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    So far I seem to average pulling the trigger about 1 in 5 trips so until my hunting improves my ears are probably safe
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fatberg View Post
    So far I seem to average pulling the trigger about 1 in 5 trips so until my hunting improves my ears are probably safe
    ....every time you pull the trigger with no suppressor, you are killing your hearing. Don't take it lightly - there are plenty here who can attest to the pain of tinnitus or the pain of getting told off for the "sin of not listening" - it is not a joke.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nickoli View Post
    ....every time you pull the trigger with no suppressor, you are killing your hearing. Don't take it lightly - there are plenty here who can attest to the pain of tinnitus or the pain of getting told off for the "sin of not listening" - it is not a joke.
    or having the tv up so loud for "no reason" just so you can hear whats going on
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bill999 View Post
    or having the tv up so loud for "no reason" just so you can hear whats going on
    ...or from "Te Wife" telling you what to do...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fatberg View Post
    So far I seem to average pulling the trigger about 1 in 5 trips so until my hunting improves my ears are probably safe
    EVERY pull of the trigger on an unsupressed 16 inch barrel 308 is doing permanant hearing damage.

 

 

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