Question: are shotguns louder than rifles?
Answer: Movies and videos do not accurately represent guns, their decibel levels, recoil, and other functioning mechanisms. ... 22 caliber rifle (the “quietest” rifle to shoot) ranges in around 132 – 139 dB. A shotgun is 143 – 170 dB. For relativity, a jet engine taking off is roughly 140 dB.