I start out softly with young cottontail and every few minutes gradually increase volume and switch to more mature raspy cottontail sounds for 20-25 minutes then go silent for a few minutes. I then switch to woodpecker and other bird distress sounds for 15 minutes.
The same in our neck of the woods too. Watching hunting shows, it seems like everyone in the midwest is too.
What? Can you repeat that. Years ago in my early 20’s and thru my 30’s I shot a lot of competition much of it IPSC and 3 gun where muzzle brakes and compensators are a big asset for fast accurate shooting, of course everyone at the range is wearing hearing protection. They are louder especially for close bystanders but for me the dampening of muzzle rise outweighs the blast. In the last 2 years I have killed 2 coyotes and a bobcat with this rifle that where running full speed. I believe the brake helped. I did start wearing electronic ear muffs last year when it was not to windy. Not only dampens the noise but I pick up game sounds much better.
If you ever take one but do not want to have it mounted then Last Step Trap and Supply in Bonaparte, Iowa about one hour from us will skin it and tan the hide for $50.
