22lr Standard Box vs Bulk Packs

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  • @furtrapper11
    @furtrapper11 Рік тому +5

    It's 1am and I'm asking myself this question. Thanks for the video.

    • @texmexshoots
      @texmexshoots  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching Jacques. I plan on doing some other ammo tests here soon. Get some sleep!

  • @mountainman971
    @mountainman971 2 роки тому +13

    I'm sure you are aware but, I noticed that the blazer ammo, the bulk pack was 38 grain, the standard pack was 40 grain. That could be a factor in the difference in group size.

    • @texmexshoots
      @texmexshoots  2 роки тому +5

      Yup, it wasn't until I was editing the video that I noticed that. The weight disparity will definitely cause an issue in performance.

    • @kennethseibert5711
      @kennethseibert5711 5 місяців тому +1

      Your exactly correct my friend!! Big difference

  • @frankhinkle5772
    @frankhinkle5772 2 роки тому +5

    Thanks, that was very helpful. I watch a local chain store's ad for their loss-leader sales and go after the .22LR ammo when the price is right (or at least 'improved' over the normal pricing.) I'll watch for the Blazer 50-round boxes to go on sale. I'm already staked out on the Aguila.

    • @texmexshoots
      @texmexshoots  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for Watching Frank.! That Blazer shoots well out of a few of my rifles. Just got back from visiting Colorado for a few days. Was nice to see the snow.

    • @ShawnShipstad
      @ShawnShipstad Рік тому +1

      Good luck, I hope it works well with your forearm.

  • @frankbrowning328
    @frankbrowning328 2 роки тому +7

    Great video idea. I'd always wondered about this.

    • @texmexshoots
      @texmexshoots  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you for watching! I only wish I had more ammunition to compare. The results were a bit surprising.

    • @Jace_Izonn
      @Jace_Izonn 2 роки тому +1

      @@texmexshoots I 2nd that! I've wondered that myself and am glad someone put it to the test! Excellent job.

    • @texmexshoots
      @texmexshoots  2 роки тому +1

      @@Jace_Izonn Thanks Jace!

  • @rob6850
    @rob6850 2 роки тому +5

    I just got one of those Aguila bulk packs. Wish I had grabbed more!

    • @texmexshoots
      @texmexshoots  2 роки тому +2

      They really do shoot well out of many of my 22 rifles. I've been keeping an eye out for them as well.

    • @frankhinkle5772
      @frankhinkle5772 2 роки тому +1

      I've been shooting it for a couple years now and it works out of several .22 semi-auto pistols without any issues. I think you will be happy with it. Maybe over two or three bulk packs I had one round that didn't' want to go off.

  • @magsonin
    @magsonin 2 місяці тому

    For the Aguila 22LR Hollowpoint, there seems to be 2 different versions of the 50-rd box of 38 gr hollowpoint. Sometimes, both descriptions says Super Extra Hollow point but the other one is just Hollow point with less velocity. The Bulk one matches the Super Extra Hollowpoint 50-rd box I bought before.

    • @texmexshoots
      @texmexshoots  2 місяці тому +1

      Thanks Magsonin! You are correct. It seems they make both 38 and 40 grain hollowpoint rounds. I assume the 40 grain would be the slower round.

  • @keithfreeman5204
    @keithfreeman5204 Рік тому +1

    Today first time out to the range finally warmer temps here in Mid Michigan.
    Took my 581s out compared CCI 40 gn RN and Aguilar 40gn RN.
    45 rounds fired. The AG grouped the best.

    • @texmexshoots
      @texmexshoots  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching Keith! Glad you finally got some shooting weather. Plan on doing some more 22lr ammo brand comparisons. Hoping for a cool calm day. Only have a couple of months left before it starts getting miserably hot.

  • @thatoneguy454c
    @thatoneguy454c Рік тому +3

    My tx22 and 10/22 clone bothe love Aguila ammo, luckily it is some of the easiest. 22 ammo to find and it is not very expensive. Neither of them are very picky, but it's still nice to know for sure that they work with a certain type of ammo. The tx22 eats just about anything I feed it, but that's beside the point lol.

    • @texmexshoots
      @texmexshoots  Рік тому +2

      Thanks for watching thatoneguy! I am late to the Aguila game and wish I had started using them sooner. Good luck and have lots of fun with your shooting!

