• FauxPseudo @lemmy.world
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      4 months ago

      I don’t think I’ve ever met a single person using subsonic 556. Subsonic 22LR? Every day. But not 556. 223? Only when hunting deer. Not for social work.

      • TranscendentalEmpire@lemmy.today
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        4 months ago

        If you’re going to be spending money on getting a suppressor and shooting subsonic rounds I think most people will probably go for .300 blackout.

      • hoch@lemmy.world
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        4 months ago

        That’s because a subsonic 5.56 has barely more energy than a .22 LR. It probably wouldn’t even cycle the gun without modifications.

    • chiliedogg@lemmy.world
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      4 months ago

      Most rifle rounds depend on speed for their energy.

      A subsonic 5.56 is only going to have 15-20% the muzzle energy of a standard round at best.