Box to Bench w/the AEA HP Series SS Semi-Auto Pistol from ThePelletShop.com - .22 cal Pellet Fun Gun

[@jay1486you]

My youngest daughter watched this video with me in the living room…she kept commenting on how awesome it was, how it would be the perfect size for her, etc. Thanks for making such a great review for her now Christmas present!

[@WiscAirGunners]

Wow! That makes my day. Thanks for letting me know!

[@2wheeladdict12]

Trust me you don’t want anything from AEA. All these videos are misleading. Sure it’s a great fun and I would love one but they brake like constantly.

[@randomvideosfilmcollection3161]

Rock on. I can’t afford all the rifles I’d like to try but videos like this is cool af to me bc it’s like I get to kinda try it thru the screen lol

[@WiscAirGunners]

Then it was worth it for me to shoot the video! Thaks.

[@bretlawson924]

Definitely a tempting little morsel of a gun! Impressive results given the initial venue. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@WiscAirGunners]

You are welcome. Glad it was useful to you.

[@covertherapy]

Can't wait for an update. I'm gonna order one now for squirrels!

[@FirstStateAirgun]

AEA in the House... Sweeeet

[@WiscAirGunners]

Yes Indeed!

[@backyardairgunfun462]

Yes u hear it I have a 357 terminator semi auto and yes that bolt has some serious power if vibrates the 9mm 357 u can even hear a humm but an amazing gun no problems in 8 months love this gun

[@WiscAirGunners]

Awesome.

[@jeffojibway9284]

Buying a airgun under a grand will be nice! great video..

[@WiscAirGunners]

I'm very impressed for the price. I look at it this way it's Leshy 2 fun for a quarter of the price.

[@WEALRO]

I got one 2 months ago and I love it , mines the 30cal 💥 I got the anodized blue stock with a blue Halo graphic site and tank clamp with a front grip with integrated laser and light 💥

[@3dconceptsofutah757]

wow that sounds like a fun rig ;-D

[@WiscAirGunners]

I bet that looks sweet!

[@TeddysVentures]

Where did you get yours from with all those mods?

[@sowhat3459]

wow you hit that frying pan easily. I will definitely order one now.

[@FalcoINC]

Thanks for showing the sound stock and with a moderator on. Sounds/report (or lack there of) is my main desire where I shoot. I think this would be a super fun gun but it may just be a tad bit loud being semi auto with the blow back. It looks awesome

[@WiscAirGunners]

You can effectively moderate the muzzle out in the open, but as the shooter you get a fair amount of action noise.

[@3dconceptsofutah757]

Thanks! Might go for the HP Carbine for more shots per fill. I imagine the accuracy will be a little better with the slightly longer barrel too. I already have an FX Maverick but it would be fun to have a little semi auto with descent accuracy. Cheers!

[@WiscAirGunners]

I agree that more air and a longer barrel will add some more efficiency. I wanted the little guy to play around with and shove into a backpack (or hoodie) and for rapid fire plinking. This one fits the bill, but I do see the appeal of the carbine.

[@TYoung-fe8fd]

Check out the HP Carbine TD + DonnyFL Moderator (adds another 5"). Has a big carbon fiber 450cc tank instead of standard aluminum 300cc tank. Even more shots. Hasn't arrived yet, can't wait!

[@WiscAirGunners]

@@TYoung-fe8fd I just filmed a Box to Bench video on the Carbine TD. Watch for it in the coming week.

[@ral446]

"Just got done with a long day at the range working with our recruits, doing a little handgun training", that sounds like something I could have said about 30 years ago in my days with the Michigan State Police. Are you also connected with law enforcement? I really enjoy your box to bench videos. Please keep them coming.

[@WiscAirGunners]

I am, and I will, every chance I get!

[@erniestoner8266]

@@WiscAirGunners Thanks for your service. GOD bless

[@WELLINGTONASSIS-mz5bu]

BRAVO !

[@WiscAirGunners]

Thanks

[@SuperBenjamin1965]

Nice little pistol I just ordered mine today I’m waiting for my compressor and my Donny Fl when I get a little more cash I got it in 25 I have plenty of 25 H&N ammo for my break barrel Have a good Day

[@GS.NL.1983]

only heard the pellet slap the spinners on my phone 🤳 neat little pcp airgun 👍 ow I forgot the hades does it like the jsb hades 😈😎

[@WiscAirGunners]

I've had good luck with the Hades. Not really luck. Yes, It's great for the Hades. I took a out a chippie and a squirrel within yards of each-other an hour ago and they both went straight down.

[@AlMitchell-yu8tv]

Very good video, helped me decide to buy one.