    • @thatoneguy454c
      @thatoneguy454c Рік тому +3

      @@texmexshoots just tool my girlfriend out to the range again today and we put about 500 rounds of super extra 40 grain down range. There was one failure to fire but I turned the round so that the firing pin hit a different spot and it fired that time. It is the only time that has happened to me with this particular batch of ammo. I still have 4 250rd boxes of it left with the same lot number.

    • @texmexshoots
      @texmexshoots  Рік тому +1

      @@thatoneguy454c Sounds like you have a lot of fun times still ahead! With plenty of ammo and a fun girlfriend who will go with you to the range! Always fun when you have interests to share.

  • @guynall4025
    @guynall4025 Рік тому +1

    Bought a bulk pack of cci standard 500 rounds was 10 50 round packs in a box wish all bulk came that way I have had good luck with aguila bulk to

    • @texmexshoots
      @texmexshoots  Рік тому +2

      Thanks for watching Guy! You can't go wrong with CCI Standard. It does well out of a lot of my rifles and pistols. It was my first go to rimfire ammo. Now Aguila is competing with it.

  • @varminthunter
    @varminthunter Рік тому

    Thanks for the video . My 10/22 needs a new extractor and firing pin . It is over 30 years old .

    • @texmexshoots
      @texmexshoots  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching David! I bet that old 10/22 has some great stories.

  • @chrisjensen9941
    @chrisjensen9941 Рік тому +1

    I have seen no difference in the AH' ghee lah bulk pack compared to the 50 box. Just can't find bulk packs here in Galveston/Houston area. The standard packs are available everywhere, now. I have seen slight differences in CCI bulk packs (not Blazer) on target (50 yds.) compared to standard 50 box. The CCI Bulk Packs bullets have small indentations in them, which as you alluded to, may cause a difference in flight.

    • @texmexshoots
      @texmexshoots  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for the input Chris! The Aguila bulk packs have been available in the Academy's and Bass Pro Shops in the San Antonio area. Hope they start to make it your way!

  • @robertkubrick3738
    @robertkubrick3738 5 місяців тому

    The bulk is loose and I find more loose bullets in the bulk packs. The 50 round cardboard was how most 22lr ammo came for many years and the cartridhes were already in contact and not allowed to move freely and they worked fine. Remington Thunderbolt used to be quality ammunition, believe it or not.

    • @texmexshoots
      @texmexshoots  5 місяців тому +1

      @@robertkubrick3738 Yeah, the 50 round boxes would rotate the rounds up and down to fit them snugly. I honestly haven’t had much experience with thunderbolts. As a kid I shots lots of Rem Yellowjackets and they seemed to work well. I do plan on testing some thunderbolts soon.

    • @robertkubrick3738
      @robertkubrick3738 5 місяців тому

      @@texmexshoots They are pretty sad these days. Speaking of all manufacturers, I wonder what went wrong that they now have such a hard time crimping a bullet in the case.

  • @steves2664
    @steves2664 Рік тому

    I bought 3 aguila 500 rnd bulk packs a couple of years ago and the rounds were so waxed up, the casing was very sticky, that it caused high level of malfs in my 22 pistols. The 50 rnd individual boxes were not waxed like that at all and performed well. I well never buy aguila bulk again.

    • @texmexshoots
      @texmexshoots  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching Steve! You are not the first person to have that complaint. The waxing probably makes them a better fit for bolt/slide/lever actions, but would still require swabbing out the chamber after a lot of those rounds.

    • @steves2664
      @steves2664 Рік тому +1

      @texmexshoots It made my P17 unusable with the waxy rounds causing a malf at least every other shot, was much better with the 50rnd boxed ones and the clp cleaned case ones.

    • @texmexshoots
      @texmexshoots  Рік тому

      @@steves2664 Thanks for the heads up!

  • @pnotuner1
    @pnotuner1 4 місяці тому +1

    You can say Aguila which ever way you want, just say it and don't worry about what people think.

  • @edjett2631
    @edjett2631 7 місяців тому

    Save the boxed ammo package to put the bulk package ammo in after you sort it. Me, I just buy the boxed ammo and stay away from bulk packed ammo. Unless I can't find the individual 50 or 100 round boxes. Won't change the accuracy of the bulk ammo, just better storage. Identify the boxes someway though.

