On 3/30/2013 5:22 PM, F.O.A.D. wrote:
On 3/30/13 5:07 PM, Eisboch wrote:


"F.O.A.D." wrote in message
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On 3/30/13 4:45 PM, Eisboch wrote:



Have you ever tried any of the sub-sonic ammo? I haven't and am
curious how much they diminish the "crack" when they are fired.



It's a noticeable difference, but they're still pretty loud rounds. I've
seen demos of suppressors with subsonic rounds, and on a .22LR, the
sound is still there, but it's very soft and does not sound anything
like a firearm.

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I bought a Ruger Air Magnum Pellet rifle a couple of months ago thinking
I could use it for target practice on my property. The nearest
neighbor's house is about 400 feet from where I'd be shooting and in the
opposite direction of where I'd be aiming, so I figured it wouldn't be a
bother to him.

Boy, was I surprised. The damn thing is louder than the Marlin .22
lever action I have. Muzzle velocity is actually higher. 1200 fps for
the standard lead pellets and 1400 fps for the light, alloy pellets.
Very accurate, but it weighs a ton.

http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/airgundepot_2254_185840498





Aging minds think alike. I'm interested in the suppressor because
there's an area, a dry creek bed, on our property that is legally
distant enough from neighboring properties, to be used as a target
range. The creek bed is 15 to 20 feet deep where I'd like to set up a
range, and it curves where the backstop would be. Ideal. Except...I
don't want to disturb the neighbors and...the snakes...I am sure are
down there somewhere. A suppressor would allow me to use my .22lr
pistol and rifle down there.

If it's not on an authorized range you are not allowed to fire a gun in
Maryland. I suppose hunting is illegal in Maryland as well.