Budget PCP that does it all! Air Venturi AVENGER
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- Опубліковано 3 лип 2024
- 0:00 Intro
2:08 Budget PCPs: Have Realistic Expectations
3:01 Overview
3:37 Tunability
5:38 Barrel
7:02 Shroud Cap Issue & Solution
8:27 Dual Manometers
8:46 Filling
9:05 Magazine & Tray
9:43 Safety, Cocking & Trigger
11:06 Bipod & Sling mounting options
12:02 Scope rails
12:54 Ability to shoot Slugs
14:02 Positives and Negatives of high reg pressures
16:19 Chronograph testing
19:25 50 yd groups
21:55 100yd groups
23:06 Accuracy results
25:55 Why the Avenger matters
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My dude you're blessed not spoiled. Your viewers are slightly spoiled with the wealth of information you provide, and that's ok. Thanks bud.
Phil Collins 30 years ago with a wig on 😅
This video explained exactly what I wanted to know about this gun. Thanks for the straight-forward review, and for the commentary on what you gain, and what you don't with a more expensive gun.
If Matt and Ted give this pcp a thumbs up then I'm sold.
Thanks for coming back to our level
You’re probably sick of hearing this, but what a wonderful job with this vid. Incredible content, excellent editing where you didn’t make your viewers suffer though the little insignificant footage of loading/shooting of the gun. Thank you. I’m a wannabe and trying to figure this all out without wasting money as a 1st timer.
It's awesome seeing you review a "budget" pcp like the Avenger! You're absolutely right that pcps with these features at this rich point are excellent for getting people into pcp air rifles. I could buy 3 or 4 of these for the price of my Maverick! Excellent job!
After watching too many airgun videos I must say that your presentations are the most accessible, comprehensive, useful and approachable by amateurs like myself. Thanks! (Subbed)
Its air rifles like this that help get people into the sport. Good for Air Venturi on getting an affordable option to those who can afford an expensive setup. The more in the sport the more it will continue to grow!
PCP shooting is expensive to get started... Assuming you want to be safe, a used but safe carbon cylinder will run between $100 and up depending on how many years of life are left; a new cylinder is around $600+. Figure fittings, hoses etc... and a cheap chinese compressor add another 500. Before you even think about a gun, you are looking at around $1000... and to do it 'right' I say more... Hatsan, Air Venturi, Beeman, these companies have made the airgun portion much more reasonable. I still do not have a compressor, but I am a firefighter so have easy access to clean, dry air. Not everyone is as fortunate.
How can I contact this guy ?
I need help finding a gun for me on a EDC them I would like to get one for home defense
@@horscategorie I hand pump avenger I dont kno why everyone says forget hand pumping it me an my brother both pump avenger to full man, I guess we both in shape🤣🤣
@@hardyb1215 Go for it. It's awesome it can be done.
I was really excited to get your professional evaluation on a value budget PCP..Great review, as usual. Thank you, again.
How much
Thank you for giving this review but more importantly, your honest opinion on this rifle. I've watched your videos for a long time and trust and respect your insight knowing your own accuracy and overall experience with air rifles. Thanks again and love your channel!
I should add that since making this video, I have learned that the breech is not plastic, but rather metal coated in plastic. Why anyone would coat something in plastic, I don’t know🤔 But good to know that it is solid underneath. Same thing goes for the scope rail, but I would still recommend using picatinny instead of dovetail.
Can you tell us what your reg pressure was set at and your hammer spring during your testing with the slugs thank you !
Planned obsolescence no doubt... just good enough, that you still have enough brand loyalty to buy another one when it fails.... or not... just a pessimistic guess
Hammer spring maxed out, reg at 170 bar. But for slugs I would ho higher, 190 bar.
@@AirArmsHuntingSA thank you! I really appreciate it! Love the channel keep up the good work !
I want one😋
This has been the best pcp review i have ever seen. Thank you for the solid info.
It's a perfect entry level rifle! Lately everyone has been going to bigger calibers & I wanted to see if I liked shooting. 25 cal without spending thousands! And I think it was the way to go because now I have a low power gun & a high power gun ...my .177 is tuned to 19.3 ft.lbs & the .25 Avenger is at 45.5, both using Hades pellets.
Thanks for the honest review!
Take care!
