Just thought I'd share this url with anyone who hasn't seen it yet. I used to wonder about decibel ratings on springer rifles since they sounded so damn loud from the shooter's pov. At first I thought everyone would hear it as I did. I came across this url and decided to have someone shoot a rifle I thought was very loud (stock Gamo Shadow) while I stood about 20 feet away. It wasn't as loud as I thought it would be (like someone dropping a phone book on the floor).

Although they didn't test out a bunch of rifles, there's enough up there to give you a general idea on what yours may be putting out. Also, something as simple as a lube tune quiets the power plant down tremendously for the shooter since the twang and vibrations should be toned down a bit.


http://www.straightshooters.com/documents/decibelrating.html

cool, very interesting.
i would like to know how my storm ranks when it hits 1200 fps.
now that's loud.

Interesting. I always think mine are loud until I let someone else shoot them. Then they sound like mouse farts.
Here's something for the ones that want to make something scientific out of it.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=92282

wow that thing is cheap, i have a harbor frieght in town i think i'll pick one up.

Indeed it is and will probably be very helpful. Let us know how well it works if you pick one up.

i will let you know, i have a wedding today so i'll pick it up Monday.

I actually posted awhile back a comparison of decibel ratings (I have a meter) of the gamo whisper on the GTA forum.

I don't go over there anymore so I'll have to find my numbers, once I do I can post it here.