Aguilla 22 lr

illinoisburt · Mar 14, 2020

jmorris said:
I thought they said it was “The faster barrel twist of the projectile” that ensured the accuracy...

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https://www.aguilaammo.com/rimfire/#Specialtab

I am sure there are lots of over 20” fast twist .223’s converted to .22 LR that shoot lights out with them but I have never tried them in one.

I guess the boxes of it that I have were given to me so I don’t feel like a sucker...

I suspect their poorly worded line about faster bullet twist is referring to the rifling twist in the barrel rather than the bullet itself. Regardless I've seen quite a few recommendations for this ammo when using the 22lr conversion kits.

Bottom Gun · Mar 14, 2020

I've only recently started using Aguila rimfire ammo but so far have been very pleased with the accuracy of every variation I've tried.

Armorer 101 · Mar 14, 2020

You need at least a 10 twist to stabilize the 60gr. I prefer the 8 or 9 twist made by Shaw as a Remington or 10/22 replacement barrel. They shoot lights out. But I carry a subsonic 22 all the time at the farm. This is my 510 with a 16 inch barrel.

jmorris · Mar 14, 2020

Regardless I've seen quite a few recommendations for this ammo when using the 22lr conversion kits.

Makes more sense than subsonic .223.

Bottom Gun · Mar 14, 2020

Armorer 101 said:
You need at least a 10 twist to stabilize the 60gr. I prefer the 8 or 9 twist made by Shaw as a Remington or 10/22 replacement barrel. They shoot lights out. But I carry a subsonic 22 all the time at the farm. This is my 510 with a 16 inch barrel.

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It depends. My neighbor brought some Aguila 60 gr along when we shot the other day and shot a .3" five shot group at 50 yd with it using my 1712. I'm not sure what the 1712 twist rate is but I suspect it's at least 1 in 14" or slower.

tmd16556 · Mar 14, 2020

Good to know it’s not just me with the smell there. It’s decent stuff and for the price shot well enough to put the Winchester into backup storage.

murf · Mar 15, 2020

ApacheCoTodd said:
Got it, so it's about the volume of the barrel relative to length. Thanks for the insight.

Todd.

yah, the physical law says that pressure (hence velocity) decreases in direct proportion to volume increase. so, at some barrel length point, powder gas velocity will decrease to below the speed of sound and become quiet.

murf

p.s. i'm talking about the powder gas velocity as it exits the muzzle of the barrel.

bassjam · Mar 16, 2020

I don't mind the odor. It smells like bubble solution to me too and reminds me of my childhood.

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