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Post by jrguerra on Apr 11, 2019 4:41:13 GMT -5
Team: I only very recently learned about this load. I've always thought sub sonic ammunition advantages were for those who used a sound moderator to eliminate the sonic <crack> of round going off. I wondered if maybe I was missing out on something good.  So your thoughts on .22 Magnum subsonic for those who have tried it or use it as a rule would be appreciated by me.  |
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Post by bigkelly on Apr 11, 2019 16:17:10 GMT -5
shooting 22 mag sub-sonic seems useless to me---ends up about the same as regular 22lr---now 22 lr subsonic works like a charm
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Post by santacruzpaul on Apr 11, 2019 18:04:42 GMT -5
shooting 22 mag sub-sonic seems useless to me---ends up about the same as regular 22lr---now 22 lr subsonic works like a charm Never knew they even made 22 Mag. subsonic, I guess if you had only 22 Mag. rimfires it would be handy. Also I agree, subsonic and S.V. is great stuff. I have three 22's dedicated to Win. SUBA, CCI subsonic, and CCI SV. Not to jack this thread, But, I remember a time when shooting my Ruger single six thinking I had the 22lr. cylinder in it, Well, it was the mag. cylinder, It did shoot a few rounds before I figured out something was wrong, Paul |
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Post by Mr. Polecat on Apr 11, 2019 18:41:08 GMT -5
I am evaluating it for squirrels in my Baikal Sever. Iron sights, so body shots. Doesn't ruin as much meat as even .22WRF. Still wish it was LRN instead of HP, though. Still don't like it as well as regular old CCI standard velocity .22LR for small game, but it's nice to have the extra utility of the .22WMR for larger critters.
It won't cycle my CMR-30, though, but it is fairly quiet through the suppressor (compared to supersonic .22WMR). However with the scope I find it to be extremely accurate (for a .22WMR).
I think there's a place for a .22LR-like load for the .22WMR. I'm always looking for something lower-powered to use on squirrels with that Sever, lol.
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Post by jrguerra on Apr 12, 2019 4:49:34 GMT -5
shooting 22 mag sub-sonic seems useless to me---ends up about the same as regular 22lr---now 22 lr subsonic works like a charm Those were my thoughts as well. I'm a fan of the .22 Magnum and consider it a good hunting round, fit for 'big-small game' like turkey and javelina, both of which we have down here. But if I wanted slower ammunition, why not choose the long rifle as you suggest. As santapaulcruz points out, this ammunition is an advantage for the person who uses only the .22 Magnum, adding another layer of versatility. The .22 Magnum is not for indiscriminate plinking - the cost of it is (for me anyway) too high for that. But for a round that doesn't advertise your presence in the woods, this one might be a good choice. Depending if it shoots well in your particular firearm. Thanks for the thoughts folks - moar if you have further thoughts. |
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Post by krank on Apr 18, 2019 13:18:05 GMT -5
Glad to find the .22 mag sub. I like to carry a Mag for coyotes but I need to dispatch on the trapline. Now I can do both with one gun.
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Post by cw on Apr 22, 2019 6:26:13 GMT -5
shooting 22 mag sub-sonic seems useless to me---ends up about the same as regular 22lr---now 22 lr subsonic works like a charm Not so much of a "charm' when you burst a LR case in a Mag chamber. UNSAFE and not recommended...
I have been shooting it since I herd Winchester offered it. In my guns it hasn't been as accurate as Pole Cats lot.
I'll still have it on hand as its slower than WRF and versatility is usefulness. Trap line work is a excellent example where it could be a godsend for the man liking and wanting a mag RF.
CW
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Post by krank on Apr 22, 2019 7:31:21 GMT -5
I found some of those 22 WRF which is shorter than a WMR. Winchester brought back the old load in a nostalgic carton. They are faster than a LR but not a mag. Nobody seemed to care and I found them dusty on the shelf for $9. Since then 22mag prices have gone down too. I buy CCI for less than $10 now. I have a box of sub-sonic WMR and it has a pricetag on it of $15. I didn't pay that, I traded a box of regular Mag for it. THe guy said he grabbed the wrong box...
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Post by cw on May 21, 2019 5:23:10 GMT -5
Yea I ordered some just because its new 22 mag and im a 22mag nut! I gulped when i saw the register total!! CW |
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Post by captcapsize on May 21, 2019 20:10:54 GMT -5
Couple of years ago I wanted to see if I could make an adapter to shoot 22 lr in my 22 mag/20. I found I could cut a spent 22 mag case off and use the case mouth end which had been cut to lr case length the 22 lr would fit perfectly inside and shoot and eject just fine. While a bit cumbersome they are reusable. Note that this only worked on the cheaper 22 mag cases, the higher end ammo has a thicker case so a 22 lr will not fit inside it.
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Post by krank on May 22, 2019 15:22:38 GMT -5
Sleeving an LR with a mag case is an old trick but I was reluctant to post due to the naysayers. Trouble I had was mag sleeve sticking and only LR case extracting. Tried lock tite and superglue. Didn't like it in my rifles as failure occurred at worst time. Worked great in revolver as who cares if mag sleeve sticks.
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Post by cw on May 23, 2019 4:51:46 GMT -5
I keep a couple modified cases in a slot milled into the inside of the forend of my 24 DLX.
It works fine for occasional use.
CW
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Post by krank on May 23, 2019 10:26:31 GMT -5
I made a tiny leather pouch that is non-obtrusive that blends into my sling. It contains 3 sub sonics. Some guns and some cases tolerate the .22 LR conversion. You just have to try it. Like I say, I wound up lock-titing mine to prevent separation. I use a tubing cutter which rolls the case some too for a tighter fit. I pretty much abandoned the whole practice when I found the subs. It is still a good prepper trick.
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Post by cas on May 27, 2019 21:22:15 GMT -5
shooting 22 mag sub-sonic seems useless to me---ends up about the same as regular 22lr---now 22 lr subsonic works like a charm That's EXACTLY the reason I'd buy them. 22 mag does too much damage on squirrels. |
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