Aguila 38gr HV Hollow Point .22 LR Tested | Groups, Speed & Expansion Results 4K

Is Aguila’s 38-grain high velocity .22 LR hollow point just budget plinking ammo — or does it actually deliver? In this review, I test Aguila HV .22 LR across multiple platforms to see how it stacks up for accuracy, velocity consistency, reliability, and hollow point performance. Using a KIDD 10/22, CZ 457, and TX 22 Competition, the results showed some real surprises, especially when comparing rifle vs pistol performance. Group sizes, real-world velocity, and expansion didn’t all behave the same — and one platform clearly stood out. If you’re shopping for affordable .22 LR ammo and want to know where this load shines, where it doesn’t, and whether it’s worth buying, this review breaks it down with real data and no hype. Why This Channel Exists? I test rimfire ammo so you don’t waste time or money on rounds that won’t perform. If you like data-driven rimfire content, follow along for more “Is It Any Good?” reviews. Chapters: 0:00 What We’re Testing 0:20 Through the KIDD Barrel 10/22 2:34 CZ457 Accuracy & Velocity 4:47 TX22 Pistol Performance 6:05 Do they meet the 1280fps rating? 7:01 What’s Inside the Case? 7:39 Do Hollow Points Really Expand? 8:37 What YOU Need to Know about Aguila 38gr HP! Tags Aguila 22 LR, Aguila 38gr HV, Aguila hollow point, Aguila high velocity 22, 22 LR review, 22 LR ammo test, 22 LR accuracy test, 22 LR expansion, rimfire ammo review, rimfire accuracy, rimfire hollow point, 22 LR velocity test, budget 22 LR ammo, plinking 22 LR, KIDD 10/22, CZ 457, TX 22 Competition, 22 LR rifle vs pistol, handgun 22 LR ammo, 22 LR ballistic test, 22 LR groups Pinned Comment Aguila 38gr High Velocity .22 LR hollow point tested in a KIDD 10/22, CZ 457, and TX 22 Competition. Accuracy and velocity were better than expected for a budget load, and hollow point performance turned out to be highly velocity dependent. 👉 Rifle or pistol — where do you run most of your .22 LR? 👉 What ammo should I test next? (Full accuracy, velocity, and expansion results are in the video.) More “Is It Any Good?” reviews coming soon.