AEA Challenger ELITE .457 (Review) Deer Hunting Air Rifle w/ Big Bore Airgun Slugs

In this PCP airgun review video we will be taking a look at the new AEA Challenger Elite air rifle in .457 caliber. This regulated PCP air rifle will deliver unmatched accuracy and power downrange with the AEA brand 196gr hollow point airgun slugs. This video will give you an up close look at this outstanding PCP hunting rifle as well as demonstrate out to 65 yards the extreme accuracy the .457 Challenger Elite is capable of.
Thanks for watching! -Nate

[@AirgunAlley]

Holy cow!! THANKS so much for showing my clip man! Amazing how the powder coating makes them indestructible. And incredible how you just made one hole with all those shots!! 😳😳 bravo dude

[@AirgunChannel]

I know. I thought Macabee Speed was crazy when he started powder coating his ammo...turns out he's a genuise!

[@scinner28]

@@AirgunChannel Macabee Speed 1 of my favo's on youtube.and you afcoarse 😁

[@YDCFF_]

He's a damn good marksman. I'd love to go head to head with him some time. I love good competition...

[@Kukashorts134]

The best air rifel review channel I've came across

[@AirgunChannel]

Awesome! Thank you! -Nate

[@gboutdoors5198]

AEA knows how to make stupidly powerful and accurate airguns for less money

[@AirgunChannel]

I agree!

[@ebr-fan1117]

Your video content is getting better and better. Good reviews and videography coming out from you.

[@AirgunChannel]

Thank you! Practice makes perfect!

[@balder123e5]

Awesome review awesome air rifle and awesome shooting, impressive

[@AirgunChannel]

Thanks man! I could have done better if I had the muzzle break on right. round holes go on top!

[@timmy4539]

I loved my Challenger bullpup in 25 ! It's putting out over 84 fpe ! 👍

[@AirgunChannel]

Dang! Sounds crazy! -Nate

[@timmy4539]

@@AirgunChannel it's one hell of a gun that's for sure

[@MikeCase-jv2vv]

Had my .25 standard hitting 100fpe with just more hammer spring tension. That platform is proven foe sho

[@RonaldGfitchen]

Great content. Your reviews are probably the most thorough out there. PS You should always put a barrel band on those long barrels immediately! Those guns really are solid. Cant wait for your Bintac T9 review. Preordered one, hoping for the best.

[@AirgunChannel]

I gotta call BinTac! Thanks for tuning in each week! -Nate

[@williamwilson2624]

Nice rifle! That thing is an air cannon! Great review, as always.

[@AirgunChannel]

Thanks man! Yeah, an air cannon shooting guided slugs like target seeking missles! Fire and Forget!

[@terrywells3955]

Nate that's friggin awesome

[@AirgunChannel]

Thanks man! AEA really knows thier stuff! -Nate

[@curly__3]

About the exact same as a standard pressure 45 auto which is a very proven deer hunting round among those in the know. Very cool weapon, thanks.

[@AirgunChannel]

Yeah. Lots of power! Good thing a Deer didn't walk by!

[@kingfishphill4120]

Got to get me one !! Im in south texas going deer hunting with that bad boy NATE

[@AirgunChannel]

Nice! Mission accomplished! That one is a peach with that 196gr ammo. Dang! You definately won't miss the vitals!

[@kingfishphill4120]

@@AirgunChannel That's for sure Nate 💥🦌💥

[@imdadalinaz]

OMG 😲😮never seen such a powerful big bore regulated PCP, that too damm accurate 👌 superb gun 💕 and awesome shooting nate

[@AirgunChannel]

Thank you! I was amazed too! Never expected that from a big bore. AEA has really done it!

[@YDCFF_]

AEA has eclipsed the AG industry. The accuracy, power and quality at their price point goes unmatched. I'm stoked for my .357 challenger pro to get here... I won't hesitate to enter big bore competition with it... Shooter 1721 demonstrated how accurate it is 200 yds...

[@YDCFF_]

I forgot to say long barrel lol...

[@AirgunChannel]

Yes, AEA said they were going to change the airgun industry about 5 years ago, and would I like to sell them? and they were going to ship them directly to the customers for me. I said I would never sell thier guns because they suck....now they are some of the best around. I screwed up that time! I know at least 3 other people got rich off AEA. Darn it!

[@YDCFF_]

@@AirgunChannel We've all made mistakes bro.

