I love my trail charger! Been filling my Impact .35 with it all summer and it works great.

Just bought my Omega trail compressor from Aiir guns of Arizona used it 1 time love it. Filled my Sig MCX virus 6000 tank to 4500 maxing my air gage to the max at home took 4.6 mins. No problems easy to use worth every penny! Love it!

Terrific video. It clarified a number of issues for me!

That little compressor is amazing! I have one of those cheap China compressors and have to wear hearing protection when I run the compressor for more then 15 minutes. This one really is quite enough that you don't need a big bottle anymore. Not having to mess with a bucket of water adds to that. Great product!

Good video Steve I have the Omega Trail charger and it works great on guns and bottles the only thing that I would suggest is if you have a big bottle take it to a scuba shop have them fill it and then when it gets down to say 3,000 PSI your Trail charger will fill it right back up to 4500 PSI easy I just wouldn't suggest filling a -75 Cubit tank from empty to full but it works great to top a bottle back off I have a couple of the little buddy bottles it works great on that as well as long as you don't try to fill it from them being empty I also believe that the Omega Trail charger has a built-in water and oil filter to help keep the moisture out of your gun or bottle as well

An absolute wealth of information and pleasantly presented! Thanks for sharing

Nicely done video Steve.

I have an Omega Air Charger which is the stripped down version. I have owned it for about a year and half to two years with roughly eight hours and is working well for me. Before that I purchased one of those ebay compressors and I spent more time working on it than using it. I love the Omega. I also wanted to add a note about filling an air rifle too quickly. The only thing that I have ever noticed and I am sure you have as well, it will make the air warm and when the air cools, you will lose pressure. I try to fill slowly so, the pressure doesn't drop as I'm shooting so that way I get the most shots.

Great pcp compressor , very good information and review 👍

I like that Patriot tank!!! I need to look into that. Thanks for the video btw!

I'm new to the air gun life. Just got my first FX Impact MKII .30 and absolutely love it. Just ordered the same Omega 100cf you have there. Love your vids and have learned a ton from them. I actually have a firefighter friend checking with his chief tomorrow to see if they can fill it for me when needed. I have to say you had me nervous as hell when you were pumping that 4500psi in that hose with the end pointing at you...Lol! I'm assuming that plug would probably go right through you if it decided to let loose. On that, thank you for the great informative vids and please keep them coming!

@AEAC

3 жыл бұрын

you're most welcome! thanks for the note. Steve

Charging a pcp has been what’s kept me from purchasing one .that charger is the game changer Was getting ready to buy a new springer , but now start researching pcp,s Hanks for another great video

@AEAC

3 жыл бұрын

👍😊

Looking forward to field review STEVE .

Ive been looking to upgrade a bit from my AV Nomad2 compressor and I'm liking the Omega Trail to cut my cost and now I'm thinking to also purchase a Patriot 75 CU ft tank. Thank you for an Excellent review. I also know you're not suppose use these small compressor on the big tanks but I did use my AV Nomad2 to help top off my AV 75cu ft tank. from 3000 back to close to 4500 psi. I took me (3) 30 minute intervals, one 30min in the morning then shutdown and one in the afternoon. Then on the morning the next day the final 30 minutes interval. You just have to watch the length of minutes to not overheat the compressor. I'm sure others have done this with their compressors.

@AEAC

3 жыл бұрын

tank you, yes, discussed this for y'all :-) Steve

Great video and if I was to pick it would be the compressor because then you don't need a bottle right away you can feel your gun its an all-in-one and it's portable so really truly you don't need a bottle because you have the compressor

Just ordered my 1st pcp Rifle, Benjamin Bullpup for starters in 22 cal . Really did not want to do a hand pump After seeing how laborious they are on KZread. Checked out a lot of junk Amazon compressors from Beijing, Don't trust the units or ever receiving them, Then I found the omega trail. This is going to be my 1st fill system😁 A tad bit more expensive at $950 now, But hopefully worth it. PS I bought my pump from Arizona air guns and told My sales rep" Chris " That it was your video that convinced me to get this unit. Thanks for the good info

@AEAC

Жыл бұрын

😊👍 thank you Sir. Steve

Steve can is use Desiccant Beads in the barrel of the moisture absorber that usually houses moisture absorbing foam

Thank you for your time and knowledge , you are a BIG help for us new bees,,,,

@AEAC

10 ай бұрын

You're very welcome. Thanks for the kind note. Steve

Definitely I would get the trail charger I have a sort have a smaller version of a trail charger. it works ok it was about $250-300. The trail charger looks like a better tool for filling my air guns.

