Post by: jackelope on June 05, 2009, 09:06:21 AM
Post by: WDFW-SUX on June 05, 2009, 09:31:11 AM
They are still loud enough to make your ears hurt. I have one custom break that has larger holes and is not as loud as a Vias or a KDF type break.
I have 3 rifles with breaks right now 375 ultra mag (KDF) 338 win mag (KDF) and a 300wby (custom). i also have a 7mm rem mag that was magna ported and thats not as loud but does not take as much recoil out.
Post by: Antlershed on June 05, 2009, 10:29:15 AM
Post by: Huntbear on June 05, 2009, 11:26:01 AM
Post by: Straight Shooter on June 05, 2009, 11:58:03 AM
When hunting, I do not use any hearing protection. One shot, out in the open and being directly behind the gun, does not bother me any. Being under a tin roof at a range, or target practicing is a different story lol....
:yeah:
Post by: KillBilly on June 05, 2009, 12:28:15 PM
Post by: jackelope on June 05, 2009, 12:55:08 PM
a small portion of hearing is permanently lost each time a shot is fired
i would assume that would happen with or without a brake without ears...no?
Post by: Coasthunterjay on June 05, 2009, 02:15:59 PM
a small portion of hearing is permanently lost each time a shot is fired
i would assume that would happen with or without a brake without ears...no?
I would agree regardless of having a brake or not you probably loose a small portion...but over one bullet a year without protection it is such a small amount that it probably wouldnt be notaciable unless you had a hearing check....That and you would probably only loose a certain tone...not just the audible level........
Granted i have no idea cuz im not a doctor. so ill shut up at this point..... :chuckle:....im deff already so maybe im way wrong....lol.... :P
Oh and im kind of like huntbear....in the past i have always used hearing protection with a braked rifle while sighting it in.....but out in the field sometimes the hearing protection wasnt used....but i try to everytime i get....just because it is noticably louder.....
Without it, it is a nice loud awakening for anyone near by...... :o
Post by: JoshT on June 05, 2009, 02:59:09 PM
MY .300 RUM HAS A BREAK ON IT... I SHOOT IT ALL THE TIME WITHOUT HEARING PROTECTION! :IBCOOL:
Really though... with my DE break on the .300 RUM I haven't noticed a difference in sound... to the shooter. Those in close proximity however... are subject to massive blast and noise! I have a set of the horseshoe plugs that I wear on my hat when hunting... it takes no time to put them on when I'm ready to shoot. I did shoot my bear last year without muffs... and the shot actually seemed rather quiet... I heard the bullet hit, so my ears must not have been ringing too bad.
Post by: haugenna on June 05, 2009, 10:00:19 PM
Post by: Coasthunterjay on June 06, 2009, 09:12:46 AM
Post by: JoshT on June 06, 2009, 10:10:07 AM
how much are those?
They're under $15... there are a couple different kinds... I like the ones with replaceable plugs.
Post by: Tony 270WSM on June 06, 2009, 11:23:57 AM
Post by: M_ray on June 06, 2009, 11:43:31 AM
Post by: KillBilly on June 07, 2009, 06:29:21 PM
a small portion of hearing is permanently lost each time a shot is fired
i would assume that would happen with or without a brake without ears...no?
that is correct Josh...every shot
Post by: littlebuf on June 07, 2009, 07:01:14 PM
Post by: Mookie on June 07, 2009, 11:16:52 PM
i do know that i forgot to put my ears on once after a cold range and when i touched off my 300 i sure knew it :bdid: but again same riffle in the field on game didnt even have a little ringing. im not the best for hearing protection tho years of working with power tools and chain saws have defiantly had some affectI had been shooting for quite awhile with my muffs on, I noticed I had only 1 round left of 45acp and a still full can of whipped cream. My ears rang for the rest of the day. I had totally forgotten how loud those things are. Makes you realize how full of crap movies and television are.
Post by: thinkingman on June 08, 2009, 10:10:20 AM
Post by: woodswalker on June 08, 2009, 11:30:10 AM
are you guys using hearing protection for the shot when hunting with your brake-equipped hunting rifles?
Simple...I dont USE brakes... I LIKE my hearing (what is LEFT of it, from chainsaws logging equipment and planer mills.) The recoil is just not that bad.
Post by: KillBilly on June 08, 2009, 11:53:25 AM
are you guys using hearing protection for the shot when hunting with your brake-equipped hunting rifles?
Simple...I dont USE brakes... I LIKE my hearing (what is LEFT of it, from chainsaws logging equipment and planer mills.) The recoil is just not that bad.
Ya still will lose hearing brake or not. Hearing protection is always a good idea
Post by: addicted on June 08, 2009, 12:12:05 PM
I know some old old hunters over here that really cant hear a darn thing and that worries me because i like my hearing. I have started sticking some foamy ear plugs between my scope and my rifle for when i forget my gel plugs or my electronic hearing enhancement auto shut off ones. I just started this recently because i've noticed my right ear is not as good as my left. (with this i have also started sitting with my wife on my right ;) )
This is all reguardless of having a muzzle brake.
Post by: jackelope on June 08, 2009, 12:23:44 PM
adrenaline, etc doesn't protect your ears.
i still haven't shot the gun with the brake, so i don't know how much it will bug me, but recoil doesn't typically bother me too much, so we'll see. if it's obnoxious, maybe i'll have it removed.
Post by: Coasthunterjay on June 08, 2009, 12:52:22 PM
whether or not you hear the gun go off in a hunting situation has no bearing on whether it is damaging to your ears.
adrenaline, etc doesn't protect your ears.
i still haven't shot the gun with the brake, so i don't know how much it will bug me, but recoil doesn't typically bother me too much, so we'll see. if it's obnoxious, maybe i'll have it removed.
So your gonna shoot it without hearing protection and see if it bugs you? or with? Ide assume that if you use hearing protection it wouldnt bother you at all.... :dunno:
Just my opinion but, I guess in some ways its hard to weigh out the benefits or negatives or a brake....you get reduced recoil....with some people that helps improve there groupings allowing better shots....more accurately killed animals and less injured...
And with out on a large caliber rifle...not as loud but hits harder....more flinching...
On the smaller more comfortable shooting callibers it would be one thing. But on the larger if thats your can of worms...ide recommend one...just because you have the option to wear hearing protection and well better shot placement means more animals killed and not injured from bad shots.
Post by: jackelope on June 08, 2009, 02:16:13 PM
the ears will always be on at the range. the ears will likely not be on in the woods.
Post by: Coasthunterjay on June 09, 2009, 10:26:47 PM
Not sure if you said it earlier but what caliber rifle is it?
Post by: Gearhead1940 on June 10, 2009, 10:45:14 AM
I am sure that my hearing is getting damaged by not wearing plugs out in the field regardless of what the percieved level of noise is.
Post by: jackelope on June 10, 2009, 10:46:47 AM
GOTCHA......... ;)
Not sure if you said it earlier but what caliber rifle is it?
300 win mag