22lr with no ear protection

[small hole shooter]

My hearing is still very good at 71, no ringing, able to hear soft whispers clearly, low sound on the TV. Never used ear protection as a youth, through the military, or after. Only started using EP in the last 5 years. I think it's because I produce tons of ear wax, like gobs of it. Firecrackers, M80's, cherry bombs, blasting caps, shooting .22s, M-14s, M-16s, M-60s, 50s. Near by big cannon, mortars firing 24/7, low flying aircraft, seeing,hearing the SR-71 take off from Kadena AFB in Okinawa. Thankful that I can still hear well.

[ojisan]

^ Your ears...how much are they...sell them to me!

[Duesenberg]

I've noticed that many professional shooters (who shoot a GREAT DEAL) I have competed against always double-up with plugs and muffs.

[BANG BANG]

"Huh" ??

I can't hear you .. Do you really want that to be you?

EP all the time at the range

Only time I don't wear them is while hunting

[Tokarevman]

When shooting Super Colibri from any of my rifles, I don't wear hearing protection.

[olhunter]

"Huh" ??

I can't hear you .. Do you really want that to be you?

EP all the time at the range

Only time I don't wear them is while hunting

I used to do that too, but my hearing loss is already bad and getting worse. EVERY shot counts so I got some custom molded ear-plugs with a baffle-device that activates on the sound wave. I can hear (almost) normally while hunting, but the shots are protected. It's worth it to me.

[BANG BANG]

I used to do that too, but my hearing loss is already bad and getting worse. EVERY shot counts so I got some custom molded ear-plugs with a baffle-device that activates on the sound wave. I can hear (almost) normally while hunting, but the shots are protected. It's worth it to me.

How much were they ?

Company ?

[Dutch3]

I have lots of hearing loss and ringing due to shooting without ear pro when I was young and working in noisy environments.

.22 is the gateway caliber. Its all well and good until somebody says, "Here, try this .357 Magnum!"




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[MUKAK]

and btw forgot to add to the original post

i have 30% left ear and 35% right ear hearing loss from shooting AKMs back in ussr when i was 8-13 years old with no ear protection ( wasnt avail) lots of Full auto mag dumps and some shooting inside concrete buildings (i said some cuzz i would have headaches for the next 2 days)

also i needed an ear surgery on one of my ears back when i was 13, but that never happened due to USSR break apart

[ar15robert]

Shot my 22 rifle for years with no ears.But a hand gun you will need ears.

[AR22]

Good to use even if a .22 is not all that detrimental. Better to be on the safe side.

My Wife shoots more than I do now, I cannot for the Life of me get her to wear proper protection. She wears a little misic box and listens with earphones in each ear. 90% of her shooting is rimfire (Ruger SR22 Handgun.

She also shoots a Browning Hi Power 9mm and a her Bersa .380 occasionally.

I tell her that is is likely not adequate, but it goes in one ear and out the other so to speak. I cannot even be sure if she can hear me if I have to warn her about something with the music on.

[hermosabeach]

my ears ring 24/7

once you get the ring- it never goes away....

22 LR bolt gun is quieter than a semi auto... pistols are definitely not hearing safe...


you have one set of ears.... learn from the old deaf guys.... wear plugs and muffs

[Mutant]

I have done it for decades and ears are still 100%. My doc says I just lucked out and am not affected. I would suggest anyone use protection. It is a very simple equation. Don't and you could lose hearing. Do and you know you are safe. Seems simple.

[trigger945]

Just use ear protection when we can. Let's save our hearing.

[Elgatodeacero]

this is not a close call.

always wear hearing protection and eye protection. always.

i recommend plugs and ear muffs. so cheap, so easy, and it will protect your hearing so well.