CCI "quiet" ammo test.

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I know, I know, it's not exactly a hunting topic. But I use this ammo for pest control on the farm here so it's kinda relevant.

I've been using the CCI quiet brand of 22lr ammo for a few years with great results. Super quiet, and actually pretty accurate in the under 50y I use it.

It's a 40gr Lead RN bullet pushing about 700fps (about $5/50), I recently picked up the "segmented HP" version of the quiet ammo (about $8/50), It features a 40gr copper plated HP bullet at 700fps

After a few basic tests, and with the same results for accuracy....... I'm sold.

25yds:

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Just picked some "Quiets" last week to test at the range and also for varmints.. will use it in a Smith 617 or Henry thanks for the info
 
Looks impressive, I also use the quiets for pest control around my farm.
I've never tried the segmented...I would like to see how they penetrate....on raccoons especially.
 
I picked up a brick from Reliable the last time I was in Vancouver since while normally they are only three other houses occupied either side of my home for six kilometers, sometimes however there are people camping at weekends in the summer and I try to avoid shooting unless necessary.
 
I've been using it for awhile now and am really impressed how quiet it is. It won't cycle my semi autos but works well in my Savage bolt action. The accuracy out to 30 yards or so is great but falls off rapidly at 50 or more.
 
I was bored.......

25yds lengthwise through the full water jug (11")



CCI RN (just made it through the jug) **pushed the jug off the fence**




CCI HP (blew through the end with force) **left it like it was standing still**


 
If they can do that to an apple, imagine what they could do to a... well... pear... or cantaloupe or perhaps a small melon.
 
I use these as well including the their CB's Short. Awesome pest round.... nice and quiet. What's even better is the round count when using them with my Browning lever action.
 
These low velocity rounds are fine as long as you are prepared to leave your gun sighted in for them. I tried them out and found their point of impact to be several inches different from my normal .22 LR rounds. I think you could go nuts if you had to adjust your sights before each use. Just something to keep in mind.

Jim
 
I bought a box for my buddy who had a Hikhik problem up North. Needed something quiet to keep from alarming the neighbours. I'll have to check in with him to see how they worked. From those tests they look like they would be outstanding.
 
OntJim said:
These low velocity rounds are fine as long as you are prepared to leave your gun sighted in for them. I tried them out and found their point of impact to be several inches different from my normal .22 LR rounds. I think you could go nuts if you had to adjust your sights before each use. Just something to keep in mind.

Jim
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Good point thanks
 
OntJim said:
These low velocity rounds are fine as long as you are prepared to leave your gun sighted in for them. I tried them out and found their point of impact to be several inches different from my normal .22 LR rounds. I think you could go nuts if you had to adjust your sights before each use. Just something to keep in mind.

Jim
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While I don't dispute this, I would add that for close range squirrels and pests you don't need to make any adjustments.


I use CBs regularly for close up vermin with no sight adjustment, while the long rifle bullets are still dead on at 50 meters
 
I've shot bricks of both..and up to 25 yds they are similar to high velocity rounds. They won't cycle any semi I have but I also shoot standard velocity CCI which cycles semis but is still subsonic. You still get the bang but no crack after.

I shoot them specifically for noise..I don't understand why a guy on a farm (which suggests noise less of a problem) would use them for pest control. When its pest control time I disregard the noise and go to Velocitors, shotguns. or centerfire.

I certainly understand that farms have neighbours too, and that in a more populated area these would be the only choice available. I guess that the reduced range would be a factor as well.
 
I have tried both the lead round nose and the segmented hollow points. The lead round nose were more accurate in both of my .22s (Henry Frontier and Savage Mark II F). Problem I am having is finding more of them anywhere local. Started searching though some of the site sponsors but have come up with nothing. A nudge in the right direction would be much appreciated.
 
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