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    Quote Originally Posted by Alex_Z View Post
    Hi everyone,

    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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