AEA aea challenger

[QD_Fox]

Happy New Year folks!!!

QDFOX, do you have a magazine that will fit the Challenger Standard.30 cal rifle? I do not see a listing on your site for the Challenger Standard series?

Hello. MongooseV8 tested the Challenger Pro magazines I listed and said it was also compatible with the standard Challenger. Here is the direct link to the ones that he purchased

AEA Challenger Pro Magazine *2 PCS* QD Fox | eBay

ONLY fit AEA Challenger Pro. AEA Challenger Pro - Premium Quality and Durable Construction. These magazines are made from high quality material to ensure longevity. I personally inspect each magazine before they are sent out to ensure that it feeds and loads properly.

www.ebay.com

 

[MongooseV8]

Just keep in mind you will need High rings of at least ~0.810" saddle height. I have some 0.830" rings on the way so I will report back to confirm soon.

 

[smythsg]

Thank you gentlemen for your replys. I look forward to your experience with the mags on the Challenger Standard.

BTW, did the magazine tend to stay in place during cycling? The OEM mags tend to jump out of position during at least the first three bolt cycles.

 

[MongooseV8]

Thank you gentlemen for your replys. I look forward to your experience with the mags on the Challenger Standard.

BTW, did the magazine tend to stay in place during cycling? The OEM mags tend to jump out of position during at least the first three bolt cycles.

The mags have a solid friction fit on my rifle so far. I have not done a ton of shooting with them yet since I had to order another set of rings. But with the limited function testing I have done I dont expect them to move at all during use. The Challengers have a small magnet in the breech block that should correspond with the factory mags so I am surprised you had trouble with yours. My factory AEA mags broke immediately first use, and another will not hold the clear plastic lid still when you wind it up to load. They are pretty much un-useable which has left both of my Challengers in the safe since I got them. But now I have some hope I can use them with aftermarket mags. The bullpup version should work even better as you wouldnt need to change anything else to use them.

 

[smythsg]

Unfortunately, the two factory mags I received do not have any metal to interact with the magnet on the rifle.

 

[MongooseV8]

Unfortunately, the two factory mags I received do not have any metal to interact with the magnet on the rifle.

Mine have a little set screw/spring/ball for the clear plastic cover to index from. I think that is what pops the mag into place on mine. Does you Challenger have the circular magnet in the breech block?

 

[smythsg]

My Challenger does have the circular magnet in the breech block and does have the springball for indexing, but there is little to no pressure placed on the magazine from the springball, and the mags have no metal to interact with the magnet. I did find a Challenger Pro magazine which I purchased from Orion a while back, and it will insert into position in my Challenger Standard, but the bolt does not line up properly and it seems to bind. I will play with it a little more to see if I can make it fit better. The Orion magazine has no metal for the magnet, nor does it have the small dimple to integrate with the springball.

 

[smythsg]

After more expermentation, I have determined that the Orion Challenger Pro mag will not fit my Challenger Standard rifle. That is not a dig at all at Orion, his mags are excellent, first class work, and those mags are sold for the Challenger Pro only. Unfortunately they just will not line up in my Standard's breech.

 

[MongooseV8]

The QD mags do not have a dimple either, but would be simple to add if you were so inclined. The Canadialand made Maple Leaf Custom mags might also be a great option. They look to have the dimple, and they have two different sizes. They make a stock size and a bigger hi-cap size.

 

[357cal]

If I saw a cheap Challenger "SL" 24 inch barrel, non bullpup on the marketplace, I would be tempted to buy it in any caliber.

I had one in .357 and it was actually pretty sweet for what it could do. From what I was told is was one of the first sold in the USA several years ago. Loud, yeah. I would kind of like the same in .22 or .25 because those were pushing upwards of 80 ft lbs in those smaller calibers, which is obviously pretty sweet if you can dial in the right ammo.

And from what I hear the trigger was lighter on the smaller calibers as well. Nice wood stock for under $350. I hope someone sells me one.

Love my 357, taken woodchucks out at 150 yards, 340fpe, I have had it close to 4 years now.

 

[smythsg]

Just a quick update, I did order a 7 shot mag from Maple Leaf (Canada) and it is working well in my Challenger .30 cal. The 7 shot mag does not require high rings. I had Maple Leaf mags previously for my Notos and they are a fine option.

 

[MongooseV8]

Just a quick update, I did order a 7 shot mag from Maple Leaf (Canada) and it is working well in my Challenger .30 cal. The 7 shot mag does not require high rings. I had Maple Leaf mags previously for my Notos and they are a fine option.

Yes in hindsight I probably should have just gone with the Maple Leaf too, but I liked the design of the fox mags. Had I realized they were so tall I probably would have reconsidered, but ultimately I am glad to have some decent mags.

 

[mainevent777]

yes, I have but not as much a the challenger do you have one? what's the difference between the two?

What man I just got the gen 2 in .357 and it is nice. Hole in hole at 100yds

 

[Garuda]

I have the Challenger pro in 30. Had issues with the regulator but Ben a the pellet shop took care of it and the thing is a shooter.

 

[lonedave]

Sorry to tag into this thread, but I’m also considering getting a Challenger in .35 or possibly .30. I am really mostly wondering about the weight. The specs say the standard 24” weighs 6.9#, but I asked a vendor to weigh one and they came up with 8#. I’ve also seen several references in this thread to the weight. Can someone confirm the weight of a standard stocked 24”? Thanks.

 

[Garuda]

I just weighed my Challenger standard in .30 with the 24 inch barrel. Mine has a reg and scope mounted and came in at 10.25#. I would say 8# is closer to the true weight. Weight is also without the moderator or bipod installed.

 

[lonedave]

I just weighed my Challenger standard in .30 with the 24 inch barrel. Mine has a reg and scope mounted and came in at 10.25#. I would say 8# is closer to the true weight. Weight is also without the moderator or bipod installed.

Thanks. I was hoping the 6.9# was correct, but I guess I could live with an 8# gun. I'd probably just put a 16 - 18 oz scope and probably 4 - 5 oz rings on it, so I'd be looking at about 9.5# total. I guess that would be manageable.