The grand 30 06 (biscuit salutes, waves flag) really does have quite a bit of powder behind it, and one of the reasons I have never bought one is because I don't think it should be fired in anything under 24" in barrel length, and not wanting a custom piece. Fire a round at the range in the evening and observe what you have burning outside your tube! Similarly, the old .45 was a real peril to ears. Lots of different hearing protection out there. If you like music, and hearing your kids, you may consider getting some for all occasions.

As many veterans who did not always have time to put in plugs when things started to pop, I have some hearing loss. No reason for civilians to have that.