Yeah, downloading a .223 to subsonic basically takes all the fight out of the round. I've heard some say it basically becomes a .22. However, how accurate is that? Does it still have decent ballistics and accuracy?
I've been disappointed with my .22. I got it used and am thinking maybe the previous owner didn't love it enough. I get around 2+ inch groups at 50 yards, which is pretty poor, in my opinion, and makes something like squirrel hunting unthinkable.
Could loading subsonic .223 in my Daniel Defense be a solution? Or would the bullet still completely obliterate small game, or have unnatural characteristics (unstable, etc)?
I've been disappointed with my .22. I got it used and am thinking maybe the previous owner didn't love it enough. I get around 2+ inch groups at 50 yards, which is pretty poor, in my opinion, and makes something like squirrel hunting unthinkable.
Could loading subsonic .223 in my Daniel Defense be a solution? Or would the bullet still completely obliterate small game, or have unnatural characteristics (unstable, etc)?