Thread: Dont take hearing protection lightly

Originally Posted by Sakoswarosorted

Does the concussion wave itself that hits you with a side and rear facing muzzle brake damage your hearing? I’m wearing double hearing protection with my brake but I often get ringing that evening

Are your ear muffs rated class 5?

My ears also ring non stop (age 29), from not wearing hearing protection when younger while shooting and also loud rock/metal concerts. Have to say i wish i had worn ear plugs as it drives me crazy. And also can not hear high pitch noise and any loud noises at work like dropping steel on concrete etc makes me cringe. Wear hearing protection trust me!!

Originally Posted by Moutere

Are your ear muffs rated class 5?

yeah they are

chopping barrels below 24 inches is foolish too,,regardless if youre going to put a suppressor on,,24 and a suppressor and your grand kids will be able to have a conversation with you

Originally Posted by 264 magic

chopping barrels below 24 inches is foolish too,,regardless if youre going to put a suppressor on,,24 and a suppressor and your grand kids will be able to have a conversation with you

Not so much barrel length, but making sure your load has burnt ALL the powder before the end of the barrel. I had a couple of Mosin Nagants, a Polish Carbine (20") and a 26" 91/30. With factory ammo the flash and bang out the front of the Polish carbine was amazing...but the extra 6 inches of barel on the 91/30 meant that it was more like a 303 with no flash and a much reduced noise as all the powder was burnt in the barrel. By using a faster burning powder I was able to get the most out of a similar rifle with an 18 inch barrel that uses all the powder and keeps the Bang to a minimum.

I have these....Pelter Tactical 500....Electronic hearing Protectors....end of story!!!

Originally Posted by timattalon

Not so much barrel length, but making sure your load has burnt ALL the powder before the end of the barrel. I had a couple of Mosin Nagants, a Polish Carbine (20") and a 26" 91/30. With factory ammo the flash and bang out the front of the Polish carbine was amazing...but the extra 6 inches of barel on the 91/30 meant that it was more like a 303 with no flash and a much reduced noise as all the powder was burnt in the barrel. By using a faster burning powder I was able to get the most out of a similar rifle with an 18 inch barrel that uses all the powder and keeps the Bang to a minimum.

barrel length is still a big deal. Muzzle pressure, which also contributes to the bang, will still be higher in a shorter barrel all else being equal. For example in a 22LR you get complete burn of the tiny 1-2 grain powder charge before 16", but barrels at 20, 22" and 24" still sound quieter the longer they are.

Also 357 lever guns, you load a fast burner its almost top speed in 16-18" barrel. But big difference between 16", 20, 24" noise wise

Originally Posted by jacksimonton

What're your thoughts on electronic hearing protection? I think electronic earplugs are best than generic earplugs at the time of the shooting.

For muffs their maximum protection is usually lower than the best standard earmuffs, 20-27db reduction levels vs compared to 33-35db. Not sure about the plugs though? you should be able to google it.

As to question above, can blast from muzzle brakes beside you damage ears through hearing protection, especially if you notice ringing afterwards. Yes.

Some hearing protection ratings, like for the lightest muffs and lower electronic stuff can be as low as 21DB reduction. That means a magnum or short barrel muzzle braked gun, running almost 170db is hitting you with neatly 150db, or roughly the same as a 410 shotgun without hearing protection. You need to work out what you are dealing with and do the math.

I think most people using decent hearing protection are not going to have many problems. The idea is if you are worried or the type of guy who wants the most protection, you double up on hearing protection, particularly at the range. Hunting game you only fire a certain amount of shots anyway. At a range shoot you can be exposed to more gunfire in a day than a lifetime of hunting, since you get the blast and reflected sound from everyone elses guns.

AN OFFER.......anyone who wants some of these earplugs(foam)...let me know Ill post you some....these are brilliant and work very well.....send me and address and Ill send you a dozen....look at the reviews

Originally Posted by A330driver

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AN OFFER.......anyone who wants some of these earplugs(foam)...let me know Ill post you some....these are brilliant and work very well.....send me and address and Ill send you a dozen....look at the reviews

They are bloody great things. These and the SparkPlug brand work very well.

Originally Posted by A330driver

I have these....Pelter Tactical 500....Electronic hearing Protectors....end of story!!!


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So you dont have to listen to the co pilot and cabin crew bitching?