.22 short same as subsonic?

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - .22 short same as subsonic?

Posted: 1/9/2006 6:33:36 AM EDT

Pardon my ignorance, guys, but I haven't been around .22s for a long time and was wondering what the difference (if any) there is between a .22 short and a subsonic. And, second, will a 10/22 handle them without problems?

Thanks,
MtnWalker

Posted: 1/9/2006 6:38:15 AM EDT

[#1]

Subsonic is just any ammo with a muzzle velocity below 1000 FPS. IIRC.

Shorts are subsonic but they are much slower velocity and quiter.

I know shorts will not cycle the action on a 10/22, but you can work it by hand. Some subsonics do cycle fine.

Posted: 1/9/2006 6:43:54 AM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
Subsonic is just any ammo with a muzzle velocity below 1000 FPS. IIRC.

Shorts are subsonic but they are much slower velocity and quiter.

I know shorts will not cycle the action on a 10/22, but you can work it by hand. Some subsonics do cycle fine.

Thanks for the clarification. So now I need to experiment with different subsonics to find what works? Or are there some guys here that have already been down that path and have some recommendations?

MtnWalker

Posted: 1/9/2006 8:54:39 AM EDT

[#3]

Well, I went searching and found a good start on pricing.

http://www.22ammo.com/subsonic.html

Posted: 1/9/2006 12:23:22 PM EDT

[#4]

they make a short conversion for the 10/22.

the 40gr CCI subsonics function in my 10/22 and they work great.

Posted: 1/10/2006 11:25:54 AM EDT

[#5]

Remmington subs have worked for me. I picked up a case for a good price from outdoormarksman.com

Posted: 1/10/2006 5:13:20 PM EDT

[#6]

if you're really lookin for some accurate subsonic ammo, try Remington Target .22.

Posted: 1/13/2006 9:51:33 AM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
they make a short conversion for the 10/22.

the 40gr CCI subsonics function in my 10/22 and they work great.

Thanks. I'll try them out.

MtnWalker

Posted: 1/13/2006 9:52:22 AM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
if you're really lookin for some accurate subsonic ammo, try Remington Target .22.

Thanks for the tip.

MtnWalker

Posted: 1/13/2006 12:02:05 PM EDT

[#9]

Here is a great link for info on many different .22 brands and loads!hy.gif www.korabrno.cz/bal-22.html

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