This will be my first year hunting with a 30.06. I was at the range the other day sighting in my new m70 30.-06. One of my ear plugs fell out just before i fired. and i think i almost went deaf. I couldn't believe how loud this rifle is. I know i was in a covered area so the sound is going to be louder, but do any of you hunt with ear protection or do you just go without for the one or two shots at a deer. Does it bother any of you?