[@nos2142]

That's insanely accurate for a big bore. You think the .35 would do as well I'm looking for a smaller big bore

[@AirgunChannel]

The .35 should shoot just the same if you try AEA ammo.

[@scinner28]

Very nice clip . beautiful rifle .as always

[@AirgunChannel]

The Challenger is a great looking rifle for sure.

[@raymondaguirre5825]

Awsome gun. AEA pcps when it comes to power & accuracy in my humble opinion, i think top notch. Not to mention there built like a tank.👍

[@AirgunChannel]

Yes, Very true.

[@inspectorgadget6321]

I would love to see you do a video on the Epic Two. It's an amazing Czech made rifle, and it has the customizable features that and FX would have. Different plenum sizes, calibers, even valve jet sizes. It's awesome, and would love to see you fo a video on it.

[@AirgunChannel]

Send me one of have the company send one. If you want to buy one you cxan have it sent here and I can send it to you after the video

[@ebr-fan1117]

Terry sent you an accurate AEA Challenger 457. Maybe AEA got the barrel sizing issues (in the .457 caliber being .461+"). fixed finally (a couple of years after being informed of the issue).

[@AirgunChannel]

AEA has got alot of stuff fixed. They now produce the #1 airgun ammo. Better than JSB (Center Punch Pellets)

[@tommanning7337]

AWESOME!!!!! See, I’m not even lucky today. 🤣🤣🤣 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

[@AirgunChannel]

Just wanted to prove this stuff is real!

[@tommanning7337]

@@AirgunChannel badass!!!!

[@brorjordas1979]

So damn nice! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@AirgunChannel]

I agree. That one is a peach!

[@AirgunAlley]

Daiiing brooo! Whatta gun! Whatta video! Whatta shooter! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@AirgunChannel]

Yeah, That accuracy is nuts! P.S. Got this one Monetized !!!!! Big day over here !!!!! I'm about to go to town an get a steak diner, and KZbin is paying !!!!!

[@AirgunAlley]

@@AirgunChannel niiiiiiice!! Super congrats

[@eddiecahall3824]

Very cool rifle fer shur! It just doesnt have enough power tho. Most states require 600+ or more fpe! Almost got one years ago intill i read the laws for big game airgun hunting. I now own 3 .50 cals a 58 ,60 ,72 and an 80 cal. Waiting on the monster .110 elephant bore!

[@AirgunChannel]

I saw that crazy new AEA stuff. Is Donny gonna make a giant LDC??

[@eddiecahall3824]

@@AirgunChannel he already did! They have one for the 72. But you can have one custom made! 👍💥💪💪💪

[@Ezekiel903]

I love my air rifle, Evanix max cal.30! the power and accuracy are extreme. The only "negative" thing is they are expansive and after 10 shots I need to refill it. Otherwise absolute first classe! btw, gogun Germany sells new AEA Challenger for 600 euro, as B goods, which means they were received with damaged packaging or other only visible “damage”. But you also receive a guarantee and a letter that these weapons are flawless and tested, so nothing to worry, that's a great opportunity to buy one for 600 dollars!!!

[@AirgunChannel]

I collect Evanix..great guns.

[@WahyuSaputra-gp7zh]

Amazing ..

[@AirgunChannel]

I know. AEA really did change the airgun world! (took them about 4 years).

[@robmack151]

Ok... that'd be my next one, so thanks or the honest review What air compressor are you using?

[@AirgunChannel]

It's a Benjamin Recharge...$500 less at Optics Planet: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jma5gGysjsaKrs0si=FRgLZ5XhGmp8HzDl&t=153

[@robmack151]

@@AirgunChannel figured that few people can claim shooting more PCP's than you. If you're using it, you've likely got a great reason for it

[@Bigbopperairguns]

I forgot to tell you, it's nice to see someone that knows how to cite in a scope for once..

[@AirgunChannel]

I got lucky!

[@wes1spence]

Super nice.

[@AirgunChannel]

The Challenger's are great PCPs!

[@Bigbopperairguns]

I just built a contraption that will hold 15 prices of two by fours, just to see if the Donniefl emperor V3, We'll add any more foot-pounds of energy, to the already amazing Max power kit on my second gen Challenger .457 this week..

