Silencer

[maddog]

Have a couple silencer questions.  Any help would be appreciated!  Do silencers affect accuracy? How much? Are they leagal for predator hunting in washington?  Thanks.

[wraithen]

The answer to your third question is Heck Yes! The answer to your second is that depends. You can go a couple of different ways to get the guvmint to say you can own one, each has its advantages. This is in addition to the price you pay for your can. I've heard of them going between 200 to 3 times that amount. For your first question, I will let someone else bite that one. Your best bet for info is to find a dealer who sells one. Where are you?

[maddog]

I'm in Moses lake.

[JimmyHoffa]

One of the things that will affect the accuracy when using a silencer is what type of ammo is being used.  Generally the silencer has very little effect.  The issue is people tend to put one on then change ammo to subsonic in a rifle that is designed more for high velocity (twist).  A silenced rifle can be crazy accurate--.510 Whisper.

[carpsniperg2]

They can change affect the accuracy with the ammo that is used. I was running a few types of ammo in a 22 mag in nz with a can and the hollow points would not shoot worth crap. The tipped stuff ran geat threw it. I think ammo has a lot to do with it. I have only put time in with 3 rifles with a can. A 22 mag 223 and 300win. With the right stuff you can now have them here and if you can have and shoot one. I would think you could hunt with one as well.

[maddog]

Long range accuracy is my first concern, so that type of coyote hunting bullet is what I will be using.  the gun dosnt have to be silent, but it would be a bonus.

[carpsniperg2]

It would be nice I want a ar-15 with one. I think it would help with killing more multiple dogs on one stand. They would have a hard time knowing where it came from and you could keep calling. I still do anyways and kill a few more sometime after I have shot. Getting one is on my to do list.

[wraithen]

I've been next to a guy at a range that was shooting 22 shorts and you could only hear his ar bcg moving and the ting sound as the case hit the ground. When he switched over to the .223 it was still loud. A lot quieter than without a can but still loud enough to pinpoint the sound under 200 yards I'd guess. Out in the open areas is where that would shine the brightest.

[carpsniperg2]

Yeah even with the 22 mag it was nice. I have seen a 22lr shot on youtube and all you hear is the clink of the bcg.

[JJB11B]

Ordered a 5.5 In Barreled Browning buckmark Camper with a threaded barrel I need to get over to Ranch and Home and get the paperwork started on my .223 cal suppressor. Then I have to replace the barrel on my 10/22 and get the barrel of my 22-250 threaded.  Half tempted to buy a bolt action .22lr should have never got rid of it. Eventually I will get the designated 22LR suppressor but for now I am looking for versatility

[JJB11B]

Long range accuracy is my first concern, so that type of coyote hunting bullet is what I will be using.  the gun dosnt have to be silent, but it would be a bonus.

According to reviews, Surefire Suppressors have the least amount of zero shift. They are also 2x the price of other reputable suppressor manufacturers

[wraithen]

Just give it a few years and everyone will again do what surefire does for cheaper with better results. I really hate that company but if you're willing to pay the price, they have some amazing innovative products.

[carpsniperg2]

Ordered a 5.5 In Barreled Browning buckmark Camper with a threaded barrel I need to get over to Ranch and Home and get the paperwork started on my .223 cal suppressor. Then I have to replace the barrel on my 10/22 and get the barrel of my 22-250 threaded.  Half tempted to buy a bolt action .22lr should have never got rid of it. Eventually I will get the designated 22LR suppressor but for now I am looking for versatility

I love the ranch and home anytime I get up there I spend atleast 6 hrs in that darn store Dont buy to much there because most prices are a little high. When things get tuff to find i just eat the extra cost because I know they will have it there. Spent a few hrs playing in the tecno hunt as well

[mountainman]

Maddog, go into High Mountain Hunting on frontage road and talk to my son Cody there.He can guide you on all they carry from gemtech, surefire, aac, tac-sol, and we are now hooked up w/ thunderbeast. He can give you all the pluses and minuses.

[CementFinisher]

They are legal for hunting as of now. I talked to a warden and he said that in the next regs they would ban the use for huting.