You should do more of these budget reviews! Awesome ep man
glad to hear your thoughts on this gun. I ordered it yesterday as my first PCP. I did get it in the .25. thanks for putting this out.
How is it working?
Loved the review. Not the product but your honesty during all your review. This too.
Thanks for the review... Would love to see you do more of the lower end stuff. Keep up the great work.
I'm so glad that you reviewed the Air Venturi Avenger. Thank you!
I've watched your channel for a long time now to figure out what is needed to get into PCP shooting. BTW your videos are first rate!
I pulled the trigger on the purchase before your review, mine is already on the way from Pyramid Air. Your take on the economics is spot on. I didn't want to purchase an expensive rifle and a compressor together because of the cost. You know politics with the wife! I didn't want a hand pump because, although my back is much better than it was for years, I don't want to put it to the test.
Thanks again for your review. You've set my mind at ease regarding my purchase.
I can't wait for it show up!
You have convinced me, buying now.jist received this rifle, and now a friend I'd buying one, absolutely love this thing, it has opened a whole new world for me....thank you for this video.
So glad I got my order in on the .25 when they were in stock 2 days ago. They wont be for long after your video on it !!! :)
What a wonderful review! Honest, complete and YES there are plenty of reviews out there on $1400 PCP's.
Thanks Matt for the most honest and in depth review of this gun that I've seen. Unfortunately I am unable to own one here in the UK as they are over the 12ft/lbs limit that we have here but it would be on my list of I could. So I'll stick to my trusty old HW97 springer. I love the fact that I don't need an air tank an that it is easily maintainable.
Love your videos , keep them coming.
this review has great timing for me, just ordered one on Wednesday as i was sick of waiting over 2 months for my maverick to show up
Well done review and description. No yelling, hyping, but reasonably educated me on the rifle.
Wow. Airgun Depot is showing this rifle for just $349 US. That’s an incredible value for such a capable rifle. When you said half the price of a dreamline, that would be $550, and I would have expected that to be a decent price for this rifle. At $349, that’s a no-brainer. At $1,150 the Dreamline is off of most Americans’ shopping lists simply because we don’t need licenses to own firearms, and $1,000 buys a heck of a lot of rifle.
Exactly . Rifle and a shotgun.
Thank you for taking the time to explain in detail why high end is well worth the investment.
Thank you have made me pull the trigger and get into pcp with this rifle. Keep up the awesome videos. Gary in Texas
Thanks for the unusual and
extra-informative review. And little background music to hear thru. Fantastic.
Thank you for reviewing some of the lower price airguns. There are a few that are worth a good review video.
Thank you for what I have viewed as an honest review. I have subscribed to your channel due to this review alone. I'm considering this PCP for purchase. I'm not able to get hands on and feel you have given me a great visual and expectation without actually having hands on........thank you! I feel you have given a candid honest review as you see it, not trying to make the manufacturer happy but integrity to your viewers. Thanks again for this review.
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I truly appreciate your honesty👍🏼
Very good review once again. Thanks for making it.
Nice and honest review Matt. It's a great budget PCP, and your correct that it has surprised a lot of people. See you at the RMAC & PAC this year. Take care.
Thank you for a most enjoyable and useful review for this gun. After your analysis I decided to get one for pest control and fun.
Its cool that your taking the time to step away from FX to help put this gun out there. I have the predecessors to this gun called the ATI Nova Vista Liberty/Alpha in .177 and in .22 and they have been flawless and incredibly accurate. yes...i have several other airguns that i have spent 2K$+ on yet they are not my favorites> I can take them, throw them on my quad bike and ride around and enjoy them like i can these guns. They are just s accurate out to 80 yards and on good days 100 yards. That said I'm happy to see you doing real world, average air gunner reviews again. Not everyone can afford 2K for an air gun and the support system required for them. Mad respect my friend. I really think it would be in all airgunners interests to keep our eye on Nova Vista brother, obviously they are airgun shooters. I can't wait to see what they come up with next truthfully. Looking forward to their version of a bull-pup. As always...we/I appreciate your blunt honesty and that's why we have the respect for you that we do. Honesty is real...people lie all the time to make a buck, you have maintained this attribute which keeps us glued to every word you say. Thank you for that, and God bless you for that. The truth always comes out in the end which is why so many have come undone. Always stay true my friend. Once you loose that attribute...you have lost everything.
