Comparision question

Bill Siegle · August 9, 2007, 03:46 AM

Approximately how much quieter is a .223 bolt action Vs an Ar15 assuming one would be using a TAC16 suppressor on both guns? I recently got my TAC16 and so far only have the AR to shoot it from and I am wondering if the bolt action would be worth the effort or if it is only a little bit quieter than the semi. Thanks in advance for any answers

VUPDblue · August 9, 2007, 05:41 PM

Due to the fact that the most significant noise will be the sonic crack, the bolt action wouldn't be substantially enough quieter to warrant buying it IMHO.

MGRacer · August 9, 2007, 09:29 PM

The bolt action would sound quieter to the shooter because you would not hear the action noise and the sound that comes from the ejection, but to an observer 25 yards away they would sound very similar.

Bill Siegle · August 12, 2007, 12:33 AM

Thanks for the replies guys. Sounds like the performance level I expected. If I got at least the same performance I would be happy so I may just get a bolt action . Really just like having different range toys and a bolt action with the suppressor would be a fun time at the range when the sun is shining

August 9, 2007, 03:46 AM	#1
Bill Siegle Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2001 Location: Oregon Posts: 210	Comparision question Approximately how much quieter is a .223 bolt action Vs an Ar15 assuming one would be using a TAC16 suppressor on both guns? I recently got my TAC16 and so far only have the AR to shoot it from and I am wondering if the bolt action would be worth the effort or if it is only a little bit quieter than the semi. Thanks in advance for any answers

August 9, 2007, 05:41 PM	#2
VUPDblue Senior Member Join Date: December 18, 2005 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 1,978	Due to the fact that the most significant noise will be the sonic crack, the bolt action wouldn't be substantially enough quieter to warrant buying it IMHO. __________________ Silencers have NEVER been illegal !

August 9, 2007, 09:29 PM	#3
MGRacer Senior Member Join Date: April 13, 2005 Posts: 120	The bolt action would sound quieter to the shooter because you would not hear the action noise and the sound that comes from the ejection, but to an observer 25 yards away they would sound very similar. __________________ Dave Known as Racer on most other boards and as mgkac556 on AR15.com

August 12, 2007, 12:33 AM	#4
Bill Siegle Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2001 Location: Oregon Posts: 210	Thanks for the replies guys. Sounds like the performance level I expected. If I got at least the same performance I would be happy so I may just get a bolt action . Really just like having different range toys and a bolt action with the suppressor would be a fun time at the range when the sun is shining