AEA Challenger PRO .22 (Full Review) +Accuracy Test / Regulated PCP Powerhouse

[@airgunsofidaho4886]

What was the shot count on this airgun?? At 80 foot pounds??

[@AirgunChannel]

about 60 shot per fill at the setting I had.

[@airgunsofidaho4886]

@@AirgunChannel thanks

[@mountainairgunner2067]

@@airgunsofidaho4886 if you decrease the regulator pressure you'll get more shots per fill. This rifle is way over gassed for .22 cal. It needs a lighter hammer spring.

[@meaghanmcauley1010]

Have you every found any of the pennies you were "DRILLING?" and did they have holes threw them?

[@heathhalfhill6401]

I like the way this gun is laid out. AEA is gaining a following and hopefully a service center/support with parts to match. The selling point for me being an accuracy nut is the fact the gun is regulated with a gauge for it. Nice again! Great video bud. God bless!

[@mountainairgunner2067]

Nice review, we chatted on AirgunNation (I'm Stretch). I also have it in .22 and reduced the regulator down to 125 bar (it came from the factory at 190) and with the transfer port at 10 o'clock (66% closed) I'm sending 25 grain slugs at about 900 fps. With the factory setting it was sending 30 grain slugs super sonic. There is no shortage of power with this rifle. It will handle the heaviest pellets and slugs easily. What this rifle really needs is a hammer spring adjuster and a lighter spring. Then you could adjust it for just about any weight slug you wanted and get way more shots per fill. I'm getting 56 shots between 905 and 895 fps per fill with my current tune, but I think with a lighter spring I could get a lot more. Loud? Yes, it's very loud. Even a DonnyFL Tatsu isn't enough to quiet it much. It's pushing a lot of air which, again, I think I lighter hammer spring would help fix.

[@randomidiot8142]

Lighter striker might be the answer. It's been tested several times and there are 'ideal' ranges of striker weights for a desired power output. A heavy striker on a weak spring will pogo stick and bounce, but a light striker has less tendency to bounce.

[@mountainairgunner2067]

@@randomidiot8142 yes, good point. Lighter spring and a lighter hammer would work.

[@heithwatkins]

Airguns keep getting better. This rifle is powerful and priced right. Thanks brother for another excellent review. God bless you 👍🍻

[@psnewsauditor-az5244]

AEA stepping up their game with .45, .50 cal. they already have their .72 cal. CRAZY POWER

[@FarmerFpv]

Always look forward to your reviews & box cutting skills, buddy.

[@uinsionn4744]

Finally a thorough review on this gun and its all that I hoped it to be, excellent review as always...

[@AirgunChannel]

Thanks. AEA did not dissapoint on this one! Thanks for watching! -Nate

[@randygriffin5671]

That’s a bad ass gun I love aea guns they are getting better and better, great vid Nate as always. Hey you guys if y’all need barrel bands good bands Nate can hook u up got mine today and they fit like a glove. Have a good one Nate

[@AirgunChannel]

Randy, I'm a barrel band printer myself! -Nate

[@randygriffin5671]

@@AirgunChannel I know you are that was what I was telling everyone you would hook them up

[@utherdragon8310]

@@AirgunChannel How would someone go about buying one of your barrel bands?

[@kingfishphill4120]

Awesome video and footage , great review and presentation NATE 👍 AEA is coming out with some real nice pcp air rifles , now a regulated one with outstanding accuracy 🎯

[@45035]

Outstanding shipmate. Press on. USS Kitty Hawk CV-63. Jan 1980 to July 1983.

[@r.echadwick6038]

I Have the 357 big bore standard, 4500 fill and 3 washers added, i have not shot it at this time because of weather and working 12hrs but very soon ill be sighting it in, and shoot a string over a chrono

[@dougiefresh3767]

I have that same gun and had a big problem with the washers and I only had to in mine so I wouldn't recommend. Without the washers it is still getting dang near the same speed. Maybe 15fps slower but not much. Another thing is in order to get your high velocity with the washers you have to fill to 4500. If you decide to keep the washers I wish I the best of luck mane.

