TEXAS 10PT

I have a M70 in 30.06 and when I shoot at game I don't even hear it. But my Browning .270 with a BOSS now that is LOUD[:@][:@][:@]

HighDesertWolf

when deer hunting I dont use hearing protection because one shot doesn't bother me, but when bird or water fowl hunting because of multiple shots in one outting I will wear one ear plug in the ear open to the muzzle. I am right handed so when I shoulder the shotgun my left ear is open to the muzzle so I wear one plug in that ear.

deerslayer223

i always wear earplugs when sighting in or hunting. I also have a muzzle break

James B

WHAT WAS THAT YOU SAID SONNY????????????

mnbohunter

You won't notice your '06 go off if you're shooting at game. Just make sure your buddy isn't next to you with his 300 mag.

eldeguello

I do NOT use ear protection when hunting, BUT even one shot with a HP rifle when your ears are not protected has a permanent, adverse effect upon your hearing acuity. However slight, it is there, and is cumulative over the years. I know I have a lot more dififculty hearing everything my wife says to me these days, but that may not be all negative!!

jd3006

I'm getting my new hearing aids this week. 49 years old! Get some of the new electronic ear muffs that amplify sound but shut off at any loud noise. GET EM and WEAR EM! You may not even notice the noise when shooting at game but the damage is being done. $100-$200 for electronic ear muffs vs $3800 for hearing aids. I learned the lesson . PLEASE protect your hearing. One day you may want to hear your grandkids say their first words.

bronko22000

I'm getting up in age now and last year picked up a Walker's Game Ear. I shoot left handed so i put it in my right ear (the sound is louder there IMO).
I can hear things now like I used to and it does muffle the shot. Just took a little time to get used to the "static".
I was afraid I wouldn't be able to determine the direction of the sound with amplification in only one ear bet this was not a problem.
I never wore ear protection when hunting before but now I do with the Walker's.
ps: want to shoot something loud, try a contender in 7x30 Waters, 30-30 or 35 that has a muzzlebrake. Do get a lovely ringing in your ears that lasts for hours.

handloader1

For ear protection in the field try a "Walkers Game Ear". Good luck

kry226

I have an A-Bolt in .30-06 with a muzzlebrake. It kicks like a .243 but the trade-off is a lot of noise coming right back at you. When I hunt with this rifle I always make sure I wear my Walker's Ear Muffs.