Why do you need subsonic ammo with a suppressor?

Suppressor users love shooting subsonic ammo primarily because it lacks the loud crack of supersonic loads. You probably won’t hear the difference without the suppressor, but if you put a can on your rifle you can easily perceive the difference in sound between supersonic and subsonic ammo.

What is the purpose of supersonic ammo?

Supersonic ammo has a higher velocity, better range, more stopping power, and a flatter trajectory than subsonic ammo. This makes it a better choice for self-defense purposes. Since subsonic ammo is moving slower, there’s the possibility that your semi-automatic firearm may not be able to properly cycle it.

Do suppressors make bullets subsonic?

Use with suppressors Combined with firearm sound suppressors, subsonic ammunition may significantly reduce sound levels compared to normal ammunition. Specific reductions depend on the ammunition and suppressor. The peak sound pressure levels of a Remington 700 .

Can you shoot any ammo through a suppressor?

Conclusion. At the end of the day, using a suppressor will benefit pretty much any firearm. When you get your first silencer, don’t feel like you can only shoot with subsonic ammo (unless the model is only rated for that).

Do suppressors suppress sound from supersonic ammo?

A suppressor with supersonic ammunition will suppress the gun blast, but not the super sonic crack of the bullet. Conversely, using subsonic ammo in an unsuppressed gun will still result in the loud sounds of the pressurized gas, but not the supersonic crack of the bullet.

What is the difference between supersonic and subsonic ammo?

A suppressor with supersonic ammunition will suppress the gun blast, but not the super sonic crack of the bullet. Conversely, using subsonic ammo in an unsuppressed gun will still result in the loud sounds of the pressurized gas, but not the supersonic crack of the bullet. By design, some calibers are better suited to be suppressed than others.

Can you use subsonic ammo in an unsuppressed gun?

Conversely, using subsonic ammo in an unsuppressed gun will still result in the loud sounds of the pressurized gas, but not the supersonic crack of the bullet. By design, some calibers are better suited to be suppressed than others.

How loud is a supersonic crack on a gun?

There are lots of factors that impact how loud the supersonic crack is; but, in most of our testing we’ve found it isn’t very loud compared to the report of the firearm. When shooting a suppressed .22, for example, the difference between subsonic and supersonic ammunition is typically only a couple of decibels.