One thing I like about this channel is the honesty ! All persons are respectable and as always i love your reviews! I bought this in .30 cal and so far with a 100 grain slug ive gotton 142 ftlbs. I love this rifle amd am very please with Ben at Pellet shop, well everyone at pelelt shop has been awesome on customer service! Not my first AEA product. And had issues with first purchase, and that's where that awsome cust. Serv. Comes in! They walked me through different processes till i found the cause of the issue and sent me parts to fix! Thanks again for awesome reviews!
I had to come back and rectify my previous comment when I got a suggestion for this video. I bought a .357 CP LB and I love it. I could care less about the cocking lever location anymore...
I'm shooting at 4500 psi regulated at 3000psi and I got 1543 FPS with a 9.8 grain ammo, and 1019 FPS With a 40G, but I made that with a JSB and a 5 g BB glued in for a toldal of 40g =92.25 FPE in a 22 cal that is AMAZING 👏
It's not going to be very accurate at supersonic speeds. It's pointless to have that much energy if you can't constantly group the shots. Especially a .22 which depends on accuracy to kill medium game animals.
@Bigpopperairguns what rounds count or how many shots per fill in such configuration, with the regulator set at 3,000 psi? Two screw turns and to turn clockwise or counterclowise the screw to reach HIGHER PSI? You swapped heavy hammer spring, I assume: do you till set down the power for plinking? So you glue a BB at the back inside the skirt of 34 gr pellet, right - is Superglue OK?
Hi JC, what a nice air gun this is AEA Challenger Pro.very versatile and accurate, the suppressor really works very well. Have a great weekend.. Cheers
Should be noted that for optimal tuning with the regulator lower you really should search for a different hammer spring. When you drop the reg it is massively over sprung for that lower pressure. Thank you though so much for going where no other reviewers will go, into reg adjustment. Thank you thank you !!
@@AirgunDetectives Actually you mentioned that. I just think optimally an even softer than stock hammer spring would be better for running the reg at 100 to 120 bar. I bet you would get even more shots and have same performance once that optimum spring was found.
I’m all for AEA air guns and the cost for what you get and I hope they go far honestly. The only thing is support and parts that I have found on the overall that leaves me without one truthfully. When parts availability and easy of purchase become the normal I will get the Challenger bullpup .45 cal.
I have the pro 25 cal and it's a beast it will out perform 22 LR with my slugs all day long accuracy and way more knock down power with the crazy expansion slugs that I make
Man this gun is awesome. I would love to get this in 30cal and hopefully it performs just as well as it did here in your review. Another great review. Your starting to become my "go to" whenever I'm considering buying something because I think your reviews are unmatched. Thanks for your work its absolutely appreciated.
I got a 30 cal a few weeks back and it’s a beast. It has enough power to go through a pick up truck bed. Even with the lower power hammer spring and turned down to half on the power wheel
Thank you for this excellent review! These things(and this brand) look great! I have a .22 Origin(shoots great!), and have considered adding an Avenger to get into regulated air guns. But, in both cases, I am concerned about over all quality control, and being able to get parts for repair. I want something that will last a LONG time- or at least can be easily repaired. My first Origin always shot great, but the pressure gauge began malfunctioning after a couple of months. I could not get them to send me a new gauge or tell me which one I could buy in the aftermarket and replace without voiding the warranty. They insisted they wanted their "gunsmiths" to have a look at it, and that probably they would simply send me a new rifle(for a cheap gauge!). In some ways that was great, they got the shipping both ways and I had a brand new rifle in 7 days! That is hard to beat, but what will happen once this is out of warranty? THEN, while the new rifle also shot great, the hand pump was dead in the water. I call them again, same story, just send it back for a new rifle. They did not have any pumps, only the package with gun + pump. Since I had a cheap electric compressor, I did not send it back. And after working on the hand pump, I have it about halfway working as a back up, I can pump up to at least 2500 PSI. But it seems to me that they do not work on anything, they just get the boxes in from China and send them out. I hear similar stories about the Avenger. Again, how is that going to work when the warranty has expired? ...................................................... So, do you feel these firearms have better quality control and overall quality than the Umarex Origin and AV Avenger(so perhaps they will last longer)? More importantly, do you think this company (AEA) will actually make parts available, and/or be able to repair these guns once the warranty has expired? TIA!