@AEAC

3 жыл бұрын

It is better made than the cheaper stuff, yes. Steve

Great info and review, Steve. Awesome to hear your thoughts on (lack of)moisture issues. Especially since you live in one of the MOST HUMID places(year round) in the United States(Tampa, FL). Still no merch or auto detailing channel?

@aeacvlog2033

3 жыл бұрын

Shelfing the auto detail channel for a while. Still full speed ahead working on the AEAC merchandise. Thanks for asking 🙂

Great information, thx. I’m brand new to the pcp air gun. I actually just purchased the omega trail charger from palmbeachairguns they were the only place that had it in stock, I have never heard of them I hope they are ok. I have to shoot at a range that’s an hour from me. At this time I think the trail charger should be good for me, investing close to 3k for the turbo charger and tanks is just a little much at this time. Thanks again

@AEAC

3 жыл бұрын

They are good people from what I'm told 👍

@mikecup212

3 жыл бұрын

@@AEAC hello Steve, just wanted to let you know that palmbeachairguns seems to be a great company, My trail charger arrived today with the 75cf tank, I ordered a 100cf tank also, question for you if you don’t mind, it’s taken a long time to fill the 75cf tank with this compressor, if I took the 100cf tank to a dive shop, I know they can only fill to 3k psi, but then I could just top it off to the 4500psi with the compressor, would that work?

@AEAC

3 жыл бұрын

@@mikecup212 It would work, yes. But your Trail Charger will fill it just as well. Just use h method I shared. Glad you had a good experience at Palm Beach Airguns. Best, Steve

There is an issue with water in the line that you overlooked. Water ejected at high pressure, freezes. You can damage valves, etc. from the ice. That's likely what finished off the USS Thresher, they did not have line dehydrators so when they went to blow the ballast tanks, the valves froze.

and 2 yrs later i pay half price but that;s just how it's with everything at least you had it first... thank you for showing your experience i am just almost new to this air gun stuff but so far i am very happy with airguns only .. don't use my other guns no more.. it's easier to train and practice,, way cheaper and you can up grade legally anything,,,

If YOU are NOT using a desiccant filter in FLORIDA (humid. humid, humid!!!) with no problems- then I think the most of us around the country are OK! Thanks for AWESOME videos!!!

@AEAC

Жыл бұрын

No problems 👍😊

If you're parked right next to where you're shooting. I myself would take the compressor. Like you said endless air.it would be nice though if the portable compressors could fill 90 cubic inch tanks. Also,

@aeacvlog2033

3 жыл бұрын

Instagram, "hookedonair" 😉

The ($10) dead head plug you used to pressurize the whip on the compressor, you can also use on the tank whip to get its main gauge (especially if you only have one gauge) to tell you the remaining tank pressure.

I'm completely new but my gut tells me that Omega set up would be perfect here at the house. That could sit on a shelf in the garage and be a perfect way to load up a PCP. No tank needed. Load and walk into the back yard where I shoot.

@AEAC

Жыл бұрын

That would work just fine. Welcome to AEAC! Steve

Love the channel. I’m having a heck of a time trying to pick out a semi portable compressor that will fill tanks. In your personal opinion, which one would you recommend? Please help!!!!! Thanks so much!

@AEAC

3 жыл бұрын

Omega Trail Charger is what I've liked best so far. Steve

Hey brother nice video as always. What are your thoughts on using the small compressor to fill the Benjamin 18 cubic foot tank? How long will That take?

@aeacvlog2033

3 жыл бұрын

I think that would be just fine so long as you observed the duty cycle and cool off periods recommended in the owner's manual. As for time, I couldn't say how long it would take but I imagine it would be a multi hour ordeal with the cooling off periods and all.

Great vids very informative thanks. the no kink whips where do you get them from ?

@AEAC

3 жыл бұрын

The video's sponsor will have them 👍

Nice vid Steve. Do you know if AOA will be offering a padded bag for the Omega Trail Charger?

@aeacvlog2033

3 жыл бұрын

Great question, i do not. Sorry.

