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MLeake · October 30, 2009, 07:06 PM

... and had tinnitus for months in my left ear.

Did something similar with a .30-06, once, although the tinnitus didn't last as long, maybe a few days. Probably had to do with a 22" barrel vs a 2.25" barrel, as far as noise levels and rearward sound travel.

Either way, this does have me debating what to do for hunting purposes. Get some electronic muffs, and hope they don't give me a headache or make my skin sweat too much? Or bring some plugs, and hope to be able to insert them if I spot some game, before the game moves out of position?

I know I'm not looking forward to shooting without ear protection anytime soon, if ever.

October 30, 2009, 07:06 PM	#4
MLeake Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2007 Location: Outside KC, MO Posts: 10,128	Fired a .357 wihout hearing protection, once... ... and had tinnitus for months in my left ear. Did something similar with a .30-06, once, although the tinnitus didn't last as long, maybe a few days. Probably had to do with a 22" barrel vs a 2.25" barrel, as far as noise levels and rearward sound travel. Either way, this does have me debating what to do for hunting purposes. Get some electronic muffs, and hope they don't give me a headache or make my skin sweat too much? Or bring some plugs, and hope to be able to insert them if I spot some game, before the game moves out of position? I know I'm not looking forward to shooting without ear protection anytime soon, if ever.