I own several AEA guns and what you neglected to say is that when you add the heavier hammer spring it makes the trigger very heavy. That's the only complaint that I have about them. I have the Challenger in .25 and 9mm and have the heavier hammer spring in my 9mm and on my Lyman scale it has a pull weight right at 7 pounds. Absolutely terrible but it's putting out upwards of 400 FPE. It's plenty good enough to kill a deer at 75 yards but you're not going to get 1/2 inch groups at 50 yards. My .25 at set 90 FPE is very accurate. 1/2 inch groups all day long with NSA slugs.
Hello Very nice test. I looked and immediately called the air gun store. Unfortunately, the container is at sea and will only be available at the beginning of January. There are no silencers for $30 in Poland. Good ones from Donna FL from 150 to even 300 Greetings from Poland
Finally to actually get to watch the video. Damn, that rifle looks good - and it do perform well. The stock looks amazing. I probably would not complain of the trigger either - I own a Virtus..🤣
I sent my virtus back for a refund, it had minute of barn door accuracy. only thing I did not like with my pro was the stock, it was a beard eater, replaced it with one I had laying around.
I'm really impressed with the AEA product line. One thing that's really frustrating for me, is I feel like I have to buy a semi auto rifle because I am right handed and a majority of the manufacturers put the cocking lever on the right. I don't want to have to move my hand away from the trigger to cock a weapon. I like to be able to rapid fire. A majority of marksmen are right handed, so it makes no sense to me. My biggest negative with a lot of guns is the cocking lever isn't reversible. I think the challenger series is one of the few from AEA that is reversible. But, it's a pain in the ass to do. I talked to folks at airguns of colorado and they have a pretty good selection of used PCP's for very reasonable prices. They have a rating system for the condition. Currently I can get a .30 cal semi auto AEA in excellent condition for $999. That is the 2nd highest rating to like new in box. There are so many options out there, but I have plenty of time to research and shop. I more than likely wont be buying one until September. I'm looking forward to your review sep 1.
@@FarmerFpv Quite a few of the used rifles come with accessories already on them: such as a good optic, bipods, suppressor etc. It brings the used price up, but if you add up the accessories, it's a good price.
That would be a great small game rifle. the foot lbs. of energy is comparable to a standard velocity 22 short with a 29 gr. bullet. My dad hunted small game with 22 shorts and had no problem killing small game. Dad would never have traded his md. 33 rem. for one of these, but I like it!!
One question, when are they going to come out with a foot pump that will air the big bottle airguns? It would be very beneficial for disabled people like me who still enjoy airguns
So I noticed the bipod on the gun in the video slants slightly forward which I kind of like but the bipod you promoted selling doesn't have that as an option and I know cuz I have a set
Did you record the result for supressed decibels? Did it drop it below 100? Wanna trade an air venturi avenger .22 for it? J/k- I like my avenger, but wish it had more fpe. My shot count though is a very nice 100+ per fill. That makes it nice for plinking. I wish though I had gotten the area instead- thst is a massive 71 fpe full power. That is as much as my seneca eagle claw .25 cal. @ full power.
I did make a video on how to setup your optics. Don't purchase a Pinty scope they went way down hill after this video. Stay away from their stuff.😉 th-cam.com/video/XF1nQwsUJRg/w-d-xo.html
Okay could someone help with some clarification. I just got an email from Chris from Buck rail. Saying that his suppressors will not hold up to the aea air rifles. So,. How is the one that you're using in this video?
Hi Maurice, these will definitely work on this rifle. However, you need to purchase the 1/2 x 20 adapter from AEA. Bin has them at the Pellet Shop. You then order the 1/2 x 20 suppressor from Buck-Rail in your caliber. That combination works great. I hope that helps.👍🏻
Depends on the pellets. The target I shot in the video was at full power with the heavier slugs. I only lowered it for the plinking session. I was still getting in the upper 900's with a 25 gr slug on the lower setting.
