Re: Legal .308 suppressor build, need a good drawing
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ranb</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you are hoping to not spook the pigs from a distance, then you will probably be disappointed. I read an article on hog hunting with a subsonic 300 whisper and the author noted that the impacts were easy to hear and the pigs quickly learned that this meant danger nearby. Pigs are not stupid sheep.
Even a subsonic 30 caliber bullet makes a humming noise moving through the air and the impact noise is very easy to hear. Shooting anything the size of a pig is a challenge at 500 yards. It is made less difficult by using a laser range finder and knowing how much to hold over based on a range card. If you are zeroed for 500 yards and use a .500 BC bullet at 1050 fps, the bullet is 24" high at 475 yards and 27 inches low at 525 yards. Challenging is an understatement.
I would stick with full power ammo for anything past 200 yards. I would not describe a suppressed 308 as quiet by any stretch of the imagination. Hearing safe without ear plugs is the most you should be hoping for. You good guessing your range to within 50 yards using standard ammo.
I have read claims that the sonic boom echoing will confuse the animals and they may run towards you allowing a few follow up shots. I have never hunted pig successfully nor have I hunted with a suppressed rifle. My suppressed rifle experience is limited to the rifle range.
I have a few drawings if you want them. They are not detailed plans with dimensions though.
Ranb
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I'll reply in the order of your items.
I've made hits on pigs at 500, and at 250 in the dark using a spot light. I have and regularly use a laser range finder and know the distance from my "hide" to the feeder. I'm 10' elevated and 520 yards away. I can dial in the proper dope for that range based on MY load in MY rifle referring to the dope chart that is taped to the stock of the rifle (in fact I believe it is 2.4 MILs for that shot) Challenging- not for the distance, but the wind can make it interesting. Good for me that it is a south to north shot and the wind is out of the south or north 90% of the time in north Texas. Which equates to no value wind to 1/4 value in this situation.
I have no intentions of using sub-sonic ammo for hunting, especially at that range. No I'm not good at <span style="text-decoration: underline">guessing</span> range to within 50 yards at that distance. I have 3 tools to keep from having to <span style="text-decoration: underline">guess</span>.
1. The laser range finder I mentioned
2. MIL dot reticle in the scope that I regualarly practice ranging and comparing to the results of the the laser range finder.
3. A range card for where I hunt. I've premeasured fixed objects from my hide to where I can potentially take a shot on a hog. This is an old technique that I did not invent, but I did learn and do use.
If I pissed you off and you do not want to share your drawings; I understand. If I didn't and you would still like to PM them to me I'll certainly take the help.
