In another 20 years...

[mtmuley]

I wouldn’t mind a “no brake” rule at the range (for any cartridge). Shot whatever you like, but then live with the recoil and muzzle rise you chose. Don’t divert your recoil into powder blast in my face. I am a big fan of you do you until you make your problem into my problem. Basic courtesy. Nothing unmanly about being responsible for your own sh*t and expecting others to do the same.

So prohibit brakes at any given shooting range? What a crock. And I do not have any braked rifles. mtmuley

 

[Potsie]

I wouldn’t mind a “no brake” rule at the range (for any cartridge). Shot whatever you like, but then live with the recoil and muzzle rise you chose. Don’t divert your recoil into powder blast in my face. I am a big fan of you do you until you make your problem into my problem. Basic courtesy. Nothing unmanly about being responsible for your own sh*t and expecting others to do the same.

At a range with benches set up 8’ from one another, all shooting in the same area, I agree.

In my previously described scenario I was at a local F&G range where each shooter has his own range bounded left and right by a 15’ tall berm. I was forward of the end of the berm, and it was still to much for my Utard/UltraManley neighbor.

 

[ismith]

Should I have by browning a bolt barrel shortened to 20 inches and the BOSS reinstalled? It’s a 338 win mag, so nothing like a RUM blast……

 

[grizzly63]

There are no right or wrong answers here but something that becomes a matter of choice. My point is that much like tattoos, a gun owner's opinion may change down the road.

One of the best choices I ever made was to invest in a good pair of Walker Disrupter earbuds. I had to see for myself if the technology had reached the point where noise suppression and being able to carry on a normal conversation, all while listening to audio streaming could happen at the same time. Yes, it has. And it didn't require any permanent and drastic alterations to my firearms.

Do those come with the translation feature so you can tell what our southern friends are saying ?

 

[grizzly63]

Wait, are responding to a bot that is just stirring things up again?

 

[Steiny77]

Sheesh, if the guy next to you at the range is too noisy for your likings, get back behind him or away from him and wait till he's done, or come back another day.
It's supposed to be noisy at gun ranges.

 

[rogerthat]

Sheesh, if the guy next to you at the range is too noisy for your likings, get back behind him or away from him and wait till he's done, or come back another day.
It's supposed to be noisy at gun ranges.

You ever stood 8 feet to the side of a braked 30-378? It’s not just the noise. Why I don’t shoot at ranges. You guys can have them.

 

[Forkyfinder]

You ever stood 8 feet to the side of a braked 30-378? It’s not just the noise. Why I don’t shoot at ranges. You guys can have them.

Just go in the middle of the day during the week

 

[INMT]

You always were ear pro? Just curious

When at the range, yes. When hunting, not always.

I lost most of my hearing in my right ear when I was 20 months old. I’ve worn a hearing aid since I was 6. I’ve blasted the chit out of what I have left with guns and chainsaws. Tinnitus like crazy. Keeps me up some nights.

Do anything you can now to protect what you have left. (I shoot a magnum unsuppresed so take my advice with a grain of salt.)

 

[Dan-06]

Dang glad I don’t know anything about this stuff. I have my own range at my house. When I want to try it past 1000, we have loads of prairie with nothing around. I’m just blessed I guess.

 

[mtmuley]

You ever stood 8 feet to the side of a braked 30-378? It’s not just the noise. Why I don’t shoot at ranges. You guys can have them.

Wah. mtmuley

 

[rogerthat]

Wah. mtmuley

You still have good hearing?

 

[mtmuley]

You still have good hearing?

I'm 59. I've stated what I have done in my past. Whining about other shooters at a gun range is pitiful. mtmuley

 

[elkduds]

I still hunt with a 721 my Grandfather gave me when I was born. I'm 59. mtmuley

Thanks for another reminder.
Dad handed down his 721 30-06 to me in the early 80s. I don't have kids, now my nephew has it. 3 generations so far, we all killed elk w it. Thanks again, dad.

 

[rogerthat]

I'm 59. I've stated what I have done in my past. Whining about other shooters at a gun range is pitiful. mtmuley

It was just a question. I was honestly curious. Losing hearing when you don’t have to is pitiful. Have a good one

 

[mtmuley]

It was just a question. I was honestly curious. Losing hearing when you don’t have to is pitiful. Have a good one

Thanks for your concern. It isn't just gunfire that contributes to hearing loss. Not realizing that is pitiful. Have a good one. mtmuley

 

[more_cowbell]

There’s the saying that if it’s too loud you’re too old. But then again, if it’s not loud as it should be, you’re also too old.

This thread almost makes me want to go pick up a used braked stainless 300 rum at the local gun shop. It’s been there a while.

Then I remember i elk hunted with a guy who had one, and that I probably should’ve dove behind a rock. I think the bull died from concussion.

 

[rogerthat]

Thanks for your concern. It isn't just gunfire that contributes to hearing loss. Not realizing that is pitiful. Have a good one. mtmuley

Im not sure where i said gunfire was the only cause of hearing loss. Also it makes literally no difference to me if you use a suppressor or not. Thankfully i dont know you. You wont see me at a gun range. I don’t use gun ranges so fire away.

 

[mtmuley]

Im not sure where i said gunfire was the only cause of hearing loss. Also it makes literally no difference to me if you use a suppressor or not. Thankfully i dont know you. You wont see me at a gun range. I don’t use gun ranges so fire away.

Roger that. mtmuley

 

[grizzly63]

It all adds up. Too many jackhammers, chainsaws, other power equipment, and that constant loud rock and roll have done me no good. Hanging in a treestand in the forest one day and realized I had pretty good ringing in my ears. But then again I'm getting older and I think that adds to it. I had a buddy that was late getting to our hunting spot one day and he decided he had to shoot his braked 7MM once before we started hunting. He leaned on his lowered tailgate and the topper made a nice echo chamber. Poor guy couldn't hear very well for three days. I do not where hearing protection when I am hunting and usually the sound is directional away from me. Only if I'm in a bunch of trees do I get a lot of noise bouncing back.