AEA SHOULD HAVE MAE THE CHALLENGER PRO TO ACCEPT DUAL TANKS , THE REGULAR TANK UNDER THE BBL . AND A TANK IN THE REAR INSTEAD OF THAT FOLDING STOCK . THE CAN MAKE THAT STOCK FIT A TANK BUT NOT FOLD .
Full power over 20shots. If change a longer cylinder more than 30shots. If adjustment low power about 40-50 fpe (in fact this power isn’t low.) about 60shots
goes on and on about how quite it is with the suppressor but fails to mention the fact that he went from shooting above the speed of sound to subsonic.
You are correct! ...it depends on the weight and shape of the projectile. It is true that lighter weight pellets, especially in .177 caliber, will become unstable as they hit higher velocities (i.e speed of sound) But there are many factors to consider, the gun, the barrel, size and weight of the pellets etc. There are many airguns as well as regular rifles that are extremely accurate well beyond 1000 fps. Thank you for tuning in and I appreciate you leaving comments 👍
I feel like a child in a candystore with every review, always tuned for new releases, thanks JC
George, I really appreciate you watching and thanks for your comments!👍👍
@@AirgunDetectives 👍
One thing I like about this channel is the honesty ! All persons are respectable and as always i love your reviews!
I bought this in .30 cal and so far with a 100 grain slug ive gotton 142 ftlbs.
I love this rifle amd am very please with Ben at Pellet shop, well everyone at pelelt shop has been awesome on customer service!
Not my first AEA product. And had issues with first purchase, and that's where that awsome cust. Serv. Comes in! They walked me through different processes till i found the cause of the issue and sent me parts to fix!
Thanks again for awesome reviews!
Thanks. I've seen every video on challenger pro yours is by far the most thorough and useful
the PELLET SHOP is awesome. I have purchased a few air guns from them. always reliable, trustworthy, and my go-to shop for my air gun needs.
I got one of terry’s suppressors on my 1322 works great 👍🏻 .. thanks JC for the review.😎👍🏻
I had to come back and rectify my previous comment when I got a suggestion for this video. I bought a .357 CP LB and I love it. I could care less about the cocking lever location anymore...
I'm shooting at 4500 psi regulated at 3000psi and I got 1543 FPS with a 9.8 grain ammo, and 1019 FPS With a 40G, but I made that with a JSB and a 5 g BB glued in for a toldal of 40g =92.25 FPE in a 22 cal that is AMAZING 👏
You are pushing that bad boy to it's limit. Amazing FPE! Thanks for tuning in and I appreciate your comments 👍
It's not going to be very accurate at supersonic speeds. It's pointless to have that much energy if you can't constantly group the shots. Especially a .22 which depends on accuracy to kill medium game animals.
@Bigpopperairguns what rounds count or how many shots per fill in such configuration, with the regulator set at 3,000 psi? Two screw turns and to turn clockwise or counterclowise the screw to reach HIGHER PSI?
You swapped heavy hammer spring, I assume: do you till set down the power for plinking?
So you glue a BB at the back inside the skirt of 34 gr pellet, right - is Superglue OK?
I just bought this gun in .25 cal. It came in today. Can't wait to unbox it when I get home and get this thing slinging some slugs.
Hi JC, what a nice air gun this is AEA Challenger Pro.very versatile and accurate, the suppressor really works very well. Have a great weekend.. Cheers
He Buddy...my best to Nitro and his brothers and sisters 👍
Should be noted that for optimal tuning with the regulator lower you really should search for a different hammer spring. When you drop the reg it is massively over sprung for that lower pressure. Thank you though so much for going where no other reviewers will go, into reg adjustment. Thank you thank you !!
Thank you for watching. I failed to mention they have a heavier hammer spring you can change out which gives you even more options.
@@AirgunDetectives
Actually you mentioned that. I just think optimally an even softer than stock hammer spring would be better for running the reg at 100 to 120 bar. I bet you would get even more shots and have same performance once that optimum spring was found.
Thanks for answering the questions about shot per fill count
I just bought one, and it's coming tomorrow! What's crazy is I ordered it yesterday, so a two-day delivery is typical from the pellet shop!
does this rifle have a place to attach a sling to caary it around?