    • @texmexshoots
      @texmexshoots  7 місяців тому +1

      Good idea! Thanks for watching.

  • @lawrencehawk5179
    @lawrencehawk5179 2 роки тому +3

    Hey Tex Mex, only guy with the LVT on UA-cam. Did you go to a different range or finally clean the brushes you mentioned while back? Anyways, thought the Ahh Gee Lah did better in the other videos? Have to watch again. Maybe cause you just fired out they didn't do well on the first shots. Surprised on the Blazer results, still you got to head out w/your Ruger(s). Like to find them 1500 buckets of Blazer I keep seeing but always out of stock.

    • @texmexshoots
      @texmexshoots  2 роки тому +1

      I have two properties that I have access to shoot at. This is the smaller one that has much less brush. However the other property has a big hill which allows me to safely do some higher caliber shooting. And you are right, the aguila shot a lot better from the LVT in the bulk pack test.

    • @lawrencehawk5179
      @lawrencehawk5179 2 роки тому +2

      @@texmexshoots check out this guy, Hamilton outdoors. Videos name, rifle action screw torque. All this time didn't know about it. Looks like it improves the grouping on how much or little you tighten it. Need to get one of them screwdrivers so I can find the sweet spot for my LVT. Should do a video on yours too, both the Rugers, see which setting is best for the 22s action screw.

    • @lawrencehawk5179
      @lawrencehawk5179 2 роки тому +1

      @@texmexshoots yah just re-watch the Ahh Gee Lah, & did a whole lot better than this version. Also just noticed when you shot the Winchester 333 you made a number 3 on the target. 😳

    • @texmexshoots
      @texmexshoots  2 роки тому +1

      @@lawrencehawk5179 Ha! I hadn't noticed that

    • @texmexshoots
      @texmexshoots  2 роки тому +2

      @@lawrencehawk5179 That's a great idea. I have been a bit busy at work these last couple of months. During the shut down, a big part of my job was just backing up. Nowt that the flood gates are open, I am swamped. Sadly it will probably be this way through next year until things start to catch up. That being said, I intend to at least post one video a month. Hopefully more.

  • @PlayingWithFireOutdoors
    @PlayingWithFireOutdoors Рік тому +1

    I hear on comparing .22lr ammo, out of different rifles. I seem to have found my preferred centerfire caliber rifles, but it seems I'm always getting another .22lr. Each time, it's off to the range with 1/2 doz of various ammos.

    • @texmexshoots
      @texmexshoots  Рік тому +2

      Yup! Rimfires tend to be the pickiest with ammo. At least there is more 22lr on the shelves now to make comparisons. Thanks for watching!

  • @nsmaid
    @nsmaid Місяць тому

    Does anyone believe that either manufacturer has separate manufacturing lines for bulk versus packaged? I’ll bet the only difference is diverting the same ammo to one packaging step or the other. Would be interesting to see a video of them being made to confirm.

    • @texmexshoots
      @texmexshoots  Місяць тому

      I would love a tour of a manufacturing plant! Although no one produces ammunition near me. At least not that I know of. Maybe someone with industry knowledge will come along and comment.

    • @ACommenterOnYouTube
      @ACommenterOnYouTube 12 днів тому

      Why loose bulk package one and then package each round in its own pocket sleeve on a plastic tray ???

    • @texmexshoots
      @texmexshoots  12 днів тому

      @@ACommenterOnUA-cam I can't directly comment on manufacturing differences since I haven't seen it myself. But I would expect bulk packs are easier and cheaper to manufacture. Don't know if there is a quality difference to the actual ammunition or just the risk of bullet deformation by having them in bulk.

    • @ACommenterOnYouTube
      @ACommenterOnYouTube 12 днів тому

      @@texmexshoots i would think or expect the bulk loose ammo to be sold cheaper because they are loose in a box where as if you take the time to make trays and slots for each round to sit in there, that would cost more.
      im going to assume like you said, that they are all made the same, they just have 2 different packing options for a cheaper alternative.
      Now with that loose bulk packing, we have the old wives tale of loose bulk ammo "can" have an effect on primer coming loose or the bullet itself getting pushed .....
      With all that said, CCI Mini mags are packed neat and each round is in its own slot and i still have failures.
      Aguila, the ones i buy are loose bulk ammo and i still have failures in those as well just not as much as CCI ...
      Monarch is also packaged neat and each round is in its own slot in the tray and these rounds i have the least amount of failures and its the $ cheapest.

