Hunting Suppressed

[My name is Homer]

Yes, I hunt with a suppressor.

No, I don’t use subs. Probably not a good idea when hunting elk, Montana whitetail/mule deer, and pronghorn. My shortest shot on a game animal out there to date is about 380 yards.

With a .280 Ackley Improved launching 160grn AccuBonds at 2889fps, I can comfortably fire suppressed without hearing protection. Same with my 16” .308 and 165grn AccuBonds at 2679fps.

A good can enhances accuracy, reduces recoil, and boosts velocity. There are many benefits to shooting suppressed, even with supers.

This one says all you need to know - subs are for fun at the range, night hunting hogs, and maybe home defense in a few situations.

 

[Mythical Beast Forge]

I tried the 300blk with subs but it wasn’t for me. The only subsonic stuff I shoot is 22lr. Suppreors are very effective even with supers. My 22creed and 17hmr sound almost the same suppressed.

We didn’t use hearing protection growing up unless we were target shooting. Add all the noise from all the military training and 3 combat deployments….. hearing loss/tinnitus suck. Don’t want to lose more if I can help it and I don’t want my kids to have the same issues.

I handload for everything I shoot except rimfire. Currently using hammer bullets for deer in my 22 Creedmoor and it works extremely well. The 57hht and 60nbt @4000fps shoot to the exact same POA/POI. I ended up loading some 57hht for 223 for deer as well. Based on the 22creeds performance, slowing down a bit should save some meat.

 

[wolfmanrogers]

I am not hunting deer with it.
Unless i decide to !!!
stick to the question , Catfire!!!!

To be fair, you didn't ask a very thorough question.

 

[N.Ga.Trader]

I took two deer last year, both subsonic. One was a seven pointer, I didn’t have an issue. Both went down within 30 yards, I limit myself to 100 yards or less.

 

[Cataula]

No way, i want all my buddies that hunt around me to know i am knocking them down left and right.

 

[trw2094]

To be fair, you didn't ask a very thorough question.

I asked four questions.
you compared a 22 Creedmoor to a rimfire .
two completely different rounds.

 

[wolfmanrogers]

I asked four questions.
you compared a 22 Creedmoor to a rimfire .
two completely different rounds.

If your .22 Creedmoor is pushing bullets at subsonic velocities, it may as well be a rimfire.

 

[trw2094]

If your .22 Creedmoor is pushing bullets at subsonic velocities, it may as well be a rimfire.

Read the post !!! I did not say it was , I asked questions. apparently you have no idea what you are talking about .so ignore me!

 

[wolfmanrogers]

Read the post !!! I did not say it was , I asked questions. apparently you have no idea what you are talking about .so ignore me!

I refuse!!!!! Make me!!!!!! lol!!!!!! Tard post!!!!!

 

[ReservoirDawg10]

I only hunt suppressed. It's a lot quieter and masks my position.

If I want a 22 cal to be subsonic, I reach for Lapua Center X (Five-Six by Fifteen R if you wanna feel fancy). No chance in hell that I would download a 22cm to subsonic velocities.