Ive got a .30, its a tack driver, cloverleafs at 60 yards. @140 ft-lbs, I love it. edited bc im crap
Damn. That's impressive muzzle energy.
Did you put heavier spring in it?
@@stedyone1090 it came with it, also had low power spring in the box
These things are a powerhouse. I really like the diversity of the "Pro." Thanks for watching 👍
Thanks for this video, just got the .30 cal and I do love this gun!
You need to top it off with a Buck-Rail Suppressor! Thanks for tuning in 👍
I’m all for AEA air guns and the cost for what you get and I hope they go far honestly. The only thing is support and parts that I have found on the overall that leaves me without one truthfully. When parts availability and easy of purchase become the normal I will get the Challenger bullpup .45 cal.
I get orings and parts for mine on the regular from Bin yan. I own 3 aea rifles, they're very well made.
The pellet shop is always very helpful and informative if needed sir,even if your not his customer Ben is a great source of help/service
I have the pro 25 cal and it's a beast it will out perform 22 LR with my slugs all day long accuracy and way more knock down power with the crazy expansion slugs that I make
How does it do long range?
Love the AEA product line and I hope to purchase the .30 cal version of the Challenger Pro soon. Great Review JC!!!!!
Thanks Buddy, I really appreciate you tuning in and thank you for your comments 👍
youre going to want a supressor for it. they loud loud.
@@lorka42 Yup, I have other AEA rifles and they are all really loud.
Man this gun is awesome.
I would love to get this in 30cal and hopefully it performs just as well as it did here in your review.
Another great review.
Your starting to become my "go to" whenever I'm considering buying something because I think your reviews are unmatched.
Thanks for your work its absolutely appreciated.
George, thanks for the comments. I will be featuring a few more AEA's in the future....including the most powerful consumer air rifle in existence 😉
@@AirgunDetectives you should do one with the AEa challenger bullpup series as well I would love to see it
@@AirgunDetectives I got me a gen 1 Zeus as well, I recommend ear pro even with a great kami donny schlong on it. extremely danger lol
I got a 30 cal a few weeks back and it’s a beast.
It has enough power to go through a pick up truck bed. Even with the lower power hammer spring and turned down to half on the power wheel
This thing is a monster! 71 ft/lbs of power, that’s just slightly less than an RPG isn’t it? Lol great review JC 👍
What a gun!
Enough said.......👍
Subscribed. You are an awesome reviewer, thanks.
Thank you for this excellent review! These things(and this brand) look great! I have a .22 Origin(shoots great!), and have considered adding an Avenger to get into regulated air guns. But, in both cases, I am concerned about over all quality control, and being able to get parts for repair. I want something that will last a LONG time- or at least can be easily repaired. My first Origin always shot great, but the pressure gauge began malfunctioning after a couple of months. I could not get them to send me a new gauge or tell me which one I could buy in the aftermarket and replace without voiding the warranty. They insisted they wanted their "gunsmiths" to have a look at it, and that probably they would simply send me a new rifle(for a cheap gauge!). In some ways that was great, they got the shipping both ways and I had a brand new rifle in 7 days! That is hard to beat, but what will happen once this is out of warranty? THEN, while the new rifle also shot great, the hand pump was dead in the water. I call them again, same story, just send it back for a new rifle. They did not have any pumps, only the package with gun + pump. Since I had a cheap electric compressor, I did not send it back. And after working on the hand pump, I have it about halfway working as a back up, I can pump up to at least 2500 PSI. But it seems to me that they do not work on anything, they just get the boxes in from China and send them out. I hear similar stories about the Avenger. Again, how is that going to work when the warranty has expired? ...................................................... So, do you feel these firearms have better quality control and overall quality than the Umarex Origin and AV Avenger(so perhaps they will last longer)? More importantly, do you think this company (AEA) will actually make parts available, and/or be able to repair these guns once the warranty has expired? TIA!
With the exception of Crosman/Benjamin most air rifles are very difficult to find replacement parts.
