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I'm selling a slug gun with a scope in order to buy a new firearm. I should make out with about $500. My hope is to use that money to put towards another gun. My two options: a rile in .308 for recreation purposes; a CZ upland ultralight 28".
Here are my reasons for each:
1. I want the rifle for sharpshooting only and recreation. I was looking at the savage LE models in .308. I like them a lot! Plus, if they open up rifle here for deer, I'll be all set. (it's currently shotgun only).
2. My hearing takes a beating from the Stoeger Coach Gun when I go ruffed grouse hunting up north. My left ear rings after several shots. Part of it is because my left ear canal is very big. Part of it I think is because of the 20" barrel on the coach gun. And while I've gotten very good with the coach gun, I want to save my hearing. That's why I'm also considering the CZ upland ultralight in a 28" barrel design, in hopes that it will be much quieter (but I have no idea).
What is the difference in sound from a 20" and a 28" 12 gauge barrel?
I am currently waiting on a set of these: Sonic Defenders<sup>®</sup> <i>Plus</i> from SureFire
I want to see if these make the difference.
Does anyone else struggle with hearing issues when hunting? If so what would you suggest?
Here are my reasons for each:
1. I want the rifle for sharpshooting only and recreation. I was looking at the savage LE models in .308. I like them a lot! Plus, if they open up rifle here for deer, I'll be all set. (it's currently shotgun only).
2. My hearing takes a beating from the Stoeger Coach Gun when I go ruffed grouse hunting up north. My left ear rings after several shots. Part of it is because my left ear canal is very big. Part of it I think is because of the 20" barrel on the coach gun. And while I've gotten very good with the coach gun, I want to save my hearing. That's why I'm also considering the CZ upland ultralight in a 28" barrel design, in hopes that it will be much quieter (but I have no idea).
What is the difference in sound from a 20" and a 28" 12 gauge barrel?
I am currently waiting on a set of these: Sonic Defenders<sup>®</sup> <i>Plus</i> from SureFire
I want to see if these make the difference.
Does anyone else struggle with hearing issues when hunting? If so what would you suggest?