Sorry for my typo but I meant to say my 10-22 rifle is 25 years old and not 2 years old if it is important.

 

Well I would say buy a threaded barrel or a complete new rifle with a threaded barrel. IMO I would skip the idea of the 10" fixed suppressor. I would look at the regular 1/2"-28 thread on suppressors. The reason being you may really like shooting with a suppressor and want to use it on other guns maybe get a .22 rimfire pistol with a threaded barrel. Or other .22 rifles.
I have not used a 10/22 with a suppressor. But I'm sure you can get some advice here. Will a 10/22 cycle with subsonic .22LR ammo ? Or if you are ok with running standard velocity ammo that will be a little louder with the suppressor.
I have done some online research on rimfire suppressors. For me I'm interested in the SlincerCo Sparrow. I've read in a few reviews and articles it doesn't seem to change POA POI with or without suppressor. Also a few say it actually tightened up groups with some ammos .
The SlincerCo Sparrow runs about $299 then $200 tax stamp and how ever you do the paperwork trust or not. So probably under $600 for that suppressor.

SilencerCo Sparrow 22 Suppressor | Silencer Shop

Sparrow 22, 6.5 oz stainless rimfire suppressor; 111 dB on .22 LR, 5.08 in long, user-serviceable. Buy at Silencer Shop with free shipping.

www.silencershop.com

 

I have a Thunderbeast 22 Takedown and a Rugged Oculus. To me they are equal with the Thunderbeast seeming to be a little quieter. I use them on a Bergara BXR, which looks and functions like the 1022. Both suppressors handle rounds up to 5.7x28 and have stainless internals which simplifies cleaning. Many cheaper suppressors have aluminum internals, which makes them lighter, but harder to clean. And you will have to clean them. Like Weez said, I would just buy another rifle with a threaded barrel. I don't worry about using subsonic ammunition. If you are using ammunition like CCI Standard Velocity or Norma TAC, it is essentially subsonic and is very quiet in both of my suppressors. You might consider a threaded bolt gun also, which will be more quiet than an automatic. Also, consider the length of barrel you purchase on a rifle if overall length matters to you.

 

I am not a big fan of monocore suppressors like the Sparrow. They have more first round pop and are more difficult to clean.

I also tend to not buy a suppressor with aluminum. It just makes cleaning a bit harder and usually limits what it can be used on. You will need to take apart and clean your rimfire suppressor every 500-1000rds. You can make this easier by pretreating the baffles with DOT 5 brake fluid (there are other pre treatments, that's just my favorite) also at the end of a range session spray som CLP or WD-40 into it and fire a couple more shots. This really helps to keep the carbon from baking on.

Personally I own a Silencerco Spectre ii and a Dead Air Mask. They will both outlast me. The Spectre ii is not made anymore which is a shame, it is my favorite.
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As far as your host, just buy a threaded barrel for your 10-22. It costs $125 and up to get your barrel threaded. Really not worth the hassle when you can buy a threaded barrel for just a little more.

 

Did alot of reading and asked around. Ordered a Banish 30 & a Banish 22, both through Silencer Central. The Banish 30 comes with an adapter so it will thread onto the smaller threads. Now just waiting on the paperwork.
Had most of my contender & Encore barrels threaded by a gunsmith over on GBO. You can always order one already threaded.

 

I have a 2 year old 10-22 in stainless steel with wood stock with only 300 or 400 shots taken and I would like to
get a suppressor for it. I am well into my retirement now and willing to spend the money for toys I have waited a long time for and I did not know how it was technically done. I dont know whether I can have my current stainless steel barrel threaded and then purchase a suppressor or whether I need to purchase another barrel already threaded and have it installed. Or as I recall there was a barrel made by the factory that had a built in suppressor and a very short effective barrel on the interior that was only like ten inches long etc. What is generally regarded as the best way to go about this ? I dont think I would like to lose the velocity when using a ten inch barrel and I dont think it would fit my stock anyway if I could buy the barrel separately for an upgrade. So what do the experienced guys recommend ?