I have an Omega Turbo charger with 17 hours that's acting as a decorative piece of furniture. I just don't want to pay the $200 to ship it to Todd for repair.

@heathhalfhill6867

3 жыл бұрын

Walmart sells the Yong Heng with an available 4 year no hassle 35$ warranty for under 400$ if that helps. Mine is used a lot to fill 4 tanks 1-2Xs a week for 2 years and with issues. Hope that will help you.

@frankies-1389

3 жыл бұрын

Mine was giving trouble within 4 hours, but with a little bit of mechanical knowledge, and in depth phone help from Todd, we got it back running.

@blackdiesel

3 жыл бұрын

@@heathhalfhill6867 I have a big compressor also. I got the Omega as a backup to my Sheldon compressor.

@allanwind295

3 жыл бұрын

How much do you want for it?

@blackdiesel

3 жыл бұрын

@@allanwind295 It's not for sale. I'm eventually going to ship it to Todd to get it repaired.

Hey Steve, I'm watching your video again. I'm wondering, could you put one of those electronic "Wika" gauges on that patriot tank? Not that you WOULD, but more if you COULD.

@aeacvlog2033

3 жыл бұрын

That's a great question. I'd say sure why not so long as the gauge is capable of withstanding 4,500 psi and the threads are correct. I'd contact FX or WIKA and ask. Best, Steve

Any concerns with possibly burning up an alternator, by pulling that much power from it. Would like to see if the headlights dim during use.

@aeacvlog2033

3 жыл бұрын

No, not at this time. Ask me again in a week, lol

Looks like I'm stuck with my marauder pistol and hand pump for a while. I really want to get a taipan veteran but the cost and the hassle of fill is just too great. Nice informative video though.

@AEAC

3 жыл бұрын

👍

Will it struggle with a 90ci buddy bottle?

These PCP air guns are very interesting to me, but when you start adding up the cost of the guns and added accessories, you are well more than having a custom tack driving powder burner made. The custom would hold its value much better also.

@aeacvlog2033

3 жыл бұрын

Most of us airgunners shoot powder too. Airguns are still way less money to play with when one considers the price of ammo these days (.223, 9mm, 7.62z etc) is like 2 for $1 anymore. Airgun pellets are $20 for 250-500. Steve

might change my mind from the nomad 2 to this. depends on import tax, David UK.

@aeacvlog2033

3 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed the Nomad 2 and its polished packaging but at $140 more, this seems worth the upgrade. Will know more with a full review.

@murdoch451

3 жыл бұрын

@@aeacvlog2033 Thanks Steve.

Hey Steve, after 9 months,if you are still using it, is the trail charger still holding up with no problems? I was contemplating getting the nomad II but if this is holding up well, for a few dollars more, it might be a better option or would you suggest something else? Thanks, Bob

@AEAC

3 жыл бұрын

I gave my loaner right back after the vids, sorry. But what I saw of it and from what I see of owner's reports, I'd own one. Steve

I still feel like the auto shutoff on any of these compressors puts a lot of stress on the compressor internals when it comes to a sudden stop under this high of pressure. I could be totally wrong and it would be great if I am. But any of the compressors I use I open the bleed valve before I shut it off manually. I still set the auto shutoff, just as a safety though.

@aeacvlog2033

3 жыл бұрын

I have a hunch that a one way check valve keeps load off the piston assembly during shutoff. One things for sure. They're tough.

@heathhalfhill6867

3 жыл бұрын

@@aeacvlog2033 yes sir you are correct.

When your videos say one year ago, is this accurate??? Tia. Cause so much of yours and others say one year ago. Again is this accurate. Thanks!!

@AEAC

2 жыл бұрын

If you hit the little drop down arrow next to where you read that, "1 year ago," it will show you the video's exact release date. In this one's case, if you look,, it shows October 16th, 2020 👍

@wadedeeds1738

2 жыл бұрын

@@AEAC Thanks a million. I'm 66 yrs old I'm not computer or real phone savy, at first I wouldn't watch much of you, well I was wrong you are probably the most honest, sane, person on U-Tube. For what it's worth that's saying a lot, I'm a realist, BS, Don't set with me, I don't have time for show. Give me facts to the point, I believe I'm very intelligent, just not computer savy. I hate buying stuff then finding out its not what I was told! Your honesty is invaluable. Sorry I was wrong at first!! I thought you just couldn't shoot. And was confused, Now I'm truly for thankful for your videos. When I buy now cheap can't afford the good stuff but at least I know what I'm getting for fact. May God richly bless you. I will recomend you to all I know and they have respect for my opinion because I to am honest and 66yrs they know my word is my bond. God bless, don't ever change for money or riches in any form. Sorry for the long text I know you have many text to read for answering back. 💖👍🙏

