Quieter .243 load?

Biff · January 24, 1999, 09:52 PM

I always wear ear protection when plinking/target shooting, but when shooting wild dogs/coyotes this isn't always possible. I am willing to give up some performance in order to have a quieter round, but still need enough punch for coyotes/dogs out to 250 yds.
Does anyone know if fast or slow burning powders and heavy or light bullets will make a difference? Also, how much can I reduce a load safely? Thanks.

Ray VanderLinden · January 25, 1999, 06:34 AM

Biff,
The only way to quiet a .243 enough to really make a differance would severly reduce the range and accuracy of the rifle. a load that would launch a bullet to a speed fast enough to kill a yodel puppy at 250 yards, is going to be loud. Just from the Sonic Crack if nothing else.
I would suggest sonic II ear pluggs to protect you ears while hunting if you are worried about your ears.

dundee · January 30, 1999, 10:24 PM

I agree that to reduce the noise enough the performance will be useless. The best solution is earmuffs that amplify. These are great. They keep your ears warmer and you can hear better than normal.
ps. I regard the sonic plugs as garbage.

jayson · February 19, 1999, 11:04 AM

I use sonic earplugs when hunting, although they don't work as well as others, it is better than nothing. I even forget that I have them in.

Jayson

January 24, 1999, 09:52 PM	#1
Biff Junior Member Join Date: January 23, 1999 Posts: 5	I always wear ear protection when plinking/target shooting, but when shooting wild dogs/coyotes this isn't always possible. I am willing to give up some performance in order to have a quieter round, but still need enough punch for coyotes/dogs out to 250 yds. Does anyone know if fast or slow burning powders and heavy or light bullets will make a difference? Also, how much can I reduce a load safely? Thanks.

January 25, 1999, 06:34 AM	#2
Ray VanderLinden Senior Member Join Date: January 23, 1999 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 211	Biff, The only way to quiet a .243 enough to really make a differance would severly reduce the range and accuracy of the rifle. a load that would launch a bullet to a speed fast enough to kill a yodel puppy at 250 yards, is going to be loud. Just from the Sonic Crack if nothing else. I would suggest sonic II ear pluggs to protect you ears while hunting if you are worried about your ears.

January 30, 1999, 10:24 PM	#3
dundee Senior Member Join Date: December 6, 1998 Location: mytown,mi,usa Posts: 162	I agree that to reduce the noise enough the performance will be useless. The best solution is earmuffs that amplify. These are great. They keep your ears warmer and you can hear better than normal. ps. I regard the sonic plugs as garbage.

February 19, 1999, 11:04 AM	#4
jayson Junior Member Join Date: February 7, 1999 Posts: 2	I use sonic earplugs when hunting, although they don't work as well as others, it is better than nothing. I even forget that I have them in. Jayson