.223 subsonic ballistics?

[Zoomfish]

Finally got suppressor and subsonic ammo. Subsonic ammo hit @14" lower than standard .223 ammo at 100yds. Anyone have recommendations on dialing optic for suppressed vs standard? Guessing will need separate optic for suppressed?

[bearintex]

Remember a subsonic 223 is basically a standard velocity 22lr. Think about the drop you have with one of those at 100 yards. IMHO a suppressed 223 is useful only to make the gun ear friendly with full power ammo. I certainly wouldn't want to use subsonic ammo for anything other than plinking.

[tvc184]

Remember a subsonic 223 is basically a standard velocity 22lr. Think about the drop you have with one of those at 100 yards. IMHO a suppressed 223 is useful only to make the gun ear friendly with full power ammo. I certainly wouldn't want to use subsonic ammo for anything other than plinking.

[LWD]

At closer ranges, say inside 300 yards, it's the velocity that makes the trajectory flat. Beyond that the aerodynamics of the bullet—e.g., ballistic coefficient of the bullet—take over. But at closer ranges, it's all about the velocity. If you're off 10 yards on the distance to target with subsonic stuff, you'll miss.

LWD

[jefandaward]

you won't ever be in a situation that demands both, even the pro's don't have the "everything for every scenario" mindset. optics would be for standard ammo at ranges plus 100 yards or so. closer than 100 yards or so would be iron sights or just get used to your kentucky windage. standardize your ammo for each application and practice, practice, practice. if you can't improvise in the moment for one set up or the other then just sell all your gear and buy a 38 snub nose.

[trophy8]

Subsonic ammo is pointless in pretty well everything except to say "Hey, listen to this".

Shoot supers through your suppressor. Regardless of what bullet you are shooting and he velocity, the impact will likely spook everything in the general area. It will take the blast and recoil out of it and all you should hear is the bullet flying.

Very very few bullets will open up when subsonic. There is a few places making special bullets designed to do so, but i have yet to see any for 223. As has been said, its basically an expensive 22LR.

[dclifton]

Why??

[tvc184]

Why??

So you can plink at 50¢ a round?

[Zen Archery]

Didn't know there were .223 subs. Interesting.

[4dog]

Well....people buy em for the cool factor....you did....and close night hunting

[Mike D]

223 subs would be useless. They won't expand and won't carry much more energy than a 22LR subsonic, but cost a lot more.