Thread: Help / tips with Possum shooting

Originally Posted by Ultimitsu

I only use CCI Hollow point sub-sonic. It has the same accuracy and trajectory as CCI standard velocity, which I shoot all the time. it is reasonably accurate, and reliable. I tried CCI mini-mag, it works excellently, but it is too loud being supersonic, even with a suppressor. If I am to put up with noise, I simply go with 17HMR, which gives me more range, flatter shot, and more killing power. Cost difference for hunting is negligible.

I have used various round-noised target bullets like CCI standard velocity and SK standard plus, they just do not kill as well as Hollow Point.

I have tried some other hollow point subs likes of Kilwell etc, they do not perform better than CCI and usually more expensive.

I have a brick of PMX which is not accurate enough, therefore to me it is a waste of a trip if I used them.

All other supersonic hollow points are not accurate enough to warrant use and too loud anyway.

Thats good to hear becuase the CCi hollow point is the only ammo we have tried so we will stick with that.

Out of interest do peple wear hearing protection with sub sonic ? I am normally very strict with the young fella and the rifle is NOT suppressed but it shoots them very quiet, might be something to do with the 24 inch barrel ? It would'nt be the same walking around at night with ear plugs !