New, 7000 PSI Compressors from AEA:

[SilentSquirrel]

WOW!
95 Caliber Zeuss
Before to long there will be a semi-auto version, I bet
That will surely get air gunning the attention it has always wanted from the alphabet agency and control organizatiions

Just my too sense
Edward

 

[Airgun Al]

Nothing has changed except for the bore size!

 

[Airgun Al]

I doubt dudes at AEA are dumb enough to put out a $990 compressor without testing it for hundreds of hours.

AEA manufactures airguns too, unlike GX.
Their semi-autos have issues, but they keep refineing, and pushing forward, where as other manufactures gave up on semi-autos.
They offer 3 very unique airgun niches... 1. semi-auto, 2. extreme power/high pressure, and/or 3. large caliber.
So this extreme, high pressure compressor fits very well into their existing business model.

 

[Airgun Al]

 

[markhooper]

well I got to wondering about the air pressure if 7000 psi.. I've seen it argued here on the forum both ways.. some said that you don't actually get much usable air increase over 4300 psi.. something about how much the air can compress before you can't add more.
I don't think I care to be around air over 4300.. I have thought long and hard and still can't decide about getting a bottle since mine is expired and leaking..I'm just not really comfortable with the exposed valve and if that's not enough.. the carbon fiber tank too.. I'm just used to welding bottles and they are fairly safe as long as they don't fall over on the valve.. last time I got the nitrogen exchanged I asked why no valve cover and it is a small tank I think 45 cu ft.. they said no problem and brought out one that was made with a screw top lid like the oxygen tank..
just lots of questions and not much answers..
Mark

 

[Chief Ten-Beers]

why not.. might be a cannon just don't expect me to shoot it unless it is mounted to something solid probably going to be awful loud too.
Mark

Nothing that a 36" long Suppressor couldn't fix! lol

 

[markhooper]

Nothing that a 36" long Suppressor couldn't fix! lol

going to need it mounted on wheels like a civil war cannon too

 

[F6Hawk]

AEA manufactures airguns too, unlike GX.
Their semi-autos have issues, but they keep refineing, and pushing forward, where as other manufactures gave up on semi-autos.
They offer 3 very unique airgun niches... 1. semi-auto, 2. extreme power/high pressure, and/or 3. large caliber.
So this extreme, high pressure compressor fits very well into their existing business model.

GX focuses on compressors (damn fine ones, in fact), without distraction with other product lines.

Not sure what your point was?

 

[Airgun Al]

GX focuses on compressors (damn fine ones, in fact), without distraction with other product lines.

Not sure what your point was?

AEA manufactures airguns too, unlike GX.
Their semi-autos have issues, but they keep refineing, and pushing forward, where as other manufactures gave up on semi-autos.
They offer 3 very unique airgun niches... 1. semi-auto, 2. extreme power/high pressure, and/or 3. large caliber.
So this extreme, high pressure compressor fits very well into their existing business model.

 

[Airgun Al]

Looks like these AEA ReadyAir 7000 psi compressors are now available.
$900 after a 10% discount!
More expensive than I had imagined, but maybe prices will decline as availability increases...

AEA Airguns 480 BAR/7000 PSI Air Compressor

Introducing the AEA PCP Air Compressor, engineered to deliver unmatched pressure capacity for your airgun needs. Certified for use up to an impressive 450 BAR (7500 PSI), this compressor is the best option for PCP airguns and sets a new standard in high-pressure air-filling equipment. Many guns...

www.epicairguns.shop

 

[Airgun Al]

Looks like the new AEA compressors are begining to surface.
If these are as dependable as the Shoebox was, they should sell very well.

 

[Chief Ten-Beers]

It's a noisy little thing. For the cost a guy could almost buy 2 GX compressors.

 

[Airgun Al]

It's a noisy little thing. For the cost a guy could almost buy 2 GX compressors.

How much $$$ is a GX CS4I, with the internal power supply (like this one) these days?
Which model of GX , will fill these modern big bore guns, with large air requirements?

 

[Airgun Al]

 

[rscottar]

I can think of no reason for owning such a monster: says the guy with with three .416 Rigbys a ,416 Remington and and two .375 H&H rifles. It's all about the romance of owning and playing with elephant rifles. They work well on armadillos also. Them critters got tough shells.

 

[Ricklin]

I believe that my 4500 psi cf tanks get tested to 7500 psi.
Technically speaking, typical c.f. tanks should be tested every 5 years, and discarded after 15 years.
Please be careful!
Most legitiment buisness's wont even fill a tank, if its inspection is out of date, or the lifespan is expired.
Years ago there were some nasty photos, of a carbon fiber tank that exploded in someones house, and the scenes were gruesome to say the least.
$45 for testing seems high, and Id suggest shopping around.
But even at $45, its a great investment and peace of mind, in my opinion!

So where are the pics? I keep seeing your warnings of exploding air bottles, now it's years ago there were some pictures???
I'm sceptical. I contend that the danger is greatly overblown with regard to expired high quality firefighters SCBA bottles. Please prove me wrong with photos or reports that provide proof.

 

[Airgun Al]

So where are the pics? I keep seeing your warnings of exploding air bottles, now it's years ago there were some pictures???
I'm sceptical. I contend that the danger is greatly overblown with regard to expired high quality firefighters SCBA bottles. Please prove me wrong with photos or reports that provide proof.

Here is one incident:

Raffle to benefit Joe Schneehagen of Idaho Airgun (Shooter's Bench) - TargetTalk

 

[Stubbers]

Here is one incident:

Raffle to benefit Joe Schneehagen of Idaho Airgun (Shooter's Bench) - TargetTalk

Where is proof his tank was expired, since this is a continuation under the basis 'expired tanks'...

-Matt

 

[Ricklin]

Here is one incident:

Raffle to benefit Joe Schneehagen of Idaho Airgun (Shooter's Bench) - TargetTalk

Thanks for posting that. I want everyone to be safe. Other than an air bottle exploding it gives no useful data whatsoever.
Consider these CF or Aramid wrapped SCBA bottles and the service they are designed and engineered for. SCBA bottles are body worn in burning buildings, the bottles are designed to NOT fail violently.
How is it that 15 years is the designated service life? CF and Aramid along with polyester or epoxy resins do not change appreciably over time. The aluminum liner will not change at all unless moisture is present.
I shall continue to buy and use "expired" SCBA bottles, I'll purchase one more 30 minute and the valves and fittings to gang them, and allow removal of one of the two for field and range use. The expired 30 minute bottles go for 40-50 bucks. When I figure out the proper fittings and valves I shall post pics. Strikes me as a good way to go, 9 liters for home, 4.5 liters for the field. Less than 100 bucks for the air bottles. The parts and fittings will be about another hundred.