"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