Remington Subsonic .22LR in Semi-Auto Rifles

Published on March 22, 2014
Duration: 3:22

This video tests Remington Subsonic .22LR ammunition in various semi-automatic rifles. While generally performing well, it encountered cycling issues specifically with the Marlin 795, highlighting the importance of testing ammunition with specific firearm models. The presenter offers supplementary videos for other tested .22LR ammunition types.

Quick Summary

Remington Subsonic .22LR ammunition, featuring a 38-grain bullet at 1050 fps, generally cycles well in semi-automatic rifles like the Marlin 60, Savage 64, Ruger 10/22, and Remington 597. However, it is not recommended for the Marlin 795 due to observed cycling failures.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Video Context
  2. 00:23Remington Subsonic Specs & Initial Test
  3. 00:53Marlin Model 60 Cycling Test
  4. 01:13Savage 64, Ruger 10/22, Remington 597 Tests
  5. 01:33Marlin 795 Cycling Failure
  6. 01:49Conclusion & Supplementary Video Options

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Remington Subsonic .22LR ammunition work in all semi-automatic rifles?

Remington Subsonic .22LR ammunition, with a 38-grain bullet at 1050 fps, generally cycles well in many semi-automatic rifles like the Marlin 60, Savage 64, Ruger 10/22, and Remington 597. However, it experienced significant cycling issues with the Marlin 795.

What are the specifications for Remington Subsonic .22LR ammunition?

Remington Subsonic .22LR ammunition features a 38-grain bullet and is rated to travel at approximately 1050 feet per second. This gives it a similar power factor to other popular subsonic .22LR loads.

Which semi-automatic rifles are tested with Remington Subsonic .22LR in the video?

The video tests Remington Subsonic .22LR ammunition in the Marlin Model 60, Savage 64, Ruger 10/22, Remington 597, and Marlin 795 semi-automatic rifles. Most cycled reliably, but the Marlin 795 had issues.

Why did Remington Subsonic .22LR fail to cycle in the Marlin 795?

The exact reason for the Marlin 795's failure to cycle Remington Subsonic .22LR is not detailed, but the presenter observed that the rifle refused to load the next round. This highlights potential ammunition-specific compatibility issues.

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