AEA Confusion...

[Firewalker]

I am confused as to which AEA guns are semi auto, which configurations are available and where to buy them (in stock). I would also like to think about the .357 but not in this post.

Any guidance would be appreciated.

[Nomadic Pirate]

I am confused as to which AEA guns are semi auto, which configurations are available and where to buy them (in stock). I would also like to think about the .357 but not in this post.

Any guidance would be appreciated.

If I ever will get to buy an AEA gun it will be from Utah Airguns.

[Firewalker]

I am confused as to which AEA guns are semi auto, which configurations are available and where to buy them (in stock). I would also like to think about the .357 but not in this post.

Any guidance would be appreciated.

If I ever will get to buy an AEA gun it will be from Utah Airguns.

I'll check them out. Any idea about the rest of my questions?

[Wayne52]

I think the AEA HP's are kind of considered their lego guns because they can be converted to bolt action or semi auto depending on what you have, I have a Semi Auto Carbine in 25 caliber that can be converted to bolt action delivering a lot more power than semi auto. They sell kits for people who want them when they have them in stock.  I think right now they still have the barrel kits for mine in stock which is a longer barrel/shroud and other parts.  It costs about $200, I opted for the Challenger SL in .22 rather than turning the semi auto into a varmint rifle.  That Challenger is an awesome varmint rifle in my opinion and an excellent slug shooter as well.

[Spacebus]

The HP series is very confusing when you look at it online.

Long story short all HP models have a pistol frame, .22/.25/.30 cal options, bottle or tube, various barrel lengths, and I think they are all semi-auto right now. Like Wayne says, you can convert them to bolt action for more power.

The HP Max is bolt action only and .30/.357

The Terminator is like an HP with a rear tank, .30/.357 and semi auto.

[ranchibi]

The Pellet Shop carries their whole lineup and breaks them down into their respective categories ie Bolt action (regulated and non regulated) and semi-auto.

[Firewalker]

The Pellet Shop carries their whole lineup and breaks them down into their respective categories ie Bolt action (regulated and non regulated) and semi-auto.

Still dont see a single side lever, only bolt actions.

[Nomadic Pirate]

The Pellet Shop carries their whole lineup and breaks them down into their respective categories ie Bolt action (regulated and non regulated) and semi-auto.

Still dont see a single side lever, only bolt actions.

In the tactical models yes,...sidelevers are only on the wood stocks, for now I hope

[Firewalker]

The Pellet Shop carries their whole lineup and breaks them down into their respective categories ie Bolt action (regulated and non regulated) and semi-auto.

Still dont see a single side lever, only bolt actions.

In the tactical models yes,...sidelevers are only on the wood stocks, for now I hope

Perhaps I am mistaken but those are all big bore guns.

[Nomadic Pirate]

Yes yes the big bores, I think small bore even in wood is still only bolt.

[Wayne52]

With all the ongoing changes that AEA has been making with their entire lineup it's hard to say what they might have available in another 6 months. I'm very tempted to buy one of those 22 cal semi auto pistols they have now at the pellet shop however I think that I'll pass on it right now because like I said there's no telling what they might have available in another 6 months   I think that .357 SS pistol they have now probably has the same breech as ChallengerSL.

[sb327]

I think it would benefit them to make an HP with a lever. My varmint got a balanced valve because I got tired of pulling on that bolt. The platform is just excellent though. After a little crown work, it is extremely accurate. One of those guns I doubt I’ll part with anytime soon.

Dave

[Spacebus]

I think it would benefit them to make an HP with a lever. My varmint got a balanced valve because I got tired of pulling on that bolt. The platform is just excellent though. After a little crown work, it is extremely accurate. One of those guns I doubt I’ll part with anytime soon.

Dave

Did you make that valve yourself? Would love something like that for my Bandit/Stormrider. The stiff hammer spring eats bolt handles.

[sb327]

Yeah, it’s posted here on my varmint upgrades thread I think. It’s a tight fit but works great.

Dave

Found it

https://www.gatewaytoairguns.org/GTA/index.php?topic=189493.0

[Firewalker]

Looks like I'll hold out a little longer on the AEA. I want to see what they come up with this next year.

[Nomadic Pirate]

I think that is a good tack to take.

[Wayne52]

I'll never forget watching a video of a semi auto they built early on that had a 3 round burst selector switch on it.

[PasadenaMike]

What ever you do get it from The Pellet Shop. Bin stands behind his products. He tests ans adjusts them before shipping, UA on the other hand does not test the gun out before shipping.

[Scotchmo]

I think it would benefit them to make an HP with a lever. …

Having a bolt cycle on a semi-auto is OK. For a lever cocking semi-auto, a little more complicated.

[Firewalker]

I think it would benefit them to make an HP with a lever. …

Having a bolt cycle on a semi-auto is OK. For a lever cocking semi-auto, a little more complicated.

Good point, I should have specified that for semi-auto, the bolt is fine, all others need a side lever.