hawkfanz Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 ok good people got a hushy o/u 20g.for a perm that has a nursing home right by it,so what do users think is a minimum distance to shoot from it to avoid complaints of noise,bearing in mind it will always be at side or behind the shooter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 I shoot standard 3 inch shells from my 410 and have been within 100yrds of the farmyard and farmhouse and not been heard above the ambient noise. Will you be using standard or sub sonic shells ? I think really, common sense says as far as you can go but still be in with a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 Not got one or ever used one but I would think you need to take it out in the field and let a few shots off, that will give you some idea of the sensible distance you can shoot from the nursing home without causing a noise nuisance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 18 minutes ago, old'un said: Not got one or ever used one but I would think you need to take it out in the field and let a few shots off, that will give you some idea of the sensible distance you can shoot from the nursing home without causing a noise nuisance. You would need someone with you to stand away from the gun , and ask them what they hear , as you shooting the gun will still be a bit noisy. Just a thought . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartyboy Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 I've got a Beretta 20 bore hushpower over/under and it's great. Shot a crow in the air with subsonic 5s and it sounded like a pop followed by the sound of the pellet strike. Shooting in the woods is a bit louder with noise reflected from the trees. It's hard to say how far away before the shot is inaudible, too many variables. But it sounds nothing like a regular gunshot and if shooting near a building, its likely inaudible from a few yards away through double glazing and ambient noise. Out in the open, I would hazard a guess at 100 yards or so. I dont think you would get complaints about noise from using a hushpower and subsonic cartridge. Although it would likely still be heard and you may get complaints about shooting but not from a noise aspect. Especially in autumn/winter when most folk will be inside with Windows and doors shut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 I have 2 hushers .my mate has 3 . The best results for being as quiet as possible .is to always fire away from he house (obviously) but it really makes a difference .shoot only on windy days (in the middle of the day ) when ambient noise is greatest and people are busy . Winter is good as people are inside with windows shut . Take all the above into acount and the type of cartridge you actually shoot is irrelevant .But if you do want to reduce the noise the gun makes try gamebore regal .they are good and not to noisy . But consider all the other stuff first its far more effective than cart choice Also shots up wards into the air will alway shound quieter than a shot lower down . Try to avoid shooting towards trees walls etc as the sound will reflect back to you and the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkfanz Posted November 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 have just looked on google earth,its gives the shooting position as 160 yards from nursing home,and its behind shooting location,shooting across open field,and have still had complaints of noise, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 Is that with a husher ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 3 hours ago, johnphilip said: You would need someone with you to stand away from the gun , and ask them what they hear , as you shooting the gun will still be a bit noisy. Just a thought . Or you could always put a 100 yards length of string on the trigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 (edited) .....and that way he might hit the pigeon ............no no no! must not be nasty as it could be construde as a 'hate crime'. Edited November 3, 2018 by Walker570 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 No idea about a 20 bore, but a Webley and Scott B/A 410 with the detachable moderator (and normal cartridges, not subsonics) sounds about as loud as someone clapping their hands together from 20 yards away. 4 hours ago, hawkfanz said: have just looked on google earth,its gives the shooting position as 160 yards from nursing home,and its behind shooting location,shooting across open field,and have still had complaints of noise, Some people like complaining. End of story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quentyn Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 with subsonics i would seriously doubt it can be even be heard at 60 yds ( if fired away from the listener) let alone 160 especially if windy i use gamebore subs ( and have some eley subs) with 30g n5 they take down pigeons fine and are *almost* garden quiet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 1 hour ago, old'un said: Or you could always put a 100 yards length of string on the trigger. Hang on 🤣 oh ok , standing behind the gun , yes that would work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotgcoalman Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 I regularly use a hushpuppy fitted to a pump and 1 on a single barrel within 100 yards of a farmhouse. Both are 12 gauge (the 20 is quieter and the .410 even more so) I use homeloaded sub carts. Every time I leave the farmer asks if I got anything as he didn't hear any shots fired. Used the pump at a clay shoot (on report) second clay was never sent due to the trapper not hearing the first shot fired (he was about 30 yards away behind a tin sheet barrier) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenholland Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 all I ever use are subsonic 30g 5's gamebore from just cartridges does the job for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkfanz Posted November 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 well guys this is why i,m asking i was surprised to hear of complaints,and ive been on said field today walking dog,,an its got loads of crows diggin up the barley,so i guess i,ll go out again this time i go further away and hope i get no complaints,this is exactly the reason i got the hushy so i wouldn,t bother anyone,i just wanted other opinions on noise level,so i thank everyone for comments/contributions on subject i suppose next step is hushy 410 make things even quieter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted November 3, 2018 Report Share Posted November 3, 2018 Yes but you will be limited to around 25 - 30 yds .for kills . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted November 4, 2018 Report Share Posted November 4, 2018 2 hours ago, hawkfanz said: well guys this is why i,m asking i was surprised to hear of complaints,and ive been on said field today walking dog,,an its got loads of crows diggin up the barley,so i guess i,ll go out again this time i go further away and hope i get no complaints,this is exactly the reason i got the hushy so i wouldn,t bother anyone,i just wanted other opinions on noise level,so i thank everyone for comments/contributions on subject i suppose next step is hushy 410 make things even quieter. Is this near you mate? I can come and stand about if you want while you fire off some shots? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quentyn Posted November 4, 2018 Report Share Posted November 4, 2018 hang on a sec, are you saying that with a 20g hushpower and subsonics people are still complaining at 160 yds ? if so i suspect they might be complaining at the sight of a man with a gun rather than the noise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultrastu Posted November 4, 2018 Report Share Posted November 4, 2018 On a calm morning and shots fired 90 degree to the house .yes people will complain ,i had it a few weeks ago when 1 person from a row of houses about 200 yds away to my left shouted across the field . Every one else i presume wasnt bothered . Such is shooting . Be legal. Be safe .inform the land owner your there and carry on with your legal pastime. If some one tries to stop or impead you, you can point out that they are breaking the law and could be expecting a visit from plod to explain themselves. Do all you can to be repectful (like shooting after 9 am ) and using a hushpower . But thats it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkfanz Posted November 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2018 yes kev its other side of town from me,same farmer has the wood were i go sqizzin.thanks guys for all your input, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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