sound moderators

[atchy =] 2]

i am applying for a .17 HMR and a .243 i had wrote on sound moderator for each do i need a reason as to why i need a sound moderator and what is this reason for example the rifle is for vermin control the moderator is for ... less noise disturbance ?

[RicW 67]

Health and Safety. Yours! Minimise disturbance to local residents, avoid alerting quarry, and look after your lug'oles. Really!

Ric