[@r.echadwick6038]

@@dougiefresh3767 what trouble did you have?

[@dougiefresh3767]

@@r.echadwick6038 trigger sear. I guess it shaved the sear down from to much tension and it was firing on it's own without having to pull the trigger.

[@FarmerFpv]

@@dougiefresh3767 My .30 cal slammed itself apart after 3 tins of pellets. The hammer spring needs to hit the valve really hard on these AEA rifles. That and the high pressure needed to shoot at the higher velocities is a recipe for disaster. It also now has a blowback. I think the .22 version would be a bit better as it doesn't have to smack the valve as hard to get into the higher velocities. Oh well, will be putting mine for sale on the Airgun Nation classifieds once I get new Orings. Hopefully with time they improve. But then again, it's made in china.

[@midwesttacticalair7742]

Great review,and I believe that this gun has a lot great potential

[@ryankienbaum8894]

Buggaboo! HELL YA!!! I love your videos bro especially this one! You sealed the deal for me onthe new challenger pro! Hella slug gun! Yep they did a good job on those barrels by crowning them some of their guns struggle for accuracy as you know,I've got a challenger .457 bullpup,it's accurate but uses so much air that you get two shots before drop off! Selling it or trade if anyone wants it I've got two stocks for it one new and one beater! Anyways good job bud and good on AEA and the Pellet Shop and Ben for the guns! Keep her in the bulls eye!!!

[@icuppu2]

How much $ are you asking and does it come with a scope? What weight are you shooting and what velocity are you getting? Are you filling to 4500 psi? What regulator pressure are you set at and what transfer port setting? Thanks

[@bulufish8208]

AEA NO PREORDER and the price is right 👍. Hope you feel better. And u got some awesome neighbors and neighborhood 🙂.

[@gmsantafeairgunner2169]

Love goes challenger pros lots of power and accurate Awesome video mate

[@terrywells3955]

Dude that's sweet , and the scope is Awesome too

[@ezrabrook3993]

My Element .30 cal is suppose to be delivered Saturday! 👍🏻Guud deal Ninja👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@AirgunChannel]

Cool! Watch that stock don't bite you! My Element pinched me good. Thanks for watching! -Nate

[@romeoalphafoxtrot9517]

WOW! What a sweet piece Nate! I love it! Great video! Thanks!

[@rmoreno6014]

Another great one Nate!!! 👍

[@paulandrews3785]

Great video Nate thanks bro 😎 looks fun 🎯

[@Leadheadsam]

Thanks for another great review

[@AirgunChannel]

Thanks for watching! -Nate

[@Donny_Juanny]

Would love to see how this bad boy shoots heavier slugs.

[@stevenpeterson3743]

First, love your reviews! Great work! Second, where did you get your cleaning rod? I want one, but no luck finding it. Thanks

[@AirgunChannel]

They are hard to get, The guy got sick. They are not arounds at all. Try Airtanksforsale, they have a $40 setup that will work.

[@angelo8424]

Very nice! I want the 30 cal.

[@daviddarviewsandmore1697]

What a beautiful Air Rifle. 😍

[@bigearl8687]

Flexible cleaning rod ....where can I get them ? I couldn't find them nowhere

[@AirgunChannel]

Spaw weapons or Mac1Airguns

[@got2go4word]

That's a good looking gun, thanks for sharing!

[@davea.9570]

Great review Nate but I gotta wonder how all those little Abraham Lincolns feel about getting shot (again).🤣

[@AirgunChannel]

I didn't put it in the video...but I couldn't find even one piece of one penny....I looked around for over 20 minutes....so they are all dead for sure.

