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the 'makeshift silencer' myth to bust?

posted 10 years ago by kessiepaintball-737-112819
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Although silencers are highly illegal, I don't see much difference with those and suppressors as far as noise but is it actually possible to silence a 22 with a plastic water bottle?

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[–] ranb40 10 years ago

In the USA silencers are completely legal to own, make, buy and sell without a license unless it is done as a business, then you would need a license. I make silencers as a hobby; they are registered on the ATF form 1 along with paying a $200 tax on each. The ATF always approves the making or transfer of a silencer (or other NFA firearm) as long as the forms are filled out correctly.

A rifle chambered in 22lr with subsonic ammunition is easy to suppress, even with a soda bottle. The problem with using a large item like a bottle or an oil filter is that they block the sights and the first rounds are inaccurate as the bullets have to punch through the front end of the device.

I think the scene with him shooting off hand from the small boat was not realistic.

Ranb

[–] ronfirv 10 years ago

I agree your remark about shooting and so very accurately, from that small rowing boat. Not only once either! Surely that "platform" would have been way too unsteady for a vitally accurate hit?

[–] !!!deleted!!! (23224857) 10 years ago

I have heard that a potato stuck on the end of a pistol works well. Heard that from someone who, um, has done that.

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[–] actionmanrandell 10 years ago

My uncle shot a dear from 550 Yards in a row boat in Colorado

[–] Celt47 9 years ago

What a shame to shoot a deer that could row.

[–] Eratrosceles 8 years ago

Can't imagine when you'll ever see this reply but my hat is off to you, your line here is priceless, I'm surprised no-one else commented on it. Cheers and thanks for a good laugh-

[–] pmcintire71 8 years ago

I just laughed out loud at this comment. Very nice.

[–] Loodgookin 8 years ago

Wanted to chime in and agree that this is a great comment.

[–] PenSeven 7 years ago

Fantastic!!! Hahah I nearly blew my drink out of my nose reading your reply!!

[–] broo-867-712623 7 years ago

Dammit! Where's the upvote button in this forum?!

[–] fillshertease 7 years ago

Classic!

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[–] meedeegee 9 years ago

The problem with using a large item like a bottle or an oil filter is that they block the sights.

Then use a scope.

[–] Mellow-Fellow 8 years ago

Thanks for saying what I was about to.

[–] imdb2-32 10 years ago

Even with real silencers, the sound difference is only around 15 db as I saw it in a Myth Busters-like tv show.

A homemade is probably even half of that!

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[–] ranb40 9 years ago

A good silencer will reduce muzzle blast noise by about 30 decibels. I make registered silencers as a hobby that are every bit as good at reducing noise as commercially manufactured ones.