Mexican Aguila (Nightmare) 22 LR

[rockquarry]

Like most cheap ammo, Aguila varies from batch to batch. Some of it really shoots well, some doesn't. I bought a case of standard velocity Aguila some years ago that had a number cartridges that didn't fire on the first pull of the trigger, but I never had this happen before or since. Regardless, I don't buy Aguila anymore. Consider spending a little more and get better ammo. CCI SV is a good place to start. Accuracy should be a concern for everyone.

 

[Marlin57M]

I compete in a bullseye league with my S&W Model 41 and use only two ammunitions - CCI SV and Aguila SV. Have fired 10's of 1000's of each and both are equally accurate and reliable in my 41. No complaints with Aquila ammo.

 

[Oldsalt66]

I shoot five steel matches a month during the warm season;at least once a month during the winter. Reliability is my prime concern. My two go-to ammo choices for steel matches are CCI Blazer and Aguila Super Extra. I've shot tens of thousands of each and love them both.

Sorry about the OP's problems, but I've never had any.

This right there.

I've shot many tens of thousands of rounds of 40 grain Aguila Super Extra, and it's my preferred .22lr ammo.

I always keep 10000-15000 rounds of it laying around.

Never bought it in a bag though.

In my experience, all Aguila .22 rimfire loadings are great.

 

[HJBM&P22Custom]

Never been happy with Aquela .22 ammo.

Theirs a reason its so cheep. (junk).

I have shot a ton of it since the Chinese flu epidemic because it's all I could find. I've never had any problems with it and it's available at good prices. I can't say the same for Federal....it's unreliable garbage and more expensive.

 

[glenwolde]

I compete in a bullseye league with my S&W Model 41 and use only two ammunitions - CCI SV and Aguila SV. Have fired 10's of 1000's of each and both are equally accurate and reliable in my 41. No complaints with Aquila ammo.

I'm with you, it's the only ammo other than the CCI SV that I run in my High Standard. Plus I can get it for $125 a case/2,000.

 

[BE Mike]

In the distant past, I shot a lot of Aguila standard and match ammo and it was very reasonable and accurate enough for match practice. I decided to take my Sig P322 out to shoot yesterday. I hadn't cleaned it since my last outing. I mostly shoot Aguila (standard velocity) in it. The hood of the barrel had a lot of grit on it. It felt like sand. I thoroughly cleaned the pistol. I had one failure to fire out of 100 rounds and it ignited after a second try. I didn't detect any of the grit residue afterwards. I'll probably keep using Aguila.

 

[WCCPHD]

I bought two boxes (first and last) when ammo was almost impossible to find. Shoots OK in revolvers and will work in my Sig P322. Will not cycle in my AR15-22 (HK 416 by Walther) or my friends S&W AR 15-22.

Now that ammo is available again, I'll stick to the old reliables.

 

[Shibadog]

I think they are having some QC issues. I've shot a bunch over the years and it was "ok". Not great, but it worked. I bought a brick last Feb. they will NOR feed in any semi auto pistol (Sig 322, 2 Ruger standards) or rifle (Ruger 10/22, Marlin 60). Never, ever had this kind of issues with .22 in the past. I'll not be buying more.

 

[shil]

CCI Standard Velocity for me. Costs more but never failed. I've never tried Aguila. I believe Mr. Aronstein over at High Standard uses Aguila when he can't get CCI, and High Standards can be temperamental but shoot beautifully. Oh.... high-speed ammo is not recommended, at least for the original Hamden and Hartford pistols. May be a turn-off for some. My Hamden Trophy is very happy with the CCI SV. The revolvers seem to like it as well.

 

[nedlate]

It sounds like these were from the 2nds that manufacturers sell occasionally to sporting goods stores at reduced prices.
Ed

 

[Pubtym]

Bought at Sportsman's Warehouse in FL

 

[dlidster]

It sounds like these were from the 2nds that manufacturers sell occasionally to sporting goods stores at reduced prices.
Ed

I've never been aware of major manufacturers releasing ammunition seconds. Not good business.

 

[1sailor]

My only experience with them was shooting some of their 60 grain 22lr's. They fired just fine but I agree that the wax lube they use felt almost oily. It was interesting shooting them but I can see how they could really pick up some dust or grit.

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

Just the opposite here.........Amscor is total garbage.....I wouldn't take it if you gave it to me.........All the Aquila in the 50 rd boxes has always shot fine.........Stinks but shoots OK. Bought several bricks last trip to the CMP in Anniston.......All worked like it was supposed to.

 

[BE Mike]

It sounds like these were from the 2nds that manufacturers sell occasionally to sporting goods stores at reduced prices.
Ed

Knowingly selling substandard ammunition sounds like a huge risk for any company, large or small. Can you document your statement, since you state it as a fact?

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

It sounds like these were from the 2nds that manufacturers sell occasionally to sporting goods stores at reduced prices.
Ed

I DON"T believe you.......Prove it. That ammo mfg'ers sell "2nds"(sub quality) as you stated.

 

[nedlate]

Maybe I should have said "Blems"!
Ed

 

[Hoosierville IRN]

The Aquila Super 40 gr works just fine in my S&W .22 Compact. In fact, it's more accurate than CCI Mini-Mags and Federal Auto Match in that gun. Go figure!

 

[BE Mike]

Maybe I should have said "Blems"!
Ed

I know that bad rounds get by QC from about every ammunition company, but saying that they sell bad ammo intentionally is hogwash!

 

[SunnySky]

I bought a few boxes of 500-round Aguila 22LR Super Extra from Bass Pro and Sportsman's Warehouse. Yes, they are packed in a sealed plastic bag inside the paper box.

I have not shot the 40gr RP, but have shot the 38gr HP with both M&P 15-22 and Charter Arms Pathfinder. Based on the limited shots on my M&P 15-22, the Aguila performed on par with CCI SV, and better than both Federal Auto Match and Armscor. Considering the price and performance, I like the Aguila and have purchased more.