Hyrulejedi86
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I have a concern and I want to see what opinions are out there. I'm going to go deer hunting for the first time Saturday with my father in law (FIL). This is my first outting I'm a bit concerned about going without hearing protection. Now my FIL, is stuck in his ways, if you will, and doesn't feel hearing protection is necessary for that one shot you take when hunting. And yes, he is hard of hearing but he claims it's just because he was stupid when younger and used to shoot trap without ears and not his hunting habits. However, I know better, both contributed to the hearing loss. I'm well aware that even a single shot can cause permanent damage. In Ohio you have to use either a pistol caliber carbine or a shotgun to hunt deer. I will have to use a 12 gauge Remington 870, at least until I can find a Marlin 1894C and thread it for use with my suppressor.
Now, I have lots of shooting experience. I've been target shooting for awhile now I even have a couple suppressors. But since getting those suppressors I've become more aware of how loud guns are without some kind of mitigation, either hearing protection or the suppressor. I've always worn ears when shooting unless shooting suppressed 22lr or 9mm. Heck I tried shooting an AR suppressed to see what it's like and although it doesn't hurt my ears it does cause ringing so after trying it to see I still wear ears when shooting 223 suppressed. If a suppressed 223 is enough to cause ringing what's an unsuppressed 12 gauge going to do!?
What are some opinions from others and thanks!
Now, I have lots of shooting experience. I've been target shooting for awhile now I even have a couple suppressors. But since getting those suppressors I've become more aware of how loud guns are without some kind of mitigation, either hearing protection or the suppressor. I've always worn ears when shooting unless shooting suppressed 22lr or 9mm. Heck I tried shooting an AR suppressed to see what it's like and although it doesn't hurt my ears it does cause ringing so after trying it to see I still wear ears when shooting 223 suppressed. If a suppressed 223 is enough to cause ringing what's an unsuppressed 12 gauge going to do!?
What are some opinions from others and thanks!