[@shu-o3q]

If I don't add a suppressor infront of the gun barrel.will playing in the backyard affcet the neighbor's? Is the noise loud ? thank you

[@AirgunChannel]

It willbe loud if the power is turned up. LIke a .22 rimfire. Turn power down for less noise.

[@billhatcher2984]

I love to hear those coins flying away

[@AirgunChannel]

Yeah...coins are the best for getting those old western ricochet sounds.

[@Bemx2k]

B.T.W What is in your opinion a good budget scope 6x24x44 or 6x24x50 suitable for AEA Challenger PRO .25

[@AirgunChannel]

I would say this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZu3gGSdq6d6jJI or any HAWKE: or Discovery kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHWaaqRjf6qdsKc

[@psnewsauditor-az5244]

AEA order coming, HP SS .30 cal Semi Auto Pistol

[@TopReasons]

The rifle arrived today and I dialed in the scope just a couple hours ago kzbin.infoUgkxQt2uORDRfFOVSrO4idv4B90ThT6EOnEL . I haven’t shot with a scope in probably 25 years. The X on the left was my target. (the shot almost in the bullseye on the right X was my father in laws first shot after I made adjustments) The two shots circled are my first 2 shots. Then I brought it down - shot once. Then brought it over to the left. From there zeroed it in to dead center. This all was from 25 yards out. Follow instructions carefully when mounting the scope. So far I'm very happy with the purchase.

[@NBC_NCO]

I want one. Living in a school zone has me a bit concerned with the noise level.

[@kingfishphill4120]

I think a rifle synthetic stock would be better than a folding tactical stock they are very loose wiggle to much !!!!! But it's still a bad ass pcp NATE great review 👍

[@pl1753]

Is there any hammer spring adjustment?

[@richardmarriott-smith9517]

Good review. Thanks.

[@shawn2571]

Nice review. I'm considering one a .357. Do these ones have the same safety concerns as the cheaper ones with bolt blowback or is that fixed?

[@AirgunChannel]

Not sure...cool channel you got! -Nate

[@josephpeters2367]

Love your videos question what did you use to hold the bottle on those white holders ? Also comparing this gun to the LCs 19 .it seems that this aea has a slight edge on power over the LCs but comparing apples to oranges which one you prefer ?

[@AirgunChannel]

Hey, the LCS is definitely nicer....at $2200....white holders? Not sure.

[@josephpeters2367]

@@AirgunChannel I get it LCs is nice I need a stimulus check for that 🤣 What I meant to say is what was holding the bottle caps ?some type of white bottle cap holders

[@tonyj8082]

@@josephpeters2367 Looked like hot glue lol

[@josephpeters2367]

@@tonyj8082 thats genius

[@gmanneod8085]

Great review. What a beast Nate. Snow in Northern California or did you move, brother?

[@AirgunChannel]

I bailed from CA a couple years ago. Love it in WA state! Way better!!

[@gmanneod8085]

@@AirgunChannel Good for you. Just watch out for the invasion from Canada. LOL

[@FarmerFpv]

@@gmanneod8085 It would be a pulling hair and slap fight. Both sides are catering to men in dresses rather than real men and women. This is why Russia and China don't fear us anymore, lol.

[@gmanneod8085]

@@FarmerFpv LOL Your right. but I was referring to the Asia country's military who has been training and conducting military maneuvers for the last 3 years!

[@billhatcher2984]

Is there any way to take the ring out of the hammer spring

[@davidcall4957]

Can you change the barrels to different calibers? how about slugs? Thanks

[@AirgunChannel]

No

[@YDCFF_]

Hey bro: can you link me for the cleaning kit you use? I have a flexible one for airguns, but you have to screw tips on the end. Therefore, you can't push it through and put the felt on and pull it back out because there isn't enough room where the mag goes in. I have to put the patch on first and work it down the barrel then pull it back out. I also use cleaning pellets in between. The bottom line is: unless it's a break barrel, cleaning guns is a pain in the arse.