I own several AEA guns and what you neglected to say is that when you add the heavier hammer spring it makes the trigger very heavy. That's the only complaint that I have about them. I have the Challenger in .25 and 9mm and have the heavier hammer spring in my 9mm and on my Lyman scale it has a pull weight right at 7 pounds. Absolutely terrible but it's putting out upwards of 400 FPE. It's plenty good enough to kill a deer at 75 yards but you're not going to get 1/2 inch groups at 50 yards. My .25 at set 90 FPE is very accurate. 1/2 inch groups all day long with NSA slugs.
I have the .30 and love it
Hello
Very nice test. I looked and immediately called the air gun store. Unfortunately, the container is at sea and will only be available at the beginning of January. There are no silencers for $30 in Poland. Good ones from Donna FL from 150 to even 300
Greetings from Poland
Cool video! I just got a .22 and a .30.
I'm sold
Thanks enjoyed the video!
great show JC
Finally to actually get to watch the video.
Damn, that rifle looks good - and it do perform well. The stock looks amazing. I probably would not complain of the trigger either - I own a Virtus..🤣
I sent my virtus back for a refund, it had minute of barn door accuracy. only thing I did not like with my pro was the stock, it was a beard eater, replaced it with one I had laying around.
@@lorka42 Yea. The Virtus ain't surely a target rifle..
A beard eater? Ouch! Doesn't sound like fun..
Awesome rifle! Great review tks!!
I'm really impressed with the AEA product line. One thing that's really frustrating for me, is I feel like I have to buy a semi auto rifle because I am right handed and a majority of the manufacturers put the cocking lever on the right. I don't want to have to move my hand away from the trigger to cock a weapon. I like to be able to rapid fire. A majority of marksmen are right handed, so it makes no sense to me. My biggest negative with a lot of guns is the cocking lever isn't reversible. I think the challenger series is one of the few from AEA that is reversible. But, it's a pain in the ass to do. I talked to folks at airguns of colorado and they have a pretty good selection of used PCP's for very reasonable prices. They have a rating system for the condition. Currently I can get a .30 cal semi auto AEA in excellent condition for $999. That is the 2nd highest rating to like new in box. There are so many options out there, but I have plenty of time to research and shop. I more than likely wont be buying one until September. I'm looking forward to your review sep 1.
The pro is 799.00
@@FarmerFpv Quite a few of the used rifles come with accessories already on them: such as a good optic, bipods, suppressor etc. It brings the used price up, but if you add up the accessories, it's a good price.
Mine has a 6-8 lb trigger. It drags on the threads of the linkage which makes it very stiff and inconsistent
That's nice
Very cool rifle.. With the folding stock. I hope AEA makes one with similar power a little shorter so they can be backpack carried?
That would be a great small game rifle. the foot lbs. of energy is comparable to a standard velocity 22 short with a 29 gr. bullet. My dad hunted small game with 22 shorts and had no problem killing small game. Dad would never have traded his md. 33 rem. for one of these, but I like it!!
But that it can do all that with air is very impressive
between you, me, and the wall, my dad used to earhole deer with a 22, either you miss them, or they DRT
6.5 ballistic tipped creedmore slugs, coming soon!
One question, when are they going to come out with a foot pump that will air the big bottle airguns? It would be very beneficial for disabled people like me who still enjoy airguns
Just what I was thinking, let me know if someone makes one, I have back issues, a foot pump would be cool
So I noticed the bipod on the gun in the video slants slightly forward which I kind of like but the bipod you promoted selling doesn't have that as an option and I know cuz I have a set
Did you record the result for supressed decibels? Did it drop it below 100? Wanna trade
an air venturi avenger .22 for it? J/k- I like my avenger, but wish it had more fpe. My shot count though is a very nice 100+ per fill. That makes it nice for plinking. I wish though I had gotten the area instead- thst is a massive 71 fpe full power. That is as much as my seneca eagle claw .25 cal. @ full power.
I'd love it if you'd be able to help me on the setting up my scope!
I did make a video on how to setup your optics. Don't purchase a Pinty scope they went way down hill after this video. Stay away from their stuff.😉 th-cam.com/video/XF1nQwsUJRg/w-d-xo.html
Nice!!
