A distributor listed Ruger American in 22 Mag , and it had a ‘heavy’ no taper contour barrel threaded at muzzle from the factory. Price was nice so I ordered one. I already have a TAC 65 suppressor and figured the combination would be good for local coyotes. Accuracy is very good with Hornady 30 gr V max ammo, and finger snap quiet with subsonic Winchester 45 gr ammo (1060fps). I don’t know if the subsonic ammo will kill a coyote quick enough, and the TAC 65 does not do much sound reduction of the muzzle blast with full power ammo. The sonic crack of the bullet is quite loud and is to be expected but I thought the muzzle blast would have been reduced more.
In the past I’ve owned a Marlin 882 and Handi Rifle in 22 Mag but only shot paper with them. I’m happy with the Ruger American.
Last edited by Alaninga; 02/26/23.
