Originally Posted by
cayugad
I don't like muzzle brakes. Just too much noise for me. Now short barrels... I have a Remington 30-06 Remington Woodsmaster Carbine with a 18-1/2 inch barrel. When I fire that off, everyone in the woods knows I shot. It is loud. But it is a great shooting rifle and an excellent brush rifle. Which is why I purchased it.
LOL I know the feeling. I shot a bear a couple years ago with my ported 45-70 Guide Gun and my uncle who was down the mountain from me said the boom sounded like a cannon going off.