Both are over kill in the power department for all three of your stated uses. Both are overkill for 2 outta 3 (small game and plinkin) in the cost department. In short, pick something else.

CB

 

Both are over kill in the power department for all three of your stated uses. Both are overkill for 2 outta 3 (small game and plinkin) in the cost department. In short, pick something else.

CB

Thanks. Yes, I understand they may be deemed overkill for my listed purposes, but I will want to move forward with one of them them. I'm trying to decide which to continue with.

 

Both are good rounds.
I prefer Aguila Interceptor because the 40gr. retains more energy and have a hard hitting at longer distances.
Super Maximum tends to be less accurate beyond 50 meters, so for longer shots the Interceptor are the best choice hard hitting round.

 

Interesting. Since the stats show more velocity and energy from the Supermaximum, how is it the Interceptor is harder hitting at longer distances? I'm just trying to learn and understand. Thanks.

 

The Supermaximum was very inaccurate in all my rifles @100yds which in my opinion is the distance (and beyond) where I would use that round. The Interceptors were much more accuracte at that distance.

For me it was a choice between more energy and missing the target and less energy and hitting the target more often. As we all know, .22s are ammo sensitive but bottom line is go with the most accurate of the two.

 

OK, thanks for the feedback.

 

I'd pick which ever shot better out of my guns.

 

Aguila Interceptor vs. Aguila Supermaximum:

April 24, 2012
My Fellow Marksmen:
I have shot both Aguila Interceptor and Aguila Supermaximum from excellent bolt action rifles- the best being my CZ Ultra Lux. The Interceptor 40 grain can be one of the most accurate and deadly .22 LR rounds up to the beginnings of medium range 300 meters. That accuracy on targets can extend to 600 meters on windless days provided the powder fouling is cleaned and the bore dried every ten shots. I have shot one hole groups with it at 50 yards.
The Aguila Supermaximum, on the other hand, is not nearly as accurate under any circumstances and has a strange climb from initial center grouping to a temporary stability over 12:00 at 100 yards, then it scatters widely. It might make a good 25 yard rat load.
I have found the Aguila Interceptor a fine load, very accurate; penetration is all the way through a Yellowbook at 300 meters and 70% through one at 400 meters. Compare with Blazer's 70% through a Yellowbook at 50 yards.
Actually compare these loads on the range in 50 round quantities before buying a brick of either. I have paid my dealer $65.00 for each brick of Aguila Interceptor I have used. It is a load for a stong, locked action which actually maintains full pressure for a good 24". I chronographed it from my 28.5" barreled CZ Ultra Lux at an average of 1465 fps, very consistent and very close to factory velocity claims. Good Shooting to you all.

 

Great info William

And to the OP, you have to test what round shoots well from Your rifle.

I would rather have 40 grain bullets. They retain much more energy at longer ranges. The stats you posted are at muzzle and we don't shoot at that distance. Mostly at 40-90 yds I would guess. And the heavier bullet will likely be more accurate and hit harder.

I actually would prefer a very accurate round at 100 yards. With that, I am more confident I'll hit what I'm shooting at. With a little practice, I can adjust scope quick or use the marks on the cross hairs to adjust for longer range. If a high velocity round starts spraying around at 100 yds, then what is it good for?

William, I'll have to try the interceptors out of my UL as well as my Kidd 10/22's. Just to know if I have an option for high performance round

 

Thanks again everyone. I appreciate the help. It sounds like the 40-grain Interceptors would be best for me. I'm leaning toward the round-nose vs. the hollow points.

 

I would get whatever you want on that front. A full metal jacket is less likely to hang up in a semi-auto and I have yet to see a 22 hollow point point open up or mushroom in ballistic gel tests? Other than some of the newer defensive rounds they have put out recently?