.22lr subsonic question > Silencers

Posted: 7/6/2006 1:57:07 PM EDT

I just bought a Outback 2 and wandering if I can shoot regualr .22 lr rounds or does the ammo have to be subsonic ONLY ?

Posted: 7/6/2006 2:06:07 PM EDT

[#1]

You can shoot regular...No problem. Subsonic will be quieter depending on barrel length.

Posted: 7/6/2006 2:12:44 PM EDT

[#2]

If you're using a P22, or similar length barrel...most ammo will be subsonic.

Posted: 7/6/2006 2:32:01 PM EDT

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If you're using a P22, or similar length barrel...most ammo will be subsonic.

Lets say most match and standard velocity ammo might be subsonic.

Most high and hyper velocity, minimag, stinger, etc. will be supersonic.

CB caps are fun too. You will have to manually cycle the action, but they are amazingly quiet.

Don't shoot the very heavy bullet Collibri SSS stuff, it will probably hit the baffles .

Posted: 7/6/2006 5:03:04 PM EDT

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CB caps are fun too....

CB caps are very quiet, but accuracy sucks. I got a nice 3-shot 8" group at 40 yds from a scoped bolt-action.

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Don't shoot the very heavy bullet Collibri SSS stuff, it will probably hit the baffles .

You are confusing two different things. Aguila Colibri and Super Colibri are powderless cases with only a primer charge and a light (20 grain) bullet. I get similar accuracy from these as I get from CB caps. But again, they are very quiet.

Aguila SSS features the heavy (60 grain) bullet. These can have unstability / baffle strike issues. I've gone to a .223 Contender barrel with a .22LR chamber adapter to shoot these. The rifling twist is just right for 60 grain bullets.

Posted: 7/6/2006 5:31:02 PM EDT

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I just bought a Outback 2 and wandering if I can shoot regualr .22 lr rounds or does the ammo have to be subsonic ONLY ?

22LR ammo is cheap. Buy and shoot lots of different types. Then go buy CCI Subsonics, or Standard Velocity. You will see the difference.

Posted: 7/6/2006 5:46:03 PM EDT

[#6]

So what do you guys like the best ... most often?

Posted: 7/7/2006 6:53:54 AM EDT

[#7]

Mainly, I shoot Wolf MT.
Great stuff.

Colibri is very nice too...however, cycling the action manually is a pain.

Posted: 7/7/2006 7:06:11 AM EDT

[#8]

I shoot anything out of my original Outback/Ruger MKII/Pace-Lite combo. High velocity, regular and subsonic. The subsonic is a little quieter.

I usually shoot Federal 550 bulk pack from Wal-Mart. It's cheap and shoots well.

The only problem I have with the Federal bulk is, my Pace-Lite upper doesn't function well without the suppressor on. I have failure to eject problems. The spent round doesn't get all the way out before the live round starts into the chamber.

With the Outback attached, it runs perfectly.

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Posted: 7/7/2006 7:19:48 AM EDT

[#9]

I use CCI Standard or CCI Subsonic. Both sound the same and are about the same speed. One has a hollowpoint and one has a solid bullet. Either one is fine.

Posted: 7/7/2006 7:51:13 AM EDT

[#10]

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I use CCI Standard or CCI Subsonic. Both sound the same and are about the same speed. One has a hollowpoint and one has a solid bullet. Either one is fine.

And you will find the most consistancy with the CCI brand of ammo.

Posted: 7/7/2006 8:01:34 AM EDT

[#11]

I once bought a couple of bricks of Russian low cost .22lr ammo. I still have it, because it was unusable. So by saving about $5 per 500, I wasted 100% of my money. This was like 15 years ago. I would never do that now.

Posted: 7/7/2006 8:50:07 AM EDT

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Roger CCI ... noted.

Has anyone tried Eley or RWS or any of the primarily high end match stuff?

Most of it is standard vel and often shoots well out of the Rugers and Brownings.

Posted: 7/7/2006 8:51:21 AM EDT

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I've read copper plated .22's help reduce the fouling/junk in the .22 cans. Is this correct and which .22 copper plated ammo is recommended?

Posted: 7/7/2006 8:53:19 AM EDT

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I've read copper plated .22's help reduce the fouling/junk in the .22 cans. Is this correct and which .22 copper plated ammo is recommended?

Thats bullshit. Lead still sticks in the can as a tiny bit sprays off with each shot. 22 powder is dirty so you still get carbon lead buildup. I shoot CCI exclusively and 98% Minimags and still you get the filth.

Posted: 7/7/2006 10:20:36 AM EDT

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Quoted:

Quoted:
If you're using a P22, or similar length barrel...most ammo will be subsonic.

Lets say most match and standard velocity ammo might be subsonic.

Most high and hyper velocity, minimag, stinger, etc. will be supersonic.

CB caps are fun too. You will have to manually cycle the action, but they are amazingly quiet.

Don't shoot the very heavy bullet Collibri SSS stuff, it will probably hit the baffles .

In the 3.4" bbl P22 only some hyper-vel stuff will be supersonic (stingers, and then only maybe). All high vel stuff will be subsonic.

Posted: 7/7/2006 1:41:31 PM EDT

[#16]

I shoot Eley out of kimber svt w/outback II and just wow 1 little ragged hole at 50 yds, and i cannot shoot that good

Posted: 7/7/2006 1:49:18 PM EDT

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I once bought a couple of bricks of Russian low cost .22lr ammo. I still have it, because it was unusable. So by saving about $5 per 500, I wasted 100% of my money. This was like 15 years ago. I would never do that now.

You should try the Wolf MT. It's hard to get...but fantastic (& for only like $25 / brick)

Cloverleafs all day at 50 yds with my 10/22.

Posted: 7/9/2006 1:36:07 PM EDT

[#18]

CCI Green Tag Compitition ammo, a little expensive but very very good.

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