Remington Arms founded Aguila (Spanish for “Eagle”) in Cuernavaca, Mexico, in 1961. Today, Aguila operates independently from Remington, relying only on Texas Armament & Technology of Houston to export their fine ammo across the border. While shooters sometimes may be hesitant about putting imported Aguila 22LR ammo into their firearms, Aguila is a brand known for their reliability and consistency.
The Aguila Prestige
Aguila is the primary small arms ammo supplier for Fuerzas Armadas de México – aka the Mexican Armed Forces – which means they crank out enormous quantities of 5.56×45 and 9mm. They’ve also garnered a reputation for their shotshells. Including 1-3/4” Minishells that can nearly double a shotgun’s magazine capacity without needing modifications.
But more than anything, Aguila is known for their rimfire ammo. They are in fact the largest rimfire manufacturer on the planet. Their 22 LR cartridges are outstandingly reliable thanks to their high-quality primers, engineered to win the full approval of discerning Olympic competitors. Here are all of Aguila’s lines of 22 LR, including some interesting specialty items!
Aguila 22LR High Velocity
Aguila’s 22LR High Velocity round features a 40gr copper-plated bullet to reduce fouling and barrel wear.
Your go-to solution for high-volume plinking and target practice! They come loaded with classic 40-grain copper-plated solid point bullets. A consistent supersonic 1,255 fps muzzle velocity out of a rifle’s barrel is just what a novice or expert marksman needs to do their best work.
| Caliber | Bullet Type | Bullet Weight | Velocity (Muzzle) | Energy (Muzzle) | 50 Yards (Velocity/Energy) | 75 Yards (Velocity/Energy) | 100 Yards (Velocity/Energy) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .22LR | CPSP | 40gr | 1,255 FPS | 140 FT LBS | 1,175 FPS/123 FT LBS | 1,085 FPS/105 FT LBS | 1,036 FPS/95 FT LBS |
Hollow Point
If you need to get your point across to small game, don’t do it with a solid point. Do it with this round’s copper-plated hollow point, which combines a slightly peppier 1,280 fps muzzle velocity. It also has a terminal expansion that’ll make any squirrel regret crossing paths with you!
| Caliber | Bullet Type | Bullet Weight | Velocity (Muzzle) | Energy (Muzzle) | 50 Yards (Velocity/Energy) | 75 Yards (Velocity/Energy) | 100 Yards (Velocity/Energy) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .22LR | CPHP | 38gr | 1,280 FPS | 138 FT LBS | 1,145 FPS/111 FT LBS | 1,079 FPS/98 FT LBS | 1,010 FPS/86 FT LBS |
Aguila 22LR Subsonic
They’ll never hear it coming. A whisper quiet hollow point made for hunting small game.
Shhh! This round’s 40-grain lead round nose bullet has a weaker propellant charge, so its muzzle velocity out of a rifle barrel is just 1,025 fps. That’s about 100 fps too slow to break the sound barrier. So you can train, plink, and hunt without making a ruckus. (Also available in 38 grain/1,024 fps muzzle velocity configuration.)
| Caliber | Bullet Type | Bullet Weight | Velocity (Muzzle) | Energy (Muzzle) | 50 Yards (Velocity/Energy) | 75 Yards (Velocity/Energy) | 100 Yards (Velocity/Energy) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .22LR | LSP | 40gr | 1,025 FPS | 93 FT LBS | 968 FPS/83 FT LBS | 941 FPS/79 FT LBS | 911 FPS/74 FT LBS |
Sniper Subsonic
Woah, that’s a big bullet. At a heaving 60 grains, this round’s lead round nose has way too much inertia to attain a supersonic muzzle velocity. At 950 fps, it’ll emit a surprisingly soft report on ignition. Take care to use a barrel longer than 20” and a faster barrel twist if you want the best accuracy.
| Caliber | Bullet Type | Bullet Weight | Velocity (Muzzle) | Energy (Muzzle) | 50 Yards (Velocity/Energy) | 75 Yards (Velocity/Energy) | 100 Yards (Velocity/Energy) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .22LR | LSP | 60gr | 950 FPS | 120 FT LBS | 925 FPS/114 FT LBS | 886 FPS/105 FT LBS | 848 FPS/96 FT LBS |
Standard Velocity
Standard Velocity works as advertised in every rimfire chambered firearm we’ve ever tried it in.
