N/A Semi-Auto Recommendations
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My first semi auto was an AEA HP SS .22 caliber.
A giant POS.
It had so many issues that I had to convert it to bolt action.
I have bought a new Hatsan Invader .22 just a few weeks ago, during a sale for a little over $200.
I have shot about 800 pellets without any issues.
I had less than 10 times when I shot and the pellet did not come out because the magazine did not index properly.
It is very accurate with all the cheap pellets I tried, CPHP, Norma 15 and 18 grains.
It is almost as accurate at 50-60 yards as my Avenger or Nova Liberty.
The only reason for not being as accurate is the single stage and heavy trigger.
I also managed to tune it to 60 shots in the 825-860 range with CPHP.
A giant POS.
It had so many issues that I had to convert it to bolt action.
I have bought a new Hatsan Invader .22 just a few weeks ago, during a sale for a little over $200.
I have shot about 800 pellets without any issues.
I had less than 10 times when I shot and the pellet did not come out because the magazine did not index properly.
It is very accurate with all the cheap pellets I tried, CPHP, Norma 15 and 18 grains.
It is almost as accurate at 50-60 yards as my Avenger or Nova Liberty.
The only reason for not being as accurate is the single stage and heavy trigger.
I also managed to tune it to 60 shots in the 825-860 range with CPHP.
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The AEA SF is great shooting rifle if you get a 3rd party magazine something about the stock aea mags just give up the ghost. i would recommend Swede mags if that's the one you go with!
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I have 2 Swede mags(22 cal ) supposed to be delivered later today , from Fox Air, Not cheap $$ ,but hoping they work & last well.
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They work great compared to stock have a friend who runs them in a SF and they don't miss a beat!
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I did just that and bought a Steyr H5. Could not recommend it more highly. I was already sold on Steyr as a manufacturer of powder burners and own three Forrester's in 6.5X55, .260 Rem and .300 WinMag. Highest quality with the H5 as well.
Steyr no longer sold in the USA?
All Steyr dealers in the USA are no longer selling Steyr. Does that mean Krale will send to us now? Got Steyr? Let us know. Some rich Americans are looking to buy NOW! USA Steyr Dealers Thread (of no use now)...
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If shooting pellets only, there are several. Shooting slugs? Huben, k1 and gk1. Their rifling matches the barrel from the mag. The sidewinder does not. JMHO.
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Agree, SF is probably the best AEA's semi-auto up till now. With the right mag and some TLC it shoots great. Plus, it's regulated. The most problematic AEA's semi-auto was HP SS, but I saw that people figured out how to get it working properly, there is a thread here on AGN it. Also, if you polish the trigger and lighten the spring, it gets even better. I agree, AEA has a rough history and doesn't get much love, but all I say is if you are tight on a budget but have time and will to tinker with them, they can be great. Sorry got hijacking the topic a bit
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Watch for tolerance issues in your spare mags. I've found .004 too tight in multiple calibers. My lower block is broken from the factory. Trying to get some service. So far the service has been fair at best.
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Tolerance issues with the spare magazines. My lower block was broken from the factory. Started leaking after 6 months. Trying to get some service. I would recommend EdGun USA if you want decent service. A of A hasn't proven themselves to me.
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Don’t get the sf. I have one but it finicky. The mags suck. If you do get it immediately order the aftermarket mags from ae. Swede.
I also own the gk1. Major shortcoming is shot count. Small reservoir. Fun pistol but eats up air. The K1 is amazing. Evanix has a few but I’m not familiar with them but if you’re not in a rush the new Karma SLS is actually on a container ship on its way here. The pellet shop will have them shortly. I will be one of the first to get the 30cal.
It’s single and semi and designed by donnyfl who makes the red panda.
It will come in 22,25,30,357.
Call them and tell them if you’re interested. Pj Clark has a few vids on the sls on YouTube. The 30&357 have a different valving system than the compact series and it much more powerful.
I have an lcs 25, aea sf30 Aea 25 td carbine and a GK1 25 so I am pretty well versed in semis.
I also own the gk1. Major shortcoming is shot count. Small reservoir. Fun pistol but eats up air. The K1 is amazing. Evanix has a few but I’m not familiar with them but if you’re not in a rush the new Karma SLS is actually on a container ship on its way here. The pellet shop will have them shortly. I will be one of the first to get the 30cal.
It’s single and semi and designed by donnyfl who makes the red panda.
It will come in 22,25,30,357.
Call them and tell them if you’re interested. Pj Clark has a few vids on the sls on YouTube. The 30&357 have a different valving system than the compact series and it much more powerful.
I have an lcs 25, aea sf30 Aea 25 td carbine and a GK1 25 so I am pretty well versed in semis.
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I have three AEA's, a 22 SS, 25 TD and a 30 Terminator. Swede mags for SS and TD. Work fine. I carry one of those two every day walking dogs. It's through woods and fields and I have plinking objects set up. The SS for its size is a hard hitter and plenty enough accurate to hit chipmunks at 50 yds.
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I have the SF standard and it's fine, I had a tank leak but it was an easy fix and I broke a valve pin, again easy fix. I tried slugs,,,,DONT DO THAT......but with pellets it's ok and pretty accurate. I wish there was a way to make the trigger lighter!!! I'm still Icing my finger after this last weekend. I can't find anything to make the trigger better anyone know how?
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Sometimes it's better to wait for what you really want rather than settling for what you can afford right now.
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Whatever you do, dont get an LCS, they are good while they work. But as soon as they leak they don't have any support and getting parts for them is difficult. Also if you're looking for a quiet semi then the only options are GK1 and K1, the action of the LCS is not backyard friendly. I haven't tried the Sidewinder or rattler, the L2 is a noce looking gun but I wasn't a fan of the trigger compared to the K1 or GK1 and for the price of nicely set up L2 you can get 2 GK1 set up as carbines with prisms or red dots.
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