Quietest .22 ammo for 25 yards?

John Wesley · July 31st, 2009, 03:08 PM

I am looking for the quietest subsonic .22 ammo out there. I will only need a range of about 15-25 yards.

They will be fired out of a Browning Buckmark (6in barrel). I know they won't cycle...

I am looking to take out small pests near the house without unnecessarily disturbing the rural neighbors. The nearest house is about 250 yards away.

Thanks!

GunnyBunny · July 31st, 2009, 03:29 PM

Try CCI CB's.

I've used them for your intended purpose in the past in a rifle.

I've only in long, not long rifle, but you could still try them.

They are QUIET!!

ccman · July 31st, 2009, 04:04 PM

Gamo Whisper. Air gun that will get it done. It worked for me.

AZ Husker · July 31st, 2009, 04:14 PM

Aguila makes some mighty quiet rounds. I don't know about accuracy to 25 yards from a six inch barrel though. Probably OK in a single shot rifle.

TucAzRider · July 31st, 2009, 05:59 PM

That wouldn't be legal to discharge a gun withing a 1/4 mile of the house,... You may just get a pellet gun and use that for the critters,.. (At lease in Arizona that is the law)

nn · July 31st, 2009, 10:14 PM

CB shorts.
They would be even quiter in a rifle.

Majorlk · July 31st, 2009, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ccman

Gamo Whisper. Air gun that will get it done. It worked for me.

I second the pellet gun. A .177 pellet at 1,000 fps will take care of just about any pest smaller than a possum with a head shot.

2nd choice would be the CCI CB caps.

nutz4utwo · July 31st, 2009, 11:04 PM

60 grain .22lr subsonic. They are monster bullets, but are fairly quiet...

Cabela's -- Aguila .22 LR Sniper Subsonic 60-gr. Ammunition with Dry Box - Per 500.

not cheap...

NC Buckeye · July 31st, 2009, 11:20 PM

It is a .22 not a .357, if you don't need ears to fire them, I say fire them.

250 yds is a long way.

John Wesley · August 1st, 2009, 12:30 AM

Great replies!

Money is a bit tight right now but otherwise the pellet gun would be a great idea. My neighbors occasionally fire a few rounds here or there so I don't think it would be a problem. (I am not actually sure about the law in KY though.)

I didn't mention it in the original post but I might try them in my Marlin 60 - I am aware there is the potential for them to get stuck in the barrel.

I have heard of the Aquila .22s. What's the "CB" round like? I have never heard of these.

July 31st, 2009, 03:08 PM	#1
John Wesley Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kentucky Posts: 109	Quietest .22 ammo for 25 yards? I am looking for the quietest subsonic .22 ammo out there. I will only need a range of about 15-25 yards. They will be fired out of a Browning Buckmark (6in barrel). I know they won't cycle... I am looking to take out small pests near the house without unnecessarily disturbing the rural neighbors. The nearest house is about 250 yards away. Thanks!

July 31st, 2009, 03:29 PM	#2
GunnyBunny VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Victoria, B.C. Posts: 2,118	Try CCI CB's. I've used them for your intended purpose in the past in a rifle. I've only in long, not long rifle, but you could still try them. They are QUIET!! __________________ CCW permit holder for Utah, Pennsylvannia, Maine and New Hampshire. I can carry in your country but not my own.

July 31st, 2009, 04:14 PM	#4
AZ Husker VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3,575	Aguila makes some mighty quiet rounds. I don't know about accuracy to 25 yards from a six inch barrel though. Probably OK in a single shot rifle. __________________ Treat me good, I'll treat you better. Treat me bad, I'll treat you worse.

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TucAzRider Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tucson Posts: 792	That wouldn't be legal to discharge a gun withing a 1/4 mile of the house,... You may just get a pellet gun and use that for the critters,.. (At lease in Arizona that is the law) __________________

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July 31st, 2009, 04:04 PM	#3
ccman Distinguished Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: CT, USA Posts: 1,390	Gamo Whisper. Air gun that will get it done. It worked for me.

July 31st, 2009, 10:14 PM	#6
nn VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NC Posts: 5,928	CB shorts. They would be even quiter in a rifle.

July 31st, 2009, 11:04 PM	#8
nutz4utwo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western, WA Posts: 1,040	60 grain .22lr subsonic. They are monster bullets, but are fairly quiet... Cabela's -- Aguila .22 LR Sniper Subsonic 60-gr. Ammunition with Dry Box - Per 500. not cheap...

July 31st, 2009, 11:20 PM	#9
NC Buckeye Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 236	It is a .22 not a .357, if you don't need ears to fire them, I say fire them. 250 yds is a long way.

August 1st, 2009, 12:30 AM	#10
John Wesley Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kentucky Posts: 109	Great replies! Money is a bit tight right now but otherwise the pellet gun would be a great idea. My neighbors occasionally fire a few rounds here or there so I don't think it would be a problem. (I am not actually sure about the law in KY though.) I didn't mention it in the original post but I might try them in my Marlin 60 - I am aware there is the potential for them to get stuck in the barrel. I have heard of the Aquila .22s. What's the "CB" round like? I have never heard of these.