AEA Challenger Bullpup .25 Slug & Pellet Accuracy - JSB and H&N 50 Yards

Published on October 30, 2022
Duration: 19:24

This video provides a detailed accuracy and velocity test of the AEA Challenger Bullpup in .25 caliber at 50 yards. The reviewer tests various JSB pellets (33.95gr and 25.39gr) and H&N slugs (28gr and 32gr), recording chronograph data and observing group sizes. The AEA Challenger Bullpup demonstrated better accuracy with the JSB 25.39gr pellets and H&N 32gr slugs, with velocities reaching over 1000 FPS with lighter pellets.

Quick Summary

The AEA Challenger Bullpup .25 caliber air rifle demonstrated huntable accuracy at 50 yards, with JSB 25.39gr pellets and H&N 32gr slugs yielding the best results. Velocities exceeded 1000 FPS with lighter pellets, while heavier options and slugs averaged in the mid-to-high 900s FPS. The rifle operates as an unregulated airgun, exhibiting a shot curve as pressure decreases.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: AEA Challenger Bullpup .25 Cal
  2. 01:03JSB 33.95gr Pellet Testing
  3. 04:16JSB 25.39gr Pellet Testing
  4. 09:50H&N Slug Testing (32gr & 28gr)
  5. 13:39Return to JSB Pellets & Velocity Taper
  6. 16:52Accuracy Results & Analysis at 50 Yards

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the accuracy potential of the AEA Challenger Bullpup .25 caliber at 50 yards?

The AEA Challenger Bullpup .25 caliber demonstrated huntable groups at 50 yards, particularly with JSB 25.39gr pellets and H&N 32gr slugs. The reviewer found the JSB 25.39gr pellets provided significantly tighter groups compared to heavier pellets.

What velocities can the AEA Challenger Bullpup .25 caliber achieve?

The AEA Challenger Bullpup .25 caliber can achieve velocities over 1000 FPS with lighter pellets like the JSB 25.39gr. Heavier pellets such as the JSB 33.95gr were clocked around 900 FPS, and the H&N 32gr slugs averaged in the mid-900s FPS.

Which ammunition performed best in the AEA Challenger Bullpup .25 caliber test?

The JSB 25.39gr pellets and H&N 32gr slugs were identified as the best performers for accuracy in the AEA Challenger Bullpup .25 caliber at 50 yards. The 32gr slugs, in particular, showed exceptional grouping potential.

Does the AEA Challenger Bullpup .25 caliber have adjustable power settings?

The AEA Challenger Bullpup .25 caliber features an external switch that is believed to be a transfer port adjustment. This is factory-set to its maximum setting, and the rifle operates as an unregulated airgun, showing a velocity taper as pressure drops.

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