Fourth Model Straight Line Target and Aquila Colibri Range Report

[tt66]

I have shot several types of Aquila .22 rimfire ammo, but I had never tried the super quiet Colibri. My LGS had a display by the register so I picked up a couple of boxes. 20gr lead at 420 fps.

I thought it would be a wonderful little round to shoot in the back yard when I didn't want to go out onto the farm and shoot.

I set up my target trap on the fence line and shot at 10-15 yards. It seemed like the hammer strike and target ding were louder than the actual report. Absolutely no recoil or need for ear muffs. POI was pretty much POA at 10-15 yards. Overall it is a great round for light target shooting in the back yard.

The Straight Line Target is an early gun, serial #24 shipped Sept. 1925. A previous cartaker added a thumb rest onto the left stock that is actually pretty comfortable and it has a very nice trigger. The pull is very light but more of a 1911 type trigger than a revolver trigger. I posted a 5 shot group, standing at 12 yds. Not bad for my marksmanship. I also took an early K22 with a King front sight and Sanderson grips. I shot about 40rds before the rain set in but it was a lot of fun with a couple of classics.

 

[S&W ucla]

They are good for chootin' critters inside a barn. (so I hear ) You are right about the enjoyment of shooting some old classics. Those two are great ones!

 

[THREEDFLYER]

Very nice!!

 

[rct269]

I'm going to assume you know your Straight Line has an adjustable trigger (externally adjustable---simply remove the left grip panel (pretty sure it's the left)). It works like a charm!

Ralph Tremaine

 

[kamloops67]

Thanks ! Nice to have options
I’ve used 22 flobert rounds out of a rifle with very little report , but out a 6-8” barrel they are still pretty loud for city use .
I’m going to look for these to try out !

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

I have used Colibri (Hummingbird) rounds since the late 90's. There are 2 loadings Colibri and Super Colibri. I used them indoors from a target rifle and a 22" sporter. They stacked like Pringles in the longer barrel! From a scoped rifle at 50 feet the trajectory was a 8 or 9 inch cork screw you could see. But shooting dime size groups was normal.

Maybe it was the lots I had, but any 22 Eley was more accurate at that distance.

They are good for Mariposa hunting! (Butterfly)

Ivan