Subsonic Ammo

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I have purchased a box of CCI Subsonic 22 LR Segmented ammo. I have a squirrel problem and decided to try some. Gray squirrels have cost me over $2,000. in the past 2 years. Chewed holes in my RV grey water tank and eat the gas line off my truck I pull the RV with. I am thankful they have not got to the wiring yet. They were trying to get into my attic, in the house, and coming in the garage when the door was open. My neighbors are experiencing the problem as well. 

Talked to TWRA and they said if they were a menus, then I could dispatch them, but not eat them. Could only keep the during hunting season. 

I am using a Model 60 Marlin semi auto and was concerned the ammo may not cycle through it. Well I have used 20 rounds and had 2 fte. I can live with that. I also like the segmented bullet design as it supposed to split into 3 segments, and cut down on possibility of collateral damage.  I am very careful and only shoot in safe directions, mostly on the ground. I shot a squirrel last week and heard the slower traveling bullet hit the animal with a loud thud. I never heard that sound with full power 22 LR ammo.  The ammo is about 1/3 quieter than regular ammo. I do use hearing protection but my wife said the ammo is a lot quieter that the other ammo. 

So far I am well pleased with the use of the ammo. I am sure my neighbors like the quieter ammo as well. 

[RED333]

They do not cycle our 10/22s either. Have not heard of the segmented stuff before. Get a quite can and not worry about ear protection.

[Quavodus]

I've never used any subsonic velocity in my Model 60 but, it won't cycle any lower velocity ammo hardly at all. I had another years ago and it wouldn't either.

[Bnashville]

I use Aguila Super Colibri out of a lever action or bolt action 22. Not sure it will cycle in a semi-auto. No louder than snap caps and does not disturb the neighbors. It is a bit louder out of my S&W 617 revolver. 

[Alleycat72]

I use a 452 with a suppressor. It is the quietest gun I have.