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wayne21 · 01-01-2009, 01:08 PM

Hi all, I want to shoot some of the sub sonic rounds in my rifle but I'm not sure the rifle will cycle with the lower recoil to the bolt ? Have any of you shot this type of ammo using a Ruger 10 22?
I don't want it to jam or have a slug stuck in my barrel. This is my first gun and I just want to do some target shooting at the local range. Also I don't want to look like an idiot at the range. I do a fine job of that without help but I don't want to hurt my gun.

The unknowing lead by the uninformed can only end in disaster.

Thanks for your help. Wayne21

Plan9 · 01-01-2009, 01:24 PM

Most brand name (Remington, Aguila) subsonic will cycle in your 10/22 action. Your mileage may vary depending on the "experience" of the weapon, your maintenance, etc. I've heard of issues of it not cycling in pistols, but seeing as how they're designed to handle the same recoil impulse in order to operate... who knows? Ammunition, although an exact science, behaves differently in every weapon. Some guns shoot one brand better than others for no logical reason.

A good choice to help you make your decision on what subsonic ammo to buy is a Google search for "10/22 Subsonic." Read reviews and forum posts.

I'd recommend Aguila Subsonic because Aguila makes some pretty nice loads overall but Remington is common and cheap.

Slims · 01-01-2009, 01:24 PM

Um, that depends on what you mean by 'sub-sonic'

Most .22 LR Target ammo is designed to be just-barely sub sonic in order to maximize accuracy. But it still makes noise. It should cycle your weapon fine, but it will sound just like a regular .22.

You can purchase "quiet" ammunition, though I recommend you find some where the bullet weighs more than 40 grains. They use a fast burning powder so there is essentially no 'muzzle blast' when the bullet finally leaves the barrel, but due to the mass of the round, it can still do damage. They might not cycle your weapon, but it shouldn't jam up, and worst case you will have to manually cycle. Shouldn't have to worry about a squib load either.

Others, like Aguila Colibri (right name?) use no powder at all and thus rely on a very light projectile, these probably won't even feed through your magazine, definately won't cycle your action, and may get stuck in the barrel.

Edit: After reading Crompsin's post, I need to clarify, Aguila makes more than one kind of round, the stuff I am referring too is crap. Sounds like they make better rounds also.

Plan9 · 01-01-2009, 01:31 PM

Awwh, c'mon... don't bash Aguila. They make good stuff. I'm a sucker for their shortened 12 gauge shells.

Just gotta get the right stuff for the weapon and for most "gun noobs" that means a little Google time and range experience.

GOOD CHOICE: 40 grain standard weight subsonic lead round nose

GOOD CHOICE: 60 grain heavyweight subsonic lead round nose (may not cycle action)

BAD CHOICE: 20 grain lightweight subsonic with a little powder

SUPER BAD CHOICE: 20 grain lightweight subsonic with NO powder, just primed
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Originally Posted by wayne21

The unknowing lead by the uninformed can only end in disaster.

Hey, I used to think that about my old unit! What a novel idea.

Walt · 01-12-2009, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wayne21

Hi all, I want to shoot some of the sub sonic rounds in my rifle but I'm not sure the rifle will cycle with the lower recoil to the bolt ? Have any of you shot this type of ammo using a Ruger 10 22?
I don't want it to jam or have a slug stuck in my barrel. This is my first gun and I just want to do some target shooting at the local range. Also I don't want to look like an idiot at the range. I do a fine job of that without help but I don't want to hurt my gun.

The unknowing lead by the uninformed can only end in disaster.

Thanks for your help. Wayne21

I regularly shoot the Remington Sub Sonic rounds through my 10/22. They're cheap and I've never had any reliability problems with them.

wayne21 · 01-12-2009, 03:50 PM

Thank you for your in put on the subject, This helps me alot.
Thanks Walter.
Wayne 21

moot1337 · 01-14-2009, 05:19 PM

About the >40 grain 22 rounds (Aguila Sniper Sub-sonic):

The 60-graiin Aguila SSS is a quiet and powerful round, but the problem is that it cannot be stabilized by the standard twist rate of a 10/22 barrel. Shooting them through the stock barrel will provide rounds that tumble through the air and have pretty awful accuracy. However, Green Mountain Rifle Barrel Co. makes a 1-in-9 twist barrel that will stabilize them fine, and makes them a viable subsonic choice. It's also good for stabilizing the other slow subsonic rounds for improved accuracy.

