Last time I went pistol-hunting, I spotted a group of javelina 100 yds away. I nodded to my future wife and put in my disposable ear plugs for a change of pace. I then stalked up on them, and zapped two with my Officer's Model Match .38 Spl. It was kinda neat having little sense of blast and have none of that "closed out" effect after the shot.
Although I hardly notice the loudness, I'm now taking the plugs with me hunting, though I forget to put them in, usually. Most of my shots are set-up with enough advance warning that I can do that. Not sure if I would do it in heavy bear country, though. Best is that Bionic Ear business. Just one more $200 item on my list.... Right after my rebore on my Springfield, my Lyman muzzle-loader, and my P-32 are safely in my gun cabinet or pocket....
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You know, it's sort of embarrassing to air your priorities for public consumption.
Although I hardly notice the loudness, I'm now taking the plugs with me hunting, though I forget to put them in, usually. Most of my shots are set-up with enough advance warning that I can do that. Not sure if I would do it in heavy bear country, though. Best is that Bionic Ear business. Just one more $200 item on my list.... Right after my rebore on my Springfield, my Lyman muzzle-loader, and my P-32 are safely in my gun cabinet or pocket....
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You know, it's sort of embarrassing to air your priorities for public consumption.