  • @jackmorris3997
    @jackmorris3997 Рік тому +1

    Tex Mex , I’m in the hill country also. Let catch up and go shoot sometime?

    • @texmexshoots
      @texmexshoots  Рік тому +1

      Hey there Jack! Feel free to email me.

  • @morganstone4256
    @morganstone4256 Рік тому

    I found a sale of the Agulia for $13.99 250 rounds.

  • @Jace_Izonn
    @Jace_Izonn 2 роки тому +1

    What's the tightest grouping non-$$$$$ ammo you've found for your LVT? And if cost is no object, Lapua Center-X??

    • @texmexshoots
      @texmexshoots  2 роки тому +1

      I sighted my LVT with Eley Target. But I did shoot Eley club out of it once and that got the tightest group to date. Haven't put any Lapua through it but will give it a try!

    • @Jace_Izonn
      @Jace_Izonn 2 роки тому

      @@texmexshoots Seems Center-X is one of the very best I've seen on many occasions leave a single ragged hole @ 25yds.
      I read this on the youtube comments and adopted it for my targets, now I always fire 6 rounds for a true 5rd group and toss out the flyer for a much better representation of what to normally expect from each type of ammo.

  • @ACommenterOnYouTube
    @ACommenterOnYouTube 12 днів тому

    i am going to assume that all rounds are made the same and when they go to the packaging area, some are packaged neat in a tray in smaller quantity at a more $$ price while the others are packed in large loose bulk quantity in bags to be sold at a $ cheaper price.
    Now whether or not the loose bulk ammo is damaged during packaging. who knows .....??????
    All i know from personal experience is that CCI being the "best" in 22LR, i have the most failures with them per 500 rounds. CCI Mini mags are neat in their plastic trays
    Aguila has less failures than CCI per 500 rounds. I got the loose bulk 500 count bag/box
    Monarch had even less than Aguila per 500 rounds. These are like cci packed in trays.
    All from my Keltec P17
    CCI and Aguila are the same price while Monarch are the $ cheapest.

    • @texmexshoots
      @texmexshoots  11 днів тому

      Thanks for sharing your experiences with different brands of ammunition. It is always good to know what works for different people. I am going to try and do another bulk pack comparison here soon.

    • @ACommenterOnYouTube
      @ACommenterOnYouTube 11 днів тому

      @@texmexshoots I am trying to find the "best" or most reliable 22LR there is and i thought it was CCI because they are supposed to the the top in 22LR but from my experience using the Keltec P17, they are the worst of the 3 brands i tried.
      We all know 22LR's are known for their issues so this could be a dead end test because i am 100% sure ALL brands will have dud rounds in their packaging.
      I just purchased Aguila because Academy had them on a GOOD sale price at 5 cents a round so i could not pass that up.
      I also got the Academy Brand Monarch because i have the least amount of failures from them, they are mosre expensive than Aguila's sale price but they are cheaper than Aguila's normal price.

  • @jacobm1001
    @jacobm1001 Рік тому

    Are the blazer rounds have a wax on them ? Love the channel. Howdy from Edgewood New Mexico

    • @texmexshoots
      @texmexshoots  Рік тому

      Hey there Jacob, thanks for watching! I don't think the blazer rounds have wax on them but the Aguila might. Hope all is well with you in New Mexico! Need to go visit my buddy over there and head to Las Cruces for some hiking!

  • @mafirearmsafety
    @mafirearmsafety Рік тому

    guns can be fickle, if one brand doesn’t work well in semi autos another will. They all work good in bolt, lever, break, pump action and revolver.

    • @texmexshoots
      @texmexshoots  Рік тому

      Well said Mark. That has been my experience as well.

  • @markworden9169
    @markworden9169 6 місяців тому

    Whats the range 50,75 100 looks about 100

    • @texmexshoots
      @texmexshoots  6 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for watching! I had the targets set at 50 yards. The camera makes it look farther than it really is.

  • @paulblackburn6289
    @paulblackburn6289 Рік тому

    Those rounds that failed to eject sounded very weak, so it wasn’t the rifle’s fault.