I've also tried CCI CB caps, which are primed, no powder cartridges in 22 Long (not long rifle) and Short. These are not to be confused with the Aguila Colibri rounds which operate on the same principle but are more inconsistent. The CB's have enough to make it out of the barrel every time in my 10/22, and never cycle the action. The 22 Long version is quieter, and will feed from the standard magazines without jamming (22 Short will not). I like using these when I feel like being more quiet (about the sound of an airgun) than when using Dynapoints which are more accurate in my rifle.

01-01-2009, 01:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
wayne21 Crazy Location: florida	10 22 ruger sub sonic rounds Hi all, I want to shoot some of the sub sonic rounds in my rifle but I'm not sure the rifle will cycle with the lower recoil to the bolt ? Have any of you shot this type of ammo using a Ruger 10 22? I don't want it to jam or have a slug stuck in my barrel. This is my first gun and I just want to do some target shooting at the local range. Also I don't want to look like an idiot at the range. I do a fine job of that without help but I don't want to hurt my gun. The unknowing lead by the uninformed can only end in disaster. Thanks for your help. Wayne21

01-01-2009, 01:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
Plan9 I Confess a Shiver	Most brand name (Remington, Aguila) subsonic will cycle in your 10/22 action. Your mileage may vary depending on the "experience" of the weapon, your maintenance, etc. I've heard of issues of it not cycling in pistols, but seeing as how they're designed to handle the same recoil impulse in order to operate... who knows? Ammunition, although an exact science, behaves differently in every weapon. Some guns shoot one brand better than others for no logical reason. A good choice to help you make your decision on what subsonic ammo to buy is a Google search for "10/22 Subsonic." Read reviews and forum posts. I'd recommend Aguila Subsonic because Aguila makes some pretty nice loads overall but Remington is common and cheap. __________________ *Whatever you can carry.* "You should not drink... and bake."

01-01-2009, 01:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
Slims Eccentric insomniac Location: North Carolina	Um, that depends on what you mean by 'sub-sonic' Most .22 LR Target ammo is designed to be just-barely sub sonic in order to maximize accuracy. But it still makes noise. It should cycle your weapon fine, but it will sound just like a regular .22. You can purchase "quiet" ammunition, though I recommend you find some where the bullet weighs more than 40 grains. They use a fast burning powder so there is essentially no 'muzzle blast' when the bullet finally leaves the barrel, but due to the mass of the round, it can still do damage. They might not cycle your weapon, but it shouldn't jam up, and worst case you will have to manually cycle. Shouldn't have to worry about a squib load either. Others, like Aguila Colibri (right name?) use no powder at all and thus rely on a very light projectile, these probably won't even feed through your magazine, definately won't cycle your action, and may get stuck in the barrel. Edit: After reading Crompsin's post, I need to clarify, Aguila makes more than one kind of round, the stuff I am referring too is crap. Sounds like they make better rounds also. __________________ "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery." - Winston Churchill "All men dream: but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that it was vanity: but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act out their dream with open eyes, to make it possible." Seven Pillars of Wisdom, T.E. Lawrence

01-12-2009, 03:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
wayne21 Crazy Location: florida	10 22 Thank you for your in put on the subject, This helps me alot. Thanks Walter. Wayne 21

01-14-2009, 05:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
moot1337 Insane Location: Learning to Fly...	About the >40 grain 22 rounds (Aguila Sniper Sub-sonic): The 60-graiin Aguila SSS is a quiet and powerful round, but the problem is that it cannot be stabilized by the standard twist rate of a 10/22 barrel. Shooting them through the stock barrel will provide rounds that tumble through the air and have pretty awful accuracy. However, Green Mountain Rifle Barrel Co. makes a 1-in-9 twist barrel that will stabilize them fine, and makes them a viable subsonic choice. It's also good for stabilizing the other slow subsonic rounds for improved accuracy. I've also tried CCI CB caps, which are primed, no powder cartridges in 22 Long (not long rifle) and Short. These are not to be confused with the Aguila Colibri rounds which operate on the same principle but are more inconsistent. The CB's have enough to make it out of the barrel every time in my 10/22, and never cycle the action. The 22 Long version is quieter, and will feed from the standard magazines without jamming (22 Short will not). I like using these when I feel like being more quiet (about the sound of an airgun) than when using Dynapoints which are more accurate in my rifle. __________________ And that, my liege, is how we know the Earth to be banana-shaped. This new learning amazes me, Sir Bedevere. Explain again how sheeps' bladders may be employed to prevent earthquakes. Oh, certainly, sir.