Backstory: I went to the range last summer. Guy next to me was firing a ported rifle of SOME horrendously loud caliber.
I was wearing Peltor active muffs NRR22 but no plugs under them because I had shot with the Peltors for years with NO problems.
THAT NIGHT... (This is weird) 10 HOURS after the range session. ...my hearing QUIT! Poofl
Gave it 2 days to stablize and then went to Dr. and after a few referrals back and forth, it was discovered I had MAJOR damage. Noise induced.
Now I've had tinnitus since 1959 when, as a KID, I fired TWO 1911's w/o ANY ear protection. 2 guns at once. ELLIOT NESS STYLE !!
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Okay, now to the present. I got TWO hearing aids. (they are GREAT)
Also had the audiologist from Kaiser make two custom fit neoprene plugs that he said should work great.
ONE of the plugs wasn't quite right so they did another that goes in way deeper. I can tell the fit is TIGHT because of the lube (spit) I need to insert them. Also the slight suction when removing them.
ALSO...... got rid of the Peltors and now have Howard Leight actives at
30 NRR
Sounds (no pun) good huh?
But I am STILL getting a TEMPORARY hearing loss after shooting. (lasts intermittently for about a day or a little more)
Saturday (2 days ago) it was a 38 Special w/ 3" bbl SV ammo 158gr
which ain't exactly a cannon.
it also happens to a lesser extent with .22 ...HANDGUNS...
No effect from 22 rifles.
So.....does ANYONE have ANY idea where the sound waves are getting in?
I'm "theorizing".....nose.
Seem possible?
Guess I could get swimming nose clamp, but dammit I really don't want to add even MORE gizmos to a plinking session.
Oh, this is firing OUTDOORS, too.
Appreciate any suggestions or analyses.
I was wearing Peltor active muffs NRR22 but no plugs under them because I had shot with the Peltors for years with NO problems.
THAT NIGHT... (This is weird) 10 HOURS after the range session. ...my hearing QUIT! Poofl
Gave it 2 days to stablize and then went to Dr. and after a few referrals back and forth, it was discovered I had MAJOR damage. Noise induced.
Now I've had tinnitus since 1959 when, as a KID, I fired TWO 1911's w/o ANY ear protection. 2 guns at once. ELLIOT NESS STYLE !!
###########################################
Okay, now to the present. I got TWO hearing aids. (they are GREAT)
Also had the audiologist from Kaiser make two custom fit neoprene plugs that he said should work great.
ONE of the plugs wasn't quite right so they did another that goes in way deeper. I can tell the fit is TIGHT because of the lube (spit) I need to insert them. Also the slight suction when removing them.
ALSO...... got rid of the Peltors and now have Howard Leight actives at
30 NRR
Sounds (no pun) good huh?
But I am STILL getting a TEMPORARY hearing loss after shooting. (lasts intermittently for about a day or a little more)
Saturday (2 days ago) it was a 38 Special w/ 3" bbl SV ammo 158gr
which ain't exactly a cannon.
it also happens to a lesser extent with .22 ...HANDGUNS...
No effect from 22 rifles.
So.....does ANYONE have ANY idea where the sound waves are getting in?
I'm "theorizing".....nose.
Seem possible?
Guess I could get swimming nose clamp, but dammit I really don't want to add even MORE gizmos to a plinking session.
Oh, this is firing OUTDOORS, too.
Appreciate any suggestions or analyses.