[@AirgunChannel]

They are no longer made. But you can buy this one: airtanksplus.com/product/boreman-pull-through-barrel-cleaning-kit/

[@josevillanueva6329]

I have the same rifle and i wanted to know what did you have the regulador on

[@AirgunChannel]

Not sure. AEA set it at the factory.

[@bangstv4091]

Watching from phillipines 😉

[@AirgunChannel]

Hello from the USA! -Nate

[@dannywarren5204]

Bro I have to ask... how come every gun you shoot sounds like it's got crazy power... slaming loudly into the metal target.. I know this can't be the case yea??

[@AirgunChannel]

Good microphone on the camera..but this AEA is super powerfull.

[@billhatcher2984]

This is my second time watching that gun rely interests me can something be done about the hammer spring it rings like a bell

[@Rob-ny5ee]

If they get rid of the fill probe and put on a foster fitting I would buy this gun in .357

[@stedyone1090]

I got to shoot one recently. Front heavy. Folding stock is loose and cheesy. It's got power and accuracy. WaitnSee the jury is still out..

[@FarmerFpv]

I have the .30 cal and it started leaking and had lots of blowback after 3 tins of pellets. Not satisfied, I think the .22 is a better choice for this airgun as the hammer doesn't slam the valve as hard to get the power needed. The .30 cal started smacking itself to pieces.

[@stedyone1090]

@@FarmerFpv My Challenger 50 leaked a week after shooting only a dozen shots. UGH...

[@stedyone1090]

@@FarmerFpv Also sold my 30 Challenger 32 inch barrel. Sold my Element too.

[@AirgunChannel]

The stock grabs the hair in my beard and ripped it out every time I look up....gotta get a cheek guard....or a shave....lots of cus words edited out of this video. Ouch!!!

[@7676tennis]

@@FarmerFpv Hi, have you managed to repair it, or is it a bad design, flaw? I have a .30 on order, but in light of your warning, I'm thinking about cancelling it, or going for a different calibre instead... Please keep us updated!

[@robertrmckerrow1111]

Very cool! 👍🏼

[@AirgunChannel]

I agree! Thanks for watching! -Nate

[@bigearl8687]

Who the hell does AEA knows that there able to have guns available 4 everyone who wants 1 as soon as they come out..everyone else u have to pre order, AEA come out with some pellets and slugs so they'll be available

[@FarmerFpv]

MADE IN CHINA. That's why.

[@bigearl8687]

@@FarmerFpv oooooh okay

[@heathhalfhill6401]

Sorry for the second comment but all but a couple of my airguns regardless of cost have to be rezeroed after setting for a day or so. Do you know why? They all have quality scopes. Pressure is consistent/no reg creep, same ammo🤷‍♂️ Sir I don’t know why this happens. I shoot them from inside the house out the window. No change in temperature and they haven’t been bumped either. Any suggestions as to why this happens would be crazy helpful. Thank you.

[@AirgunChannel]

Could be your shooting. If the parallax on your scope is not right...then the crosshairs will be a different spot according to where your eye is at the time...also, if your gun is not regulated, like a Hatsan, your point of impact will change through out your tanks fill. Empty tank will hit a different spot than a full one....maybe its time to buy a $1500 gun. Hope this helps. -Nate

[@heathhalfhill6401]

@@AirgunChannel Thanks for the reply bud. Guns are regulated, scopes are solid, rings, mounts, regulators not creeping, shooting from a gun vise, side parallax is correct, not having any clipping issues, LCS, Air Arms, FX, Air Venturi all of them have zero issues yet all still do it and nothing cheap about the gear that's on them. Oddly the one gun that is the most accurate is also the cheapest one I own and it's a 3 year old .22 Liberty. Never have to mess with the scope and every other gun has the same scope except the LCS which only needs re-sighted once in a while? Go figure. Maybe it is my shooting once in a while but still makes me scratch my head trying to figure it out. I often wonder if the temperature has something to do with it?

