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Offline 3leggedturtle

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17HMR muzzle blast
« on: November 27, 2011, 04:31:33 PM »
For those of you that use this round. How bad does it ring your ears if out hunting or varminting and dont have time to put in ear plugs?
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Re: 17HMR muzzle blast
« Reply #1 on: November 28, 2011, 01:10:15 AM »
it is not bad about like a 22 pistol  i shoot my 22 mag all the time with no ear plugs no biggy
 center fire is about the only time i wear ear plugs.
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Re: 17HMR muzzle blast
« Reply #2 on: November 28, 2011, 01:23:05 AM »
A few shots outdoors, not too bad.  I'd hate to shoot anything indoors unprotected.
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Re: 17HMR muzzle blast
« Reply #3 on: November 28, 2011, 02:03:55 AM »
To me it is very mild. Not that I suggest it for others, but I have shot several hundred rounds a day in open fields, and not used any ear protection, without any ringing, discomfort, etc. etc.
This is with the NEF, with standard length barrel. Some folks may shoot a shorter barrel, that may well be different.
Mark
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Re: 17HMR muzzle blast
« Reply #4 on: November 28, 2011, 04:19:04 AM »
I think the report  is rather mild but sharper. I always use some kind of hearing protection when shooting multiple shots as you only have one set of ears and hearing loss is accumulative and not reversible.

Even a 22 LR will cause some injury to my ears a 22 mag and 17 are louder than a 22 lr.
When hunting deer I forgo hearing protection as I need hearing to hear the deer in my hilly close up hunting. I have not tried my auto damping earmuffs while hunting but it sounds like a worthwhile project to see if I still hear a deer in the leaves.

Check this site out  http://m14forum.com/hearing/78442-various-noise-levels-firearms.html

Even the 22 will cause loss if shot over a extended period. Duration of noise is also an important factor AS WELL AS THOSE SHOOTING NEXT TO YOU

DON'T SCREW AROUND WITH YOUR HEARING.


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Re: 17HMR muzzle blast
« Reply #5 on: November 28, 2011, 05:06:09 AM »
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Re: 17HMR muzzle blast
« Reply #6 on: December 07, 2011, 06:09:35 AM »
what???????
The only good thing I can say for cumulative hearing loss is that it helps me get to sleep at night.
Hunting, for a few shots, I still wouldnt wear any plugs, but for range sessions yes. Try to save your pieces, you dont know how long you are going to last, and set a good example for others, especially the young shooters.
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Re: 17HMR muzzle blast
« Reply #7 on: December 12, 2011, 04:49:20 AM »
Thanks  for the info on muzzle blast  while hunting. For you others, I did not want or need to be lectured or educated about hearing loss or how to protect my ears. Go volunteer at a sunday school or elementary and teach kids  >:(   
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Re: 17HMR muzzle blast
« Reply #8 on: December 12, 2011, 05:13:26 AM »
  Well, I supose that's one way to respond to well meaning posts. 
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Re: 17HMR muzzle blast
« Reply #9 on: December 12, 2011, 06:28:18 AM »
Quote from: montveil on November 28, 2011, 04:19:04 AM
I think the report  is rather mild but sharper. I always use some kind of hearing protection when shooting multiple shots as you only have one set of ears and hearing loss is accumulative and not reversible.

Even a 22 LR will cause some injury to my ears a 22 mag and 17 are louder than a 22 lr.
When hunting deer I forgo hearing protection as I need hearing to hear the deer in my hilly close up hunting. I have not tried my auto damping earmuffs while hunting but it sounds like a worthwhile project to see if I still hear a deer in the leaves.

Check this site out  http://m14forum.com/hearing/78442-various-noise-levels-firearms.html

Even the 22 will cause loss if shot over a extended period. Duration of noise is also an important factor AS WELL AS THOSE SHOOTING NEXT TO YOU

DON'T SCREW AROUND WITH YOUR HEARING.

Good information! Thank you for posting Montveil!

Contrary to the 3legged turtles post, I did not think your post was a lecture at all. Sometimes it's good to be reminded of things we can take for granted.

I reciently learned first hand about hearing loss. I had a battery explode in my face just two months ago on 9/11/11. End result as of Fridays hearing test, Substantial loss in my right ear and Severe in my left. I had very good hearing before this. Now I have big problems in noisy environments. Cannot use right ear at all on phone and the ringing keeps me up at night. This season so far three times deer have walked right up behind me. I never herd them. I DON'T LIKE THIS! 

Just friendly advice protect your hearing!

Merry Christmas,
CW
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Re: 17HMR muzzle blast
« Reply #10 on: December 12, 2011, 03:56:29 PM »
I feel for you CW, I have terrible tinnitus in my ears also. I didn't take care of them when I was younger. The ringing never goes away. Those great quiet days in the woods hunting get ruined by the ringing. I actually like a slight breeze to drown out the ring.

I'm pretty good at tuning it out now, I have to sleep with AM talk radio as background noise. Believe it or not plain old AM static noise is another thing that works great for tuning out the ring. Tune in between stations for static LOL. Set volume to a level that's just high enough to drown out the ring and you'll be sleeping like a baby. It may take a couple tries for you but it works great once you get used to it.
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Re: 17HMR muzzle blast
« Reply #11 on: December 13, 2011, 12:50:59 AM »
Quote from: Doublebass73 on December 12, 2011, 03:56:29 PM
....... and you'll be sleeping like a baby.....

  You mean waking up crying every couple of hours?LOL
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Re: 17HMR muzzle blast
« Reply #12 on: December 13, 2011, 07:34:03 AM »
FWIW, some responses arent necessarily 'aimed' at the OP or another poster, but for others who may visit here on GBO and who may, or may not, be as well versed in the more subtle aspects of the shooting sports. I dont think being reminded that safety is good for us all, and the sport, is a bad thing.

CW, I feel your pain, too! There is hope, though, the effects may diminish over time. They did with me (and I wont bore you all with the details), and I truly hope it will for you. I, for one, will be glad to pitch out a prayer for you, my friend.
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Re: 17HMR muzzle blast
« Reply #13 on: December 14, 2011, 05:20:41 PM »
Quote from: jlwilliams on December 13, 2011, 12:50:59 AM
Quote from: Doublebass73 on December 12, 2011, 03:56:29 PM
....... and you'll be sleeping like a baby.....

  You mean waking up crying every couple of hours?LOL

Just until you get used to the static  :P :D
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