How much noise does this thing make? Can I use it in the yard without scaring the neighbors?
2004039
It's a little noisy at first, I did clean it as instructed first thing (I used long pipe cleaners and my gun cleaner). As I used the rifle it did quiet down some. The sound reminds me of a cap gun at first, I've been using mine in the backyard and haven't had any complaints. I guess it depends on your neighbors.
2004040
It can be loud at times. Not all the time, but it happens at random. Sounds like a large caliber rifle. Not a 12 gauge. So it may scare a neighbor if they are outside.
2004041
If your neighbor' house's is 15 feet from your, yes you would scare them. It is too powerful for small patios. It also depends on what kind of neighbors you have. Other than that the rifle is awesome.
2004042
Well, there are a few variables to your question. I shoot mine in my yard with no complaints from the neighbors, but I have 10 acres of land. It is quieter than a .22 and doesn't give a loud crack but it is not exactly silent. If you know your neighbors pretty well, you might pay them a visit and explain you are going to be shooting a pellet rifle and they might hear a "popping noise" from time to time. If they know what it is they might not be upset.
2004043
I would say the sound is about half that of a 22 rifle, I don't think your neighbors would notice the sound unless they are extremely close
2004044
It makes more noise than a BB gun but much much less than a 22 rifle. I had the same concerns about neighbors when shopping for a pellet gun. One of the reviews of the Ruger Air Hawk said it was too loud. The Black hawk, not as powerful, was said to be less noisy. The first few shots were loud, but as I sighted in the scope it settled down noise wise. Also lead pellets are not a loud as the synthetic ones. The power - 1000 fps, the weight, and the name, sold me on the Black hawk. I did opt for a better Center Point scope instead of the one included but I love my Black hawk. I haven't heard a word from the neighbors.
2004045
It makes more noise than a BB gun but much much less than a 22 rifle. I had the same concerns about neighbors when shopping for a pellet gun. One of the reviews of the Ruger Air Hawk said it was too loud. The Black hawk, not as powerful, was said to be less noisy. The first few shots were loud, but as I sighted in the scope it settled down noise wise. Also lead pellets are not a loud as the synthetic ones. The power - 1000 fps, the weight, and the name, sold me on the Black hawk. I did opt for a better Center Point scope instead of the one included but I love my Black hawk. I haven't heard a word from the neighbors. It makes more noise than a BB gun but much much less than a 22 rifle. I had the same concerns about neighbors when shopping for a pellet gun. One of the reviews of the Ruger Air Hawk said it was too loud. The Black hawk, not as powerful, was said to be less noisy. The first few shots were loud, but as I sighted in the scope it settled down noise wise. Also lead pellets are not a loud as the synthetic ones. The power - 1000 fps, the weight, and the name, sold me on the Black hawk. I did opt for a better Center Point scope instead of the one included but I love my Black hawk. I haven't heard... » Read More It makes more noise than a BB gun but much much less than a 22 rifle. I had the same concerns about neighbors when shopping for a pellet gun. One of the reviews of the Ruger Air Hawk said it was too loud. The Black hawk, not as powerful, was said to be less noisy. The first few shots were loud, but as I sighted in the scope it settled down noise wise. Also lead pellets are not a loud as the synthetic ones. The power - 1000 fps, the weight, and the name, sold me on the Black hawk. I did opt for a better Center Point scope instead of the one included but I love my Black hawk. I haven't heard a word from the neighbors. « Show Less
2127364
No, it just makes white noise or various soothing sounds. That would help you ignore the noise from your neighbors!
1252408
I dont think it is loud enough to disturb your neighbors, but it might annoy your dog if you have one.. :-)
1289308
Its not very loud. I have ours in a wood shelter. You have to be close to hear it.
1878152
In my opinion not at all loud, you can here it zapping bugs with a low volume crackle. Mine is about 50 feet from my patio and is not bothersome at all. My neighbor is about same distance and has never said anything to me.
1929617
Depends on how large your yard and your crowd is. For a party of 10-20 guests in a small yard, this can get pretty loud at maximum volume, assuming you play pop music and not classical/jazz tunes.
684301
It makes some noise but not that much. I only use ours indoors. We have an attached home and my neighbors said that they can't hear it and those two rooms are connected.
2005321
Yes. It's loud. Boat and backyard no problem. Keep in mind when portable it takes D batteries. I plan to get rechargeables when spring comes around.
2069114
Yes, they do make noise. You can hear a buzzing noise but you can only hear it if you are near it. It definitely would not disturb your neighbors.
2078542
I hear no noise at all so I wouldn't hesitate to mount it outside a bedroom. Ours is not fully loaded so, if yours will be, it might buzz but I doubt it.
2008909
Sorry, but I don't really know. I plan to try mine for outdoor noises this summer in various locations. It probably will pick up not too distant noises. The times I have used it. It has been inside.
1929616
I use it out in the yard; it is plenty loud for maybe 10 people. In fact, I have to turn it down so we can talk most of the time. If there are more than 10 people, however, I would imagine the crowd din would drown it out.
804188
Probably not loud enough for your needs. It works good for outside patio area with little back ground noise.
119276
it gets pretty loud, I'd say around 100 decibels. not as loud as my circular saw, but you can hear it from 100 ft away.
1962330
Not that loud. Just a little louder than an air soft or paint ball gun. It's more of a ping sound. I shoot mine in my backyard and have had no complaints.
462497
It is pretty loud it will not wake up the neighbors but will scare the raccoons away if you are trying to injure the raccoon it wil not it isn't very powerful and I would recommend .25 g bbs
714399
It's actually pretty loud. I put it on a lagnyard so it hangs from my neck. I haven't actually used it to deter dogs (and hopefully won't have to) but am relatively confident it would work from a distance away.