AAA .22 HPS

[zx10wall]

I’m planning on a detailed review of this fine airgun ~ .22 American Air Arms HPS (High Power Slug). My first impressions, it’s top notch in about every way. 

1. Really sweet trigger (right from the box)
2. Impressive regulator
3. Effective factory moderator
4. Tough, tough, tough build
5. Love the 40 MOA rail (edited as I was informed it's 40 and not 50)
6. Great magazine
7. High fill pressure w/ both reservoir gauge and regulator gauge 
8. TJ barrel that is tensioned (1:18)
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   I began with shooting the 28gr ZANs. Right out of the box it’s producing 960 fps ~ 57 FPE. Accuracy was good. I’ve ordered more slugs to try. I’ve seen video of another HPS shooting the 25.39gr JSB RDMs very good as well . Stay tuned…..
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

 

[douger]

looks very nice 

 

[Guest]

looks very nice

Those were my exact words, talking to myself.

Maybe I need one?

 

[Ezana4CE]

Congrats on an outstanding purchase! Your moderator looks long. Is that the stock moderator? Does it tame the bark adequately?

 

[Michael]

Sweet! I read your previous topic (almost 2 years ago) on the Evol 30 https://www.airgunnation.com/topic/aaa-evol-tweak/?referrer=1

Did they address the rail flex issue?

-Michael

 

[zx10wall]

Congrats on an outstanding purchase! Your moderator looks long. Is that the stock moderator? Does it tame the bark adequately?

It's factory and works quite well. 

 

[zx10wall]

Sweet! I read your previous topic (almost 2 years ago) on the Evol 30 https://www.airgunnation.com/topic/aaa-evol-tweak/?referrer=1

Did they address the rail flex issue?

-Michael

Yes, Michael, that has been resolved. With AoA covering the AAA everyday needs, all negatives have been resolved actually. Tom was too busy building to cover all the public wanted from him. 

 

[Ranchibi]

Congratulations! Awesome HP slug shooter for sure.

 

[Peskådot671]

The HPS 22 is the next gun on my list but I'm waiting for the Steve Corcoran wood stock edition. Looking forward to more on your review Derrick. 

 

[woogie_man]

Is there a reason why there isn't a 25 as well with these rifles?



Have always loved the look of these, but haven't been able to swallow the price. Though this would probably be the only rifle I would trade the redwolf for.

 

[FunGun]

Wow, was not even on my radar....looking forward to your review! Looking and sounding interesting. Keep up the good work!

 

[Jlowe]

Great post. You need to start doing reviews on here. After all you have a lot of knowledge and experience. The beginners already have their reviewers. Now those of us who have been around a while need someone to do reviews. Anyhow Derrick, great post as always. 

 

[reza]

Thank you for review.

 

[DutchMike]

@Derrick, fyi

I just received word from Tom from AAA. The new toprail is 40 moa, the old shorter version was 50 moa…

 

[zx10wall]

@Derrick, fyi

I just received word from Tom from AAA. The new toprail is 40 moa, the old shorter version was 50 moa…

Okay then, thank you for the information. 

 

[Airgun-hobbyist]

Looking forward to seeing another great review from you. The last tuning episodes were spot on!

 

[zx10wall]

Thank guys. I might ought to consider more review . I’m no Steve Scialli though and don’t want to spend that kind of time and effort as well as the resources needed. Maybe I can do quick and dirty reviews

Slugs & CARM goodies delivered. Now time to get to the bench!

 

[douger]

are the CARM magazines bigger as far as more shots 

 

[zx10wall]

are the CARM magazines bigger as far as more shots

No. 

 

[bertman77mk2]

Interested in the “heavyweight” .22 slugs!