Duct Tape on muzzle brake

[Gunner1]

The problem with ear plugs is that you cannot hear the game rustling the brush.

That's why I use the Walker's muffs.

 

[George Koch]

When hunting in the field a muzzle brake is a pain and the extreme noise can damage your hearing. Has anybody ever tried wrapping the end of the gun with duct tape in order to block the holes on the muzzle brake? Is this an ok way to temporarily block the muzzle brake?

Tape is not going to stay on, I used a 300 Rum a few years hunting with both internal ear protection and an outer set to make sure that I didn't do permanent ear damage. My shots were open field from 300 to 1100 yards so I didn't have to worry about hearing game up close. They do make ear protection that you can hear until you shoot and then it engages.

Most of this buy over the counter ear protection you really need to research protection wise a lot of them may not offer the protection you need. I'd have the decibel of your gun shot measured and purchase ear protection from there.

I'm sure you must want to use this particular rifle but if I was close enough to hear the game I'd use another rifle in-less of course your hunting dangerous game in Africa.

If you have a friend who works in municipal law enforcement they should have a decibel meter and they may be able tomeet you at a range to determine your rifles level

 

[George Koch]

Will the electrical tape blow off after just one shot?

Absolutely

 

[Mike Matteson]

The problem with ear plugs is that you cannot hear the game rustling the brush.

You got that right. You will never hear that branch brake or animal run off. I guess if you are shooting 1000yds, then I believe you would have time to put in ear plugs? At the range is a different thing. When I have been shooting an animal I don't really hear the gun shot to busy making sure I did everything correctly and the animal is down. Never used them in Vietnam, and I wouldn't have used them either. you have to hear what going on around you at all times. I know the Army use them now, but I wonder how much that effected them in the field, if they used them. Maybe somebody else that was in combat in the last 20 years or so could add to this?

 

[Chas1]

Some of the guys I know use the muzzle brake at range or when practicing and unscrew it when hunting. Don't know your situation but, maybe that might work. What cartridge are you shooting ?

 

[22250imp]

When hunting in the field a muzzle brake is a pain and the extreme noise can damage your hearing. Has anybody ever tried wrapping the end of the gun with duct tape in order to block the holes on the muzzle brake? Is this an ok way to temporarily block the muzzle brake?

Is your muzzle brake not removeable?

 

[pig ranch deadeye]

Some of the guys I know use the muzzle brake at range or when practicing and unscrew it when hunting. Don't know your situation but, maybe that might work. What cartridge are you shooting ?

.338

 

[TxHeartShot]

Try a linear break. It directs the sound down range but it doesn't help with recoil though.

The purpose of a muzzle brake is to lessen recoil...it serves no other purpose whatsoever. The idea of some sort of a linear brake that doesn't lessen recoil is just silly!

 

[MNbogboy]

The duct tape may also help prevent getting brush & twigs in the ports of the brake while maneuvering in heavy cover

 

[jdavistx]

I have several sets of the electronic ear muffs they ranged from $15 - $135. The Howard Leight sport are the best I have tried. They allow me to hear others talking around me and cut the High Decibel sound of the round going off. I have several pair as I have found the Cheap ones don't last to long. Most of those now only have one side that works. I use them so much that now I'm looking at the "in the ear molds" that are fit for your ears and have hearing aid type abilities also. on the bad side, on hot days the muffs are

I remember seeing a bunch of advertisements on here for a set of really small in-ear style that Len was using that I really like the look of but I can't remember what brand they were. I know they were in the $300 range.

In-ear hearing protection does not work as well as full cover muffs and more expensive. There is less coverage and sound travels through the body... If you're in the market for a pair, look at the dB rating (decibels) that provides a measure of the effectiveness of noise reduction. Choose what suits you best...

 

[Roninco]

MSA Supreme Pro-X electronic hearing protection. I have both the "over the head" and "behind the head" style. The behind the head style works best if you wear a wide brimmed hat.

 

[George Koch]

.338

I'd make sure I had plenty of protection with a break for a .338 I doubt it wouldn't take more then 2 or 3 rounds to sustain permanent hearing loss, to what degree of loss I don't know. I shot mine once without protection

 

[JASmith]

The problem with ear plugs is that you cannot hear the game rustling the brush.

I use electronic ear muffs and can hear a lot more than when not wearing them.

There are also a number of electronic earpluugs, including Walkers, that claim the same I haven't yet tried them.

'Tis really hard to beat a combination of enhanced hearing and ear protection!

 

[dls guide]

Read through this entire thread. What a waste of time.