Jonnyb6161 80 Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 That blue laminate 97 looks beautiful. I like the 97 but I'm struggling with mine. I can't get it to shoot consistently (me, not the rifle). 1 Quote Link to post
bigmac 97kt 13,795 Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 1 minute ago, Jonnyb6161 said: I know everyone thinks their own rifle looks best but that TX is awesome. I need a few more coats of oil on mine to get close to that. It was darker than that when i got it off Si iv lightened it up a bit but its the new dark walnut stock that they are dishing out now on there rifles atvbjimmy 1 Quote Link to post
Jonnyb6161 80 Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 Mine's darkening up nicely but I've only put 3 coats of Danish Oil on it so far. The grain's coming out nicely. Quote Link to post
Jonjon79 13,358 Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 7 minutes ago, Jonnyb6161 said: I know everyone thinks their own rifle looks best but that TX is awesome. I need a few more coats of oil on mine to get close to that. Get a picture up mate This is my 3rd and favourite - a .177 HC in Walnut stock. ......... It had 2 or 3 coats of Danish oil. 1 Quote Link to post
bigmac 97kt 13,795 Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 2 minutes ago, Jonnyb6161 said: That blue laminate 97 looks beautiful. I like the 97 but I'm struggling with mine. I can't get it to shoot consistently (me, not the rifle). Keep at it the 97 is one hell of a beast to tame but once you do it will reward you big time plus a simple de,grease and re,grease and a polish of the spring ends and piston will transform the rifle plus give the barrel a clean as well more so if it was new atvbjimmy Quote Link to post
Jonnyb6161 80 Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 Very nice, I obviously need to save up the pennies to raid Rowan Engineering catalogue. Quote Link to post
bigmac 97kt 13,795 Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 3 minutes ago, Jonjon79 said: Get a picture up mate This is my 3rd and favourite - a .177 HC in Walnut stock. ......... It had 2 or 3 coats of Danish oil. LOOKS SHIT TO ME 1 Quote Link to post
Jonnyb6161 80 Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 I'll do that. Iv'e just done the TX and if the 97's spring is anything like that, it'll shoot much better. 2 Quote Link to post
Jonjon79 13,358 Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 Just now, Jonnyb6161 said: Very nice, I obviously need to save up the pennies to raid Rowan Engineering catalogue. Rowan bits are nice but, they're feckin' expensive - the only bits on mine that truly make a difference to my shooting are the adjustable butt plate and the trigger. This TX was a bit of a treat as it's my favourite rifle - this one really is a keeper. ......... There's no way I'd usually spend that on extras Quote Link to post
Jonnyb6161 80 Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 Loads of Pics to put up just as soon as I work out how to import them. Quote Link to post
Jonjon79 13,358 Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 4 minutes ago, bigmac 97kt said: LOOKS SHIT TO ME It is shit - I can't hit hit f**k all with it - don't tell Mark or Jonny though 1 Quote Link to post
bigmac 97kt 13,795 Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 1 minute ago, Jonjon79 said: Rowan bits are nice but, they're feckin' expensive - the only bits on mine that truly make a difference to my shooting are the adjustable butt plate and the trigger. This TX was a bit of a treat as it's my favourite rifle - this one really is a keeper. ......... There's no way I'd usually spend that on extras jON HOW MUCH WAS THE SIDE WINDER ON THE SCOPE MATE AND DO THEY DO IT IN BRASS OR BLACK BY THE WAY IT LOOKS MINT THE RIFLE THAT IS PITY YOU CANT SHOOT IT ATVBJIMMY Quote Link to post
Jonjon79 13,358 Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 6 minutes ago, bigmac 97kt said: jON HOW MUCH WAS THE SIDE WINDER ON THE SCOPE MATE AND DO THEY DO IT IN BRASS OR BLACK BY THE WAY IT LOOKS MINT THE RIFLE THAT IS PITY YOU CANT SHOOT IT ATVBJIMMY I don't think they do a brass one but, they definitely do a black one for the Viper and Mamba for just under £34. I can't put up my best shot with the TX because someone will kick my arse for it 1 Quote Link to post
bigmac 97kt 13,795 Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 1 minute ago, Jonjon79 said: I don't think they do a brass one but, they definitely do a black one for the Viper and Mamba for just under £34. I can't put up my best shot with the TX because someone will kick my arse for it Dont worry Mark cant say out he cant hit the pin head drawing Quote Link to post
Jonjon79 13,358 Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 This was a close second with my old .22 TX - a long shot at just a head poking out above a branch. Quote Link to post
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