The Avenger has a lot of high end features like the adjustable regulator. Your ability to get 60 shots from the charge was really fantastic ! The accuracy of the rifle seems to be very good too !
I appreciate this video man! I actually own two of the avengers one in .22 and the other in .25! I need to tinker with adjusting the reg pressure down a bit so I can improve my shot count and accuracy with both. They shoot a little hot out the box. Love the channel man!!! Looking forward to seeing more from you with this rifle!
What did your shot count come out to? And how have they both held up to the test of time, anything break or wear out? ✌️
Very nice back to basics review. Thanks Matt
Great review. I have been interested in a PCP for pest control in an area around horses where the rifle I have arent suitable.
Always thought they were too expensive, but this really sits in my realm.
Thank you so much for doing a good objective video on an entry level PCP. You're so right that a lot of people can't afford something high end but would like to get into PCP. Well done!
Really good review Matt like you say not every one can buy a high end gun . All the best from uk
Spectacular review! I enjoyed it a lot.
Thanks for the review and your hard work and I have learned alot from your videos , thanks again and God bless you and family
Great review ,its important someone to be honest like you.
Such a high quality presentation.. thank you
Thanks Matt, realistic review.
Matt, great vid sir.
I love mine so much i now have a 22 and a 25 av need a chrony to start tuning a bit for slugs. Cant wait!
I bought myself and my son one because I heard a lot of good things about them. And I must say not bad for the price....now I just learned more about the slugs you should use....I appreciate the info 👌..keep up the good work 💪 👏🏼. Also about to buy the air venture compresser
Nice job! Good yo see this content 😁
Mate i am a high end pcp user, but i totally agree with you on this gun. What a great gun for the sport of pcp shooting. It will open the sport up to so many people.
Well done mate
Looked into these and did a lot of research because I thought it might be a good addition to my guns I use for pesting. The more I found out especially from people who already own one the more I decided to wait. There are just too many issues popping up and the less than great features you mentioned. The people who have one that works they work well but many are having leaks, loose stocks are other problems that shouldn't exist in a brand new gun. I might look at them again in a year or so and see if it is sorted out.
Amazing honest review ❤️❤️
Thanks Mate. Great review.
Excellent presentation .
Great review. Great price. I'm very happy with my CZ200 .177 for backyard shooting. The 10-Shot adapter makes it great. 13.5fps with JSB Hades.
Great review, mate.
Loved this review Matt, what you said is right this will get people interested in PCP.
Support your video. When I first came to South Africa, I saw your video, which made me own my first air gun, and then bought some more. I've been watching your video for three years. It's full of fun and learning a lot at the same time! It's a pity that our country doesn't allow you to hold guns. I hope you can come to South Africa more often and make such excellent videos all the time.
I just recently subscribed, i love your channel and your approach. Plus your educational vids as learning tools are great.
My Avenger is in .22 and I love it. Regrettably my property doesn't allow me to reach out to 100 yds, I'm confined to no more than 75 yds. This thing is crazy accurate for me.
After much experimenting with different pellets, mine really really likes the JSB HADES 15.89 gr.
Excellent review, I would never have bought this gun using "you get what you pay for" but now I might, thank you.
Thank you mate for sharing the INTEL
Great job representing us common folks... down to the crappy cardboard box targets... Keeping it real as always!
what amazing timing for this video. as an avid marksman living in the united states, insane ammo prices have peaked my interest in PCPs more than ever
Just wait for the HR 127 or executive orders to go into effect. It's all we will have left.
I'm a powder burner by nature but...the first time I shot a newer high power PCP, I fell in love again lol. Pinpoint accuracy I just couldn't repeat with powder and CHEAP!!! Plus the amazing amount of projectiles available in certain calibers.
@@markmtbrider HR 127 ? Are they about to change your gun rights ?
Same here in Wisconsin.You can't even buy shot shells or any powder burners where I live.All the shelves are empty with no hope of them being restocked and me with a new gun with no access to ammo.
Very useful video, Matt....thank you.
Thank you. Was very excited when this gun came out and Ted B. was also. Have a Gauntlet as my starting point in pcp, then bought the FX Wildcat mk2. Can’t go back to entry level after shooting the mk2. If I was starting out, would choose the Avenger over the Gauntlet. Really considering the Maverick 22 for my next addition. Would love to see a full comparison of the Maverick to the Impact to help make my decision. Enjoy your videos.
