What is subsonic ammo?
Subsonic ammunition is loaded specifically for the projectile to maintain a speed that does not break the sound barrier and create a sonic crack. 9mm, for example, is generally considered supersonic as most 9mm ammo has a muzzle velocity over 1100 FPS.
Can a 9mm round be made subsonic?
However, by using a heavier bullet – such as a 147gr or 165gr – and changing the load, the 9mm round can successfully be made subsonic. Factory loaded subsonic ammo, like Freedom Munition’s HUSH line, has been formulated with the appropriate bullet weight and load to achieve consistent, subsonic results.
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What is the best caliber for subsonic suppression?
The 9mm is also a good candidate because it generally hovers just above the supersonic barrier in terms of velocity. With the right bullet and specialized loading, it can successfully be made subsonic. 300 Blackout is a preferred caliber for suppression in rifles, for the same reasons discussed above.
Subsonic ammunition usually uses heavier bullets to retain as much energy as possible at the lower velocities. Some subsonic ammunition is used in non-suppressed firearms to gain the advantages of heavier bullet weights. In this instance, heavier bullets are loaded in standard ammunition, which reduces muzzle velocity below the speed of sound.
What are some examples of subsonic calibers?
Specialized subsonic calibers. Alternatively, specialized firearms and ammunition may be used to optimize total subsonic ammunition effectiveness. These are designed from the start as dedicated subsonic projectile systems. Some examples include .300 Whisper / 300 AAC Blackout (7.62×35mm), .338 Whisper, 9×39mm, 12.7×55mm STs-130, .510 Whisper.
What is an example of a subsonic suppressor?
Some examples include .300 Whisper / 300 AAC Blackout (7.62×35mm), .338 Whisper, 9×39mm, 12.7×55mm STs-130, .510 Whisper . Combined with firearm sound suppressors, subsonic ammunition may significantly reduce sound levels compared to normal ammunition.
What would be the point of a subsonic 17HMR?
A subsonic 17HMR? What would be the point of the round in sub form? Its famous for being incredibly fast and its penetrating power. if you bumped it down to around 1000 fps you would have a better chance killing the „critters“ with a pellet gun, no joke. Discharging a weapon should not be done in restricted areas.