RE: DO you do it?
 

Neither, but the 30-30 isn't too loud, and I don't get the .308 out all that often.
Most of the time I'd rather have the bow in hand anyways.

RE: DO you do it?
 

.308, you're a wise man!:)

RE: DO you do it?
 

Neither...

The first time I fired my .270 I didn't have earplugs on, went and got some that day, wore 'em deer-hunting... didn't take 'em dove hunting, noticed I loved the loud sound going along with the kick, just added to my enjoyment even more, so I stopped wearing them...

RE: DO you do it?
 

same here

RE: DO you do it?
 

I wear the hearing protection, but since I wear prescription glasses I don't mess with additional eyewear. I've lost significant hearing already from my years in a 155mm Arty Bn, couldn't hear the gun commands with the hearing protection on, so now Ihave to live with the results.

RE: DO you do it?
 

What Is A Dangerous Noise Level?
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Both the amount of noise and the length of time you are exposed to the noise determine its ability to damage your hearing. Noise levels are measured in decibels (dB). The higher the decibel level, the louder the noise. Sounds louder than 80 decibels are considered potentially hazardous. The noise chart below gives an idea of average decibel levels for everyday sounds around you.
Painful:
140 dB =firearms, air raid siren
130 dB = jackhammer
120 dB = jet plane takeoff
Extremely Loud:
110 dB = rock music
100 dB = snowmobile, chain saw
90 dB = lawnmower
Very Loud:
80 dB = alarm clock
70 dB = busy traffic, vacuum cleaner
60 dB = conversation, dishwasher
Moderate:
50 dB = moderate rainfall
40 dB = quiet room
Faint:
30 dB = whisper
[/blockquote]

RE: DO you do it?
 

8. ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE GLASSES AND EARPLUGS WHEN SHOOTING.




The chance that gas, gunpowder or metal fragments will blow back and injure a shooter who is firing a gun is rare, but the injury that can be sustained in such circumstances is severe, including the possible loss of eyesight. A shooter must always wear impact resistant shooting glasses when firing any firearm. Earplugs help reduce the chance of hearing damage from shooting.

RE: DO you do it?
 

I dont use hearing or eye protection.

RE: DO you do it?
 

neither

RE: DO you do it?
 

I use hearing protection when i am sighting my gun in or when i know im goin to be shooting for a while. But not when im hunting.