[@WiscAirGunners]

Glad to help.

[@Kcrunchymunch]

I'm all giddy seeing you unbox this pistol and shoot it. I like that it's so light weight. Most airguns seem to be so very heavy unless you pay a lot.

[@JG-yd8so]

To avoid a broken magazine, don’t exceed total recommend grain weight full mag. When trying slugs , if they are heavier then don’t completely fill mag. I forgot about that when trying heavier slugs in my .357 semiautomatic, broke the 10shot mag. Now I only load mag with 3 heavy slugs, works great. The spring in the mag can only compensate so much. Learn from my error. Safety first & have fun. Strongly recommend eye projection for blowback.

[@WiscAirGunners]

That's all good info!

[@catherineharris4746]

Simply outstanding!👍👍👍

[@WiscAirGunners]

Thank you.

[@murfspop]

Good review. The wifie wants one for our 21st anniversary. She is getting me the Avenger Bull Pup in .22. We believe in equal firepower in a marriage. :)

[@WiscAirGunners]

Solid!

[@tmrogin1466]

Keith 68 Whiskey did a review and called it his newTRUCK GUN quite an endorsement from both of you. I’ll be looking into it THANKS. TOM

[@WiscAirGunners]

I keep sayin git's fun. That's the big part, but it's also very well built and feels very solid.

[@dark30welderwelding11]

Bin at The Pellet Shop is the best. Awesome guy. Took good care of me and went above and beyond to make sure I was getting what I wanted. Thanks Bin

[@WiscAirGunners]

Bin Rocks!

[@ggn436]

so good

[@WiscAirGunners]

Thanks

[@James_Barris]

Love mine.

[@WiscAirGunners]

Awesome!

[@johnnyventurino8947]

My friend very good choice of knife carry. SPYDERCO ALL THE WAY BUDDY. GREAT JOB.

[@WiscAirGunners]

Thanks Johny!

[@freedomloverusa3030]

Great Vid!!!!

[@WiscAirGunners]

Thanks!

[@airrifleshootingandvarmint8055]

Looking forward for your next video on this .22 cal. air gun. No one else seems to do a bench rest accuracy test on the .22 cal. version of this air gun. I hope that you can do some accuracy shooting off sandbags at 50 yards so that we can see a true example of the air guns potential. : )

[@WiscAirGunners]

I'll add it to the list.

[@OH8STN]

Every time watching this video, I'm happy about my AEA HP SS+ purchase. Now if UPS would move their butts 😂 Thanks for sharing 👍

[@covertherapy]

I'd like to see what pellets work best with it and your experience with the power wheel

[@WiscAirGunners]

Good to know. So far I've used the H&N 18 grain pellets, the JSB Redesigns and the Hades, and accuracy to 45 yards has been acceptable. I haven't shot off the bench at all...all my shots with it have been off hand.

[@covertherapy]

@@WiscAirGunners Thanks for the info! what shot count have you been getting?

[@WiscAirGunners]

@@covertherapy About two mags and then I refill. I wouldn't call that an official string.

[@maverick25100]

Do you have a video of your groups on this rig or even a in-depth crony numbers. I enjoyed the video.

[@WiscAirGunners]

Not yet but I hope to circle back to that.

[@ADSUPINTHIS]

Always wondered where you went after The walking dead. Southland was a another good show of yours. Cool to see you doing air gun stuff now👍🏻.

[@WiscAirGunners]

Good one!

[@TheAirgunPodcast]

Great stuff. Really wanting to try one out!!!!

[@WiscAirGunners]

Loads of funa1

[@Dobermann-Deutschland]

thanks from germany 😇

[@WiscAirGunners]

👍🏻

[@ianpearce78]

I love the Bushnell scope, which spec/model is it?

[@WiscAirGunners]

Bushnell AR 1-4x24

[@gboutdoors5198]

that airgun does not seem like a paper puncher but a walk around squirrel killing machine

[@WiscAirGunners]

I agree, but you do need to get it sorted on paper before you take it out on live quarry.

[@gboutdoors5198]

@@WiscAirGunners Yea when I said paper puncher I meant like competition shooting type stuff

[@WiscAirGunners]

@@gboutdoors5198 what about a squirrel competition?

