AEA Megalodon Charging Handle Issue

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BeeHavior said:
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What gives? Is the handle rubbing or is it just performing well with a lighter bolt? I'm not sure how to fix this either way.
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My 45 Meg has galling marks on the outer (larger) arc of the curved cocking slot. I know, a picture is worth a thousand words, but I don't have a picture of it.

I'm sure that the friction of the cocking handle stud rubbing the aluminum receiver is your problem. Or one of them.

Do you notice that your first shot is slower than the rest? After storing mine for a while, my first shot just barely makes it out of the barrel. The moles and earthworms are in danger but the target is safe. I wonder if the valve sticks or locks during storage.

Mike
 
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Barnamwam said:
My 45 Meg has galling marks on the outer (larger) arc of the curved cocking slot. I know, a picture is worth a thousand words, but I don't have a picture of it.

I'm sure that the friction of the cocking handle stud rubbing the aluminum receiver is your problem. Or one of them.

Do you notice that your first shot is slower than the rest? After storing mine for a while, my first shot just barely makes it out of the barrel. The moles and earthworms are in danger but the target is safe. I wonder if the valve sticks or locks during storage.

Mike
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Really, all shots were clocking about half the expected speeds.
 
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pcponly said:
Remove the decocking handle and you will get full power shots all the way from 4500 psi
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I did that and it worked, kind of bummed I have to take apart the gun to use it. I wonder if there’s another fix, o was thinking of filing a divot on the handle where it is getting marred but I’m sure it would weaken the metal and possibly break.
 
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Kneepit said:
I did that and it worked, kind of bummed I have to take apart the gun to use it. I wonder if there’s another fix, o was thinking of filing a divot on the handle where it is getting marred but I’m sure it would weaken the metal and possibly break.
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im considering doing this to my megalodon 22 inch .58 cal, was it difficult todo? can you share the steps with me or point me in the direction of good instructions, thank you
 
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pcponly said:
Remove the decocking handle and you will get full power shots all the way from 4500 psi
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do you know how i would remove the decocking handle on my Megalodon 22 inch .58 cal ? i filled it too 300 bar and now it just makes a thud noise when i try to shoot it and no air comes out i think its valve lock but im not sure, do i need to fully degas before doing this ?
 
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forestsounds said:
do you know how i would remove the decocking handle on my Megalodon 22 inch .58 cal ? i filled it too 300 bar and now it just makes a thud noise when i try to shoot it and no air comes out i think its valve lock but im not sure, do i need to fully degas before doing this ?
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Honestly all you do is unscrew it. It’s on there pretty good but you can get it going with a pair of pliers. Normal thread, not reverse
 
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Kneepit said:
I did that and it worked, kind of bummed I have to take apart the gun to use it. I wonder if there’s another fix, o was thinking of filing a divot on the handle where it is getting marred but I’m sure it would weaken the metal and possibly break.
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Reverse engineer the product and make a CAD file that fixes all the design and production flaws of the meg. Add a regulator and plenum while you are at it.

Make some prototypes and sell them to the community.

You are welcome....
 
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