Okay could someone help with some clarification. I just got an email from Chris from Buck rail. Saying that his suppressors will not hold up to the aea air rifles. So,. How is the one that you're using in this video?
Hi Maurice, these will definitely work on this rifle. However, you need to purchase the 1/2 x 20 adapter from AEA. Bin has them at the Pellet Shop. You then order the 1/2 x 20 suppressor from Buck-Rail in your caliber. That combination works great. I hope that helps.👍🏻
Dor lok sea por uno de eso pero lamentable soy de RD y creo no hay envío asia RD k me dicen???
Can bottles/Air reservoir be easily changed. Thank you!
Yes. BinTac can get you bigger ones.
How can we buy this pcp rifle
What kind of suppressor is that? Also where can I get a bipod like that?
Where can I get that suppressor at if you don,t mind me asking
I have a link for you under the comments. "Buck-Rail"
that gun is like a freaking squirrel killing machine
I can't make out the company that makes that suppressor, can you send me that info please ?
What bipod are you using on this challenger pro.
Very nice ..
How much time did it take you to sight in the scope cuz that's what I am working with sighting mine in for my barra 400e
In this price range. This gun is only can shooting heavy slug with high velocity with regulator for long range gun.
How accurate was or is this gun at its highest settings ?
Depends on the pellets. The target I shot in the video was at full power with the heavier slugs. I only lowered it for the plinking session. I was still getting in the upper 900's with a 25 gr slug on the lower setting.
What were your db levels using the Buck Rail moderator? At what pressure on the regulator and same pellet. Thanks. Looking forward to more.
How do I get one of those suppressors. Does he make them for .30cal.
Buck Rail website,yes he has 30 cal moderator👍🏻
buck-rail.com/?aff=3 Terry makes them for most calibers.
What model of supressor did you put on.
Buck-Rail 1/2 x 20 buck-rail.com/?aff=3. You also need to purchase the 1/2 x 20 adapter from The Pellet Shop
AEA SHOULD HAVE MAE THE CHALLENGER PRO TO ACCEPT DUAL TANKS , THE REGULAR TANK UNDER THE BBL . AND A TANK IN THE REAR INSTEAD OF THAT FOLDING STOCK . THE CAN MAKE THAT STOCK FIT A TANK BUT NOT FOLD .
Who was the manufacturer of that suppressor?
buck-rail.com/?aff=3 👍
maybe you said,, but how many shots per fill ??
Full power over 20shots. If change a longer cylinder more than 30shots. If adjustment low power about 40-50 fpe (in fact this power isn’t low.) about 60shots
@@ShootTechSysteminc thank-you for the info
Is the trigger adjustable?
There is some minor adjustment but not much.
@@AirgunDetectives Thanks, can it be adjusted to at least a pound on the trigger pull ?
@@domingoliao2724 2 1/2 to 3 lbs. at best. It is however manageable and a little lighter when the regulator is turned down.
My gun is set for 200 bar 3000 psi and i can get up to 60 shots with up to 120 FPE
That is three thousand p s I on the tank reservoir
@BIGBOP664 yuor gun is a .22 or maybe a .25?
68 grain griffins
If you're not at two hundred bar, you're not really seeing what this gun can do.
could grief the thing has recoil
goes on and on about how quite it is with the suppressor but fails to mention the fact that he went from shooting above the speed of sound to subsonic.
That gun is still extremely loud even when it's tuned down low
But but you can't shoot an airgun over 1000 fps accurately they say!
I don't subscribe to this nonsense. It is indeed very possible.
You are correct! ...it depends on the weight and shape of the projectile. It is true that lighter weight pellets, especially in .177 caliber, will become unstable as they hit higher velocities (i.e speed of sound) But there are many factors to consider, the gun, the barrel, size and weight of the pellets etc. There are many airguns as well as regular rifles that are extremely accurate well beyond 1000 fps. Thank you for tuning in and I appreciate you leaving comments 👍
@@AirgunDetectives it's the only exercise my skinny self gets! (Running my mouth lol)
Take care man.
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