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To: Mr. Mojo

He’ s a liar! A .22 rifle makes only slightly more noise than a BB gun.


13 posted on 05/23/2007 11:17:49 AM PDT by Virginia Ridgerunner ("Si vis pacem para bellum")
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At 5.5 Billion, he’s more a Senator than a President. John better keep a close eye on Terayza.


14 posted on 05/23/2007 11:43:48 AM PDT by DPMD (dpmd)
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To: Virginia Ridgerunner; wardaddy; Joe Brower; Cannoneer No. 4; Dan from Michigan; Eaker; Jeff Head; ..
He’ s a liar! A .22 rifle makes only slightly more noise than a BB gun.

I was inclined to agree with you until I found this. I always wondered if my fondness for things that go bang sank my attempt to go to West Point.

Saving Your Hearing by William F. Kendy

How loud are different types of firearms? Here's a basic list of peak sound pressure levels (decibels).

.44 Magnum Revolver - 164
.357 Magnum Revolver - 164
.30-06 Rifle - 159
.45 Automatic - 157
.38 Revolver - 158
12 Gauge Shotgun - 156
.223 Rifle - 155
.22 Rimfire Revolver - 152
.22 Rimfire Rifle - 134

17 posted on 05/23/2007 12:31:52 PM PDT by neverdem (May you be in heaven a half hour before the devil knows that you're dead.)
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