Re: 22LR, Aguila SSS vs 38gr sub, integral end mount
That Mr. Fred is so right!
So, follow me here...
A integral .22 is specifically for taking a supersonic .22 and through a determined tuning process dropping that specific, known and consistent supersonic round down to subsonic flight. There is absolutely no reason whatsoever to shoot a subsonic anything in a true integral barrel (true as opposed to a "dedicated" suppressor.)
If you were to buy an integral .22 suppressed barrel you would be.....taking an already subsonic round (SSS = already a shitty 900+/-/+/-) and.....that's right....tapping gas making for an unstable and high potential for strike situation.
So if you were to continue to waste time and $$ on SSS you would only use a blast can design.
Now to your question..."Why is my SSS, a 60 grain 900fps round louder than my Remmy 38 grain 1050s?"
I will take it for granted that BOTH the Remmy and the Aguila are going through the blast can. Right?
The answer is....powder choice in the Aguila.
Even through it is heavier.
Even though it is slower.
The powder loaded in the Aguila is a slow burning crap powder that is still burning in and through the can making a typical lower volume .22 blast can sound louder. If one was compelled to continue to use SSS, well, in your case a longer barrel and/or higher volume blast can (like JohnG's OPs Inc .30 caliber 11"(!) can) would be the solution. This would result in better suppression for an already inaccurate and filthy round.
Now as to accuracy in a suppressed .22. There is a very real trade off in this round between accuracy and take down force at termination. A well placed shot at reasonable game using a superb <span style="font-weight: bold">supersonic .22 load</span>, shot through a fine integral match barrel, properly tuned and held to a constant 1000ish will perform BETTER than a majority of unsupressed match barrels at 100 yards. Why? Barrel compression. The best quality integrals not only are tuned for the best supersonic .22 rounds but they also place the barrel under tension by design, effecting the barrel's frequency and tightening the groups. Can you do the same with a blast can design? Yes, one must reduce the barrel profile at the muzzle allowing for the threads to extend beyond a shoulder that is captured by a full length compression tube running all the way back to, and threaded on, the receiver.
Fastline, I can think of no good reason to grab a suppressed .22 rimfire of any bullet weight with the intention of doing anything other than punching paper at more than 100 yards. Can it be done? Sure. But, imo if your intent is to do something other than score targets past 100 yards, you need to step away from the table and go and get a much better cartridge/host. As Dobbsie would say "And your consciences wouldn't bother you none, neither." I also agree with DFOOSKING, the 77/22 is a much better way to go than the 10/22.