@AEAC

2 жыл бұрын

@@wadedeeds1738 Thanks for the kind note Wade. It's all appreciated. Best, Steve

Steve, you mentioned that a tank or compressor is mostly an "either/or", I already have a 74 cf tank, but what about the Omega trail compressor to keep the tank topped off? Like only filling from about 2000 psi to full 4350? Your thoughts??

@AEAC

Жыл бұрын

I was told that the Omega Trail Charger can refill SCBA tanks so long as cool-down rests are provided periodically... like for maybe an hour every 30 mins or so. Steve

Hey mate. Can provide some links to the hose and valves you use please? I'm in the UK but if i have the names of the products I can try and find a retailer that sells them over here.

@AEAC

3 жыл бұрын

Hello. KZread prohibits linking anymore on gun related parts or accessories so I cannot, sorry. Everything comes from Airguns of Arizona and is of their "Omega" lineup. Steve

Hi Steve, what type of 50/50 did you use for your omega compressor.....

@AEAC

2 жыл бұрын

Prestone 👍

I would pick the compressor I have another brand from China with the same size air cooled not liquid cooled 110 converter to 12volt pressure to 4500 psi and it was 355 dollars

Thanks Steve, I have never used a tank. What would be the largest tank that would be reasonable for this compressor?

@aeacvlog2033

2 жыл бұрын

They say it'll happily fill a 100 cf tank.so long as ya do so in the stages I spoke of in the video 👍

@rickrazz7136

2 жыл бұрын

@@aeacvlog2033 great! Thanks

Have three questions, #1 where can you get a 100 cu ft tank ?? #2 where can you buy the Omega Trail super/turbo chargers ? What's the price on a 100 cu ft tank and the price on the compressors ? Would like to buy both the tank and compressor. 12-12-21 todays date. ( Have the 177, 22, and 25 cal avenger, and the FX Crown 22/25 cal and the Impact 3, and also 4 hercules bullies 22 ,25, 30, and 35 cal) Grand sons wants my 90 cu ft tank and my compressor, so I was looking to update for myself if I give them my tank and compressor I have now. lol grand kids !!!

@aeacvlog2033

2 жыл бұрын

This video's sponsor carries everything I shared with ya in it, to include everything you've asked me for guidance on. I'd just go with them 👍. Best, Steve

Steve where can I buy one of them tank cup stands on the bottom of your tank, the black cup stand.

@AEAC

3 жыл бұрын

I get mine from Joe Brancato, airtanksforsale.com 👍

@AEAC

3 жыл бұрын

... think it's called a "tank boot"

Omega trail vs. Red gxc 3 compressor....?...

Do you know what the amperage draw on the compressor is.

@AEAC

Жыл бұрын

I don't sorry. But it would likely be relatively low due to its 110 & 12v requirements. Best, Steve

Can I use refrigerator compressor for airgun?

@aeacvlog2033

3 жыл бұрын

👍😄

I've heard the omega turbo charger compressor is discontinued, accurate? Why's that 😕

@AEAC

2 жыл бұрын

Hello. I just checked with AoA and someone's having fun with you. The Omega Turbocharger has not been discontinued. Steve

Does it have auto shut off ?

@AEAC

3 жыл бұрын

Hello, this was covered in the vid for y'all 👍

I have a super charger worked well for 10 hours then had problems with start capacitor failing eventually found problem with start to run electronic switch got parts sent to me foc ☺️water pump failed, fitted new part now can't get much pressure. looked at Air guns of Arizona they show how to repair THANKS . I will give it a go( UK subscriber )the part do not look well maid mine came from China to UK supplier i don't think the quality is that good for the price although UK supplier has sent me most part FOC

@AEAC

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Anthony, welcome, and thanks for the update. Steve

Where can i purchase the omega trail charger

@AEAC

3 жыл бұрын

From the video's sponsor 👍

To anyone reading this, I'm new to Florida. I live in a small town by the name of Ruskin. It's less than an hour south of Tampa. I'm hoping I have some fellow enthusiasts around me who can tell me where they shop???

