Silencer problem

[SirEdwardDalyngrigge 0]

I have just acquired an Air Arms tx200 hc which shoots tight groups at 25yds. As soon as I fit the silencer it shoots off to the right of the target about 6inches and at random points. It is clear through with no obstructions. Does anyone have experience of a similar problem and suggestions about a possible solution please?

[paulus 26]

I have just acquired an Air Arms tx200 hc which shoots tight groups at 25yds. As soon as I fit the silencer it shoots off to the right of the target about 6inches and at random points. It is clear through with no obstructions. Does anyone have experience of a similar problem and suggestions about a possible solution please?

 

 

how is the silencer fitted to the barrel? sounds like its not fitting square to the barrel

[secretagentmole 1,701]

It does sound like there is a problem with the silencer, have a good look at the muzzle of the silencer and see if you can see if the pellets have been hitting any part of it!

Edited July 8, 2011 by secretagentmole

[kirkrfd 2]

Your pellets are clipping the silencer

use a straight rod same size as your bore to check alignment.

Depending on the silencer you may have to strip it to check for marks where the pellets have clipped the internal baffle .

I have found swarf from machining to be a problem in a few before stuck between baffle plates ,or the cap on the mod may just need tightening to center the internal baffles .

Sometimes you need to check the machined face of your muzzle if it is screw fit as burrs can throw them out of line when screwed up tight .

[davyt63 1,845]

I have just acquired an Air Arms tx200 hc which shoots tight groups at 25yds. As soon as I fit the silencer it shoots off to the right of the target about 6inches and at random points. It is clear through with no obstructions. Does anyone have experience of a similar problem and suggestions about a possible solution please?

 

 

hi buddy

as suggested strip the mod and check it out!

it should be aligned OK as it will screw straight on to the TX,so there is defo clipping.

i had one on a tx .22 and had no problems,i have even had a Twink on my recent TX and no problems.so defo worth investigating

 

let us know how you get on!

 

regards

 

Davy

[samuri 4]

hi mate

in my opinion i wouldn't bother with the silencer

1 they don't silence that well

2 its carbine why make it longer

3 makes a heavy rifle heavier

 

atb samuri

[secretagentmole 1,701]

Samuri with a decent springer a silencer is worthwhile, if the TX is properly set ub with lubed spring then the biggest noise it will make will b ethe gas leaving the barrel after the pellet, which causes a nasty retort.

 

A silencer will stop this, so a silencer can be a must have on a springer too!

[pianoman 3,587]

Hi Sir Edward (!)

 

Is your TX200HC a secondhand one?

 

The barrel of the TX200HC is sleeved. There is about an inch and a half of sleeved barrel after the actual muzzle ends and if it's damaged or bent out of alignment a silencer will not fit it properly. Usually in these cases, there has been a silencer fitted, such as a Parker Hale type needing an adaptor and the rifle has been dropped onto the silencer causing the inner sleeve to misalign. It will not affect the rifle's accuracy as it occurs outside of the muzzle.

 

I think that's what may have happened with this particular TX200HC that's causing this problem.

 

It cannot be repaired either. Sorry to say. But at least, this particular rifle doesn't actually need one. The balance and heft are just fine as it is .

 

Simon

Edited July 10, 2011 by pianoman

[samuri 4]

Samuri with a decent springer a silencer is worthwhile, if the TX is properly set ub with lubed spring then the biggest noise it will make will b ethe gas leaving the barrel after the pellet, which causes a nasty retort.

 

A silencer will stop this, so a silencer can be a must have on a springer too!

 

as stated it was my opinion on a tx 200 hc (i have owned 2)

 

well said pianoman "this particular rifle doesn't actually need one. The balance and heft are just fine as it is"

 

atb samuri

[SirEdwardDalyngrigge 0]

Samuri with a decent springer a silencer is worthwhile, if the TX is properly set ub with lubed spring then the biggest noise it will make will b ethe gas leaving the barrel after the pellet, which causes a nasty retort.

 

A silencer will stop this, so a silencer can be a must have on a springer too!

 

as stated it was my opinion on a tx 200 hc (i have owned 2)

 

well said pianoman "this particular rifle doesn't actually need one. The balance and heft are just fine as it is"

 

atb samuri