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Originally Posted by crunchiespg
That's the issue, there are no alternatives. The best ear defenders going, even double plugged do not bring a full bore rifle shot to safe levels. The absolute best you can do is about 40db. Assuming you're bald and not wearing safety glasses for a perfect seal. So a 170db rifle shot is now 130 (in reality you'll never do this well) and 130 is still damaging your ears.
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I have never worn hearing protection and I've owned and used guns since I was 12 years old. Not to mention all the other loud noises I've experienced. Like an 8V92 with straight pipes. When the Jake cut in birds would drop out of the sky.
Plus I've shot everything from a .22 short on up to a .338 magnum. I've had more then one rifle triggered while the mussel was adjacent to my ear and although it hurt like crazy my hearing is still not too bad.
Just how much of an issue is an unsilenced gun?
Hey, if you want to use one, go for it. But I don't see the need for me to have one.