When you need genuine performance from a .22 LR round, the Aguila Rimfire 22LR Interceptor Hollow Point 40GR Ammo - 1000 Round Slab delivers where budget rimfire options fall short. Aguila's Interceptor is widely regarded as the fastest 40-grain .22 LR round on the market, launching at a muzzle velocity of 1,470 fps (448 m/s) and generating 192 ft-lbs (260 J) of muzzle energy — figures that put most standard and high-velocity .22 LR offerings firmly in the shade. That velocity advantage makes it a genuinely capable small game hunting round, while the copper plated hollow point construction ensures reliable expansion on impact rather than simply punching through. Packaged as a 1,000-round slab made up of 20 individual 50-round boxes, it's an ideal bulk buy for hunters and range shooters who go through rimfire at volume.

Aguila Rimfire 22LR Interceptor Hollow Point 40GR Ammo - 1000 Round Slab Key Features

• Calibre and Bullet Weight: Chambered in .22 LR with a 40-grain projectile — the standard bullet weight for this calibre, balancing velocity, energy retention, and feed reliability across a wide range of .22 LR firearms.
• Muzzle Velocity: 1,470 fps (448 m/s) at the muzzle, making this the fastest 40-grain .22 LR rimfire load commercially available. Higher velocity translates to a flatter trajectory and improved energy delivery at range.
• Muzzle Energy: 192 ft-lbs (260 J) at the muzzle, retaining 113 ft-lbs (153 J) at 100 yards (91 m) — meaningful energy retention for a rimfire round at that distance, supporting effectiveness on small game at realistic hunting ranges.
• Copper Plated Hollow Point Projectile: The copper plating protects the hollow point cavity during feeding and allows reliable expansion on impact. This controlled expansion transfers energy efficiently and reduces the risk of over-penetration on small game.
• Brass Casing: Manufactured with brass cases to SAAMI specifications, ensuring consistent dimensions, reliable ignition, and compatibility with quality .22 LR chambers.
• Non-Corrosive Priming: Non-corrosive formulation keeps fouling manageable and protects your firearm's bore and action from accelerated corrosion, even when cleaning is delayed after a long session.
• Platform Recommendation: Best suited to bolt-action .22 LR rifles. Due to the elevated velocity, reliability in semi-automatic rimfire rifles may vary — extraction and cycling issues are possible in some semi-auto platforms not designed for high-velocity loads.
• Bulk Packaging: Supplied as a 1,000-round slab comprising 20 x 50-round boxes. The individual boxes keep rounds organised in the field or at the range, while the slab format offers genuine economy for regular shooters.

The Aguila Interceptor is a serious rimfire load for hunters targeting rabbits, hares, foxes, and other small game, as well as range shooters who want a high-velocity .22 LR round with real terminal performance. Buying by the slab is the smart way to keep your supply up without constantly restocking — and at this velocity and projectile specification, it's one of the most capable 40-grain .22 LR options available in Australia.