[@AirgunChannel]

It does not ad energy. Its an open chamber inside that just dissapates the air

[@gutiguti3914]

Muy buen video como siempre y el rifle espectacular potencia y precisión 👍👏👊👌 saludos 🇦🇷

[@AirgunChannel]

Gracias! -Nate

[@TeddysVentures]

Great video and rifle! Looks like it could use a barrel band, though...

[@AirgunChannel]

Barrel bands are alwasy nice!

[@sniperkota]

Top airgun

[@AirgunChannel]

Yes, this is one of the best on the market.

[@dickdyson3100]

I have the Normal power valve 600fpe model. I took the barrel cover off and got a muzzle break. I get 6 really good shots around 600fpe, from 1000plus fps to 870fps 7th shot is bonus lol around 800fps . 270g mold I cast my own.

[@AirgunChannel]

Mine was staying above 900 fps for 7 shots as tuned out of the box.

[@dickdyson3100]

@@AirgunChannel They make molds for air riffles and I don't see many people speak about them. I have a NOE 225g hollowpoint mold and a 270g small flat tip, just made it fit the mag mold as well.

[@dickdyson3100]

@@AirgunChannel what speed would you get with 270g . I like maxing out the mag and 🤔 think any gun should shoot at least 800fps at the lowest for long range shooting.

[@LHB33]

Nate? How loud is that beast? Can you shoot it in your backyard?

[@AirgunChannel]

It's not too loud with the Donny FL LDC.

[@LHB33]

@@AirgunChannel so I'm going with backyard friendly? Correct?

[@rsxtypesmobbin8661]

Basically the same power as a 1911 ,230grain 850/900fps.i think it was 196 grain at 950fps.impressive

[@AirgunChannel]

Yeah..don't get in front of it!

[@Bigbopperairguns]

Did you see a major difference in accuracy and power with the Dannyfl emperor? I ordered mine last night. It's called the emperor V3. I don't know if it's the same one as you are using, but let me know If it made a major difference in your accuracy, And did it increase the power with the extra length?

[@AirgunChannel]

It shot exactly the same with the suppressor

[@assenelupin91]

❤wow verry nice video

[@AirgunChannel]

Thank you for the comment! -Nate

[@Bigbopperairguns]

Love your videos, I can always cont on your content to answer all my airgun needs😊, Can you tell me if the m 18 Muzzy break will fit on the first gen 457 challenger bullpup?

[@AirgunChannel]

I think so...but a call or email to Donny FL or Fox Air Power should get you an answer. ..or Airgun Nation

[@mick304]

I own a .457 Texan and I get two perfect shots with a 3000psi fill, and the 3rd shot drops about 6 inches at 70yrds, using a 290gr slug. My question is how many "accurate" shots do you get with this rifle before you get that major drop? I am wanting to eventually deer hunt somewhere with my Texan (just coyotes at the moment since it is illegal to deer hunt with an air rifle at the moment in my state).

[@billhatcher2984]

How many shots are you getting per fill and what's your favorite recipe with this gun it's the first big bore that has interested me I am seriously considering it

[@AirgunChannel]

I like the out of the box tune with the 196gr AEA slugs. Most accurate ammo for sure. These have to be the best big bores out there right now. I got 7-8 shots above 900 FPS ("on" the regulator)...then a few more after that. 7-8 shot will hit exaclty the same place...then drop a bit for 3-4 more.

[@donwilson350]

The only think about those guns I've got 2 of the 50 caliber AEA air rifles in the older version, the trigger on mine. Isnt any good and they're so heavy? Why does it have to be so heavy other than that? Though My air guns shoot really good Just have to get used to the heavy trigger on them. That's the only 2 things that I don't like about. My air rifles is the trigger is not very good if the gun is heavy But I gotta 8 point buck with one of my rifles and with the other rifle. I got a 275 pound hog So they will do the job

[@AirgunChannel]

Nice!

[@chriswedgworth]

Nice

[@AirgunChannel]

Crazy accuracy! Thanks for tuning in each week! -Nate

[@asancheztx]

Where’s the deer hunt?

[@AirgunChannel]

No deer showed up...lucky for them

[@timparr246]

Do I even need ear protection with this gun. It did not sound that loud.

[@AirgunChannel]

No, I didn;t wear any even without the moderator

[@brauliodiniz7753]

How about the famous 100 yd group?

[@AirgunChannel]

75 yards will have to do. It's probably exaclty the same...slugs with great BC and all that.

[@estebancuello7845]

What type of telescopic sight is it friend?