Dear Scottperk47, I go to website silencershop.com. I think they will do a lot of the leg work for you. That's all they do , and quite array of type of cans from 22 rimfire to 50's. My first few times was sorta daunting. The filling out form, then fingerprinted, finding out what day, that's usually costs 10 bucks on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Then photos are required , after you fill out the forms take to the class all dealer to make sure you haven't made any mistakes, he will signoff on it then writing his class lll I'd numbers , then you take it to your local sheriff, then he will o.k. you after a month of investigation, if o.k. then sign off, giving his approval. The goes back to the class lll dealer and it has has changed some , in stead of mailing it is typed into a computer, and you wait, 2 to 9 months, less this has shortened . I would check with the silencer shop. I haven't hear any negative about their work. This is just a suggestion. I may have missed something . This is addictive. I use mostly for 22's , for varmints. I read about this complete rifle barrel is suppressed , being very quite with high velocity, not hyper velocity. I checked the name is awc technology on a pws summit action like a 10/22, but inline locking bolt , and not semi automatic. This is more expensive. This one of my wishlists. I was going to do this again, now a lot easier. I hope this helps. Buck

 

If you stick with the 10-22, just swap out the original barrel for an aftermarket threaded job, for example a 16.5" Fedderson or whatever that has the same profile. Easy and no more expensive than getting a stock barrel threaded. The simple mechanics of the action at work will become (relatively) a bigger part of the whole noise package and there's nothing to be done about that; as suggested above, a bolt gun is the ticket if you are serious about noise reduction.

Subsonic will work a 10-22 action just fine. Supersonic ammo will still be loud because you can't get out from under whatever sonic pop accompanies the bullet once its out of the barrel.

If you are sincere, get to work on your suppressor now, because that will take the longest to put in place.

 

There are MANY very good rimfire suppressors. The Dead Air Mask, Silencerco Switchback, Rugged Occulus- all are great, recent designs. Some of the older cans, like the Sparrow and Spectre are good cans but a bit dated now. I would get another barrel that is already threaded, the money is not that different honestly by the time a gunsmith cuts the barrel etc...

 

Glad to see that most of us are calling the "silencer" a suppressor.

In Europe they do even better by calling them "moderators."

The word "silencer" brings up images of criminal activity and scares the unwashed and impressionable masses.

That's the result of confusing old crime movies.

If we call it a suppressor we avoid scaring people.

The term "moderator" is even less terrifying than suppressor, so it wouldn't hurt to adopt it.

(Note: we should avoid confusing them with our beloved RFC Moderators.)

RFC Moderators are in fact terrifying and function as both suppressors and silencers.

 

First off, get to work on the suppressor. You will have 6 months to a year to figure out the host(s).

Since laws can vary state to state, my suggestion is to find a local dealer that sells a lot of suppressors and has a Silencer Shop kiosk. Even better if they are close and have a range because they will generally let you shoot it on premises while you wait for your stamp.

I would not and did not go for an integrally suppressed barrel for a first suppressor. It is only good for one firearm, and you will soon discover the joy of quiet 22s. Since I have 2 already, I might consider this option if I decide to get another one.

All 22 suppressors are quiet enough. My suggestion is to pick one that is easy to clean mechanically...no aluminum baffles. Cleaning suppressors is the downside to owning one, get one that the baffles can be cleaned in an ultrasonic or tumbled with stainless pins.

I'd get one that you can thread on, because you will end up with more hosts than a single 10/22. I have two rimfire suppressors and can use them on a dozen or more firearms. If I had followed my own advice that I didn't know at the time, I would only have one. One expense, one tax stamp, one wait.

As far as the rifle, just get a new threaded barrel for it. Money will work out close to the same, and they new one will likely be better shooting than the old one.

 

Dead Air Mask HD is my go to.

 

Dear Air Mask: (Barrel is a Volquartsen Carbon Fiber, purchased from Midway USA/2020)

 

My last one with eforms took 10 months. I have a Q El Camino. It works well and is pretty easy to clean with a ultrasonic cleaner.

 

I bought an el Camino as a 2nd and am a big fan.

 

I have the Spectre II and the Spectre 22, both fine suppressors. My Gemtech GM-22 is just okay. Not as effective.

Definitely go with an external suppressor so you can move it from host to host as you desire.

I also recommend doing a barrel swap to one already threaded.
Less down time shooting as where you take your existing barrel could have a backlog that could be weeks to months.

You can then sell your existing barrel to help cover expenses.

 

I have had good luck using larger suppressors on my .22s. AWC 5.56 and OSS HX-QD .338 magnum TI with proper adapters. Whatta Hobby!

 

28” barrel and 1080fps ammo is quite.
No need for a suppressor.

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Like said first and foremost get your suppressor coming.Visit Silencer Shop web site to find a local dealer.They make it really easy.Kinda like buying a firearm with the questions .You do your fingerprints on the kiosk that the dealer will have.The dealer will also take your picture .So no running around like before to get your prints and photo done.
The hardest part by far is the wait.But that's why need to start the process ASAP.

And also a fan of just getting a new threaded barrel aftermarket or OEM.You can get a factory stainless one if you want to keep a similar look.Ruger has them and also S&P Outfitters.They often have brand new take off 10/22 barrels.

