How quiet is Remington Subsonic
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RPeacock1128
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Unless you use a suppressor you likely won't notice a huge difference. Subsonic means it doesn't break the sound barrier (1128 +/- fps). When you shoot the sound you actually hear comes from several sources (muzzle blast, bullet cracking through sound barrier and gun action -- bolt, etc.). A suppressor takes care of the muzzle blast and the subsonic ammo takes care of the sonic noise - nothing really takes care of the gun action noise)....
In simple terms......
In simple terms......
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Majorlk
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How far away are your neighbors? It doesn't have the supersonic crack of standard ammo, but it's not silent, either.
Thanks for response guys. The neighbors are like a block over. Not very far. I wasn't expecting it to be supressor quiet anyway. Thought maybe I could do some backyard plinking without getting the police called.
CrazyFingers
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Is discharging a firearm legal where you live? Many cities have ordinances forbidding this.
ChattanoogaPhil
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I've tried Rem Subsonic with my 15-22 and suppressor. A great many go supersonic or fail to cycle the action when staying subsonic. If you are looking for reliable ammo that is accurate and will stay subsonic I would recommend CCI Standard Velocity or Subsonic. Aguila 60 SSS is quiet and reliable in my 15-22 (I don't use it for suppressed shooting) and good for small game. It is pricey.
erick1987
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I shot 100 rounds of that Monday. about the same as a standard load. cycled good though. no ftf or fte.
I'll keep that in mind Phil. I wasn't looking for subsonic ammo, but Walmart had a couple of bricks in stock so I figured what the heck. I've only had the rifle since January so I buy ammo when I see it (right now I have RWS, Lapua, CCI Blazer, Rem. Golden Bullet, and Win. 555 and M.22). It shoots it all. I'll definitely pick up some CCI Sub and Aguila 60 SSS if I see it.
glen_farmer
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Bamabred, I'm glad you asked this question.
My wife brought home a box of the same stuff, and we wondered if there was any reduction in noise.
My wife brought home a box of the same stuff, and we wondered if there was any reduction in noise.
yzf128r
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It's about the same as a duck farting in deep water. No, but really its noticeably quieter than regular ammo.
erick1987
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have you shot the lapua? I bought about 200 rounds of it, the target trainer rounds. I have not had good luck with it. won't chamber all the way, even with a clean chamber and bolt. wouldn't fire a single round, even on my dad's semi auto browning hand gun. he had to actually push the bolt forward to get them to chamber fully. seems really waxy to me.
Those are the only ones I haven't shot yet. Mine are the match grade ones. But they are not waxy like I hear so many people say they are. They do have slight oily coating on them it seems, but it's not dramatic. I hope it does well because I have 250 rds of it.
leswill
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I have had good results from the Win. 40 gr. HP sub-sonics,,,, quiet without the can,, whisper quiet with. I also have some of the Rem. and CCI sub sonic that I have not shot yet,,, after such good results from the Win...... Not trying to confuse,, just saying,,,,,
Turdducken
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So they do cycle well, Ive heard back and forth about it not able to cycle and is just for BAR's only. I'm more then glad then cause I can get a box of subsonic 50's for 10 which Ill take. Better then 18 for 50, plus would like to have the ear muffs off when Im alone, the electric ones like to pick up cell reception... Scares ya when it randomly goes off.
Zeroed the night vision on 15-22 2 night ago, light snow, full moon, 3 am, with rem subs, Liberty Kodiac TL can and the wife did not know even though I was shooting right below the bedroom window. "Silent Night"
Oh yes! You will wake the neighbors. If you are looking for quiet you should look at Aguilar .22 Super Colibri. When I shoot them all I can hear is the striker fall and the bullet hit the target. They are not terribly accurate but are great for pest control and will scarcely penetrate a fence board. I wouldn't recommend your trying to shoot them in your 15-22 though. I use an old Winchester mod 67. My RWS 52 pellet rifle is much louder.
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Not to sound like a complete newbie (although I am), but the owner's manual suggest you not to fire any sub-sonic ammo in the 15-22. But, I see lots of people still do. Is it safe for the rifle? No harm intended, just curious.
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