subsonic .223

[scar15]

was wondering if anyone had a good reload for shooting the ar subsonic. looking to get a can and want t be as quite as possible. thanks for any help

[redtazdog]

Getting the AR to cycle with sub 223 ammo is not easy.
buy a 22lr upper
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[Medic650]

Ok, the barrel on that upper looks like a tactical solutions 10/22 barrel. What kind of upper is that? I think I could go for one, looks good.

[redtazdog]

Originally Posted by Medic650

Ok, the barrel on that upper looks like a tactical solutions 10/22 barrel. What kind of upper is that? I think I could go for one, looks good.

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That is a TacSol SBX barrel, JP Vtac handguard, TacSol bolt, TI Quest for a can.

[Medic650]

Originally Posted by redtazdog

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That is a TacSol SBX barrel, JP Vtac handguard, TacSol bolt, TI Quest for a can.

How did you get a SBX barrel on a AR upper? TocSol only shows it for a 10/22 and does not show it on the 22lr uppers. Thanks

[Fudmottin]

"Not easy" implies doable. I've got a dedicated .22LR for rimfire. It sure makes the inside of the AWC Raider look dirty. I've heard that leading is also an issue. That would truly suck.

Back on point, are there any loads with 69gr or heavier (up to 80gr) jacketed bullets in .223? For the heavies, I can seat them deeper depending on their profile so they fit in the magazine as well as chew up a bit of case volume.

I also have an on-off gas block incase "not easy" turns out to be undoable. Not my favorite option, but I have the port in the standard position in a 24" 1:8 Douglas barrel. I would probably not consider a lighter buffer spring as an option.

PS. I also have the Ciener .22LR adaptor. I wish I applied the money for that to a 10/22 instead. I've only used it in my Colt with military 1:7 chrome lined barrel. It doesn't so much group as pattern. Although rapid fire is kinda fun if you don't care what you hit. No way is that thing going in my custom barrel.