THE QUIETEST VOLQUARTSEN - VANQUISH SUPERLITE

Published on June 26, 2026
Duration: 11:14

This video reviews the Volquartsen Vanquish Superlite, an integrally suppressed .22LR rifle developed in partnership with Angstadt Arms. The reviewer highlights its compact design, quiet operation, and effectiveness for small game hunting and plinking. It demonstrates the rifle's ability to tame supersonic ammunition, making it sound subsonic, and discusses its accuracy potential for its intended purpose.

Quick Summary

The Volquartsen Vanquish Superlite is exceptionally quiet due to its integrally suppressed barrel design, which uses internal ports to manage gas. This allows it to effectively tame supersonic .22LR ammunition like CCI Mini Mags, making them sound like subsonic rounds, and offers a compact platform ideal for small game hunting.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Quietest Volquartsen Claim
  2. 00:32Volquartsen & Angstadt Arms Collaboration
  3. 00:47Vanquish Barrel vs. Full Length Rifle
  4. 01:00Integral Suppression Explained
  5. 01:10Benefits of Compact Design for Hunters
  6. 01:25Inside the Integrally Suppressed Barrel
  7. 01:38How the Ports Work
  8. 01:53Handling High Velocity Ammunition
  9. 02:02Comparison: Regular Suppressor vs. Integral
  10. 02:17Shooting CCI Standards
  11. 02:37Plinking Targets (6", 4", 2")
  12. 02:47Attempting 2" Plate at 100 Yards
  13. 03:04Shooting CCI Suppressor Max
  14. 03:21Shooting CCI Mini Mags (Supersonic)
  15. 03:40Mini Mag Performance: Crazy Quiet
  16. 04:00Alternating Magazine: Mini Mag & Standard
  17. 04:13Blind Test: Can You Tell the Difference?
  18. 04:31Magpul Stock Features
  19. 04:48Volquartsen Trigger & Receiver
  20. 05:06Angstadt Arms Barrel
  21. 05:09Ideal for Squirrel & Small Game Hunting
  22. 05:32Accuracy Discussion (100 Yards)
  23. 05:55Minute of Squirrel at 100 Yards
  24. 06:05C and H Precision Red Dot Optic
  25. 06:14Upcoming Rimfire Optics Line
  26. 06:29C and H EDC XL Features
  27. 06:49Blind Ammunition Test: Mini Mags vs. Subsonics
  28. 07:00First 10 Rounds: Mini Mags
  29. 07:07Second 10 Rounds: Standard Velocity
  30. 07:15Surprising Quietness of Mini Mags
  31. 07:33Slapping Steel with Mini Mags
  32. 07:44Testing Stangers Hypervelocity Ammunition
  33. 07:57Stangers Performance & Sound
  34. 08:05Stangers at 100 Yards: Still Loud
  35. 08:20Conclusion: Taming Hypervelocity
  36. 08:24Final Thoughts & Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Volquartsen Vanquish Superlite so quiet?

The Volquartsen Vanquish Superlite features an integrally suppressed barrel. This design uses ports within the barrel tube to manage gas, effectively reducing the sound signature, especially when firing supersonic ammunition like CCI Mini Mags.

Can the Vanquish Superlite handle supersonic .22LR ammunition?

Yes, the Vanquish Superlite is designed to handle supersonic .22LR ammunition, such as CCI Mini Mags. The integral suppression system tames the sound significantly, making them sound comparable to subsonic rounds.

What is the accuracy like on the Volquartsen Vanquish Superlite?

For its intended purpose of small game hunting and plinking, the Vanquish Superlite offers good accuracy. The reviewer reports groups of about 1.75 inches at 100 yards with CCI Standard Velocity and approximately 1.25 to 1.5 inches with match ammunition.

Is the Volquartsen Vanquish Superlite suitable for hunters?

Absolutely. Its compact, integrally suppressed design makes it ideal for hunters walking through woods, as it's less likely to snag on branches. It's also effective for small game hunting at typical ranges of 20-50 yards.

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