[@gboutdoors5198]

@@WiscAirGunners maybe 😂😂

[@mikeoliver5827]

Hey PJ, love the Wisconsin airgunnners channel and get a little something from each program. I have a question for you about the AEA hp ss plus in. .22. I ordered one from Utahairguns and in other programs I’ve watched them have the fist 3 mags over the Crono were high to mid 900. 980-910 then fell into the high 800’s. My thoughts on an unregulated air rifle with a power wheel. If I want to be in the mid 800’s and flatten the shot curve if I turn the power wheel down until I get the fps I want and after it starts to drop in the low 800’s turn the power wheel up a couple of clicks until I get it back to the mid 800’s. I’d love to hear your thoughts. Thanks

[@WiscAirGunners]

When you reduce the airflow you might see a lengthening of that curve. I’d figure out and “tune” to the peak. What’s happening is high tank pressure is closing the valve, and as pressure drops the valve stays open longer resulting in a climb in velocity. Then as pressure drops more, we’ll, you know that part of it. Closing the transfer port might lengthen the sweet spot.

[@russ1990]

3 things PJ 1. Congratulations on your successes at RMAC. 2. Cool looking piece of kit there. 3. Off topic but could you do a piece on the installation of the carbon fiber barrel sleeve for the M3? Adhesive or no? Thanks for your videos!!

[@WiscAirGunners]

I do not use adhesive, and will do a video next time I install one.

[@deemann5308]

someone needs to make a nice air tank handguard with a rail system for this gun, i love it, would be even more amazing with a handguard for the tank

[@WEALRO]

I purchased a tank clamp with a front grip with light and laser

[@WiscAirGunners]

That would be pretty cool.

[@deemann5308]

@@WEALRO from where? Do you have a link?

[@angelisone]

1. At full power, how shots until tank is empty 2. Gas is regulated? 3. How much pellet drops @ 100 yards if 25 yards is dead center?

[@WiscAirGunners]

1-You can push into the third magazine, but I refill after two, 24 shots. 2-Not regulated. 3-This would depend on how you have it shooting, It has a transfer port so you have some adjustment of velocity.

[@dansteffee9759]

Did you ever do a follow-up video on the AEA HP ? I bought one and it just Jams all the time. The gun only functions 3600-2300 psi , so you're doing nothing but fighting jams and reloading air. That bolt where your hand out to load and unload.

[@leemartinson6449]

My man I have watched this twice. I am thinking about getting one for the wife in .22. Have you had any issues with this pistol? It has been a year..

[@WiscAirGunners]

It ran like a champ. I used it for one “public” event and it got quite a workout several times. No issues. I sold it a while back and have heard no complaints. I still have the HP SS TD version with the carbon bottle but it’s a .25 that’s up for adoption.

[@spydie]

I was going to buy one of these but the Pellet Shop told me "Just full disclosure the ss actually functions better in bolt vs semi." Which immediately made me rethink buying one. Have you had any problems with it functioning?

[@WiscAirGunners]

None with this one. I had a .25 that had some cycling issues but it was replaced immediately by The Pellet Shop and that one was flawless. We ran this .22 at a fundraiser and it was going non-stop for about 4 hours without a hitch.

[@jimwagner9425]

Great video. What part of Wisconsin? Have a couple of friends and myself into air in Dodgeville. Would love to invite you to a day of shooting. Keep up the good work 👏

[@WiscAirGunners]

We are centrally located to west center. That sounds like fun!

[@peterago1082]

where do you get that spanner castle nut wrench for this gun stock ???

[@WiscAirGunners]

Either Amazon or anywhere that sells AR’s. Google castle nut wrench.

[@murfspop]

@@WiscAirGunners For a $3.00 item they should have included it with the gun. J.M.H.O. ..

[@jbhk7977]

AEA, I just can't figure it out. Grey (action) block, silver block and black block, then you have AEA but also BinTac and you have the B&W logo . . . how does this work? By the way, awesome video my friend, I think the .22 is the best alround caiber.

[@WiscAirGunners]

@@jbhk7977 there are like six manufacturers in China that can make weapons. Each produces products to a multiple of companies, some of which are exclusive to one company and some of which are rebranded to different companies in different regions. Parts of designs and sometimes parts are used across different clients, sometimes giving airgun a from company b a similar feature or look from airgun c from company d.

[@jbhk7977]

@@WiscAirGunners I see, so there is no difference quality wise between AEA and BinTac to your knowledge?

[@WiscAirGunners]

@@jbhk7977 each brand sets the specifications for their models, and specifications are what make the difference.

[@jbhk7977]

@@WiscAirGunners Thank you sir.

[@brocwavra8813]

What kind of risers did you use on this scope

[@WiscAirGunners]

BKL. My favorites for dovetail mounts.

[@CPD_1]

Hey, what scope do have, and do you need other hardware to mount?

[@WiscAirGunners]

It's a Bushnell AR series scope. It has a 1" tube, so you need 1" dovetail rings.

