Thread: Short barrels and decebels

Originally Posted by Sidney

Good cans can lower 16" 308s to under 140db at the ear, supposedly that is "safe." I still use hearing protection where possible as well. But not in the bush. I expect that the odd shot under 140 will not damage my hearing significantly.

You couldn't use a 28" unsuppressed 308 and get under 140db.

Yeah I carry earplugs and use them as often as possible but if it's not possible I'd prefer occasional exposure to 13x dB which is supposed to be under the "impulse" damage threshold as opposed to 160+