Which suppressor for a .22 WMR?

thunderhole · Post by **thunderhole** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 9:34 pm

So, from what I've read so far, a regular 22 can like Pilot or Outback won't do well with a 22 Mag rifle because of the aluminum blast baffle. Am I right?

Would a screw on 5.56 suppressor like the Ranger work? Any other suggestions?

1928A1 · Post by **1928A1** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 9:36 pm

A 22 Magnum will break the sound barrier and will be very loud like a suppressed 223. Many people in the past have compared 22 mag to suppressed 223. I am sure a 223 can will give adequate suppression of the "muzzle boom" but will still be loud from the bullet breaking the sound barrier.

thunderhole · Post by **thunderhole** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 9:45 pm

I realize there will still be a sonic "crack". I'm just looking to attenuate the muzzle blast.

1928A1 · Post by **1928A1** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 10:04 pm

I dont know what the long term effects would be of using a SS 22LR can with the 22 Mag. I would think it would be OK, but before I bought the silencer I would get the manufacturer to ok the use of same.

brianb · Post by **brianb** » Wed Jan 31, 2007 11:22 pm

Well, clearly it's gonna depend on the construction and durability of the (22lr) CAN - whether or not it can weather a repeated blast from the 22wmr. With the trend towards smaller, lighter suppressors, I'm betting the "average" 22 CAN would work... for awhile, but maybe just for a little while.

I'd look for one that's built as an ALL steel. Talk to a manufacturer and see if they would recommend it (most won't, but you may find a few that recommend a particular product or line that would).

I have an all steel 22lr can that the maker tells me should withstand a .223! He says if it fails, he'll replace it. 'haven't had the guts (or desire really) to try that out as yet, but I'm pretty sure it'll handle 22wmr.

I also own a Soundtech Millennium can. It's all steel and appears to use, among other things, a corkscrew type of baffle system. This is one tough (and efficient) suppressor. I wouldn't hesitate to put 22wmr through it. In fact, I sent an old spare 22wmr barrel out to a 'smith to thread, but over the course of time (and his aging forgetfullness), the barrel 'got lost'. If it hadn't, I'd be able to tell you how it worked... oh well.

kalikraven · Post by **kalikraven** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 4:48 pm

Would a Prodigy work with this on a 24" barrel? It has a SS blast baffle?

MicroGuy · Post by **MicroGuy** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 9:37 pm

I'm going for the SWR Spectre because it does .22, .22LR, .22MAG, .22WMR .223, and .17 (HMR and HM2)

(if I'm not mistaken)

Covers all the bases in that general group.

Stainless and serviceable.

gunnut284 · Post by **gunnut284** » Sat Feb 02, 2008 4:38 am

MicroGuy wrote:I'm going for the SWR Spectre because it does .22, .22LR, .22MAG, .22WMR .223, and .17 (HMR and HM2)

(if I'm not mistaken)

Covers all the bases in that general group.

Stainless and serviceable.

NOT rated for .223. It will take a couple shots but Henry specifically said it is not rated or recommended for .223 use. Still a very versitile can

Jmark · Post by **Jmark** » Sat Feb 02, 2008 7:43 am

Tactical Solutions Cascade Ti is .22 wmr rated. I like it on my 77/22 magnum. To me the sonic crack isn't all that bad and I found it pleasant to shoot. If Bookhound was around he could tell you having heard the setup as well. The only thing I don't like is the unburnt powder residue is a real pain from a .22wmr. It does a good job of getting into the threads so if you are going to swap cans at the range make sure you have a brush to clean out the powder.