How far does a rifle report travel??

[hockeybc69]

Sitting on stand this weekend in very calm conditions, it got me wondering....

How far away am I hearing shots from?? Obviously caliber probably plays a role.

2 miles? 4? 6??? How far roughly even??

I was tempted to call a friend that hunts about 5 miles north and say, "hey, I am going to fire a shot at XX:00(Whatever time), and tell me if you think you heard it. LOLLLL

But I couldnt come to terms to just fire a shot off. HAAAA

Seriously though, kinda curious if anyone has an idea.

PS - yes, I was EXTREMELY bored and not much going on... hahahaha

[mainbutter]

From my limited experience:

Some shots are REAL quiet.

Some shots are surprisingly loud to the point where I jump.

I recently talked to a local who let off one of the lone shots this afternoon. Assuming it was the shot I heard, it wasn't really all that close, and makes me think those quiet shots are farther away than I expected. I'm thinking I must be hearing shots within at LEAST a 5 mile radius if not more.

[Archerysniper]

It depends on the wind and the direction they shoot but I heard my dad shoot his last muzzle loader season and I know it was him because my phone was ringing 5 minutes later only shot anywhere that night and he was 8 miles in a straight line.

[nofishfisherman]

I'm sure it depends on a lot of factors.

Caliber

Wind

terrain

tree cover and if they still have leaves

I'm sure it can travel several miles at least and probably longer under ideal conditions.

[hockeybc69]

Okay, as I noted to start off the thread....

Quote:

Sitting on stand this weekend in very calm conditions, it got me wondering....

Calm conditions. No wind being a factor.