What is the overall performance and functionality rating of the AEA M-50 [Chambered in 51 caliber] pistol?

I believe what is supplied is far from a complete rebuild kit. If you don’t have leaks I’m guessing you don’t need to change any of them. Bill from target forge has said the piston assemblies on the cs4 really aren’t user serviceable. Whole cylinder replacement drop in kits are available from gx. I think they will be 250 bucks?? Maybe it was 225 ?? Highly doubt with 3 hours that is your problem but just for future reference. What is your dead head time ? What size 3000 cylinder are you filling ? When you fill it what is the start pressure and how long does it take to 3K ?

Hi BassMan. Sorry to sound like a Nazi interrogator, but the forum members only know what you tell us. So far we know you have multiple guns, some springers and some PCP's -- specific guns unknown. Sounds like you have multiple scopes too, all cheap -- and unknown. We don't know if you swap scopes between guns. You have a POI shift with ALL of your guns. We don't know if you use a bubble level to make sure you're not canting the rifles or if the levels are not tight enough or if your scopes are not tight enough. The list of questions that need to be answered in order to nail down the problem is a long list. I know this is a real downer post, but good detective work is needed. Perhaps if you concentrate on one specific gun and the specifics of it and it's problems and the history of the scope on it (like was it ever used on a scope-destoying springer?). Not trying to bum you out or get you to give up on the forum members for help. So let's start with one specific rifle and full disclosure of what's on it.

stovepipe

Edit: You did mention some specific guns. I apologize for not acknowleging that. But we still need to know more -- like I said.
Another edit: I mis-spoke when I said that you had the POI shift on ALL of your guns. You said MOST not all. Sorry for my mis-quote.

We just can't catch a break here. The last time this area had totally dry weekend was Nov 16/17 last year, and this weekend will continue that trend. 93% chance of rain Saturday morning so we're going to have to cancel for the second month in a row. I think most of our regular non local shoorers will be at the Mass Rifle Grand Prix anyway, and I wish everyone Good Luck there! Hopefully next month will be dryer!
Todd Banks

Dorky 1 said:

I modified this with a 1/4" thick steel plate & 12" x 12" x 1/2" Felt tile that fits exactly inside. All I needed to do is drill 4 holes to mount the steel plate & felt tile behind the plate as a sound absorber. I wanted something that I could experiment with that I could try with different 12" x 12" materials to absorb and deaden the sound. When shooting my Notos with CPHP at 940 fps at 10 meters it's barely louder that my rubber mulch trap. I barely hear a thud on impact. I hear mostly the paper rip sound. The rifle sound is definitely louder than the impact sound. My Wife says from inside the house it sounds like I'm using a staple gun outside. It's works OK for me I haven't tried the carpet tile I bought. It's easier to clean and collect the used pellets than mulch or putty target traps. I can just use a shop vac to clean it. Downside is that it cost me $100 to build. It also might be big enough to fill it up with seed to make an all in one for you.

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This cork/foam board is what I had in mind when I started this. I know some guys who can get some heavy duty felt from a paper mill. I think that might just do the trick.

Things to do/look for
As said above...check valve
Safety valve, make sure no air is leaking there
Test with the deadhead and see if the air bleeds down when you shut it off...if it does, you'll need some soapy water to find the leak. Common spot is under the pressure gauge.

If it doesn't leak down, you may need to clean out the piston and cylinder then regrease it.

If none of the above fixes it. Next thing to look at is replacing the low pressure seal. Easy job to do, and much cheaper than shipping one of those back and forth plus paying labor to repair..

Low pressure seal replacement video below
We do have kits for these on Ebay as well if you need them.

Not a bad way to enjoy family time!!

^ I feel ya.

I saw a few things in over twenty years working as an environmental consultant. I did a few stints in industrial hygiene as well. 'Dose makes the poison.' Controlling exposure as much as possible is one of the keys, but then you know that. The PEL (permissable exposure limit) for anything is at best a guestimate.

Always read the MSDS has become personal policy.

Cheers,

J~

jps2486 said:

Everything we buy has been made in China for years. The Chinese have been screwing us all along stealing our intellectual property and cheating on quality. Do you want that to continue?

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Also, tariffs will not change your complaints. Corporations like Apple will continue to import from China. They will just add the tariff cost to the price of the product. US suppliers will raise their prices to match import cost increases. Some will keep prices low to capture market share but those will be large players in that market.

