Would like to get a semi auto in 22 cal under $1000. Reliable and accurate at 50 yards. Looking at AEA guns. Just your thoughts...thanks...
Best reliable semi auto for under $1000
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my thoughts are dont waste your money and save alittle more for an sk19 .. my second choice would be a semi marauder ..
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"Reliable" and "semi auto" in the same sentence is an oxymoron, like "hot water heater" or "military intelligence" 
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AEA get some complaints but also has a lot of people praising the SEMI lines,
Evanix has a super simple system that very little can go wrong
The best SEMIs are in the 2 grand range, not much in the under 1 grand
Evanix has a super simple system that very little can go wrong
The best SEMIs are in the 2 grand range, not much in the under 1 grand
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I ran an AEA HP SS 30+ for quite a while with no significant issues apart from user error and learning how it works.
For your budget requirements, obviously you have limited options, but you do have at least a few I can think of. If you're looking at AEA it tells me you value power and compact form over something like a Benjamin Maurader Semi (which I've never shot).
However since you want a 22 and want it to be accurate maybe do take a look at the Semi Maurader. Someone else can chime in if that's a problematic model that I'm unaware of.
There is also the Hatsan Invader which you can do on a budget. And of course the Hatsan Blitz, but I don't see the point in getting that in a 22 cal.
Personally I'd look at side lever options. Most folks can rack a bolt or sidelever pretty quickly. There is also the Hatsan Vectis and Seneca Eagle Claw which are cowboy-style underlever and should make for very quick repeatable shots. The Eagle Claw is a gun with a lot of potential power and beautiful stock / high quality as well.
For your budget requirements, obviously you have limited options, but you do have at least a few I can think of. If you're looking at AEA it tells me you value power and compact form over something like a Benjamin Maurader Semi (which I've never shot).
However since you want a 22 and want it to be accurate maybe do take a look at the Semi Maurader. Someone else can chime in if that's a problematic model that I'm unaware of.
There is also the Hatsan Invader which you can do on a budget. And of course the Hatsan Blitz, but I don't see the point in getting that in a 22 cal.
Personally I'd look at side lever options. Most folks can rack a bolt or sidelever pretty quickly. There is also the Hatsan Vectis and Seneca Eagle Claw which are cowboy-style underlever and should make for very quick repeatable shots. The Eagle Claw is a gun with a lot of potential power and beautiful stock / high quality as well.
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Reliable and accurate does not describe a semi auto PCP under $1000. There are plenty of .22 rifles under $1000 that you only need one shot to solve your problem with. They will be way more efficient also.
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If you’re willing to be patient and save a couple extra bucks… I’ve seen Hubens show up for around $1.2k-1.4k in classifieds. Quite frankly I don’t think AEAs are worth it unless you truly have no other option and this is coming from someone who owns 2.
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Semi-auto and reliable for under $1000? Good luck.. unless you find someone broke selling there huben or sk19 cheap to buy cocaine and hookers 
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Buy a used Huben K-1 and don't look back. You can buy them around $1100-$1300. Best $$ spent.
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