I knew what ya meant Banjo. Your post went off the rails pretty quick. I'm not the sharpest crayon in the knife drawer, but I got what you were getting atThanks for the info. However, I wasn’t asking this concerning whether or not to use ear and eye protection because I always wear ear and eye protection when target shooting or plinking.
I didn’t give the reason for asking because I didn’t won’t to clutter the thread. But, perhaps I should. So, I have a 20 acre farm with a few neighbors around. There are places on the farm where I can safely shoot a 22 rifle and it’s not so loud as to bother the neighbors. The smallest muzzleloader I currently have is a .45 caliber and I feel like that is too loud to shoot here. I know my .62 would be! I have never fired a .32 caliber muzzleloader and was wondering if it could be loaded down to or below the sound level of a 22 rifle. It would be nice to do some muzzleloader shooting here at home and not have to drive thirty minutes to a range.
And no, I didn’t ask or expect anyone to check this with no hearing protection. I would think you could tell the difference with hearing protection.
Hopefully that’s at least as clear as mud.
Thanks!
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I gotta say, some of these responses really surprised me.
I think I’ll just get me a .32 and determine for myself how loud or quiet it can be.
And yes, I will be wearing ear and eye protection.
I’ve always been one of those fellers whose just gotta find out for his self. Might be time for a Kibler.I'm with Etipp here. They are both loud but as a .54 caliber and a 30-06 kick, they kick DIFFERENT. Samw for the report from a .22 VS a .32 PB. And I fully support your decision for self testing. Just tell the Mrs. it is for the good of the entire forum and a new Kibler is NOT GONNA break the bank! He makes a nice .32. Getcha one and let us know.
You can also pick up a deer hunter. CVA squirrel or a crocket but since you have elected to fight the fight get the KIBLER! HA
Do they make a decibel meter? That would tell all.
Pictures Banjo, lots of pictures. I like seeing how those gems turn out.I’ve always been one of those fellers whose just gotta find out for his self. Might be time for a Kibler.
Quieter than larger calibers and quieter the longer the barrel. Hearing protection needed especially at the range, not as much in the field but electronic hearing protection much advised everywhere.This question is for folks who actually shoot or have shot a .32 caliber muzzleloader, specifically a Crockett model. Input on other brands is welcome also.
How loud is a .32 caliber muzzle loader with typical loads (~20 - 35 grains) compared to a .22 long rifle from a similar length barrel.
I did a search and came up with a lot of could be, should be, may be answers. I’m looking to hear from folks with actual experience. I watched some YouTube videos but it’s difficult to hear exactly how loud or quite they really are.
Thanks!
Do you hunt with ear plugs in?Well, if you're asking anyone based on experience to judge the difference in noise level between a .22 rimfire and a .32 muzzleloader your barking up the wrong tree. Like I'm going to remove my hearing protection to provide an answer. If you want to go right ahead, not me, I've done all the damage I want to do to my hearing. It's not a very bright question and the correct answer should be, "heck if I know, I'm not foolish enough to shoot anything short of an airgun without hearing protection." Hope that's not too curt for you.
A 22 rifle's sound is a sharp crack. My .32 muzzleloaders sound like a soft swoosh in comparison. I have a flintlock by Jack Garner and a percussion by the man who bought him out briefly. Both are 42" barrels and .32. Do wear hearing protections.This question is for folks who actually shoot or have shot a .32 caliber muzzleloader, specifically a Crockett model. Input on other brands is welcome also.
How loud is a .32 caliber muzzle loader with typical loads (~20 - 35 grains) compared to a .22 long rifle from a similar length barrel.
I did a search and came up with a lot of could be, should be, may be answers. I’m looking to hear from folks with actual experience. I watched some YouTube videos but it’s difficult to hear exactly how loud or quite they really are.
Thanks!
Exactly. Noise level close to the same, different sounds.A 22 rifle's sound is a sharp crack. My .32 muzzleloaders sound like a soft swoosh in comparison.
Actually I don't however I have a guy in camp who carries muffs with him. He's a retired safety monitor of a mine blasting crew.Do you hunt with ear plugs in?
I squirrel hunt with a Crockett 32 and it is about the same as a 22 long rifle, except the crack isThis question is for folks who actually shoot or have shot a .32 caliber muzzleloader, specifically a Crockett model. Input on other brands is welcome also.
How loud is a .32 caliber muzzle loader with typical loads (~20 - 35 grains) compared to a .22 long rifle from a similar length barrel.
I did a search and came up with a lot of could be, should be, may be answers. I’m looking to hear from folks with actual experience. I watched some YouTube videos but it’s difficult to hear exactly how loud or quite they really are.
Thanks!
I squirrel hunt with a Crockett 32 and the report is about the same as a 22 long rifle but the crack is not as loud ! It is a little louder than a 22 short !This question is for folks who actually shoot or have shot a .32 caliber muzzleloader, specifically a Crockett model. Input on other brands is welcome also.
How loud is a .32 caliber muzzle loader with typical loads (~20 - 35 grains) compared to a .22 long rifle from a similar length barrel.
I did a search and came up with a lot of could be, should be, may be answers. I’m looking to hear from folks with actual experience. I watched some YouTube videos but it’s difficult to hear exactly how loud or quite they really are.
Thanks!
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