minghis Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 So, as most rimfire rabbit shooters I favour subsonic as it's quiet and accurate. All well and good until your permission has rabbits that get very, very shy and then your distances extend. Then, unless you're a flexible ground crawling silent type that has the stealth of a ninja and the patience of a saint it's very difficult to get within 100 yards or more. In the past when this happens I've switched to HV's, usually Winchester Lazers or similar. Wait for a nice day, go through the whole zeroing process (usually about 14 clicks up) and just accept a bit more noise. The farmer doesn't mind the noise and it tends to keep the dog walkers and trespassers away anyway. The disadvantage is, however, that accuracy is affected. My usual nice tight groups with the subs when zeroed at 75 paces do open up a bit but not perhaps as badly as I read about on here and elsewhere. What it does allow is me to kill out to 100 - 120 yards where the subs are a bit out of range. And, to be honest, I quite like the 'real bullet' noise! Question is, do you do the same or stick to subs all the time? Is it true that HV's are really that less accurate or is it all down to the brand used? Be keen to know the thoughts of others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 Have tried HVs, dont like them, i will stick with Subs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rst1990 Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 I use cci velocitors when range needs to be extended, accuracy is pretty much on par with the subs so try a different brand exactly as you would subs. Others say just use a 17 hmr but for the cost of rifle etc it doesn't warrant me having one for how many times I'd use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TONY R Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 Subs eleys i cant remember the last time i bought anything faster probably winnie lazers about the same time subsonic extra plusses first came out, that should tell you how long ago i had any fast 22lrs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 (edited) I use the HV lasers too and love them. Did some testing last spring and found no issues, even getting a couple of 200yd rabbits! I don't re zero but let them shoot high so I am on at extended range. 200yd rabbit. 180yd crows. 80yd cub. Edited March 8, 2016 by Underdog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rst1990 Posted March 8, 2016 Report Share Posted March 8, 2016 I use the HV lasers too and love them. Did some testing last spring and found no issues, even getting a couple of 200yd rabbits! I don't re zero but let them shoot high so I am on at extended range. 200yd rabbit. 180yd crows. 80yd cub. What size barrel is that? Looks pretty long in the pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 The camera lens is making it look very long. It's a full length BRNO and silencer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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