Page 2 - Air Arms T200 Sporter Reviews

My son and I are new to CMP 10m air rifle shooting. We were looking for a CMP sporter class match air rifle. We tried the Daisy M887 & Crosman Challenger rifles and liked them. My son saw an Air Arms S400 in the rental rack and he had to try it. I told him I would look into purchasing one. The S400 turned out to be fairly expensive and it is not in the sporter air rifle class. I ran across the T200 while researching the S400. At half the price, it is on the list of CMP sporter air rifles. On our first rang trip to Camp Perry the T200 turned out to be outstanding. Once sighted in my worst shots were in the nine ring and while using RWS R10 match and H & N Finale match pellets I had five targets with ten shoots all inside the 10 circle. My last target of the night I even got eight out of ten in the center X ring with RWS R10 match pellets. I liked the T200 so much that after I got back from the range I ordered a 2nd one for my son. Ha Ha!

The only thing I dislike about the T200 is that the bolt handle is polymer. There are aftermarket bolt handles available but then rifle could not be used for CMP sport class matches if I am reading the rule correctly. I don't thing the bolt handle will break or anything I am just being nit picky.The trigger and barrel band are also polymer but that don't bother me as much.

I tried four brands of .177 pellets in the T200 and found that RWS R10 match 8.2gr pellets seemed to be more accurate that the others. Also tried CMP Merlin Match (Vogel), RWS Meisterkugeln 8.2gr, and H&N Finale Match Heavy 8.18gr. I am going to try JSB blue match heavy 8.26gr next.

This rifle in most things is absolute perfection for the money. As expected of CZ the walnut stock is beautiful, and the checking in the grip is very nice. The finish on the receiver is very nice and the bluing on the barrel is deep rich and even. The trigger broke cleanly, though a bit heavier than expected (look in more you should know section for trigger hiccups). The firing cycle is very smooth. My rifle at least from the one session ive fired since I received it is getting 110-115 shots on one fill (190-110 bar), haven't chrono'd it yet to truly see the velocity numbers, which is a very pleasant surprise considering it isnt regulated. I really like the adjustability of the trigger (forward and backward) I've moved it all the way back and my finger sits on the blade perfectly. This gun also has an already installed anchutz type rail in the for end a nice touch I didn't know about that will suit future use perfectly.

The rear sight I got with the gun is a bad one I think, I can't zero it and when it finally get close to zero I shoot a group and it's on the other side of the target. Also the extra inserts for the front sight don't fit right and I've had to file the edges down so they will work. The sights sit to low for an effective and consistent cheek weld, you have to force your head down to much to see through the sight. They would work so much better if they sat 1/2"-3/4" higher. Filling: I don't mind that the cylinder had to be removed to fill the gun it's just that to fill from a pump you have to buy a $50 adaptor to do it. Also I have a feeling the brass connector that came with the gun was mis-machined. The little ball bearing in the degasing port Sat to deep and the screw would hold it down to seal the port. I ended up cutting an Allan wrench to "extend" the screw and seal the port. For the cost of the gun you wouldn't think this would happen. Also I would like to see a more detailed description of filling this gun along with fill problems added to troubleshooting, and a better description of trigger adjustment.

You're going to get quality right out of the box, it's the same if not better that the CZ 455 varmint that I own. I've only shot RWS Meisterkuglen rifle 8.2gr through it and no conclusive results yet but I'll update when I know. If you want a very smooth first stage, with a crisp light or heavy second stage you will probably have to do some trigger adjustments. Mine had a little problem where the trigger seemed to be caught on something but as you would put pressure on it, it would click then the first stage would be smooth and the second stage crisp, I don't know what caused this but after adjustment it went away. The gun comes with the trigger set at around 3lbs, I was able to adjust it down to 1.75lbs and remain safe. The specifications say loudness is only a 2 but inside a house or a small building I'm going to have to say that it is actually closer to 4. I would recommend ear pro if you will be shooting inside, outdoors you should be fine.

Extremely accurate, easy to operate, great value for the money.

Maybe a little longer length of pull.

Accurate, reasonable price and comfortable to shoot. Adjustable power upgrade.

Nothing at this time

I purchased two of these rifles, they are both a work of art and an instrument of accuracy. Hours of enjoyment already. And yes my wife owes the second one.

An excellent rifle for either getting started in 10m shooting or for those of us that simply enjoy shooting on a basement or back yard range. It is a relatively light gun and overall length is pretty short compared to most air rifles. The sights are good but I may up grade since I need all the help I can get. With a palm rest and hooked but plate you could probably shoot one hole groups pretty easy. Off the bench rest it puts Crossman Premier wad cutters in the same hole if I do my part.

The only thing I would like to see improved is the first stage of the trigger pull. At least on my gun it is creepy. Once it hits the 2nd stage it is fine and breaks very nicely. Perhaps a little adjusting will cure the 1st stage.

There are 11mm dove tail blocks. Just for fun I have a Nikon red dot mounted on an adapter making a good small pest gun. It comes off in a heart beat and the rear diopter sight returns to zero when reinstalled. The Nikon of course comes with Weaver style mount.

Excellent quality, light weight, extremely accurate and easy to set up and zero in.

