Thread: 22lr ammo

Originally Posted by res

CCI subsonic for hunting,standard for the range and blazer for supersonic range work. ELLY tenex for the target rifle.

Don't use .22 supersonic for hunting these days, 17hmr does that

Not to sound stupid but why subsonic for hunting? i have found it not very hard hitting, also my new 22 is not threaded.

Originally Posted by Kiwiman

Not to sound stupid but why subsonic for hunting? i have found it not very hard hitting, also my new 22 is not threaded.

Don't use it on deer and you will be fine

Originally Posted by Kiwiman

Not to sound stupid but why subsonic for hunting? i have found it not very hard hitting, also my new 22 is not threaded.

You still have to aim them

Each rifle, particularly .22 rimfire, has a particular brand of ammo it shoots best with. Try a wide variety of ammo for grouping, rifle functioning and accuracy. Don't seek other people's opinions- only you can discover what's best for your firearm.

Originally Posted by Kiwiman

Not to sound stupid but why subsonic for hunting? i have found it not very hard hitting, also my new 22 is not threaded.

CCI subs are also hollow point which helps, sub sonic helps keeping the noise down esp when shooting in paddocks so not to scare everything else too much, and easier on the ears of the shooter. I had more trouble with CCI SV solids punching straight through but the HP stopped the rabbits in their tracks, for me.

Originally Posted by Kscott

CCI subs are also hollow point which helps, sub sonic helps keeping the noise down esp when shooting in paddocks so not to scare everything else too much, and easier on the ears of the shooter. I had more trouble with CCI SV solids punching straight through but the HP stopped the rabbits in their tracks, for me.

+1

Originally Posted by Kiwiman

Not to sound stupid but why subsonic for hunting? i have found it not very hard hitting, also my new 22 is not threaded.

Less noise, handy around stock and people-as well as not alerting other game.

If I'm going to make the noise that goes with supersonic ill normally use 17hmr as it extends the range even more and as much less of a ricochet risk than .22.

It's a fair question