I'm wanting something to run a suppressor on

[Ridgerunner665]

I keep going round and round over whether to do it with 22LR, 9mm, or 300 Blackout.

Kind of a ranch rifle kind of thing...dispatching raccoons, foxes, coyotes, etc.

9mm seems a reasonable choice, but most of them aren't terribly accurate at 100 yards.... and don't much like the idea of polymer receivers (more specifically, attaching the barrel to them, on rifles).

22LR.... weak at 100 yards.

300 Blackout... it'd be a new round for me, I have plenty of 9mm and 22 ammo...300 BLK can be accurate at 100 yards, powerful enough even with subsonic ammo.

Then it comes down to platform...I like the idea of an AR, I have a couple in 5.56... but I also like the idea of bolt gun (costs less e.g. Ruger American).

Also... the Ruger 9mm PC carbine, its interesting, but a little heavy for what it is... and again, not really accurate at 100 yards from the videos I've watched.

So, here I am... just thinking out loud, looking for help deciding.

[zoomie]

30-30. No over/under-gas issues. Low recoil. Run subs. Capable at 100.

ETA: Or... for the less expensive road... a CVA Scout in 44 Mag, 243, 6.5C.

I'd go for the 30-30 as it'll be more versatile, but if bottom dollar is your priority, a single shot would do nicely.

[MarkCO]

Seems like this:

https://www.mossberg.com/mvp-patrol-rifle-27716.html

With this:

https://wittmachine.net/product/canooter-valve/

Would be a great inexpensive combo.

[rc]

How about one of these?

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1015366033

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1024090731

[MarkCO]

^ good options rc

[taylorce1]

If 7.62X39 is on the table, I'd use the rebate on the CZ 600 Alpha until December 31st.

As a side note, I have a Ruger American Ranch .300 BLK with Omega 300 suppressor, it's my most favorite rifle to shoot. However, if buying a rifle today in .300 BLK, I'd probably opt for the CVA Cascade. My friend bought one and it's a nicer rifle by a good margin. It is a little heavier, and thats the only fault I can find.

The only downside to a 9mm carbine is they're usually blowback operation. This means you'll have more gasses in your face when using suppressed. You might have to look for a flow through suppressor design like from Huxwrx.

[FrankenMauser]

There's an uncommon option that would fit your listed needs well:
.22 WMR

Most rimfire cans are rated for it. Rifles are affordable (when you can find a new one, or if you're willing to buy used).
And it is a lot more cartridge, with much better ammo and better-constructed bullets, than .22 LR.


I shoot something suppressed on nearly every range trip. My Marlin 882SS + TacSol Ascent .22, is in my top 3 favorite combinations.
I really wish I had more time to chase rabbits with it, and whatever other excuses I could come up with. I have loved that 'cheap and ugly' rifle since the day I bought it, but threading it and pairing it with that can is magical.

A logical, frugal, handloading, reasonable, and forward-thinking man would suggest .22 Hornet, instead. But that might push you into a different class of suppressor for some companies, and who here is worried about logic and reason...

[jmhyer]

Ruger American Ranch in 5.56 would be my choice.

https://ruger.com/products/americanR...ets/26965.html

In many states (yours included, if I'm not mistaken) it would also be a good choice for deer within 100-150 yards for a youth or (especially with a suppressor) a recoil-sensitive shooter.

[Sharkbite]

Ive got a Ruger American in 17hmr that i run a Spectre II on for Prairie dogs and such. 100yds is no problem for that combo. Its quiet enough that my buddy and i sit on a hilltop without ears and shoot all morning. Zero recoil, hits hard enough to anchor the little beasts and we can hit whatever pops its head up.

I also have a Remington 700aac gun in 300blk. Id take the 17hmr for varm/pred use everyday/all day.

My buddy popped a coyote at about 55yds with his and i was impressed. It ran about 25 yds and fell over DEAD. We opened him up and it was a disaster inside. Granted it was a perfect hit, broadside and just behind the front leg. But he didn't go very far

[Ridgerunner665]

I think maybe I've decided on the Henry Homesteader... it's got that old "Browning" look to it that simply calls to me... and it takes M&P mags, my carry gun is an M&P 2.0 9mm.

It ticks all the other boxes too...7075 aluminum receiver, suppressor ready, based on video reviews it can be very accurate at 50 yards, I like the barrel profile heavy at the rear but a lot of taper towards the muzzle for better balance, good sights (suppressor height).

Kinda pricey, but a really nice carbine.

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[44 AMP]

.22WMR is a lot more cartridge, with much better ammo and better-constructed bullets, than .22 LR. Its also several times the price, and not reloadable.

I have a couple of .22 Hornets, reload for them, and while the Hornet is a bit of a pain to load for (extra care needed due to very thin brass) it can be downloaded to .22WMR (or even .22LR) performance levels cheaper than buying .22 WMR.

From my point of view, watching videos of other people shooting their guns only tells me how well other people shoot their guns, and is no guarantee you or your gun will do the same theirs does.

[jackstrawIII]

I think maybe I've decided on the Henry Homesteader... it's got that old "Browning" look to it that simply calls to me... and it takes M&P mags, my carry gun is an M&P 2.0 9mm.

Very practical choice. I hope you enjoy it. I'm so jealous of you guys who can have suppressors!!

[NEPrepper]

.45 for the subsonic