How Loud Is A Gunshot?

[Talyn]

How loud a gunshot is depends on the firearm, but it’s usually pretty loud. Send a single round downrange without hearing protection, and permanent damage can result—even complete loss of hearing. You can eliminate the risk by wearing foamies, quality earmuffs, or modern electronic versions with suitable decibel-reduction ratings. Every experienced shooter knows it’s a basic safety requirement when firing. Recent testing conducted by Widener’s indicates it’s even more important than many realize.

How Loud Is A Gunshot? - Widener's Blog

How loud a gunshot is varies by firearm, but the best answer is that it’s almost always too loud to go without quality hearing protection.

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[Belt Fed]

Also depends if it has a brake, you definitely need ear protection with them.

 

[Jsimon78]

Pretty dang loud if it’s 10MM.

 

[papa]

When I was young , I shot more rounds than I can begin to count out of a 12 GA shotgun , .22 rifle , Ruger Mini 14 rifle and even my 30-30 rifle .

I guess that is why I have to wear a hearing aid these days. I also have my hearing protection on these days when I go to the range.

 

[Belt Fed]

Not much louder than a brake on an SBR. Hurt even through the muffs

 

[powerboatr]

well yes some are loud
the ones i dont like are when your in the woods checking the hog that just fell prey to your 308
and all the sudden you hear a report, way on other side of the "preserve" and by happenstance a piece of tree a few yards away falls off, and hits the ground...those are the loudest crunch you will every hear




my muzzle brake i put on the 308, does seem to soften the initial BOOOOOM to more of a BOOmmmmm

 

[Shibadog]

And Remember- the BEST muffs will only go 20-30 db reduction, still WAY above the maximum permissible level. I use muffs AND plugs ‘cause id like to keep what hearing i have left

 

[trader]

muffs and plugs at the range.

 

[Mr.W.]

Huh?

 

[Jsimon78]

Huh?

I SAID (BOOM BOOM BOOM)

 

[mikep]

Not much louder than a brake on an SBR. Hurt even through the muffs

That must look like a dragon at night.

 

[Belt Fed]

That must look like a dragon at night.

Feels like a dragon bite during the day.

 

[BassCliff]

Hi,

I played Rock-n-Roll. My guns are almost as loud.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

 

[KillerFord1977]

Hi,

I played Rock-n-Roll. My guns are almost as loud.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

Let’s here what you call Rock n roll

 

[The Night Rider]

How loud is a gunshot?

That loud

 

[BassCliff]

Hi,

Let’s here what you call Rock n roll

Not to get off topic but, you know, we were covering Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Steppenwolf, Led Zepplin, etc, performed at realistic volumes in small spaces. