Quiet Time: Suppressors can reduce noise, improve accuracy for hunters

I have to admit, when suppressors were first legalized for hunting in Texas I was not a big fan. I was wrong. In my defense I am a traditionalist when it comes to hunting, and a little ringing in your ear after pulling the trigger on a buck is just a part of the process. It is the sound of victory when the shot is on target. However, the other day I was watching my 10-year-old grandson, Connor, popping off a few rounds at paper with a 5.56. As he punched holes in the center ring I stood to the side proudly watching. I was surprised at how quiet the gun was suppressed. Not wearing any ear protection, the shot was not silent, but whisper quiet in comparison. More so than a .22 in my unscientific assessment. In my defense, I actually changed my opinion on suppressors several years ago after learning more about them. Being on my second pair of hearing aids probably helped in changing my view. First things first. Suppressors are not silencers, although they are commonly called that.

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