Great review..i love watching your videos.
Matt, thanks for reviewing this gun. Your opinion means a bunch!! I hope you'll consider doing a follow up after tuning the gun.
Thank you
THANK YOU !
I enjoyed the video.
Excellent Mat
I learned so much from watching this video thank you.
I love mine, gave it a paint job, been shooting it out to 133 yards, it's nice. Appreciate the vid on the budget gun.
22 cal on slugs? Sometime the starlings sit at 150 plus....
@@markmtbrider True story, but for my purposes, I'm not shooting that far out and mines a .25 cal. I think the distance depends on where you are and how close you can get to them. My dad used to use a pumper and BB's to pop them off a line from his front porch. If I were trying to pop them at 150 plus I'd definitely tune for, and use slugs. I can hit a pop bottle at 133 yards with mine, with pellets, but I'm not sure I'd go for a rabbit at that distance, I haven't tried for groups, just plastic bottles off sticks, lol.
Bravo!!!, good explanation!!
Greetings from England ,
first can i say , whot wonderful weather your having . Suntan time . boy whot a great review , full of imformation . whot a great rifle this is , a good all rounder for the price . thank you for your work ... take care .... Simon from York England
Whot !!!! Did you mean What.
@@michaelbritain5546 Who Woke you up 😁😁😁
If you stuff a piece of cloth in the stock, it really goes a long way to make the rifle feel more solid and adds to a quality feel. The end of the stock comes off with ease. I also added some "duct seal" to the front stock pieces and now it literally feels like a totally different rifle with very little added weight.
Hehe, you could easily add some 'emergency' supplies in the stock with your sock... Make a molded pull out 'tray' with mags, bore snake, tools to adjust gun, etc... Let your imagination run wild...
I skeletonized the stock on my Aspen. No butt pad, and no noise.
Get some dynaglass( and or resin ) from home depot and make it nice and sturdy extrema Hight strength and weight completely eliminate the cheap feel.
Maybe light spray foam
I real like my Avengers .22 and .25. Thanks for your input.
Matt, thank you for doing a review on the Avenger. It is rare that someone of your stature in any realm, would do a review for those who could not afford high end products. that being said I do enjoy shooting my Avenger .22. The Donny FL barrel adapter and moderator are a wonderful addition to this rifle. I find the Neilson Specialty Ammo Slug 23gr .217 shoot especially well in my barrel. I would love to try the Patriot's but not yet available in the states. no this gun is not of the same quality of my Impact mk2, but my 15 year old Daughter shoots my Avenger with near the same groups as me and my Impact at 50 yards! so it is a great family friendly shooter! I am very pleased with all of what this gun offers at such a ridiculously low price point. great review, thank you Matt.
The Patriot slugs are available in the States, through Utah Airguns.
@@AirArmsHuntingSA thank you Matt, I have been checking regularly, but the website still shows on back order.
Try calling them their website isn't always 100% accurate and the guys at Utah are awesome
@@bigblock-uu1ld I am calling them on another subject today, so I will ask. thank you.
@@bigblock-uu1ld @AirArmsHuntingSA I just got off the phone with Utah Air. the Patriot Slugs are still on "back order" there seems to be a hold up at customs.(probably think it is live ammunition) Utah Air suggested trying again in a couple weeks. FYI
Thanks for real world review.
I've just ordered the Air Venturi .25 bullpup and can't wait to shoot it.
Great video review
A step down into reviewing a budget PCP is a huge thumbs up!! I would absolutely love to see you do a honest review on the umarex gauntlet 2.
