When I bought my .300 Whisper for the T/C Contender from SSK it came with a couple of pages of load data, including subsonic loads using AA#2.
Later on, SSK apparently ran into some problems using that powder, as noted at the bottom of
this page. Specifically, it says:
" Important Notes from JD Jones himself:
I would appreciate it if you would delete the Accurate #2 data and say that in SSK AR-15 and M-16 no powder faster burning than Accurate #9 should be used. The gas system is timed for sub sonic with powders with burning rates from #9 through 1680."
The issue appears to be one specific to the timing of gas-operated rifles. Is there any issue in bolt-actions or single-shots?
The reason I ask, I have been using AA#9 and H110 with 220 gr. SMKs with the bullet traveling at around 1050 fps. However, there is still more noise than I would like when shooting suppressed. It sounds similar to removing a quick-connect hose from a pneumatic tool, but not as loud. I'd like to try a faster powder and compare the sound signature, but I don't really want to blow up my gun in the process.
If not #2, has anyone tried using some medium-fast powders with 220 or 240 gr. bullets?
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