Loud Gun

[howl]

Barrel length, powder charge, burn rate, pressure all effect blast and noise.

I have a device on a 22 that directs some blast forward. Linear compensator, I think it's called. I bought it for a cheap way to protect the muzzle when scrambling through the woods in the dark. It turns out the blast forwarding does work some. They make them for different calibers

 

[slamdmini]

ive been thinking about this a lot lately. ive never worn hearing protection in the field. ive always worried about not having time to get the muffs or plugs in and get a shot. do u guys wear the plugs or muffs all day, or just put it on right before the shot? and what do you use? thanks

 

[jpcoll01]

ive been thinking about this a lot lately. ive never worn hearing protection in the field. ive always worried about not having time to get the muffs or plugs in and get a shot. do u guys wear the plugs or muffs all day, or just put it on right before the shot? and what do you use? thanks

A slight twist. I now keep suppressor on all the time so I don’t have to worry about the quick off hand shot making my ears ring for days, but I still try to pop in some plugs if I have time even when the can. I am mid-40s and have tinnitus to the point it messes with my hunting. I miss things like distant bugles because of the constant ringing. Take care of your ears, a suppressor is the best way to do that IMO.