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我们不让玩pcp。 但是有一群热爱pcp的人，还是在默默的奉献付出着。并且制作管的能力也很棒。我们缺的是机会 ，不是技能和经验。
Wow I just found this vid , don’t know how I missed. It was refreshing to see an Airgun god as yourself to make a video of a gun that is 1500 to 3000 dollars cheaper than some of the ones you own lol .I got in the pcp world with my nova freedom . I am just getting to want to do some valve work , change hammer spring , drill out high power side of power adjuster ,knob ,drill out air inlet on barrel and air outport hole to what goes to the barrel .the freedom has been in my hands for exactly 3 years so far , never had any problems with anything until a few months ago. I double load a heavy slug , ended up bending lever to probe connecting arm then breaking it in half and slightly bending the pellet probe. I just got the cousin to the nova liberty, vista and freedom and the famous air venturies avenger and aspen line which some claim a mind improvement to the ati novas . The novas have the better one piece valve block , heart of the rifle . The upgrade to both of these is the newest addition , the Umarex Origin !!!! It has the heart , the valve body of the AV avenger type , the cheaper made , I think not as durable and long lasting of the novas . While taking both rifles apart I noticed the barrel input and output air holes on the Origin is slightly drill a little bigger. This accounts for the 100 FPS gain over the two other models. The hammer spring seems much harder than my 3 yr old nova’s also. The thing I love about most is the AirTunes constant pressure in the origin ,gives better performance of shots and is easier to pump with the included Umarex air pump all at 299 plus tax !!! The accuracy from 0 to 100 yards is really amazing I also like fun trick shots from 1 to 150 yards and am trying to really learn the 200 plus yard style of shooting . The UA-cam channel “Air Velocity Sports “ shows how to modify for power , much more power , and build wooden stocks for them . He also talks about and uses parts from dark charisma “ DUY” which is awesome I have read for his upgrades !
I want to thank you Airgod for showing us your human side of us entry level pcp shooters lol ….you are truly a master at what you do brother !!!
I am glad to be a long time subscriber of yours , GOD bless you and your channel !!!!
very elegant pcp🤩🤩
Matt, you were my second love (after Kenny...rip) when I discovered airguns in 2017. Back then you were shooting apples and eggs out the back of your truck in a field next to a stream and I was hooked!
Alas you quickly became sophisticated and while I was buying $200 break barrels and $400 pcp's you were moving into $2000 & $3000 airguns. I wasn't and had to move onto SG, AEAC and some of the other 'common man' suitors :)
While I still watch your very informative mil/moa instructions, your AOA bench rest reports, and other common info videos. I just couldn't relate to the fx guns, smooth twist, 500/700m barrel world.
I wish I would of just saved up for an fx seven airguns ago but I am now looking forward to ordering the Avenger. This will allow me (my way too many hobbies) grandkids, fishing, golfing all in addition to airgunning.
Really appreciate the trip back to the old Matt...thanks
dude i own several high end pcps like the fx impact airforce texan carbon fiber tx2, aea hp bp, as well as several mid level pcps and i just ordered this avenger with the biggest smile on my face...this is the perfect beater pcp..now i wont have to put wear on my high end pcps every time i want to plink around or hunt but can rely on ugly betty to get the job just as done as my higher end pcps that dont want to get their nails dirty.
@V3g3t41987 finally I'm am about to order the Fx Wildcat Mk3 BT (or VP) with an extra. 177 barrel kit. I already have 5 "beater" pcp's and a few BB's. So I guess this is my foray into the 'dark side lol
Steve from AEAC did a much more thorough review and got much better results with pellets and slugs.
Eh, Steve is a preppy shooter that gets paid to say good things and is not a real hunter/consumer. I trust Matt's opinion over those types of guys any day.
@@FarmerFpv You don't think Matt gets paid for reviewing guns? Fact is Steve seems to have put a lot more time in testing the gun. No matter if he is not a hunter, he covered the guns capabilities more in depth.
@@blackdiesel Someones a delicate flower?
@@FarmerFpv What do you mean? I merely stated that I thought Steve did a better job reviewing the gun. I don't put any reviewers on a pedestal.
Matt it's almost comical to see you do a review on such a low budget gun I'm laughing watching you with that rifle. The whole industry is making such a big deal out of this $300 PCP
Great references
Thank You for this Review
thank U!! great reflexion about that rifle. regards
TY great vid.
I trust Matt's reviews over most airgun channels. The reason being is because Matt uses them how most of us would use these air rifles for hunting and pest control not just tacking paper. I want an Avenger so I can tinker with it not ruining one of my expensive guns.
Just amazing indeed
Exellent review.
Beautiful 👍👍👍
I love mine. Your the opinions carry more weight to me.
Thanks 😊 🙏
All the videos I've seen on you tube of this rifle's accuracy and power has been unbelievable....in fact tiny little groups out to 75yds....not bad for a budget rifle!
Thanks 👍