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<blockquote data-quote="QuietTexan" data-source="post: 2134339" data-attributes="member: 116181"><p>The test showed the specific combination of a 308 Win, APA Fat Bastard, and Peltor Tac 65s would result in a shooter's ear volume of 145.5dB, which is over the 140dB threshold for protection from impulse noises. You would need plugs rated to at least 19dB to bring the level down under 140. I brought it up mainly because I bought reliable electric ear protectors from a well known PPE provider, and those plus and a mid-range cartridge can put me into a bad place. </p><p></p><p>I choose to wear double ear pro anytime I'm shooting with a brake, ARs, indoors, or under a cover. One of those applies almost 100% of the time, so I do it almost all time. Even with suppressors I'll wear my electric ears, ARs are rarely hearing safe in general because of the design. And shooting a 338 Lap Mag under a metal cover will ring your ears even with a TBAC 338 Ultra screwed on. I wish I could get some Hollywood types out shooting next to me, they could hear how quiet those "silencers" really are.</p><p></p><p>33dB foam plugs at 31dB muffs are the highest rated available, and costs $60 for 200 pairs of plugs plus the muffs. Less than a box of ammo for premium ear pro.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="QuietTexan, post: 2134339, member: 116181"] The test showed the specific combination of a 308 Win, APA Fat Bastard, and Peltor Tac 65s would result in a shooter's ear volume of 145.5dB, which is over the 140dB threshold for protection from impulse noises. You would need plugs rated to at least 19dB to bring the level down under 140. I brought it up mainly because I bought reliable electric ear protectors from a well known PPE provider, and those plus and a mid-range cartridge can put me into a bad place. I choose to wear double ear pro anytime I'm shooting with a brake, ARs, indoors, or under a cover. One of those applies almost 100% of the time, so I do it almost all time. Even with suppressors I'll wear my electric ears, ARs are rarely hearing safe in general because of the design. And shooting a 338 Lap Mag under a metal cover will ring your ears even with a TBAC 338 Ultra screwed on. I wish I could get some Hollywood types out shooting next to me, they could hear how quiet those "silencers" really are. 33dB foam plugs at 31dB muffs are the highest rated available, and costs $60 for 200 pairs of plugs plus the muffs. Less than a box of ammo for premium ear pro. [/QUOTE]
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