The .357 as it has a little more diameter. I think it will work better. Unless they have changed, the .30 caliber AEA also is a .303 so it may be harder to find the right bullets or molds (most are .300 or .308.). .303 is traditionally a british diameter in airguns. I believe the .357 is a .356 but there is more suitable bullets for that and people are having more success with bullet selection. .35 caliber pellets should do well although they are pushing them pretty fast. They have designed them for max speed. They do well with bullets and get higher FPE. Check the other posts about these guns. They are a pretty good value. I dont have first hand knowledge, just like to read/talk about them.
Which would be better suited to Florida whitetail hunting at longer ranges ie 75 yrds the .30 32 inch barrel at 200 fpe or the 357 24 inch barrel (can't find 32 inch 357) also at 200 fpe
Quote from: Florida airgunner on August 04, 2021, 11:32:28 PMWhich would be better suited to Florida whitetail hunting at longer ranges ie 75 yrds the .30 32 inch barrel at 200 fpe or the 357 24 inch barrel (can't find 32 inch 357) also at 200 fpeThe stock .357 AEA w/24" barrel can put out more than 220 fpe while the .30 at max with a 32 in barrel can just reach the 200 mark. I regularly get 224-240 fpe with 105-115 gr slugs. The highest ever fpe I recorded with a slug was over 280 but I have not repeated it. Shooting 432 gr. arrows with the .357 I get more than 250 fpe. The difference in fpe between the .30 and .357 becomes important in places like Texas where 215 is the minimum fpe required for deer and other game when hunted with an airgun.
Quote from: bduares on August 05, 2021, 11:13:33 AMQuote from: Florida airgunner on August 04, 2021, 11:32:28 PMWhich would be better suited to Florida whitetail hunting at longer ranges ie 75 yrds the .30 32 inch barrel at 200 fpe or the 357 24 inch barrel (can't find 32 inch 357) also at 200 fpeThe stock .357 AEA w/24" barrel can put out more than 220 fpe while the .30 at max with a 32 in barrel can just reach the 200 mark. I regularly get 224-240 fpe with 105-115 gr slugs. The highest ever fpe I recorded with a slug was over 280 but I have not repeated it. Shooting 432 gr. arrows with the .357 I get more than 250 fpe. The difference in fpe between the .30 and .357 becomes important in places like Texas where 215 is the minimum fpe required for deer and other game when hunted with an airgun.Is there a .357 with a 32 inch barrel for sale?
How much for the 45? Is it a .452, .454, .457 or Korean .45 (anywhere inbetween). Same stats as the .357 tank-wise?
Best way ? ....a professional compressor and a bunch of tanks.But can be done in many other ways too.
HiJust out of curiosity what do you guys think is the cheapest and most effective way to fill a big bore. What's the cheapest compressor out there?Also is there a AEA 357 Challenger with 32 inch barrel I can only find 24 inch
Quote from: Florida airgunner on August 04, 2021, 10:01:42 PMHiJust out of curiosity what do you guys think is the cheapest and most effective way to fill a big bore. What's the cheapest compressor out there?Also is there a AEA 357 Challenger with 32 inch barrel I can only find 24 inchI would buy one of these and a medium size bottle with the correct lines and fittings. It is the most efficient way to go, time and money and all things considered. The absolute cheapest way to go would be to buy a hand pump rated for over 4,500psi. But this would require a lot of hand pumping and shooting would become a chore. Time is money and you will likely wish you invested in an electric pump and bottle.https://www.google.com/search?client=ms-android-verizon&sxsrf=ALeKk01DA8bdKd67wPmAvGwy8WChGnq-OQ:1628290798446&q=yang+heng+compressor&nirf=yong+heng+compressor&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjGg4f1v53yAhXXFFkFHVMoDRwQ8BYoAXoECAEQAw&biw=360&bih=512