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Old 09-09-2019, 08:30 AM
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Default Jacketed subsonic?

I have done reduced loads or subsonic for small game while hunting moose and elk.
Just easier to carry one firearm.
I always used my cast bullets but have recently changed calibers and found myself with casts bullets.
I have a ton of jacketed...... has anyone here used jacket for subsonic here?
Any precautions? I would assume it's fine but thought I'd ask some freeloaders first.
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Old 09-09-2019, 08:31 AM
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Spell check lol

I ment ask some reloaders first.
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Old 09-09-2019, 12:45 PM
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I have used jacketed bullets for subsonic rounds in multiple cartridges. They work fine
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Old 09-09-2019, 04:08 PM
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Thanks
I assumed they would but always nice to here from experience
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Old 09-10-2019, 08:42 AM
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In general there is no difference between Jacketed and cast but like the cast ones make sure the bullet has enough speed not to stick in the barrel. That is the only real issue with any subsonic load, other than tuning to get an accurate result. Suggest you try Trail Boss if you aren't using it already, makes great sub loads in all cartridges and you can't get enough in any bottleneck rifle case to cause a dangerous pressure level.
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Old 09-14-2019, 02:53 AM
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What cartridge are you loading? My biggest concern would be mixing up which is subsonic and which is full power...
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