For the sake of argument, lets say 1,100 fps is the speed of sound, and. Thanks everyone for answering my last couple of reloading questions. I found anything lighter than that lost reliability. It only takes around 12 grains of trail boss powder to be right on the line of subsonicsupersonic with a 200 grain bullet. You do know that it is not recomended to load jacketed projos in rifles to subsonic velocities builds excessive pressures.
Five best reloading books every ammunition reloader needs. Not all subsonic loads are noted as such in the data, because the cartridge is not. Long barrel with subsonic loads, especially with a fast powder can be really quiet too. I started using 140 grain hornady spire points, trail boss, fire formed winchester 7. All data in this caliber is subsonic but is not normally tagged with the name subsonic. Subsonic loads refer to those whose velocity is less than the speed of sound. Obviously, it sees endless use in the 222 remington, 223. How to handload subsonic rifle cartridges and survive part one. There are a few subsonic loads listed with trail boss, but while some. At sea level, stability is iffy in a 1 in 12 twist, but a 1 in 10 twist should work. Not all subsonic loads are noted as such in the data, because the cartridge is not capable of producing supersonic velocity. Im new to reloading in general and primarily am looking to load the following. Subsonics on game animals have to really be thought through.
Hornady subsonic ammunition designed for accuracy and performance below the speed of sound now comes in both rifle and handgun loads. With regards to the effectiveness of subsonic 2235. I want to switch to a bolt gun, but dont want to buy. This ammo is loaded to subsonic speeds out of a 16. Given the option to do it all over again, i wouldnt even buy a 5. Has anyone got any experience with shooting cast lead bullet through a. Default name a z name z a price low high price high low model a z model z a show. You can use them for subsonic and the are great at. You will be hard pressed to find a bullet heavier than 80 gr. I load a 57 gr hard cast, gas check bullet at 2500 and it will cycle reliably. Load development load data the best reloading manual. A step by step video guide on how to properly make subsonic ammunition for an ar15 type weapon using.
Metal can of imr 4198 has been on the shelf a while. Ebr provides subsonic ammunition, which is ammunition specifically designed to not break the sound barrier and is best utilized in a suppressed weapon. We demo the difference in a standard 55 grain remington. A bolt action rifle was used for shooting subsonic. Alternatively, specialized firearms and ammunition may be used to. How to handload subsonic rifle cartridges and survive. Your rifle will still go bang, and none of this quieter ammo is powerful enough for hunting big game much past slingshot range. Assuming you have a compatible suppressor, all commercial 180 grain. I have plenty of subsonic 22 ammo, the local gun shop has plenty on the shelf. Remember, if you post a picture, make sure to provides some context please make sure you title is relevant to the specific question you are asking. Everything needed to create a subsonic 55 grain round that will deliver 128 ftlb energy at fts bullets, casings, scale. The aguila 60gr sss only has a muzzle velocity of about 950ftsec with a round.
Hello campfire members, i need some information and advice for subsonic reloading the. Im not doing it to be cheaper than a 22lr or replace it. Today you can buy factory matchgrade ammo off the shelf that is more consistent than the ammo produced by the average reloader. Using that velocity and weight, what you have is pretty close to a. I prefer 190 sierra matchkings because they are a good universal round and its money will spent. Annual reloading manual is a softcover magazinestyle reloading book that is updated yearly and contains a few articles on reloading as well as over 5,000.
The subx bullet used in subsonic rifle features a lead core. Hey guys im looking for a good 9mm subsonic load recipe preferably one that all the components are still available for. I understand loading subsonic for this puppy is pretty hairy due to the. If you want to get fancy, get a 26 or 28 inch barrel and counter bore it back. I am brand new to reloading, i have all the stuff just havent put it to.
Subsonic handgun utilizes triedandtrue xtp bullets that expand reliably at subsonic velocities. You must be at least 21 to purchase handgun ammo and 18 to purchase rifle ammo. Not subsonic but, i think it would produce less crack. Ive made a few attempts to develop a subsonic load for my grendel 20 satern with out much success. About all you hear with a subsonic is the noise of the action itself. Subsonic ammo quiets the weapon even more, but at the cost of other benefits. Get up over 60gr not easy to find them in flat base. My lyman manual has data for cast 55 gr bullet over 6. This article covers the basics of reloading for the 5. To load subsonic under 1100 fps you will be hard pressed to get enough gas to cycle the action. Hodgdon recommended subsonic 308 load silencertalk.
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