGAGED. IF THE
GREEN GROOVE IS NOT SHOWING THE RIFLE IS NOT
FULLY COCKED AND WILL NOT OPERATE.

IN ADDITION TO THE SAFETY CATCH THAT DISABLES THE TRIGGER MECHANISM, THIS
RIFLE HAS A ‘SAFETY LOCK’ THAT PROVIDES A FULL MECHANICAL LOCK TO THE
SLIDING BREECH AT THE END OF THE COCKING STROKE. THIS SAFETY DEVICE GIVES
ADDITIONAL SECURITY WHEN INSERTING A PELLET, HOWEVER THE USER IS STILL
ADVISED TO KEEP HOLD OF THE COCKING ARM AS ILLUSTRATED ABOVE.

BE SURE THAT YOU DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE SAFETY CATCH BUTTON AND PREVENT IT
FROM WORKING DURING THE COCKING PROCESS.
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.
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.

THE COCKING ACTION OPENS THE BREECH AND

EXPOSES THE BARREL READY TO INSERT A PELLET.

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 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.

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.

TRIGGER ADJUSTMENT
THE TRIGGER IS TWO STAGE WITH ADJUSTMENTS ON BOTH STAGES. BE AWARE THAT
ADJUSTMENT TO ONE SCREW WILL EFFECT 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.
A
C B
SCREW (A) THE WEIGHT OF PULL SCREW.
THIS IS UNDER THE REAR OF THE TRIGGER GUARD
AND THE GUARD MUST BE REMOVED TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS. CLOCKWISE MOVEMENT
INCREASE THE WEIGHT.
SCREW (B) & (C) ARE IN THE TRIGGER BLADE ITSELF.
SCREW(B) ADJUSTS THE EXACT PULL-OFF POINT. CLOCKWISE DECREASES THE PULL-OFF
POINT.

SCREW(C) ADJUSTS THE LENGTH OF FIRST STAGE TRAVEL, AGAIN CLOCKWISE DE-
CREASES THE LENGTH OF FIRST STAGE TRAVEL.

REMEMBER THAT SMALL ADJUSTMENTS WILL MAKE A NOTICEABLE CHANGE TO THE

OPERATION OF THE TRIGGER. ONLY MAKE 1/4 TURN ADJUSTMENTS AT A TIME AND
TEST FIRE THE RIFLE BEFORE MAKING FURTHER ADJUSTMENTS. JOT DOWN ALL
ADJUSTMENTS ON A PEICE OF PAPER SO THAT YOU CAN RETRACE YOUR STEPS IF
NECESSARY.
NOTE!: 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.

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 THE MAKE AND TYPE OF PELLET USED TO TEST AND SET-UP YOUR
RIFLE IS INDICATED BELOW

AIR ARMS HUNTER .22 16.4 grains

AIR ARMS FIELD .22 16.4 grains
AIR ARMS FIELD .177 8.5 grains

USING THE CORRECT PELLET IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR 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 PAGE 1
OF THIS HANDBOOK IN RESPECT OF CHECKING VELOCITY AND CALCULATING MUZZLE
ENERGY. ONLY USE HIGH QUALITY PELLETS.

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NOTE! PARTS WITH ‘HC’IN THE DESCRIPTION ARE ONLY FITTED HUNTER CARBINE
MODEL

PART No. DESCRIPTION PART No. DESCRIPTION

TX215 MAIN CYLINDER R/H TX352 FRONT MAINSPRING GUIDE .22 12ft/lb
TX215LH MAIN CYLINDER L/H TX353 FRONT MAINSPRING GUIDE .177 12ft/lb
TX221 BARREL SEAL TX354 MAINSPRING PRE-LOAD WASHER
TX222 BARREL RETAINING NUT TX355 MAINSPRING 12ft/lb
TX233A BARREL/TUBE ASSY .177 TX360H REAR MAINSPRING GUIDE FAC
TX233B BARREL/TUBE ASSY .22 TX362 REAR MAINSPRING GUIDE 12ft/lb
TX223C BARREL/TUBE ASSY .177 HC TX366 REAR BLOCK LOWER RETAINING PIN
TC233D BARREL/TUBE ASSY .22 HC TX367 REAR BLOCK UPPER RETAINING PIN
TX227 COCKING ARM BUFFER TX370 SAFETY BUTTON
TX231P IDENT BALL ASSEMBLY TX371 SAFETY BUTTON SPRING
TX236 IDENT BALL ASSY SCREW TX379 TRIGGER CHASSIS ASSEMBLY
TX236C IDENT BALL ASSY SCREW HC TX380 TRIGGER BLOCK ASSEMBLY
TX259C IDENT BALL ASSEMBLY HC TX380A TRIGGER CHASSIS
TX264C COCKING ARM HC TX381 TRIGGER ADJUSTING SCREW
TX264/3 COCKING ARM TX382 TRIGGER ADJUSTING SPRING
TX266 COCKING ARM PIVOT PIN TX396 TOP/MIDDLE SEAR SPRING
TX281 COMPRESSION TUBE TX397 SPRING RETAINING PIN
TX285 COCKING SHOE TX398 CHASSIS PIN
TX290 COCKING LINK TX405 CHASSIS BUSH
TX292 SAFETY LOCK BLOCK TX410 TRIGGER BLOCK RETAINING BOLT
TX294 SAFETY LOCK RATCHET TX415 STOCK BRACKET
TX296 SAFETY LOCK SCREW TX416 STOCK BRACKET FIXING SCREW
TX297 SAFETY LOCK PIN TX420 TRIGGER GUARD
TX298 SAFETY LOCK SPRING TX430 TRIGGER BLADE
TX300 COCKING LINK PIVOT PIN TX431 TRIGGER ADJUSTING SCREW
TX305 PIVOT PIN CIRCLIP TX432 ADJUSTING SCREW LOCKING PAD
TX320HH PISTON TX435 FRONT STOCK SCREW
TX325 FRONT PISTON BEARING TX440 REAR STOCK SCREW
TX330 PISTON SEAL TX445 R/H BEECH STOCK
TX340 REAR PISTON BEARING TX450 R/H WALNUT STOCK
TX350H FRONT MAINSPRING GUIDE FAC TX455 L/H BEECH STOCK
TX351H MAINSPRING FAC TX460 TRIGGER GUARD SCREW

IT IS HIGHLY ROCOMMENDED THAT ONLY GENUINE AIR ARMS PARTS ARE USED. THE
USE OF NON GENUINE PARTS WILL INVALIDATE YOUR WARRANTY.

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 TX223A, 223B, 223C &233D TX222

TX266
TX231P OR TX259C TX264/3 OR TX264C
TX227
TX236 OR TX236C
TX221

TX281
TX215 OR TX215LH

TX350H, 352 OR 353

TX330 TX320HH TX351H OR 355

TX435 TX325 TX340 TX351H OR 362 TX370

TX285
TX371
TX435
TX415 TX290 TX365
TX354
TX416 TX366
TX410
TX305 TX367
TX305
TX398 TX380A
TX300
TX405
TX390
TX395
TX381
TX397
TX397
TX432
TX405
TX297 TX400
TX298
TX431 TX382
TX292 TX296 TX430 TX396

TX420
TX296
TX294

TX440
TX460

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