Box to Bench with the AEA Challenger Pro precharged pneumatic air rifle in .25 caliber Regulated PCP
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 เม.ย. 2022
- Welcome friends to another Box to Bench where I remove the packaging and go right to the bench (after adding pellets, a scope and some air) and shoot the rifle for you, just as it came to me. The hope is to show you what you can expect from a brand new rifle out of the box.
HOPEFULLY YOU READ THESE NOTES.
In this one I take things a little bit further. After a disappointing first couple of rounds I stretch things out even farther and get better results! And then I make a modification (using supplied parts) that makes things even better.
The AEA Challenger Pro is an evolution of design for AEA, and you'll find some similar features (4500psi fill-AR like trigger-all metal construction-folding, adjustable buttstock) but adds things like a tensioned barrel and, most importantly, a regulator. As usual, there is a lot of power on tap. Possibly too much in my opinion, but it can be toned down with a simple change of the transfer port, and in this model there is some degree of graduation though a detent or 10 would be welcome.
In this video I go through the process of mounting an Element Optics Helix FFP scope, fitting a DonnyFL moderator with a prototype of his adapter (the full production model is #A99 and is available now) and then load it up with JSB 34 grain pellets and start off with a group at 65 yards. If you stop there, you'll miss the potential of this rifle.
I also wind up shooting at 35, 90 and 55 yards, and perform a hammer spring swap before I draw my conclusions, so if you are going to watch, you'll want to hang around to the end. - กีฬา
I have the exact gun I slugged the barrel it is .2535 diameter . It seams to really like .254 diameter 33.5 gr slugs on high power at 1055 1054 1051 1054 1053 velocity taken with the labradar with the airgun trigger. When I was testing it was snowing and windy conditions 100 yards .75 vertical and 1.1 inches horizontal Note I did not finish testing because of a leak it developed. I have parts coming to fix it.
I'll pin this for those interested in some slug results.
Enjoyed that 👌
Thanks for sharing PJ
Awesome. Thanks for saying something!
Thank you for your review. I bought one of these used, with no instructions, so I needed to know how to load it. Many videos on these things, but yours is the only one io found that showed me how to load the magazine.
Glad I could help!
Nice seeing and having conversations with you at this year's RMAC. Thanks.
You too!
Just what I was scrolling for💪🏾
Glad you found it.
I bought the AEA Element lightweight Rifle. First time i shot it was ok, i cocked and shot again, what happened then was a bit scary - there was a loud burst of air in front of my face and the Shroud went flying off into the air and landed about 40 feet out into the yard and a few inside pieces was scattered about the ground. I called the company i bought the gun from and they gratefully replaced with a new one. Thanks for the Videos i learn something new each time i watch one.
Glad no one was hurt. Sounds like an adhesive or thread failure. That's the downside of trying to build out of carbon fiber.
@@WiscAirGunners Thanks, it looked like an Adhesive Failure, i got a replacement and its doing much better. Now it seems there is no place that sells the Magazines -- everyone is Sold out. I hope they become available one day soon.
Great video! I lost a beard hare or two to that stock! 😂 I got the same animals from rmac last year. Mine are at 100 yards looks promising!
Thanks!
I just came across your 25 cal pro video,and I just purchased one.I have been extensively looking at any info on this rifle online and getting any information I can about it.currently looking at the what most are running for ammo as to what this beast likes best,so I decided to get anything I can find that’s on the heavier side😂just because of the power it produces.There’s going to be considerable adjustments I see from what info I have been gathering on it so I’m at least somewhat prepared as to what I can expect.For sure this is a very versatile gun and cannot wait to get into it.I’ll just need to relax and let the Regulator settle in between tweeks and I think things should go well.Good shooting and enjoy!!👍🏻
Definitely can manage the 33 grain JSB's!
Yea I have been tuning on some 26 grain hades and h&n hunters right now at 50 yds,have heavier stuff but it’s just fun playing with this,out of the box it was right around 1250 so obviously I had to turn it down,right now it’s at 155/60 on regulator and half open on the port,about 960/965 fps
Also I added a moderator adapter from The pellet shop,and got the moderator from Buck Rail,it works great!!
You bet,better to have the power and not need it then to need it and not have it😂👍🏻
Man PJ....u got all the cool toys! Can I come over and play?
See you before dinner.
Crap...its like 1000 miles. IF we can get lucky and do a vacation ur area will be my vote. Id love to have someone to shoot with...even if its only an afternoon. Not many in central Florida into air gunning. Missed seeing u guys at RMAC, might be a touchy subject...sorry. I did see u there but not on the shooting line. Ok, my boy is in the pool so I gotta go. Have a great one buddy!
Oh and it's shooting about 1in at 70yrds. That's how long my range at home is.
Nice.
About that 100Y indoor range - what about 100Y long pipe, target at one end gun at the other. As I remember at JSB factory there is one range with that kind of pipe system. Same at the H&N factory.
That would be cool!
@@WiscAirGunners JSB factory range --> th-cam.com/video/-AAQzSkRZVg/w-d-xo.html
H&N range --> th-cam.com/video/3q7glB-J0rA/w-d-xo.html
@@paavokaleva Bucket list places to go as far as I'm concerned.
You have to get you a barrel support! That's terrible!
I think it could help on this rifle.
