Legionnaire
Contributing Member
One of my "resolutions" for 2017 is to acquire a couple more suppressors. My first priority is a rifle to launch heavy subsonic slugs, primarily for hog hunting in TX. The new Ruger American in 450 Bushmaster looks interesting, but the case is oversized for subsonic loads. I know there are options for the .44 mag, including internally suppressed barrels for the Ruger 77/44 (and the T/C Encore). Already have a 300 BLK, so really looking for something to launch .429/250gr or bigger projectiles. I am not interested in a semiautomatic.
I'm a reloader, but have no experience resizing bullets; that's an option, but I'd prefer something with a good selection of factory bullets.
So I'm looking for suggestions on a rifle/cartridge combination. Goal is an accurate gun that puts heavy slugs where I want them inside 200 yards and does so quietly. I see this more as a "rifle" question than a "suppressor" or "reloading" question, but the mods are welcome to move this if they disagree.
I'm just starting my research and I'd welcome experience-based input. What do you have that works well? What would you look for if you were to do it again?
Edit: stupid phone. How do I edit the thread title? Doesn't need the word "factory."
I'm a reloader, but have no experience resizing bullets; that's an option, but I'd prefer something with a good selection of factory bullets.
So I'm looking for suggestions on a rifle/cartridge combination. Goal is an accurate gun that puts heavy slugs where I want them inside 200 yards and does so quietly. I see this more as a "rifle" question than a "suppressor" or "reloading" question, but the mods are welcome to move this if they disagree.
I'm just starting my research and I'd welcome experience-based input. What do you have that works well? What would you look for if you were to do it again?
Edit: stupid phone. How do I edit the thread title? Doesn't need the word "factory."
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