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Anansi
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Rifle Noises
      #16826 - 17/07/04 07:16 AM

While at the rifle range I noticed (even with hearing protection) the rifle noises vary considerably. The 30-06 has more of a boom, while the other 300 Magnums have a higher pitched "Whang". The "Whang" seems to increase in pitch and lodness with the higher velocity magnums. Since I have never shot/used anything 375 or larger, , can anyone describe their shooting noises?

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atkinson6
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Re: Rifle Noises [Re: Anansi]
      #19382 - 23/09/04 08:51 AM

My hearing isn't good enough to tell any difference, thats goes with the territory for hunting and shooting for 60 years...Even though I used ear plugs except when hunting..but I have hunted way more than most so I probably have suffered more damage than the average sportsman I suspect?????????/

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jgttechjunkie
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Re: Rifle Noises [Re: Anansi]
      #19447 - 26/09/04 10:56 PM

The subtle qualities of the boom must depend a lot on barrel length, but like most older hunters I can't distinguish anything anymore beyond "loud", "louder", and "way too loud".

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M82A1Barret50Cal
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Re: Rifle Noises [Re: jgttechjunkie]
      #19466 - 27/09/04 03:37 PM

haha, my hearing is still ok, not great due to me not always using hearing protection when i should, but ok. I find that shorter barrels and largers cals get more of a *BOOM* whereas longer barrels or smaller cals get more of the *thwang* you described. Hope this helps,

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Safarischorsch
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Re: Rifle Noises [Re: jgttechjunkie]
      #19553 - 30/09/04 08:12 AM

Well too loud is only one rifle in our house: A Blaser R93 Safari 375H&H with Magnaport. It is simply horrible. Even my .460 Weath. MAg (Heym Express) is not as ugly as this gun that pains your ears too much.

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