Testing NEW AEA .25 cal Pellets in BRK COMMANDER XR

Published on February 24, 2024
Duration: 10:59

This review of the BRK Commander XR .25 Caliber PCP rifle highlights its exceptional accuracy with various projectiles at 100 yards. The rifle demonstrated impressive performance with JSB 25.39gr pellets, achieving near one-inch groups. It also showed consistency with AEA 25.3gr and 29gr pellets, though heavier pellets like JSB 33.95gr and AEA 33gr were less consistent. H&N 28gr slugs, particularly the .249 diameter, also performed well. The reviewer concludes the Commander XR excels with pellets around 25 grains.

Quick Summary

The BRK Commander XR .25 Caliber PCP rifle is a highly accurate air rifle, capable of sub-one-inch groups at 100 yards with JSB 25.39gr pellets. It also performs well with AEA 25.3gr and 29gr pellets, indicating a preference for projectiles around 25 grains for optimal precision.

Chapters

  1. 00:01Introduction to BRK Commander XR
  2. 00:32Commander XR Features Overview
  3. 01:19Bench Testing Setup
  4. 02:00First Group Results (JSB 25.39gr)
  5. 04:18Testing AEA 29gr Pellets
  6. 04:58Comparison: AEA 33gr vs JSB 33gr
  7. 06:41Overall Group Performance Summary
  8. 07:16Ideal Conditions for Testing
  9. 07:37Slug Testing: H&N 28gr
  10. 09:03Optimal Pellet Weight Discussion
  11. 10:00Conclusion and Future Videos

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the accuracy potential of the BRK Commander XR .25 Caliber PCP rifle?

The BRK Commander XR .25 Caliber PCP rifle demonstrated impressive accuracy at 100 yards, achieving sub-one-inch groups with JSB 25.39gr pellets. It also performed consistently with AEA 25.3gr and 29gr pellets, indicating it's a highly capable air rifle for precision shooting.

Which pellets performed best in the BRK Commander XR .25 Caliber rifle?

The reviewer found that pellets around 25 grains, specifically JSB 25.39gr and AEA 25.3gr, yielded the best accuracy from the BRK Commander XR. Heavier pellets like 33-grain options were less consistent, suggesting a preference for lighter projectiles.

How did H&N slugs perform in the BRK Commander XR .25 Caliber rifle?

H&N 28gr slugs were tested, with the .249 diameter proving more consistent and accurate than the .250 diameter. The .249 slugs hit close to the point of aim at 50 yards, suggesting good potential for slug use.

What are the key features of the BRK Commander XR .25 Caliber PCP rifle?

The BRK Commander XR features a folding stock, a large carbon fiber air bottle for extended shot count, a fully shrouded barrel with a muzzle brake, a side lever action, and a 10-shot magazine. It is also Huma regulated for consistent power.

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