[@AirgunChannel]

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[@chrisstephenson6718]

Kind of low power for a .457. I appreciate the magazine and regulator. Fit and finish look great. But for a hunting rifle, not so much. A .457 should be hurling slugs of at least 350 grains at 750fps bare minimum. It's heavy too. For a bench gun, it's great.

[@AirgunChannel]

I think it will. The ones I was shooting were going 950. I;m sure the 350gr would go 750+

[@heathturner955]

What do mean by regulated?

[@AirgunChannel]

The gun shoots the same whether the air is empty or full if its regulated.

[@thatoneguy454c]

Do you have your regulator turned down?

[@AirgunChannel]

It's just as it is tuned from the factory. YOu can turn it up or down. I didn't touch it

[@thatoneguy454c]

@@AirgunChannel that's on the low end, you can get alot more power out of it. I have a .458 and it consistently makes well over 500 ftlbs.

[@maurovenancio3308]

Qual é o preço? Posso comprar aqui no Brasil?

[@dansarmade6443]

How much for that gun brother?

[@AirgunChannel]

here: www.airgunnation.com/threads/aea-challenger-elite-457-new-review-gun-950.1311859/

[@TewaAya]

Philippines bans all "unregistered/homemade" airguns so I can't own these now. Well they never said over the barrel or the joules needed for the effect. Might as well build railguns since that would hinder the automotive repair industry and other higher power electrical componente if electric caps were banner.

[@AirgunChannel]

This gun ios not Homemade. Can you order from Krale Shietzsport? It's about 196gr ammo at 950FPS = 393 Foot-Pounds or 533 Joules of energy.

[@TewaAya]

I mean the tests to acquire one is "psych" test which is harder than guns where you just state your profession. Also not allowed to carry/possess unless in the outskirts/far flung provinces because they have a broad use that it must "only be used as tool or for farming" so I can't order/own for fund/individual/home use without being blocked by their crappy import/sports team membership.

[@ThomasSimeon-gf6yz]

How much

[@AirgunChannel]

$75,000 USD

[@aibanteilangsuiam6166]

Price please

[@AirgunChannel]

Go to fox air power for price

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[@vanbaykerz6202]

berapa harganya? apakah saya dapat membelinya?

[@FarAway-Farm]

Powder coating does nothing for hardness?! Nothing

[@AirgunChannel]

I wonder why they were not scratched?

[@nicksamsunggalaxys2404]

“Tac driver” that’s a six inch nail driver into oak from a hundred yards away

[@AirgunChannel]

I gotta try that!

[@nicksamsunggalaxys2404]

@@AirgunChannel that would make some great footage in slow motion!

[@HarmonRAB-hp4nk]

regulated... LOL all pcp guns are regulator between the tank and the main valve.. you dont think it shoots at 4500 psi do you? lol ...given the caliber its probably regulated to 800 psi or a bit higher..

[@michaelpurdy5908]

One of my only complaints about aea is that their mags are absolute trash. You drop it once and it’s broken.

[@ThaDenkhmer]

....$..?

[@AirgunChannel]

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[@freehat2722]

Ugly gun, fake suppressor (yeah I know), muzzle brake that doesn't do anything and not even semi-auto. Same power as a 9mm handgun. I wouldn't use it for deer unless I was desperate.

[@AirgunChannel]

It's not fake at all. Get a clue dude. It's called a Donny FL Emporer. and the muzzle break reduces recoil and turbulence which is one reason it's so accurate

[@freehat2722]

@@AirgunChannel Wow I'm impressed after checking it out. I wasn't aware they made real ones that aren't attached. My bad. Still have doubts on the break but thanks for the clarification. The name wasn't mentioned so nothing to look into.

[@DutchAce]

The umarex Hammer . Airforce texan ss .end evanix rex lines are the best its al about the big bores I will love to see the evanix rex pistol with bottle in .50 I think its the best airgun on the hole market

[@Bush1966]

Отличная винтовка и фирма превосходная.Очень жаль что АЕА не поставляет свои винтовки в Россию.

[@gideonpuakaa9130]

Do you have email ..i need help ,the AEA can't ship to Africa Botswana😢

[@AirgunChannel]

Try KRALE Shietzsport. I can't export weapons.

[@gideonpuakaa9130]

@@AirgunChannel thank y

[@billyjaggard9696]

How much

[@AirgunChannel]

$25 USD

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