For sure get a thread on can.I suspect you will be hooked and will want to buy other rimfires to suppress.I can only speak to what I have..the Ruger Silent sr and a Dead Air Mask...On a rifle doesn't matter but Mask is quieter on a pistol.But wet that Ruger can with lithium grease in the spray can and it is quieter on a pistol...just smokes a little

 

If you swap barrels, this is an interesting option from Tactical Solutions. The actual barrel is a bit over 12" long. There is a shroud over the end that you can thread a suppressor in to. It gives you the ability to have a suppressor without adding length to the end of the barrel.

https://tacticalsol.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=1366892&CAT=13324

 

I shot my brother's 10/22 with the Q El Camino. I giggled, so I am in process of getting my own. Currently waiting for eForms

 

I only own one suppressor, a Dead Air Mask. I don't have anything to compare with, but I'm very happy with it. I just move it from one .22 to another.

 

I own 2 10/22 rifles and both are threaded. The first is a stainless that I had a gunsmith cut/crown/thread and it cost me $125 8 years ago. It's a risk because if the gunsmith doesn't know what he/she is doing or does it wrong and the threads aren't right, you might get a baffle strike. I just bought a Feddersen 17" threaded and straight contoured barrel for my second 10/22 and it has proven quite accurate. Here is an example of a threaded Feddersen barrel:

10/22 Fluted Bull Rifle Barrel (Threaded w/ Thread Protector): 16.25", .22LR, .920, Matte Black - F.J. Feddersen

FJF match-grade 16.25-inch threaded fluted bull barrels for Ruger™ 10/22 riifles. Improve your accuracy over the original factory barrels. Matte black.

fjfeddersen.com

There are several others they make that are various contours and features. It all depends on how much you want to spend.

I also own 2 .22 silencers. One is a Tactical Solutions Axiom and the other is a Dead Air Mask HD. The Mask is newer/more modern and works well while remaining compact, but seems to have a little bit larger spread than the Axiom. The Mask is also good at removing "first round pop", so I use it more on my .22 pistols. They are both a mix of titanium and steel. They are equally easy to clean and as stated earlier, cleaning a .22 silencer is a MUST as well as being a pain in the posterior. Honestly, I can't tell a difference in sound except for the first round pop.

As for ammo, CCI Quiet ammo rated at 710 fps does not cycle the rifle, but CCI Suppressor ammo with a 45 grain bullet rated at 970 fps cycles every time. I've not had a malfunction yet with that ammo. It's also very accurate. CCI subsonic ammo is rated at 1050 fps which is only 20 fps less than the standard velocity (also subsonic). Subsonic/supersonic depends a lot on atmospheric conditions as well as altitude, but generally, is around 1125 fps. With the variability of .22 ammo, you might get some Norma Tac-22 ammo that is rated at 1100 fps but get a "hot" one that breaks the sound barrier and goes supersonic. I've chronographed the CCI Suppressor ammo out of my CZ-457 bolt gun and it ran about 20 fps faster than listed on the box, but was still quiet.

I bead blast my suppressors with very fine beads to clean them and it doesn't take very long at all. I also pre-treat the suppressor with DOT #5 brake fluid to aid in cleaning. Everyone has their snake oil methods, but understand that cleaning a silencer is different than cleaning a gun. The gun is easy, the suppressor isn't.

Suppressing a 10/22 is a little more difficult than a bolt gun because of the action noise from a semiauto. Both of my 10/22s have a silicone bolt pin rather than the steel, so that reduces the noise a bit, but you can't get rid of the noise of the bolt slamming against the barrel.

Decide on a suppressor/silencer ASAP and get the process started ASAP and then you can investigate more while you wait. The wait is the hardest part.

 

I'm a fan of the AB Suppressor Little Bird.
Little Bird — AB Suppressor
Weighs under 3 oz, Yes it's aluminum. I coat the baffles with dielectric grease to make it simple to clean. It's design cleans the inside of the tube as you unscrew the baffles for cleaning. Under 1' diameter disappears on my rifles, and it's light enough that it doesn't drastically affect the balance on my pistols. They also make the MELB which is an integrally suppressed barrel specifically for the Ruger 10/22. That's probably going to be my next suppressor purchase. CCI SV is my go to ammo for suppressed in semi or bolt gun.

 

28” barrel and 1080fps ammo is quite.
No need for a suppressor.
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Yea but you gotta feed the young child who totes it around for you.

 

I suggest you get on a good exercise routine if you can't carry a few extra ounces, and whats the fixation with having a young child with you all the time??