@aeacvlog2033

3 жыл бұрын

We all shop on line for our airguns & stuff but there are 2 good dealers in Florida if you'd like to support them... Palm Beach Airguns and Southern Precision Air Weapons. They're both good people. Steve

The Omega Charger series will be paper weights soon. There is no parts to buy no information on rebuilding and only one guy supporting them. Good luck.

To my way of thinking it's a no brainer. That tank is only good for 15 years. I assume you can rebuild the compressor???

@aeacvlog2033

3 жыл бұрын

I know that the other Omegas can be rebuilt but not sure on this one. Best to call AOA and ask. Steve

Any ideas on how to tune my pcp air gun with out a Cronnygrafe just can't afford 200.00 For the the fx. Cronnygrafe

@AEAC

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry, no. Chrony is a must. Check Airgun Nation Forum Cassifides for a used one 👍

Wait till you use the portable one from the car when its raining and the temperature is sub zero. I promise, it gets old quickly.

What is the cost?

@gino2033

3 жыл бұрын

Of the portable compressor

@aeacvlog2033

3 жыл бұрын

@@gino2033 I provided this for y'all in the vid 👍

@gino2033

3 жыл бұрын

Ok at the end $840 still a bit high for me

@heathhalfhill6867

3 жыл бұрын

@@gino2033 Walmart sell the water cooled Yong Heng for under 400$ with an available 4 years hassle free warranty backed by AllState insurance. I use the daylights out of mine to fill 4 tanks 2Xs a week for over 2 years with no issues. Made in China but not cheaply made.

@AEAC

3 жыл бұрын

@@gino2033 understandable 👍

Oklahoma is the lightning state of America. 2nd the Yong Heng compressor will out perform these compressors because technically they have the Yong Heng parts inside. The Yong Heng is $230 vs 1k. When you going to do a review of the Yong Heng compressor? SCBA bottles are best buy as tested over decades by firefighters and other emergency personnel. All compressed air has moisture and should be filtered with a separator or more expensive dryer. Moisture in any air tool is it's weak link. This is why these air tanks go through a test every 5 years to check for pitting from moisture and other possible compromises of the tank. When your done filling your air gun the Val is already closed once you started feeling the air gun. The valve that closes is the fill valve on deer gun not the hammer valve. If the hammer valve was open you would just blow air down the barrel. Normally if you fill your air gun too fast you will overheat the tubes which in turn will give you less air and you're going to have to top it off once it cools off. And possibly if you overfill your air gun your seals can blow. There is no prevention in any Foster fitting it's a check valve that's it. I worked around compressors for 27 years and giving people the wrong information is highly dangerous and can have someone get injured as I've seen what just 150 psi can do when it explodes.

@AEAC

3 жыл бұрын

I've never heard from them but if they ever reach out, I'm down. Steve

@airwolf269

3 жыл бұрын

@@AEAC So your reviews are based on a company giving you the product. How about purchase the product and review it. You see how bias that sounds.

@AEAC

3 жыл бұрын

@@airwolf269 No, that's not correct Mike. I return the majority of the products I receive for review. I'm compensated via payment for the weeks invested in each just as with any normal full time job. Regarding integrity of results & message, my 78,000 subscribers all know full well that I'm regularly brutally critical in my product reviews, and every one of them is well paid for... so how things "sound" in text exchange never bothers me. Being honest & critical is the job and my 27 Sponsors all know what they're getting into with me too, lol. As for the Trail Charger, I absolutely loved it!! I cant think of anything I found sketchy or off-putting. As for Yong Heng, I'd love to hear from them. Best, Steve

@airwolf269

3 жыл бұрын

@@AEAC Your never hear from them it's China lol.