[@jreviews5924]

It has to be the shooter. Make sure your cheek is in the same place every shot and your hold is consistent.

[@tedsell1455]

@@jreviews5924 yes I have Seen the Scope to High and poor Check weild on Stock

[@Airgunnerchris]

I love your videos 😂🙌

[@gboutdoors5198]

in your opinion is the aea challenger pro worth it or should i get like an airforce talon or a aea challenger bullpup

[@chrishuebschman295]

Hello my old friend how have you been awake n pissed here. It's been awhile but I'm glad to see you're doing good and as usual awesome videos and that gun right there I would love to have in a 357

[@cletiswilson6222]

So who manufacturers the aea rifles? Made in the USA or overseas

[@lwr413]

China…

[@FarmerFpv]

MADE IN CHINA

[@AirgunChannel]

The Chinese my friend

[@willemdeysel1766]

love this 22

[@oneheadlight8000]

Do you know if this is a standard AR style grip? Can you swap that one our for other AR mount grips?

[@hafizabdulhafeez790]

AeA challenger pro.22 praise plz? Rs: ? And your cantry ?

[@houssamdz7379]

Haw long range,yards? And the price of hm? Thnks bro😍

[@AgtX999]

sounds like a whip, or the predators shoulder cannon

[@pcmsalngogdanilo1025]

How much is the cost of that airgun? Thank you

[@billhatcher2984]

Does it have a choked barrel or do you have to shoot pellets

[@AirgunChannel]

The barrels have a gradual choke....Pellets or slugs will do fine.

[@phamhan6179]

@@AirgunChannel có về Việt Nam được không bạn

[@MrJoeygregory]

Jesus Christ I just realized this is a 22 and they're allowed I got to snap something this week and get my mind made up I might just grab the pistol for now or the handgun the little one I'm just scared of the rumor of the mags getting stuck and people not feeling them to a certain point and they not operate correctly if you can confirm that I really want to send me auto-gun because I want to do basically like a three gun challenge pistol carbine and that new Umarex shotgun coming out or whatever the hell it is that shoot 68 caliber double barrel balls something to get my friends into and I'm going to watch the video let me know how your experience has been so far I know you rocked with these dudes any suggestions coupon codes would be appreciated

[@nsboost]

Yo I replied to your thread on airgunnation. Are the barrels of the different calibers the same outside diameter? Thanks for your help

[@giovannihell4895]

friend, which caliber is more accurate in this rifle, the .22 or the .30? according to your tests

[@AirgunChannel]

.22 you have to turn it down to 900 fps.

[@randomidiot8142]

Not really a fan of that style of power adjuster. It's not consistent enough for repeatable changes, and it's not all that efficient. It's quick and easy to make though.

[@ryankienbaum8894]

Hey brother, I just bought my Challenger Pro in .30 and it shoots hole inho.e then it goes offline it's got a mind of its own,very frustrating,I turned it down but forgot my crony so but question was did Bin crown that barrel again? That gun of yours was a laser?

[@rogergoodwin5533]

Nice fire wood to split. No barrel heat up on air guns + . Keep firing. OK price range?

[@zandier34]

What scope is this? @Airgun Channel

[@AirgunChannel]

Element Helix kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYLVZn2dnrxoosk

[@alfaro505]

New subcriber from Philippines, may I know this gun how many count shots per reffil? Thanks

[@jaymoney3188]

How many shots per fill?

[@franciscodeassiscampos297]

essa carabina e perfeita em todos os sentidos. Muito top

[@alizengin1514]

Which scope

[@AirgunChannel]

Element Helix

[@corycampbell1013]

Love that scope,tracking is superb

[@edwardhopkins9436]

How do I charge it.....no manual ?

[@jorrycullanteslabaso6856]

How much if there in the Philippines?

[@ryankienbaum8894]

I buying some .303 diameter slugs and see if it tames this beast!

