TF 97 - anybody own one?

[lilabner]

I know, they are Chinese made. However, after spending a lot of time on the web I find there are some good Chinese guns - very good for the money - and some bad ones, so bad you wouldn't want one for a door stop. I need an inexpensive spring gun with small game effectiveness at moderate range - 25 yards or so. Anybody used the TF79? I recall seeing postings that the TF 99 was good but it is too big and heavy for my needs.

[Lawdog]

lilabner,

Go to http://www.compasseco.com/article_tf97_flagship.htm and read the article that Tom Gaylord wrote about the TF 97.  I think it speaks very well for how the rest of the TF 97 owners feel.  Excellent rifles.  Very powerful and very accurate.  Lawdog
 

[sherpa]

i have one, it does not have the mackory? spring i have not found a pellet it likes 1 1/2" groupes @10 meters i have 18 different types of pellets from different mfgs. beeman, crossman, daisy and german in weights from 7 grains to 11 grains i have one of the $19.95  air guns that will out shoot it with any pellet. :evil:  :evil:

[lilabner]

Sounds like a good doorstop.

[Lawdog]

Shot at 40 yards with a .177 Tech Force 97 using Beeman Silver Bear pellets.  Lawdog

 

[sherpa]

mine is the 79, $126.00 with a 3/9 40 non ao scope, the front sight is loose so had to use the scope. i can get one hole groups with the $19.95 and a terrable 2x7. i will not give up on it, just can not get it to group with any pellet i have.

[Dand]

Sherpa  you might be having some troubles with your sighting equipment.  A 3-9 non AO scope is likely set up for 100 paralax and shooting at much shorter ranges might be a problem.  Als0 - is your scope rated for a spring gun?  

Now I'm not defending the TF guns - have no experience with them but your post got me to thinking about other likely problems.

[Lawdog]

sherpa,

I agree with Dand and too think it's a scope/mount/etc. problem.  Also it could be the hold you are using.  Shooting a pellet rifle(especially a springer) is a little different than shooting centerfire/rimfire rifles.  First thing I would check though is the scope.  Like Dand said if it’s NOT airrifle approved then your defeating your purpose.  Let us know how what happens and between the shooters here we can try to help you.  Small groups and tight to you.  Lawdog
 

[sherpa]

have a new A/O scope ordered it will be here monday.