> exaggeration (actually, I took it to mean nothing more than "a loud
> popping noise").
>
> A 30-30 is a supersonic rifle with a rather distinctive "report" that can
> be heard for miles around. It actually makes 2 noises, a "bang" from the
> explosion of the cartridge and a "crack" from the sonic boom of the bullet
True, and I agree the "popping" noise probably isn't as loud as a 30-30,
but both pales in both the sound and visual report of a 38 40. Ask Ivers. :)
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