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http://www.crosman.com/airguns/rifles/lever/UL77



M.

Since Benjamin makes excellent value-for-money ARs this one seems like a competition to the rather expensive Air Arms TX 200, the best under-lever AR on the planet to many gun lovers, and the RWS 460 Magnum. Should be a good rifle.


TC

It`s not actually made by Benjamin - it`s a Chinese copy of the TX 200 made by BAM.
Was available a while ago from a certain source in the US but was dropped because quality control was poor.

The MAV-77 caught me by surprise and when I dug deeper on the www, I was saddened to know that Crosman (who are famous for their own, original and US designs of CO2, SSP, MSP and PCP air pistols, rifles and guns) has resorted to marketing a copy of the TX200 made by BAM in China.

It is indeed a business decision to stay in business. But I am saddened, none the less.

One has to hold and handle the original Air Arms TX200 to appreciate its quality, finish and caliber of workmanship. The blackening is actually blue and rivals (even beats) the blackening on HW.

http://www.pyramydair.com/blog/2006/09/ ... -look.html

The above is a 3 part review of the TX200 copy called BAM-40. While Pyramidair did sell the BAM-40 and later discontinued because of quality issues, even the author of the review has clearly pointed out lacunae in its wood and metal finish and workmanship.

I'd save and save some more and get the original Air Arms TX200. It will surely give me all the enjoyment of shooting and more importantly the pride of owning a masterpiece.

M.

Well don't knock it till you've tried it. Young Sid had a tuned Bam B 40, it was a very powerful yet smooth to shoot.
We had shot the original also as Abhijeet had one. The copy has less intricate wood work and the bluing was okay.
It wasn't a work of art but was thumping pellets out hard and accurately, what else does one need at so much less?
Sure its not a TX but of one wants a TX then one should get a TX.