[@federballextrem1860]

Hello, one question from Germany, I wonder everytime when I see US guys using airguns....I thought in America you can buy at every corner real/sharp weapons - so, what is the reason in US to use airguns? Thanks in advance!!

[@WiscAirGunners]

Great question. While we can buy them many places, we can’t shoot them everywhere. In fact in some places, like inside a barn or in your back yard, it would be wholly inappropriate and dangerous. I can shoot airguns safely and legally on my property, and while it would be legal to shoot a firearm it would not be safe to do so. Mostly the answer is because I like to, and I can do it often and at low cost for ammunition.

[@federballextrem1860]

​@@WiscAirGunners thanks for your fast answer, okay now I understand. Greetings from poor German guy, shooting only with 7,5joule :-(

[@jesusoftheapes]

I am from WI and I am about to invest in tens of thousands of dollars into big bore PCP. How do we get the DNR on board to let us use big bore air rifles for deer season?

[@WiscAirGunners]

Contact your elected representatives. Support the Airgun Sporting Association's efforts. Invite your Warden to shoot with you. I went to Michigan this fall to see what big bore hunting is all about, and I'm hooked!

[@jesusoftheapes]

@@WiscAirGunners I've been using a big bore air rifle for deer for years . I figure if the DNR asks I'm Coyote hunting.

[@brandon5330]

Please answer ..one question is this more power than a 22lr

[@WiscAirGunners]

No.

[@jerrypurnell4066]

What size scope mounts you use for magazine clearance?

[@WiscAirGunners]

The ones I had on that scope were generic "medium" sized mounts.

[@shermdog6969]

Is it hand pump friendly?

[@WiscAirGunners]

The cylinder is relatively small, but you shoot it so fast. You'd be spending a lot of time pumping. I refill after every second magazine.

[@conqueringbarbell2101]

@wisconsin airgunners what model was that Bushnell?

[@WiscAirGunners]

I think the closest you can get to it is the AR71424.

[@WiscAirGunners]

It looked like you sent another reply, but I can't find it. I like the .22.

[@conqueringbarbell2101]

@@WiscAirGunners Thank you brother

[@narrowpath2980]

What size barrel is on there friend ?

[@WiscAirGunners]

I think it is 8" under the shroud.

[@braddenty503]

Haha ive got the same "little animals" and I just got orange paint for them. I live in Florida and last Thursday I actually got a $97 walmart break barrel in .177. Believe it or not I shot a lizard thru the head at 30yds! Guess I lucked out and got a good one.

[@WiscAirGunners]

Nice! It's on my list to come down and help with the iguana situation!

[@brocwavra8813]

What bushenll is that ? Is it true that airguns must use an airgun rated scope ?

[@WiscAirGunners]

If you are talking about springers, they have a forward and back recoil cycle that tears up scopes that aren't built to withstand such forces. Even ones rated for a .50 BMG are only built for one way force and are likely to fail. The one I mounted on this rifle is a Bushnell, from the AR series, but I don't think they make this one anymore. At least it isn't in the on-line catalog. Because this rifle is a pcp it has almost no recoil and doesn't need anything special in the scope category.

[@brocwavra8813]

@@WiscAirGunners So PCP guns like the AEA can use rifle scopes? I have the AEA Carbine 30 cal and loving it. Just got it yesterday and dialed in my Element Helix. Too loud for backyard but have a suppressor coming soon.

[@WiscAirGunners]

@@brocwavra8813 You are correct. The Element Optics also has lifetime replacement on it, so no worries either way.

[@brocwavra8813]

@@WiscAirGunners Thank you. I have the AEA and am glad I can try my other rifles scopes as other air gunners told me I could not. I also have a Benjamin Marauder I love that I was worried about with my other scopes but sounds like I will be fine.

[@WiscAirGunners]

@@brocwavra8813 I've had scopes from UTG, Vortex, Hawke and Bushnell on a Marauder/Armada at one time or another with no problems.

[@HangnJudge]

What sort of velocity is this rig producing?

[@WiscAirGunners]

I'm still playing with the transfer port setting. It's in the low-to-mid 800's with the port 2/3 open. I'm shooting the Hades. All the way open it was north of 900.

[@worldchang7189]

What is the name of this mini pcp air gun 🔫?

[@WiscAirGunners]

This is the AEA HP SS Semi-Auto Pistol.

[@kchedville]

You sure don't want then Squirrels taking up Home Steading in your Attic-- they will chew up every wire up and possibly burn ya house down , i try to put some Lead in everyone i see, my Snapping Turtle gots to eat ya know.. :)

[@WiscAirGunners]

I parked my four wheeler behind the house for one night and they stripped out the whole wiring harness. Apparently that insulation makes superior nest insulation.

