From how far can 22LR be heard?

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As the title says how far would I have to be from houses/roads etc to not be heard firing .22LR or so the sound can't be identified as a gun shot?

I would like to go plinking in the bush with my Rem. 597 and don't want to be bothered by the cops :)
 
Weather conditions will be important. At midnite around my place , I can hear a mouse fart across the street. :p During the day , street noise , wind will pretty well block him out. You get the picture. Distance and background noise will be your ally .:D

Use CB caps if you can find 'em.....
 
I know there are factors; traffic, wind, terrain/forestation etc, but under "normal"/avarage conditions how far do you guys think would be far enough? 500m? 750m 1000m? 1500m? more?
 
I would say 500m at a minimum. And thats hearing it, enough distance to know what the sound is could be as low as 300m. But this is on the praires and is only my humble thoughts.
 
This is a good question. I hope someone can provide a scientific - and correct - answer.

In any event, I suggest that you use sub-sonic ammunition.
 
Try subsonic .22 rounds for even less noise signature, provided they cycle your rem.
 
join gun club and plink away. I quit shooting in the wild unless I go far enough after I had a bit of an incident - I was shooting in gravel pit and someone started screaming from bush nearby. That was enough for me.
 
X2 on join club.
Even though I own a farm, I am member of two clubs for target shooting. When people hear more than a few shots in the bush, cops get called. Nobody will bother you at the range, you will be amongst friends.
 
IM_Lugger said:
"...As the title says how far would I have to be from houses/roads etc to not be heard firing .22LR or so the sound can't be identified as a gun shot?

I would like to go plinking in the bush with my Rem. 597 and don't want to be bothered by the cops..."
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Since you're in southwestern Ontario, I think you would have a hard time finding somewhere remote enough for what you're looking for without having to first drive the better part of a morning to get there ...and even after you did, you would still be left to worry about emerging from the bush after one of your plinking sessions to be greeted by an awaiting Crown Victoria. The risks aren't worth it.

As others have already suggested, it really is a lot less hassle (in terms of time, safety and legality) to simply join a local club and make use of a proper range. There you can concentrate on and enjoy your shooting without worrying about someone tapping you on the shoulder and ruining your day...
 
On a windy day, I have been as close as 10M without hearing anything, on a clm day the sound can easily travel a couple of KM (2000M)

On PEI here, I have never worried about it and the only time I have ever seen a LEO was when I took him crow hunting!

And I truly believe if you have the right to shoot in the wilderness wether crown or private land... use it or lose it.

On PEI there is exactly ZERO acres of crown land. We have some public land which is private land that has since been purchased or taken over by the province but no crown land. I learned recently that is why we have no issues with native hunting rights, casue they don't have anywhere to hunt. Mind you fishing is another story.
 
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bill c68 said:
And I truly believe if you have the right to shoot in the wilderness wether crown or private land... use it or lose it.
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Maybe so but there's no shortage of idiots out there that get mad and come storming over if they hear rimfire shots. I found that out when I walked hundreds of yards away and back in the bush away from the campers on unregulated crown land.
 
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Maybe so but there's no shortage of idiots out there that get mad and come storming over if they hear rimfire shots. I found that out when I walked hundreds of yards away and back in the bush away from the campers on unregulated crown land.
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I like the Homosexuals' approach... we're here, we're queer.... get used to it.

Now how do we come up with a catchy phrase like that?
 
I am a member at a gun club, but I recently moved and now the club is about 115km away :( eventually I will join a club close by so I can shoot my handguns, but I was thinking of finding a place when I can shoot cans, tree stubs etc things I can't shoot at a club...

btw I don't hunt (yet) so the whole shooting in the bush thing is new to me (I'm a handgun guy), I don't even think there is any crown land near by...but I'm guessing that where ever it's legal to hunt I can go and plink away right?
 
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If a piece of land is private, you cannot go there without the express consent of the owner. You will also need to consider any bylaws restricting discharge of a firearm. If there is any public land in your area, it may well be used by other people for a variety of purposes. If one of the other users dislikes hearing gunshots, there is every likelihood that they will also have a cell phone.
Depending on the circumstances, a .22 could be heard a mile away.
 
Well if you're a handgun guy, there may be a hitch.
Handguns are restricted and can only be discharged at an approved range.

No plinking in the bush with a .22 pistol is allowed these days.:(

Cheers.

IM_Lugger said:
I am a member at a gun club, but I recently moved and now the club is about 115km away :( eventually I will join a club close by so I can shoot my handguns, but I was thinking of finding a place when I can shoot cans, tree stubs etc things I can't shoot at a club...

btw I don't hunt (yet) so the whole shooting in the bush thing is new to me (I'm a handgun guy), I don't even think there is any crown land near by...but I'm guessing that where ever it's legal to hunt I can go and plink away right?
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The first time I fired a .22 LR rifle was at night in my back-yard, during a fireworks display. My family (who were inside the house at the time) said they had no problem distinguishing the distinct "snaps" from the noise of even the louder fireworks.

Recalling that night, laying flat on my stomach with a bolt-action .22 amid the "booms" and crackles of the fireworks, and the sky alternating between bright fires and the last drops of daylight, still brings a smile to my face...
 
bill c68 said:
I like the Homosexuals' approach... we're here, we're queer.... get used to it.

Now how do we come up with a catchy phrase like that?
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Why don't we just steal their phraseology ... if a cop approaches us plinking in the forest just say ... "We're here, we're queer.... get used to it."
 
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