Need a better instruction manual that goes into greater detail, especially where trigger pull adjustments are concerned.

Scuba tanks are cheaper at your local dive shop, You can get 100 + shots one a single charge.

A beautiful looking air gun with terrific accuracy and built with high quality components.

Want additional butt pad spacers available.

Air Arms makes fine air guns and this one was made in that tradition. The target sights are fine for competition shooting, but I prefer having my UTG Bug Buster scope on top for pinpoint short range accuracy at the stock (low) power setup.

Diopter sights, sling swivel rail, compactness. This little rifle is so accurate that I can't pick up another rifle.

Include the sling swivel.

This rifle will not disappoint you.

What can I say? A great rifle in all respects. Excellent trigger, great wooden stock, well balanced and at ten meters will shoot into one hole groups. I like the detachable air tank which easily comes off and on, and fills easily with my Hill pump. With the supplied target sights even my 65 year old eyes can shoot consistently 95 to 98 scores on the Gamo target standing at ten meters. To get a better ten meter gun you will have to spend at least twice the money.

At this price point, I can't think of anything that I would change. It's just a great rifle.

I use 9.3 grain RWS Supermags in this rifle and they are very accurate. I only use this gun standing at ten meters so I can't speak to it's longer range ability. Although the power is adjustable I think of this as a ten meter target gun but it might make a good hunting rifle. I just have never used it that way.

This is a tack driver at ten meters. Very nice wood stock and quality construction throughout. The adjustable trigger breaks clean with no creep. I find that the gun fits me perfectly. I like the removable air tank and the gun fills easily with my Hill pump. You'll have to spend twice the money to go to the next level.

Nothing so far.

Although the power is adjustable, I consider this to be a pure target rifle. For a real hunting rifle I am considering a Marauder in .25 cal.

Compact size, light weight.

The trigger is the worst part of this gun. You can have it adjusted, and I would certainly recommend it to get its full potential. The shot count, if you want a good spread, say 15 fps or so, is small, about 30 shots.

I've read of other people getting excellent accuracy out of this gun, but in my experience, and this is the second one of these I've owned, it is is phenomenal at 10 meters, but once you open it up to 45-50 yards you start getting one inch or so groups. this is after trying many different pellets, off of a bench rest with a 32x Bushnell Elite 4200 scope. There are elaborate ways to enhance the accuracy, but after spending that much to correct it, you could have had a better gun with a much better trigger in the first place. See MPR. As I said, this is the second time I've had one, and the second time I exchanged it for an MPR.

This gun shoots like a dream. It is perfectly balanced and at 10m it is a nail driver.

Let people know that a special pump or tank is required to fill the tank on the gun. I would also give suggestions on pumps and adapters that would be required

it has the accuracy that CZ is known for

First airgun since being a teen. I had no idea these guns could be so accurate. I wanted something for 10M in the basement, and wanted something my wife and guests would feel comfortable shooting. We put a BSA 4-12 scope on it because all of our eyes are getting old and I have to say, it's been a real treat to try and get one hole groups. We use H&N 8.18gr wadcutters and they fly straight as can be. ragged one hole, and cloverleaf 10 shot groups are not uncommon. Love the adjustable trigger... love the feel of the gun. It's a little small, but for indoor 10M on a rest, its absolutely fine. One other thing... I bought this and an Mrod .22 at almost the same time. I love the Mrod, but dont like only 30 shots from a fill. This little T200 gets over 70 shots.. I honestly don't know how many, but its a LOT for a fill, and topping it back off with the Benjamin hand pump is short work and easy to do. No regrets at all with this rifle!

Nothing I can think of... it is what they claim, and I love the gun.

Accuracy, Accuracy, Accuracy that is what counts. The trigger is excellent, The wood and finish are super. Quiet solid action.

Maybe add a few more different inserts.

I am not an iron sight shooter but this gun changed that the accuracy is amazing. The fit and finish is superb. This gun is lightweight and easy to shoot. If your after a great target shooting gun this is it. I would give it 10 stars if they would let me.

Excellent rifle, shoots RWS hobby and R 10 pellets well. 10 shot groups less than .25"CDC at 25 yrds.

Sights are cheap. Replace with Airforce Anschutz etc.

About 60-70 shots per fill

The rifle is very accurate. The gun reliably shoots cloverleaf groups at 10M and .25" groups at 24yards. The gun is lightweight making it easy to shoot offhand during long practice sessions. The trigger is adjustable to less than 10 oz, however it is not as crisp as a Rekford but better than the other 10M sporters. I get over 60 shots/ fill 190 Bar to 90 Bar. The low volume gas cylinder is easy to fill with a Hill hand pump. Finish quality is high.

The plastic trigger blade. Fortunately, there are aftermarket upgrades available. The sights are the Gamo copies identical to the Daisy target sights. They will get replaced with the Airforce diopter. Air Arms or CZ is a bit careless in the final package inspection so make sure that they included all of the accessories - the fill adapter, tools and sight inserts.

The gun is an excellent value. I believe the company is pricing it less than the S200 for the 10M Sporter 3P market. The T200 can be adjusted to the 12flb international field target level and can also accept a scope. The gun shoots HN match and RWS R10 ammunition very well, RWS hobby is almost as accurate.