@AEAC

3 жыл бұрын

@@airwolf269 Oh, new potential China sponsors contact me all the time, lol. Just last month it was Pinty & Knine (Amazon Giants) and last week it was Gunsan, LLC. With all the compressor reviews I've done, I'm kinda surprised I haven't ever heard from Yong Heng. Steve

The cons for a smaller compressor are: 1. 2+ min time to fill time possibly during your shooting session 2. Louder to use than a tank which may matter if you pest or hunt 3. Power is required where you want to fill your gun (either 120v or a running car as you mentioned) 4. You don't have the option to fill large tanks The smaller compressors (Hatsan, Air Venturi, Yong Heng etc) also seems to have a significant failure rate. There is a compressor survey on airgunnation.com that I thought was interesting. There is no data on the Omega Trail yet. I have no use for the 12v charging option, so they should make the 12v cables optional and built in the transformer instead. This was the change, I believe, with the Nomad II. Pros: 5. You don't have to deal (money & time) with the yearly inspection of your tank(s), hydro every 5 years, recertification at 10 years (maybe 50% cost of a tank), and new tank when it's eol after 10 or 20 years (with recertification) 6. Significantly less expensive ($840 vs $2500+)

@aeacvlog2033

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I'm familiar with that survey... think I was the very first to reply in that thread, lol. I found it Interesting that all the brands had a similar malfunction rate but the Omega line was among the highest recommended when it came to the, "would you recommend your compressor to other airgunners" question.

@allanwind295

3 жыл бұрын

@@aeacvlog2033 I was trying to contribute something of value to the discussion, and I should have included the link www.airgunnation.com/topic/compressor-survey-results/. Previous versions of the data looks differently (more along the lines of www.airgunnation.com/topic/what-200-compressor-owners-said/) with explicit failure rates, but the latest conclusion is quite different than what we recall "runner up was a breakdown or failure rate of 75% with 3 out of 4 Omega Supercharger (red) owners reporting problems". The data is what it is (tiny sample). I didn't post this with intention of making Omega or you look bad, as I said initially, I recall a different conclusion. It's also my impression that Todd @ AOA have done a great job supporting the Omega compressors.

@aeacvlog2033

3 жыл бұрын

@@allanwind295 To clarify my interpretation of the report, I'm looking at the Omega brand as a whole rather than any one model. When looking at Omega, the survey shows 22 of 25 surveyed would highly recommend their compressor to others, and 8 of those 25 had some sort of problem to sort through... in the end only 1 of those 8 were neutral on recommendation and 2 would likely not recommend. Of course take it all with a grain of salt as 25 people surveyed isn't a legitimate sample regardless. This is a 5 year + old brand who by my personal observations sells dozens a week across North America. Hope this helps. Steve

@allanwind295

3 жыл бұрын

@@aeacvlog2033 Valuable and thoughtful. We are lucky to have you in the airgun community.

@aeacvlog2033

3 жыл бұрын

@@allanwind295 Promise Allan, would never host junk on the channel, and have turned down lots over the years. I hold audience trust & industry cause in the highest regard. Best, Steve

I love your videos BUT DAMN 😂 CUT YOUR TIME IN HALF WAY TO MUCH DDDDRRRAAAGGGG OOOOONNNN😂

Can I be gift for first to watch video lol what’s up bro long time good to see you. I have a China brand it loud but it work hard.

25 hours??? UGH It's not even broken in... Why don't you review performance and reliability after you really use it???

@andyb6120

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking that too. For someone that shoots most days doesn't quite add up.

@aeacvlog2033

3 жыл бұрын

@@andyb6120 It adds up. The Turbocharger takes a 100cf tank from 3300 to 4500 in about 20 minutes. 3 fills/hr x 25 hrs is 75 fills in 2 years, which equates a little over 3 fills a month. Each bottle fill recharges most airguns dozens of times 👍😊

@allanwind295

3 жыл бұрын

@@aeacvlog2033 I thought it was cool you backed that up with data.

I checked out your survey of this compressor and frankly it's junk. Get american made compressors in and I'll buy one, maybe two

Boring

How is that cheap though I like all guns . But I could get a 338 lapua for that air tank . Or Creedmoor and about 2 308 Remingtons. But I do have PCP and break barrels because like I said just luv to shoot one of my hobbies. But that type of price is kinda crazy . My whole PCP setup cost about 550 JTS max .25 and a compressor that was I believe 180. In fact my m&p shield plus was like 450 . But I'd think that would scare new people off.

@AEAC

Жыл бұрын

Sorry, let me rephrase. "Cheap" in the context of the airgun industry. Regarding the airguns themselves, the majority of the cost is upfront with them... opposite of firearms, for which a lifetime of ammo consumption is much more expensive by comparison. Hope that helps clarify. Steve