![]() Both the Sub-Sonic and High Velocity loads feature a 40-grain round nose lead bullet with geometry that’s been optimized for accuracy. It also cuts lead buildup in suppressors 60 to 80 percent. CCI Clean-22™ uses an exclusive polymer bullet coating to greatly reduce copper and lead fouling in the barrel-without leaving a residue. As always, suggestions are welcome in the comments section below, For this experiment I have focused on subsonic loads. Let’s take a look at some suggestions for factory best suppressor ammo in the rimfire, handgun and rifle worlds. Clean ammunition is especially important in the rimfire world where the round counts are high as are the chances for caked baffles and tubes. Clean burning powders are also important since the majority of debris can be unburnt materials or other residue. So unless you enjoy cleaning lead and powder residue (which I have to admit, given the time, I do) it’s best to look for ammunition that is jacketed, coated or otherwise prevents extra lead deposits. By definition, a silencer is meant to trap expanding gasses and everything else that goes along with the firing process. Bullet/Powder Residue: Shooting suppressed isn’t the cleanest activity in the shooting sports world.So make sure your host weapon has a barrel rate of twist that matches the weight (really length) for your intended bullet. Bullet instability means a larger chance for baffle strikes. Longer bullets usually need faster rates of twist for improved stability. Additionally, heavier bullets usually mean longer bullets. Bullet Choice: Aside from choosing between target, self defense or hunting rounds, the weight of the bullet will obviously determine muzzle velocity which is mostly important for suppression when you are chasing those Subsonic D’s (band name, I call it).So realize that a muzzle velocity of 1100 fps as printed on a box may end up being faster or slower depending on the barrel length of your host. Muzzle velocities printed on ammunition boxes are based on certain environmental and host weapon standards. While all those variables effect the velocity at which sound passes through the atmosphere, temperature is probably the largest factor. The speed of sound is a floating target, existing somewhere around 1120 feet per second with about a +/-50 fps swing depending on altitude, humidity, temperature, barometric pressure and fairy magic at the time of testing. Muzzle Velocity: When you are chasing those sweet, sweet subsonic decibels, muzzle velocity is one of the most important specifications to review before buying.So let’s take a look at some criteria that will help you get the best silencer experience Picking the right ammunition is an important part of suppressor ownership.Īs always, “best” is a subjective statement with a variety of bullet types, weights and loadings, the best suppressor ammo for you may absolutely suck for someone else. Of course, you can always try a variety of ammo and your silencer purchase is with you for life, but you get the idea. However, consider the fact that that even moderate amounts of shooting will rack up a similar price tag in just a few months. Purchasing a silencer is an expensive process – by the time you find the right make and model and pay your NFA tax, you’ve already shelled out between $500 and $1,000. SILENCER SATURDAY #73: The Best Suppressor Ammo So what is the best suppressor ammo for you? Let’s discuss. It’s like sipping a Chardonnay alongside a rare ribeye steak. Even the best silencers in the world can sound subpar with a faulty ammo pairing. But we don’t spend enough time on the importance of ammo selection. We spend a lot of time analyzing, researching and discussing the best suppressors for your needs within my weekly ramblings – which is obviously important. Good afternoon silenced shooters and welcome back to the latest edition of TFB’s Silencer Saturday.
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