[@kchedville]

@@WiscAirGunners I keep my Ataman M2R reading and waiting for any Squirrel i see.

[@WantAdrioid]

Follow up?

[@WiscAirGunners]

I ran it as my squirrel/raccoon gun at deer camp. It was the featured semi-auto at a charity fun-shoot. It had three different scopes mounted on it and shot squirrels and pigeons galore. It never faltered through tins of pellets and I sold it to a guy on the AGN forum and he's now having fun with it.

[@WantAdrioid]

@@WiscAirGunners deciding on the right air rifle to buy is really difficult, especially when on a strict budget. I've been researching for over a year while I save my money. Gets frustrating with so many options, especially when most reviewers are biased toward the air rifles they review. Thanks for honest reviews!

[@davidlargen6945]

What is the price?

[@WiscAirGunners]

www.thepelletshop.com/collections/aea-airguns/products/hp-series-ss-semi-auto-pistol-with-foldable-stock

[@nathangilbert4554]

it likes 23gr slug nsa

[@WiscAirGunners]

Good to know. I think I have a box of those.

[@slayskool777]

Want to buy a lightly used AEA HPSS+ .30 cal? Comes with 6 mags, silencer adapter, bottle pic adapter, bottle sleeve, limited edition cocking knob, etc.... $600. It has the usual AEA mag cycling issues, but it's almost new. I just don't like it. It's too loud for my area.

[@WiscAirGunners]

I'm not in the market but if I hear anyone is I'll send them your way.

[@joshtran1483]

Is it too loud at the muzzle or at the action ?

[@carmineamato2711]

Ciao sono Carmine da Milano il prezo 4.5.grazie completa grazie mille

[@WiscAirGunners]

Scusa Carmine. Non conosco quel prezzo nel tuo paese.

[@edwardallen6175]

eye protection

[@sandonlyon9325]

I bought this same gun and returned it because of all kinds of issues .In my experience I would stay away from this gun or at least the pellet shop that took $175 of my dollars for the this faulty gun.

[@abseconPC]

I hope the government never regulates these These are the only things I can own that are semi-automatic because of an anti-gun doctor besides that I can own muzzleloaders

[@WiscAirGunners]

They represent a great semi-auto experience.

[@Kcrunchymunch]

Do you mean to say you are declared mentally unsuitable to own firearms because a responsible doctor who has evaluated you mentally has found you to be too dangerous to own firearms? Come on dude, get real, no one wants you to own anything you might use to hurt people. Stay away from weapons.

[@abseconPC]

@@Kcrunchymunch I didn't have so much as a court hearing that's really not fair if you're in Criminal Court you get a hearing and before they can detect you you have a trial you cannot take someone's rights away without due process in what is the big deal about wanting Ritalin and benzos that's the only reason why I saw him because I know he would have prescribed it which he did

[@abseconPC]

@@Kcrunchymunch so you think I should be defenseless I live in Fort Myers Florida not the safest part of town thank God I at least have my muzzleloader which is always kept at the ready

[@Kcrunchymunch]

@@abseconPC I'm on the side of the professional opinion of the mental health doctor who determines if a person that has mental illness is possibly a danger to the public, therefore following precautions would think it not safe for those individuals to possess firearms. You can protect yourself with pepper gel spray, or a PCP airgun, or black powder cap and ball like you're doing. Sometimes you have to ask if certain people should be able to have guns and make that decision based on logic.

[@jamesbowskill362]

Why are so many chinese built airguns proving so problematic ? over a very short life, they may be powerful & cheap but they are causing problems. As the old saying goes, "A fool & his money are soon parted"

[@gatoraviation9588]

my AEA HP SS exploded on initial fill up @ 180 bar. it is under warranty but AEA will not answer the emails I sent them. NO CUSTOMER SERVICE. sorry I ever bought it. secondly, this is made in china. when spam hits the fan, you will not be able to order guns or parts. I own several AEA air guns, but I'll never buy another one.

[@WiscAirGunners]

Who was your retailer? That’s who typically does the warranty in the US.

[@gatoraviation9588]

@@WiscAirGunners honestly, I don't remember. I have numerous and have purchased 2 AEA airguns from each dealer here in the states, some 3. I am a collector and decided to take a few to the back pasture for testing when the incident occurred. guessing, I probably bought it from BIN. and as stated I sent emails to BIN, FOX, and the PELLET SHOP that have gone unanswered for 2 months now.

[@piscitellinicholas5240]

Need money for a razor ?

[@WiscAirGunners]

I'm good. But if you have any spare JSB Hades I'll take them.

[@generallee441]

we can see his head more than the weapon and he talks too much. he must learn to do reviews