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DsGrouse wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 03, 2025 6:32 am

I don't have one. I do have some general thoughts, though.

The reason 22lr sounds so good through a can is that most people gravitate toward shooting subsonic loads through the can. 22lr supersonic loads still have that crack and bite to them that people might find uncomfortable when shooting suppressed without ear protection.

22wmr, as far as I know, doesn't offer subsonic loads, so everything will be supers. You will have that bark and crack that is associated with supersonic flight. Yes, the overall db level will be less, but no one is going to mistake your shooting for a roofer nail gun.

If you get a rimfire can, cet one you can cl3an
Rimfire rounds are dirty. Plated, jacket3d or not. Being able to clean the can every 500 to 1000 rounds is helpful.

From a general information standpoint, 22WMR is a great candidate for suppression. It tames down the crack and bark of the round. I still shoot with Ear Pro, but I can shoot much longer without fatigue.

As far as handling, 22 cans can be relatively short and light. 6 to 8 inches and under 10 oz. That makes them barely noticeable on any rifle.

There will be a point of impact shift from your point of aim.

You can deal with this in a couple of ways.

First, move your sights to the new point of impact shift. Since most 22 cans are run direct threat, this becomes a repeatable setting. I put a dab of paint marker on the can mount and snug it down until that paint mark is in line with the sights.

The second method is to buy a quick mount system, usually a trilug, designed for 22 cans. Gem tech makes one. You can then clock your point of impact to your point of aim. This is done by rotating the can one lug at a time.

You can usually get pretty close. As far as accuracy? Generally good cans improve it. The limitations of the round, ammo chosen, and barrel crown come into play.