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Shooting 45-70 subsonic in a 86?

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December 24, 2020 - 8:10 pm

I see Hornady has subsonic ammo for 45-70. Has anyone tried it in an old 86 or trapdoor? T/R

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December 24, 2020 - 10:44 pm

Merely a marketing gimmick from Hornady–all standard cartridges are loaded to be safe in those guns & the only thing I’ve shot in mine. Only exception are those clearly labeled “high-velocity” for use in modern Marlins & some other modern guns.

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December 26, 2020 - 8:49 pm

Tom, subsonic ammo is most commonly used in conjunction with a suppressor. These loads stay about 1100 fps or slower. It is of no value for our old guns. The 45-70 works real well with a suppressor. So if you want to thread one of your barrels and sneak up on varmints and such go for it.

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December 26, 2020 - 9:32 pm

Chuck, No interest in threading the barrel, but now I know subsonic is not for me. Thanks T/R

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