I do not have any scopes that cost more than $330 new but I have several I really like. My Arken EP4 6-24 was $330 and it is a nice scope. Glass is as good as anything I have, adjustment is very positive. I do not like the visibility of the reticle at 6X, it is too fine in my opinion (FFP) and adjustments are a bit stiff but it is still a very nice scope. My favorite target scope is an Athlon Argos 10-40 that I got on sale for $300. My Athlon Talos 6-24 was also on sale for $200 when I bought it and the glass is about as good as the two $300 scopes. If you shop carefully I think there are some nice choices even under $300 and certainly for $300-350. Maybe I'll move up and change my mind but I expect to be using these scopes for years.

The BB Bandito said:

Initially I was looking at the Sight Mark Wraith but after doing some reading it seems their customer service isn't that great. It doesn't record audio either.

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The only other night scope I had was the Pard NV 008. Once the DS35 version came out, I sold the NV 008 right away and bought it.

orion said:

Oh wow, this very interesting, I have an idea of what is happening but I'm really not sure it's the case, here is my theory:

I think the magazine might be amplifying the noise like an acoustic guitar, the difference in material from the OEM magazine is why you see less noise from the OEM.

To test my theory add some painters tape on the bottom of the magazine to see if the extra material will stop the vibration and reduce the noise.

I haven't noticed this but I haven't pay attention to this phenomenon.

Also it might not happen all the time, it's possible my magazine will amplify more specific sound, maybe it will react more with a specific resonance.

You have definitely found something very interesting.

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Ahh I wouldn't sweet it too much LOL . You are awesome and so are your products .

The BB Bandito said:

I’ve been digging through the forum and found a ton of great info on mods. I’m new to PCPs and picked up a Notos with plans to start modding it later on, but I didn’t realize how deep this rabbit hole goes……

I’m trying to wrap my head around how everything works and how the different parts interact. Every day I’m learning a bit more, but right now I feel like I’m missing a clear-cut guide that explains how the system functions overall.

Does anyone have any beginner-friendly threads, diagrams, YouTube videos, or build logs that helped you when you were starting out? I saw that @Firewalker managed higher velocities using FX barrel liners without porting and a few others have put together some impressive builds (regs, bottles, plenums, etc) with the Notos. That’s the kind of stuff I’m trying to understand better.

Also, what are some common mistakes or “no-no’s” that might not be obvious to someone new to all this?

I’d appreciate any advice, resources, or even a quick PM if you’ve got time to help a newcomer out. Just trying to soak it all in without getting lost. Thanks in advance

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Oh, I'm porting!

Mi glad to walk you through any changes you want to make.

I have the Yokozuna and QDs for 3 of my .25s to share which was a great cost savings. It is quiet enough for hunting but not for backyard use. Mine has 4 baffles on it. It is quieter than my IA 1200 but I think the IA 1350 would be a better comparison. I put an STO Falx 177/22 on one of my 177s and it is a backyard winner! The pests after 15 yards hear nothing or if they do have no clue and it does not scare them away!

Luck into a hatsan Refurbished sale on one .. looks so far 140 is about it

Just hang on and check regularly on a in stock ($99)

Frank in Fairfield said:

They don’t come out in the winter. They stay at home under ground with the ground squirrels.

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Except for the one that I found on the front door mat, on Xmas morning.

Ain't it an indoor gun show? I lived several years in the Columbus area and it is not uncommon to get an afternoon shower on any given day.

Just saw this. Looks great. I have the exact same scope and got it new originally for the GK1 (carbine forme) but ended up going with the digital DNT Zulus 3-12X just for the Zoom capability and video recording. Now my Immersive is languishing in the box.... Perhaps I should pull this out of the box and actually try it. The field of view is amazing indeed - nothing else like it that I know of. Basically like a good binoculars in monocular form.

BordertownDevil said:

Thanks! I’ll have to give that a try.

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Unfortunately, I bought it about 9 years ago . Maybe they will still have a few around... Good luck!

Maybe looking at that one A of A has up ?? Pretty sweet looking. Do it pull the trigger.

Thank you !

trapdoor2 said:

I only have 36. I haven't posted a video in 15 yrs.

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I didn’t know that was a thing

manabeknives said:

Congrats Caleb!

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Thank you.