[@katig-ayo2298]

how much for the .25 cal. for phil.

[@fjqtaxch9]

Awesome Exciting Airgun.

[@jackwagonhoedown4114]

My AEA HP30+ clips pellets and has trash magazines. I spent way too much money for a poor quality air rifle…

[@dougiefresh3767]

That sucks man. I hate that happened to you. My AEA Chall Standard .30 has done me well for the last 8 months shooting daily. I try to stick with traditional looking rifles for the most part but this Pro is a must for me.

[@AirgunChannel]

some models or mags could have issues, the Pro models are good. If you bought your gun from Pellet Shop, Bin would have given you a new gun...or a refund.

[@dougiefresh3767]

@@AirgunChannel Yeah or Bin Tac

[@midwesttacticalair7742]

Always make sure you purchase from a respectable/up standing dealer

[@FarmerFpv]

it's MADE IN CHINA, lol.

[@tonyrowell6157]

what bipod is that please?

[@mencarijln.]

Nice guys..

[@pl1753]

Omg yessssss

[@AirgunChannel]

If your looking for power...there you go! Thanks for watching! -Nate

[@mahabudi8989]

Dimana saya bisa membelinya

[@pokzssortega5846]

Waw bro that gun is monster and your a great shooter i love your videos with it

[@MrJoeygregory]

I'm looking for a Nae Nae I really like this gun but I've never owned a PCP but I've had a lot of hopped-up high-powered break barrels CO2 guns and as of a year ago when I found out about pcbs never knew they existed my firearms collection came to an end collecting dust when I could have been using no so I'm going to start selling my firearms and buying guns but as a first Ane I don't need nothing crazy I was going to get the varmint but that's just too much the element is really good because it's light but I think that's a bolt do you have problems with the air pressure at a certain level and it not bolt in or cycling this is my main fear of getting a semi-automatic I really want a semi-automatic that way I can take it along in a truck while I'm going shooting I live in Baltimore has some yahoo wants to try to carjack me it just happened to be there on the way to the range LOL but other than that dude was send them like 60 grain slugged 100-yard down the fucking range that's ridiculous for the varmint I like the element I like the one I'm about to watch your review and I like the pistol carbine and the handgun so on your opinion I know you are a Nae Nae fan and have quite a few of their guns have you had any problems with a semi-automatic? And the gun you have there now I'm going to watch the video the company you got it from pretty much hooks it up with custom moderators and shroud right the varmint I was going to get was Thirty or thirty-five caliber which was ridiculous my neighbors get pissed when I shoot my 1.1 replica handgun co2's doing speed drills let me know bro I'm going to finish the video and thank you for revealing these guns reviewing and I've only seen about three videos of the varmint that's why I backed off that one and started over

[@rud712]

nice bro

[@billhatcher2984]

That's a two stage trigger

[@matswalroiskbasuki7293]

Why not, a nail head as the targets...just courious about the accuracy....

[@ricardobotello1956]

Tus videos son muy buenos e aprendido mucho pero me ases el día con boca boo jajajaja

[@willemdeysel1766]

will love to show the guys in africa what this pcp can do

[@franciscodeassiscampos297]

Quanto custa essa carabina

[@BinhTravel.]

このエアガンがどこに売っているか？

[@hunter.22nunes]

Muito top

[@Airgunnerchris]

Carnage on the range 😂😂

[@antoniocristiano598]

E um sonho mais para mim e impossível comprar uma joia dessa

[@albertojalrab5861]

🤘🏻

[@franciscodeassiscampos297]

Que carabina topi e muito precisa. a se eu pudesse comprar uma dessa seria ótimo 👍

[@TannerP97]

Annnnddddd I think im about to be $800 poorer 😅

[@davidschmidt6013]

Other than that SERIOUSLY ugly dog, this was a great vid. Calm and casual, but still interesting and fun. Thanks.