K/scope,
if noise pollution is an issue then you must use a moderator to keep the natives happy.
Ian,
i WOULD like to reduce recoil, blast and noise but i am prepared to put up with that so as not spoil the look of my rifle, YES, my dislike of moderators is purely cosmetic, to me a rifle, as well as being a tool is a thing of beauty and moderators completely destroy the sleek lines of a rifle,even the humblest. Those are my feelings.
Pete L.
I cannot dissagree with what you have said, except that for all but the most sophisticated, ear defenders are cheaper, He He He. I have already suffered hearing loss from 25 years of industrial noise but i use hearing protection at all times when i am shooting. They might be cumbersome, i might not be able to hear what i am doing if i am stalking, i probably look a pratt (at least i can get Muffs to fit my ears!!!!! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif)but this is how i like to conduct my shooting.
Ian.