Spring/Piston TX 200 Walnut stock

[Scriv]

Anyone order a Walnut stock from pyramid air? Did it look ok? Did it look like a 2x4? I spoke with customer service, and they are unwilling to send a picture of the stock before they ship the rifle.

 

[Hateful McNasty]

I've wondered why pa keeps a lot of aa guns in the referb list .. maybe unhappy stocks returns ? Lol

 

[Scriv]

I've wondered why pa keeps a lot of aa guns in the referb list .. maybe unhappy stocks returns ? Lol

I'm beginning to wonder the same thing.

 

[DonC]

Air Arms usually selects and sells excellent walnut. IMO so does Daystate.
Perhaps PA will pay for return shipping if you don't like it.

 

[William Higgins]

Very interesting, I am interested in the TX. I can't decide between the TX or the 97. This may help. Thanks

 

[Scriv]

Air Arms usually selects and sells excellent walnut. IMO so does Daystate.
Perhaps PA will pay for return shipping if you don't like it.

Well, that's a thought. I agree daystate does it right.

 

[Hoppalong Doc]

I've had my walnut AA TX200 MKIII now for three and a half years. Yes, I purchased it from Pyramyd. When recieved, it had the expected blond, dry look. This was no surprise as I had researched my purchase literally for years prior to ordering my precious rifle. Upon receipt from Pyramyd it was flawless, both in the bluing and the stock. The first thing I did was remove the action from the stock. I carefully sanded the walnut before applying coats of linseed oil over a period of a week or so. Oh my, it's going to be beautiful. Between coats, I wiped the metal liberally with coats of Ballistol; not a scratch to be seen. I didn't mess with the works at this time. Now back to the stock. I didn't want to ruin it, in my eyes anyway, by applying oils that would darken the wood, I just wanted the walnut grain to pop out in its beauty. I applied several coats of Old English walnut furniture polish, followed by coats of gun stock wax. Now it was returned to the action carefully . . . gosh now, that's beauty to my eye! In the ensuing years, I've waxed it periodically and thoroughly applied Ballistol after each day's shooting. The bluing on this rifle is amazing. I make sure to keep any moisture from its storage case and I have a gun for the ages. Orv.

 

[Farmplinker2]

Anyone order a Walnut stock from pyramid air? Did it look ok? Didn't look like a 2x4? I spoke with customer service, and they are unwilling to send a picture of the stock before they ship the rifle.

Taking and using the best picture is pretty common marketing practice. Most walnut is pretty plain, contrary to advertising photos.

 

[Loren]

I have never seen an ugly walnut stocked TX200. Some may not be Powerball wood lottery winners, but they are still very good looking stocks.

 

[Hateful McNasty]

Does the walnut make any one more accurate then say beech ? Kinda like we say in hot rods. Some are all show but no go....

 

[Scriv]

Does the walnut make any one more accurate then say beech ? Kinda like we say in hot rods. Some are all show but no go....

I don't think so. It does make the rifle lighter though. If I applied your logic to other things I could've dated the ugliest girl in school.

 

[Hateful McNasty]

I don't think so. It does make the rifle lighter though. If I applied your logic to other things I could've dated the ugliest girl in school.

Well that ain't quite my logic..lol. But they say the ugly ones tend to try harder .

 

[Danman]

I've had my walnut AA TX200 MKIII now for three and a half years. Yes, I purchased it from Pyramyd. When recieved, it had the expected blond, dry look. This was no surprise as I had researched my purchase literally for years prior to ordering my precious rifle. Upon receipt from Pyramyd it was flawless, both in the bluing and the stock. The first thing I did was remove the action from the stock. I carefully sanded the walnut before applying coats of linseed oil over a period of a week or so. Oh my, it's going to be beautiful. Between coats, I wiped the metal liberally with coats of Ballistol; not a scratch to be seen. I didn't mess with the works at this time. Now back to the stock. I didn't want to ruin it, in my eyes anyway, by applying oils that would darken the wood, I just wanted the walnut grain to pop out in its beauty. I applied several coats of Old English walnut furniture polish, followed by coats of gun stock wax. Now it was returned to the action carefully . . . gosh now, that's beauty to my eye! In the ensuing years, I've waxed it periodically and thoroughly applied Ballistol after each day's shooting. The bluing on this rifle is amazing.This Last Spring I did a Vortek tune to it and it shoots like I dreamed for. I make sure to keep any moisture from its storage case and I have a gun for the ages. Orv.

Sure would love a before and after picture! I know in the pics the beech is more beautiful/finished. I have heard of others richening up their walnut stocks with some oils and elbow grease.

 

[Hoppalong Doc]

Sure would love a before and after picture! I know in the pics the beech is more beautiful/finished. I have heard of others richening up their walnut stocks with some oils and elbow grease.

I'd love to show off my TX200, but alas, I have none.

 

[Scriv]

Well, we shall see in a couple of days. It's on the way, I decided to roll the dice.

 

[Hoppalong Doc]

I know that you'll be pleased. If you don't have too much experience with springers, ask lots of questions here on the forums, we love to share a d help. Orv.

 

[Scriv]

I know that you'll be pleased. If you don't have too much experience with springers, ask lots of questions here on the forums, we love to share a d help. Orv.

Thanks, been shooting them for years, but I'd not say that I was an expert. I appreciate the offer.

 

[Scriv]

Well, it arrived. It's not great, but it's not a 2x4 either. I mounted the scope as the light faded away. Without any adjustment what so ever I managed to hit a small steel target some 25 yards away. So, we are close. It will be fun tomorrow.

 

[Hoppalong Doc]

From what I can see, with just a bit of work that walnut will turn out to be gorgeous. Are there flaws not shown in your picture? Orv.

 

[Scriv]

From what I can see, with just a bit of work that walnut will turn out to be gorgeous. Are there flaws not shown in your picture? Orv.

No flaws, just lack of character. I have some tru oil on the way, hopefully that will spruce it up.