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Benefits of subsonic bullet8/12/2023 ![]() Therefore, the lower imparted energy delivered by subsonic ammunition is generally not an important factor in terms of killing power to them.Īnyone who has fired centrefire ammunition without some form of hearing protection can attest to the effects (both temporary and long term) on your hearing. These professionals are by necessity, also skilled in accurate shooting, and are able to place their shots precisely, often taking brain shots for immediate and humane destruction. ![]() The ability to utilise ammunition which has a greatly reduced sound signature is of great benefit to these professionals, as it means that they are able to carry out their work without causing disturbance to personnel or stock nearby. Often, vertebrate pest controllers are called to despatch pest animals in locations that may be close to urban populations, may be small properties with workers nearby, or that may contain stock that may become anxious from repeated loud reports caused by supersonic centrefire ammunition. ![]() They may also be less likely to be able to ascertain the direction of the shot, even if they hear the muzzle report. The lack of this sonic crack means that animals that are missed by the first shot are likely to remain oblivious to the fact that a shot was even fired. An additional benefit is that subsonic ammunition remains below the sound barrier for the entirety of its trajectory, and so is not accompanied by the characteristic sonic crack that supersonic ammunition creates until it reaches the transonic zone. Still, a game animal at 100m or more, is less likely to be spooked by the report from a rifle firing subsonic ammunition, and may also be confused as to which direction the report came from. In order to significantly reduce the muzzle report, a sound suppressor is required, and since these are not currently legal for civilian use in Australia, you will just have to live with it. There is still the sound of a gunshot, especially with shorter barrels, but it will be considerably decreased from supersonic loads, and less noticeable at a distance from the firer. It should be understood that just because the projectile does not go supersonic, it does not mean that there will not be a report when the shot is fired. Let's look at these three reasons in a bit more detail. It reduces the report from a centrefire loaded with subsonic ammunition has much less effect on your hearing, when firing without hearing protection in the field. It can be used for pest destruction in locations where regular supersonic ammunition may cause annoyance to nearby stock or properties andģ. It is less likely to spook other gmae animals nearby Ģ. ![]() There are three main reasons that you may like to hunt with subsonic ammunition:ġ. For those of you that are interested in subsonic centrefire shooting, below is some general information: ![]()
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