Thread: Advice on .22magnum

Originally Posted by DXROLLA

Well after the weekend shooting, the .223 went great, i think i may leave it as is for now, if i was to put a suppressor on it would this effect the accuracy and distance of the rifle? I have convinced the missus we need another rifle so im leaning either towards a .22magnum or .17hmr, the cost of ammo is not a big factor as we dont get out all that often so its not like i need to be buying ammo every week (i wish i could be though )

Suppressor wont effect velocity negatively. If you shorten the barrel you will lose a bit of speed but the suppressor actually adds a bit back. In saying that, losing 100fps off a 223 will make no noticeable difference in the field.

Rather than spending on amother rifle it sounds lime you would be better off improving the one you have. Suppressor and scope with reliable dials and range finder and you will be much more effective than another rifle which to a very large degree will replicate what you have and would beade obsolete in most instances by a suppressed 223.

I mentioned i still like a 22 mag but this is for times i feel like keeping it simple. Closer range. No range finder etc (could do this with my 223 anyway). My 223 is set with good optics and has everything covered from 0 to a long was out (800 yards on targets in favourable conditions)