What kind of tripod with the picatinny adapter is that and where did you get it?
The tripod is a LeoFoto Ranger series, which I like very much as a bench tripod. It's very versatile. I have Saber Tactical pic to ARCA Swiss adapter installed to connect the rifle to the tripod.
@@WiscAirGunners thank you for getting back to me, im gonna try to find it, it's a sweet set up
I should have ordered a bigger scope. Mine should be here any day now
More magnification or more elevation?
@WiscAirGunners magnification probably. I'm new to airguns ordered a 4-16 x44 utg.
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I have the AEA Challenger pro 30..
What have you used for slugs on your 25?
I have not. I know others have had good results.
Seeing the French label on the box FRAGILE' are you sure this is not the LEG LAMP?
This time of year you can't be sure...it could be a major award.
Yep@@WiscAirGunners
Would love to see this in .45 caliber sir if you have the time and resources honestly. In .25 cal I highly doubt anything will surpass my LCS to be honest. However it is also not a caliber I would use to take whitetail obviously. Could it do it…end of world?…yes….but a 45 would be way better sir🤷♂️💯 BTW…leave the fill probe in the gun. Won’t fall out and works great. God bless.
Hey Heath.
Stedy here. I see and read all your comments on TH-cam.
I have all 3 caliber SK19 s
All 3 very accurate ONLY after getting used to the trigger. BUT DEFINITELY NOT as accurate as my 3 FXs or Airmaks Katran or Zbroia Sapsan.
And my Huben K1 22 semiauto has a way better trigger and more power and 350 bar and way lighter weight and way more maneuverable . I guess that's 4 times better in my humble opinion 😌
Just saying 😌
I'm working on the .45 AEA Max review and I hope to have it out next week.
Can anyone tell me the brand of the tripod? .
LeoFoto Ranger
Me podría pasar la medida de oring de recámara Challenger pro 6.35
Gracias!!!!
www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=193110.0
What's up PJ
Keeping on keepin' on!
@@WiscAirGunners live free and survive my friend 💯💯🙏
wish i had gotten this instead of the eagle claw .25 i got- Wanna trade? Lol - j/k nice review- Quite detailed-
I appreciate it.
I’m currently on the fence about whether I’m getting the .25 or .30.. I wonder how heavy you need to go to bring down the velocity. Any chance you could test some heavy NSA slugs through it? I’m wondering how heavy you have to go to achieve 950ish fps on max power.
Aw man, just saw the end. 😭 you should reconsider the heavy slugs. 😅
Maybe UpNorth will get one!
That would be interesting to know! 👍
I think I will give them a try, but probably not until after RMAC.
I'm shooting 65grn.NSAs and it brought it down to 920fps.
Man can you tell what to do. I was shooting my ARA challenger 35 cal long barrel and it exploded in my hand. The back of my clip flew into pieces cutting my face and the remaining slugs flew out the back. I bought it from Zackery and Iv tried everything to get ahold of someone. I mean I’ll pay to have it fixed. Man don’t buy from him because he’s not standing behind anything. I coulda died from that thing! I need it fixed. I’m on a budget and can’t just buy another. Please Help someone
Was it more than the magazine that was damaged? You might reach out to The Pellet Shop to see if they can do whatever maintenance needs doing.
Anyone can sell an airgun, but the service after the sale part is important.
Glad you’re ok.
@@WiscAirGunners I have no idea. The clip is stuck and when I unscrewed the barrel there was a o ring that fell out. The back of my clip exploded in my face and the pellets hit the wall behind me. It’s holding air fine. I might have to sell it like is for a few hun bucks. I only shot it a few times. Can you get pellet shop home number. I really want it fixed. Maybe even sue. It left deep gash in my face and if my eye wasn’t protected by looking through scope I could have lost my eye
@@mikekerns3774 if you go to their website there is a call/text number.
I’m thinking I could’ve left the bolt open when I shot causing the plastic on back of clip to explode. I can’t get the clip out because the bolt is holding it in. I can’t get the trigger or safety to work. I unscrewed the barrel and there was a o ring hanging in the end of barrel. I called the pellet shop and they couldn’t do anything for me. Would you look at it if I send it to you. I know there is no guarantee but I’d like to know what went wrong. I thought the airgun community was usually helpful but I can’t get ahold of anyone. I can’t afford a new pcp. Could you check around for a receiver? Thanks
Great informative video.
I found with my AEA Standard 30 cal regulated to 950 fps and 45 cal 850 to 900 fpe they shot better with heavy slugs. The 30 cal I use the Neilson 61.5 and 45 cal (with the upgrade high power valve) the Hunter Supply 279 grain which will work in the mag also by single loading the Hunter Supply 360 grain or the Nielsen dovetail 348 grain work great with 1" group or less at 50 yards, producing 675 to 700 fpe for hunting.
Thanks!
60 yards out look like crap P O S for that $ 2800 expensive rifle
If someone is asking more than 800 they are ripping you off.
@@WiscAirGunnerssometimes ppl don’t even know what they’ve watched 😂. I have the .25 as well. My first pcp love it so far. Still trying to tweak it for best performance.
Fill 4k psi
Reg 2 k psi
Probe port on 3rd line closed
Hn 31 grain slugs.
Barrel brace
Donnie FL ronin.