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I am planning to buy a smaller and lighter gun to hunt considering how difficult maneuvering through the bush is. A few disadvantages the shorter gun will have are:
*It will lose some velocity/energy
*The recoil will be greater
*It will be louder
I am not too worried about the first two issues. Can anyone advise how much louder are we talking about? From the research I have done, there seems to be a 5dB of noise increase from 24" to 18.5".
.30-06 in 24" barrel 158.5dB
.30-06 in 18 1/2" barrel 163.2dB
I have no idea what the number means, has anyone experienced the two different-sized guns and would you kindly please explain how big of a noise increase it is and if there are any other disadvantages that I am not aware of?
Much appreciate your input and help.
Alex
Sorry for the re-post, I just realised I might have posted this in the wrong category (Firearms, Optics and Accessories)
It isnt linear. Every 3db is double the sound pressure/level.
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A bit more bang is better.
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