Recent content by McMadCow

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    Thought on AEA

    Nope, the lightened valve spring gave me a huge power bump, but an immediate downward shot string. So if you want more than a couple of shots to hold zero, it's a no go. The factory valve spring is remarkably consistent. And thanks! I painted the gun myself with duracoat and stencils.
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    Varmint barrel help

    Isn't the HP Standard Custom a 20.5" barrel? I assume your gun says Varmint on the receiver? Maybe they just sent you the wrong gun by accident?
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    AEA HP Carbine Bottle Swap?

    I put a .58L CF bottle on my HP Varmint and it's a great upgrade. Higher shot count, and the center of gravity is much better with all the weight savings.
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    Sub $600 dollar gun picture thread

    AEA Varmint in 25. The rifle was $599.99, so it makes the cut. It actually shoots slugs better than pellets. I can cloverleaf 36gr H&N slugs at 50 yards and 910 fps. I've since added an Arca Swiss rail and an overtravel stop on the trigger.
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    Air Venturi Avenger Wood Stock in .25 w/ Extras (REDUCED)

    This listing has been renewed
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    WTB AEA Sparrow in .22

    This listing has been renewed
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    Air Venturi Avenger Wood Stock in .25 w/ Extras (REDUCED)

    This listing has been renewed
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    AEA mods

    I don't know if I'd bother. I did a lightened valve spring and the first that happened is that the shot consistency went right out the window. It increased the power, but the velocity dropped every shot. My varmint is super consistent shot to shot without changing that. The valve spring and...
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    WTB AEA Sparrow in .22

    This listing has been renewed
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    Air Venturi Avenger Wood Stock in .25 w/ Extras (REDUCED)

    This listing has been renewed
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    Thought on AEA

    I love my .25cal HP Varmint. The trigger is pretty rough out of the box, but it was easy enough to fix it up a bit. Now it breaks in the high 2's, and I put in an overtravel stop to limit extra motion on the gun. It's an absolute laser beam with H&N 36gr slugs and delivers about 66fpe. I...
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    Air Venturi Avenger Wood Stock in .25 w/ Extras (REDUCED)

    This listing has been renewed