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Bluestarlizzard · June 16, 2013, 10:45 AM

Griz,

I've accidently shot my SKS and multiple .22s without hearing protection.
Yes, I forgot my muffs and then sat there wondering why the heck things were so loud. I actually thought something was wrong with the SKS. The SKS was a bit harsh. The .22s don't bother me at all, which is bad because it's still loud enough to cause damage over time, and apparently, I need reminders to put my muffs on.

Yet, two shots off a revolver with .38 special +p and I was deaf as a post for about 20 minutes. Don't ask me to explain, but how sound waves eminate from diffrent guns changes what you hear and how. Revolvers are the worst. There's nothing between you and the sound.

June 16, 2013, 10:45 AM	#41
Bluestarlizzard Senior Member Join Date: May 23, 2013 Location: Virginia Posts: 347	Griz, I've accidently shot my SKS and multiple .22s without hearing protection. Yes, I forgot my muffs and then sat there wondering why the heck things were so loud. I actually thought something was wrong with the SKS. The SKS was a bit harsh. The .22s don't bother me at all, which is bad because it's still loud enough to cause damage over time, and apparently, I need reminders to put my muffs on. Yet, two shots off a revolver with .38 special +p and I was deaf as a post for about 20 minutes. Don't ask me to explain, but how sound waves eminate from diffrent guns changes what you hear and how. Revolvers are the worst. There's nothing between you and the sound. __________________ Mal: "If anyone gets nosy, just...you know... shoot 'em. " Zoe: "Shoot 'em?" Mal: "Politely."