more hits per shots fired.


The validation of the target data obtained in January 2006 as to the group size was re-verified to show that there is indeed an improvement or reduction in the group when the suppressor is installed versus not in place. Target groups with the suppressor have the scope adjustment cranked in to correct for the point of impact shift because of the suppressor. These group test sets were completed a total of seven times to demonstrate some sense of repeatability. All group sets exhibited the same results.


Although the groups achieved in 2006 are smaller, it can be seen there is a group size reduction of half shown without the suppressor installed on the rifle. The overall performance of this Remington Model 700 with the HTGW Suppressor is improved when compared to the basic rifle group. Shooter control more than likely is attributed to the differences now versus 2006. These target data support the purpose of this article in regard to suppressed versus not suppressed target groups. The Remington Model 700 Rifle Suppressed perfor- mance has been excellent in the field. An easy shot at 245 yards on a coyote and a somewhat more difficult shot placed on a badger at 650 yards with a cross wind situation using the HTGW suppressor are provided. While working on a 400-yard test effort with this rifle, a badger was seen down range clearing out his space for the winter. The distance was measured using a Swarovski rangefinder to be at 650 yards, plus or minus 1 yard. The environmental and weather data were as follows: altitude: 2,630 ft; temperature: 78 degrees; humidity: 30 percent; sta- tion pressure: 26.16 inches of mercury; and wind at 5 mph from 4:00 o’clock. The weather data were obtained from a portable weather meter.


With the velocity and bullet data presented previously, the Shooting Solution for these conditions was: elevation 14.4UP, cross wind 3.5R, and spin drift 0.2R (UP-14.5 and Right-3.75). The badger was down on the first round fired. Dialing in the shot has a great sense of achievement. In late August 2010, four successful shots were made


on coyotes while they were feeding on a dead cow carcass at just over 600 yards over a three-day period. Two consecu- tive shots were made the first morning because the critters were interested in the feeding frenzy and paid little attention to the sound from the hydraulic impact resulting from the bullet strike on the first animal, allowing a second success- ful shot. The second and third days resulted in one coyote taken each day. Although the 50-grain Nosler BT bullet in the 22-250 Remington at these distances is marginal based on energy, the shots were made consistently. However, with a shot placed behind the front shoulder, the animal would run some distance before going down. Based on my experience, suppressed rifles do produce an improvement in precision (group size reduction) when compared to a non-suppressed rifle. With the additional benefit of very little sound from the report of the rifle, there is minimal noise disturbance which makes every outing less intrusive to the surrounding area. Adding a suppressor can improve the odds of an accurate shot placement.


Typical Model 700 Remington target with suppressor at 100 yards (January 24, 2006).


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The wind velocity depicted by the angle of the ribbons in this photo was at a measured 5 to 6 mile per hour.


This badger was taken at 650 yards on first round fired.


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