Fellow hunters:
A new guy in our hunting group has purchased a .470 Weatherby magnum rifle for hunting. This rifle has what appears to be porting at the end of the barrel.
I've never fired a .470 Weatherby magnum (or been standing nearby when one was fired), but I'll guess that a .470 produces a mighty roar when fired, expecially with that porting. Should my friend be concerned about firing this rifle without hearing protection? What about me if I'm standing nearby?
Your opinions are appreciated.
A new guy in our hunting group has purchased a .470 Weatherby magnum rifle for hunting. This rifle has what appears to be porting at the end of the barrel.
I've never fired a .470 Weatherby magnum (or been standing nearby when one was fired), but I'll guess that a .470 produces a mighty roar when fired, expecially with that porting. Should my friend be concerned about firing this rifle without hearing protection? What about me if I'm standing nearby?
Your opinions are appreciated.