The same tried-and-true 40-grain LRN as the Subsonic load, but with a just-barely supersonic muzzle velocity of 1,130 fps. If plinking is your game, Standard Velocity is your aim. A cost-effective solution to any hombre’s target shooting needs!
| Caliber | Bullet Type | Bullet Weight | Velocity (Muzzle) | Energy (Muzzle) | 50 Yards (Velocity/Energy) | 75 Yards (Velocity/Energy) | 100 Yards (Velocity/Energy) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .22LR | LSP | 40gr | 1,130 FPS | 113 FT LBS | 1,058 FPS/99 FT LBS | 1,002 FPS/89 FT LBS | 981 FPS/86 FT LBS |
Supermaximum
Aguila’s Supermaximum is a 30gr flat-nose, copper-plated bullet that screams out of the barrel at 1,700 FPS!
Not just maximum, mind you – Supermaximum! This one has a lightweight 30-grain copper-plated round nose bullet that screams out of the barrel at 1,700 fps. Look forward to a laser-flat trajectory that doesn’t undergo accuracy-weakening transonic destabilization until approximately 120 yards!
| Caliber | Bullet Type | Bullet Weight | Velocity (Muzzle) | Energy (Muzzle) | 50 Yards (Velocity/Energy) | 75 Yards (Velocity/Energy) | 100 Yards (Velocity/Energy) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .22LR | CPSP | 30gr | 1,700 FPS | 193 FT LBS | 1,450 FPS/140 FT LBS | 1,290 FPS/111 FT LBS | 1,190 FPS/94 FT LBS |
Aguila 22LR Interceptor
Interceptor is the ultimate rimfire ammo engineered for hunting, target shooting, and performance.
Ultra-premium standard-weight copper-plated solid point bullets. They perch over clean-burning propellant charges that accelerate them to a blazing-fast muzzle velocity of 1,470 fps. Aguila bills it as the fastest 40-grain 22 LR on the market!
| Caliber | Bullet Type | Bullet Weight | Velocity (Muzzle) | Energy (Muzzle) | 50 Yards (Velocity/Energy) | 75 Yards (Velocity/Energy) | 100 Yards (Velocity/Energy) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .22LR | CPSP | 40gr | 1,470 FPS | 192 FT LBS | 1,270 FPS/143 FT LBS | 1,190 FPS/126 FT LBS | 1,130 FPS/113 FT LBS |
Target Competition
Aguila target competition ammo is meticulously engineered for competition-level performance.
True competition-grade performance thanks to Aguila’s meticulous engineering and quality assurance protocol. Trust this premium round’s tried-and-trusted 40-grain lead round nose bullet to perform. With a subsonic 1,080 fps muzzle velocity ready to go when accuracy and precision are what matter.
| Caliber | Bullet Type | Bullet Weight | Velocity (Muzzle) | Energy (Muzzle) | 50 Yards (Velocity/Energy) | 75 Yards (Velocity/Energy) | 100 Yards (Velocity/Energy) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .22LR | LSP | 40gr | 1,080 FPS | 104 FT LBS | 1,020 FPS/92 FT LBS | 982 FPS/86 FT LBS | 951 FPS/80 FT LBS |
Colibrí
“Colibrí” is Spanish for hummingbird – a tiny thing that flies quietly. It’s a fitting name for this cartridge, which has a bantamweight 20-grain lead bullet and amazingly low 420 fps muzzle velocity. It barely utters a peep or generates recoil, which makes it perfect for quiet hunting and training younger shooters. But take care – a semi-auto will not cycle such weak 22 LR ammo. Muzzle energy: 8 ft lbs.
| Caliber | Bullet Type | Bullet Weight | Velocity (Muzzle) | Energy (Muzzle) | 50 Yards (Velocity/Energy) | 75 Yards (Velocity/Energy) | 100 Yards (Velocity/Energy) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .22LR | LP | 20gr | 420 FPS | 8 FT LBS | 400 FPS/7 FT LBS | 388 FPS/7 FT LBS | 376 FPS/6 FT LBS |
Super Colibrí
It’s the same tiny 20-grain bullet but with a slightly juicier 590 fps muzzle velocity. You’re limited to a bolt-action or revolver while firing this ammo, but you’ll still get the quietest performance you’ll ever witness. Muzzle energy: 16 ft lbs!
| Caliber | Bullet Type | Bullet Weight | Velocity (Muzzle) | Energy (Muzzle) | 50 Yards (Velocity/Energy) | 75 Yards (Velocity/Energy) | 100 Yards (Velocity/Energy) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .22LR | LP | 20gr | 590 FPS | 16 FT LBS | 560 FPS/14 FT LBS | 544 FPS/13 FT LBS | 528 FPS/12 FT LBS |
Aguila 22LR: Value & Efficiency
Trustworthy? Aguila makes some of the top-selling 22LR ammo in the world today.
From military applications to the Olympics, Aguila makes some of the top-selling 22LR ammo today. Those in North America can think of it as the South American “Eagle ” brand of ammo. It’s reliable, cost-efficient, and relatively easy to find in bulk quantities. You can’t go wrong with Aguila if you want a great deal on 22LR ammunition.
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