Quietest 22 LR loading...

cwinn

November 09, 2002 13:23

Im wondering what the quietest round would be for a 22 LR pistol? (discounting the Aguila Colibri loads, as they arent powerful enough at only 400-500 fps) I'm ask because the amount of furry critters sneaking around the farm these days is becoming a problem and i want something that wont alert the entire countryside or startle anyone in the house if im shooting near the barn. Ive tried 38 grain .22 subsonics made by remington and while they are better than a high velocity load, they still make a pretty good pop. Any suggestions on a quieter round that could reliably take a raccoon, possum, or skunk at short ranges?? Thanks in advance.

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  tccox

  November 09, 2002 13:31

  I would suggest a 22 short. Should be good to take coon sized animals within reasonable range. Tom
  
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  David Nunn

  November 09, 2002 13:32

  .22 CB Shorts. Won't work in an auto though.
  
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  richbug

  November 09, 2002 19:38

  Almost any of the 22 target loads will be quieter than the economy 's like thunderbolts and wildcats... I use the rem blue stripe targets for the above mentioned tasks. mild report, cycle an auto when clean and oiled.
  
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  cwinn

  November 09, 2002 20:14

  Hey thanks guys, about the 22 shorts... what are the best brands of 22 shorts and why wont they cycle autos? can they still be hand cycled in a 22 auto pistol? How powerful are the 22 short loads (fps and bullet weights) once again thanks for all the help

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  RSLINTII

  November 09, 2002 20:23

  Try the Aguila .22LR SSS (Sniper Sub Sonic) 60 grains at about 900 ft/sec. Works well in Autos. Best, Robert
  
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  rsnyder55

  November 09, 2002 21:09

  Depending on the range (and legality in your state), .20 and .22 caliber pellet rifles may fit the bill. At close ranges, they are as effective as a 22 short and are relatively quiet.

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  kissgoodnight

  November 10, 2002 04:05

  The Aguila .22LR SSS (Sniper Sub Sonic) at 60 grains weight are advertised to have the same energy as a .32. These are very quiet and I have found them accurate at 50 feet.

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