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  1. 17-03-2015, 10:17 PM #1
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    Quote Originally Posted by veitnamcam View Post
    I dislike cans and wear hearing protection for all but close range shots.
    I already have tinnitus and don't care to make it much worse.
    Just thinking how short one could go on an efficient calibre like 308win without massive volume to the shooters ear increase.
    I know the old mans rossi (cant remember if 16 or18 inch) is pretty antisocial (without muffeler)with the barnes load I made for it but I am using a relitivly slow powder for barrel length which results in a bit of flame thrower and a lot of Boom!
    Why the dislike for cans?
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    Quote Originally Posted by screamO View Post
    Why the dislike for cans?
    Just another bloody thing on the rifle.
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    "Hunting and fishing" fucking over licenced firearms owners since ages ago.

    308Win One chambering to rule them all.
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    VC you really are a worry after those blaser threads. Have you grabbed a case of brain lag?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gibo View Post
    VC you really are a worry after those blaser threads. Have you grabbed a case of brain lag?
    Because I am practical?
    "Hunting and fishing" fucking over licenced firearms owners since ages ago.

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    Quote Originally Posted by veitnamcam View Post
    Because I am practical?
    Think it was probably I'm a bit death but bugger it I'll keep going bit?
    I want my hearing to last till I die.


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    Quote Originally Posted by veitnamcam View Post
    Because I am practical?
    No because you cant hear me!!!
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