I have shot tons of it through a rifle without incident. I have seen a lot of webfolk worried about obstructed barrels, which I suppose is a valid concern, but it's always shot fine for me.

 

Thanks for the personal report. A 39a is my intended rifle. Because i left that out.

 

I guess just listen close for any wierdness. Those things are so slow that even at 25yrds you can differentiate between the report and the bullet striking the target.

 

+1 to above..

I plink with them outside at about 30 yards, out of my 10-22. 16" heavy barrel.. absolutely will not cycle the bolt, but lever, and single action,they fire fine.

Compared to regular 22lrCCI SV they shoot about 4" low at the same distance, (30 yd) so had to re- aim the scope.. chroy'd a few, running about 400fps'ish... fun and absolutely quiet, shot some thru the 10-22 with a silencer, literally only heard the slap of the bolt cycle back...

Personally I wouldn't want to hit any living game with them, have seen a few doves and squirrels just fly, and run away after a direct body shot. and I know they had to have just died slowly later..... I think theyre way to inefective and NOT humane if you're trying to harvest game.. Step up to real .22LR's for that, keep the Colibri's for paper punching..

Ive heard the horror stories of jamming the barrel, never had it happen to me, but still look at the target, "fired three shots, see 3 holes" barrel must be clear.... worked for me for quite a few years now.. those are the rounds I used to get my daughter introduced to shootin' many years ago...

I like em because I can practice trigger pulls, different hold patterns, shooting techniques and breathing control. Without having to make the trek to the range... and see my results on paper, they're surprisingly accurate.

all things being said, I grab a few boxes every time I see them... and most places around me dont put a limit on them.... Ive got around 1000 rounds floating around here....

 

I have some but I personally don't use it in my rifles instead only shooting it from my .22lr revolver. It is really not much more powerful than shooting a pellet gun albeit a lot more expensive. :tee:

 

This is true! Unless I'm confusing them with another low power load, I believe they weigh in at 11 ft/lbs of energy.

I have been slapped in the face with more than 11 ft/lbs of energy...but I digress...

 

I think a bucket of water test to check for proper exit might be in order.
But because one would exit does not guarantee that they all will hence my conundrum.

 

I keep a brick handy all the time, great for backyard plinking. I have never had any issue shooting them in my model 39, but the only 2 I shot through my model 80 both stuck in the barrel. I don't know if it was the Ballard style rifling compared to the 39's micro-groove, or maybe it just needed a good cleaning. Have not tried since.

 

We have a winner!

Like i said, I have not had any problems. Most of these were fired out of a Rem 514 single shot (tons of fun), with a few feom a Savage mkII.

 

Aquila makes the following warning......last box I had this was printed right on the box. Don't know if it still is or not.

"WARNING: These rounds are powered by the rimfire primer only. They must only be fired in handguns. If fired in rifles, the bullet may remain lodged in the barrel."

If one wants to go against the manufactures warning then they have no one to blame but themselves if a accident happens. Wouldn't really be able to call it a accident though would we. Personally I heed their warning despite those on the net that say it shoots fine in their rifle.

That 11 fpe is for the Super Colibri at 500 fps. The regular Colibri is only 6 fpe at 375 fps. Both have the same warning but if I were to gamble with one it would be the Super Colibri.

 

I try to only use the standard Colibri in pistols or revolvers - then use super Colibri for rifles. The bottom line is normal Colibri may not make it out of a long barrel - like my 21" XT22 - so just be aware after a few rounds the bullet may not come out.. Now I have fired a few normal Colibri's out of my 10/22 and they do make it through..But to be safe I stick with the super Colbri - and really for a quiet but decent varmint round try CCI quiet or Remington CeBee. My Marlin XT loves CCI longs and Shorts and they almost sound like the rifle is suppressed. Those are my favorite squirrel round for under 100 feet.

 

That warning was a directive from Aguila's corporate lawyers office.
I shoot the Super Colibri in my Brno#1 notorious for a tight hole. I do
make sure there was a bullet impact before the next one. Just something
about the rifle bee fart sound that is much louder from a revolver.

Woops, my mistake, I thought the Supers had less oomph than the std Colibri.

 

Silverstring has it right. We should specify "Super" or "Standard" when talking about Colibri. Gohon's box warns there is no powder, primer fired, handgun only. Standard Colibri maybe?? My box of Super Colibri has NO such warning, yet also states primer fired, no powder. The only Warnings are a lead warning, and keep out of reach of children. This brick is less than 6 months old.

 

Silverstring has it right. We should specify "Super" or "Standard" when talking about Colibri. Gohon's box warns there is no powder, primer fired, handgun only. Standard Colibri maybe?? My box of Super Colibri has NO such warning, yet also states primer fired, no powder. The only Warnings are a lead warning, and keep out of reach of children. This brick is less than 6 months old.

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Correct. I have both types and it is at least 5 years old. The warning is only on the standard velocity brand. Still - as noted - when dealing with ammo which has no powder and only primer mixture one should take it with a grain of salt. If using the Super in a rifle I would be wary of stuck projectiles just as you would for a squib round. :tee:

 

There are Colibris and Super-Colibris...
( I don't exactly remember which is which...)
The one has no powder in them - and run maybe 300 fps or so....

They will *Stop* in the barrel - but they don't jam up in the barrel like when you shoot a squib Jacketed or larger cast bullet... I tried several of these in rifles - they simply run out of gas... A cleaning rod will slide them right back out.....

Save these for use in pistols for up close work on varmints...

The regular 600 fps ones typically won't stop in a rifle barrel.

Just know what you are buying and you will be OK.

 

I have airguns to do what these loads do, plus I'm not discharging a firearm in city limits. Ammo is cheaper, too. Last show, they had Colibri at $60/brick, I can get match pellets for less than $10 for the same number of shots.

Stan S.

 

I live in a rural area where it is legal to shoot, but populated enough to be unsafe and un-neighborly. The Colibri is the perfect round to test the cycle, feed, and firing of many of the bolt guns I work on. You are right about the air rifles, we have a couple .177 that are 1200fps, and will penetrate 1/2 plywood. I have no doubt that they would carry as far or farther than a .22 Colibri. Cost is also a good point, but for me there is no way to compare shooting a sweet 39A to an air rifle.