    • @texmexshoots
      @texmexshoots  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching. That is certainly possible. I'm trying to use chronographs with my testing now which could show problems like that.

    • @ACommenterOnYouTube
      @ACommenterOnYouTube 12 днів тому

      @@texmexshootsi think you need slow motion to see in why they fail to eject
      I get some that wont extract from the chamber
      And some do extract from the chamber but dont get ejected and get stove pipe'd
      All 3 brands do it, cci being the most common, aguila next and monarch with the least % of failures

    • @texmexshoots
      @texmexshoots  12 днів тому

      @@ACommenterOnUA-cam I usually first check to make sure it isn't a dirty chamber, extractor/ejector or magazine problem. But slow motion could help catch the root of the problem.

    • @ACommenterOnYouTube
      @ACommenterOnYouTube 12 днів тому

      @@texmexshoots I only have one 22LR semi auto and its the Keltec P17
      Whether i shoot 5 mags or 10 mags, i clean it after every trip to the range and i make sure i clean under the extractor and make sure the spring still has tension on it.
      The ejector, thats just a metal rod for the case to bounce off of for ejection. Clean or dirty imo is irrelevant.
      When i do get those casings that never got pulled out, those are like STUCK in the chamber and i have to use my flat head screwdriver to pry them out. Why i have no idea.
      The stove pipes, i think those are weak rounds and they didn't have the kick to properly cycle the slide causing a case to not be pulled out properly and not hitting the ejector fast or hard enough to be ejected out and now it gets stuck as the slide is trying to chamber a new round
      I could be wrong but thats my guess

  • @bryanschwertner3585
    @bryanschwertner3585 11 місяців тому

    Not sure you still monitor this video, but Ruger says dry fire all you want with fhe American Rimfire. Our dozen or so 10/22s in mine and my brothers families have been dry fired hundreds if not thousands of times each. No dry fire is a myth with ruger rifles. Do not dry fire a rimfire revolver though. Thanks!

    • @texmexshoots
      @texmexshoots  11 місяців тому +1

      Hey there Bryan! Thanks for the heads up! I know a lot of modern 22's can be dry fired safely. And it's good to know the American Rimfire and 10/22 fall in that category. Take care and stay safe!

    • @ACommenterOnYouTube
      @ACommenterOnYouTube 12 днів тому +1

      Its not about being monitored, its about whether or not he has notifications when someone posts a comment.
      Which everyone should but most dont.
      Most are just making these videos for the $$ and dont care if you respond or not, just as long as you watch their video and hit the sun button and "like" so their video gets sent to your subs ...
      Few actually care and respond back, this guy does so he gets a 👍
      Everyone else 👎

  • @kennethseibert5711
    @kennethseibert5711 5 місяців тому

    Call it Eagle!

  • @romanvazques1044
    @romanvazques1044 День тому

    No, sé sabe ni a cual le tiras, marcala mejor, nomás tusabesy cuál

    • @texmexshoots
      @texmexshoots  День тому

      Entendido. Agradezco el consejo. Gracias por ver mi video.

  • @rifflicks
    @rifflicks 2 роки тому +1

    Aguila ammo is crap.....inconsistent....too many fliers

    • @texmexshoots
      @texmexshoots  2 роки тому +6

      I've had good results out of some of my rifles and pistols. Like most of my 22's, some love the ammo and others hate it. I have to keep notes to remember which ammo each firearm prefers.

    • @frankhinkle5772
      @frankhinkle5772 2 роки тому

      That's not my experience but I have not had the opportunity to shoot it at any long ranges.

    • @boopy123
      @boopy123 Рік тому +1

      You must have some worn out barrels!

    • @rifflicks
      @rifflicks Рік тому

      Find an educated Adult to explain "inconsistent" to you@@boopy123

    • @backwoodscharlie8483
      @backwoodscharlie8483 7 місяців тому

      I agree, I've had nothing but problems with their ammo I stay clear of it now. And my barrels are not worn out.

  • @nikeandros
    @nikeandros Рік тому +1

    Target moves too much !!!

    • @texmexshoots
      @texmexshoots  Рік тому +1

      Sorry nikeandros. The wind was pushing it a bit. I've started to put them onto a wood pallet to avoid exactly that.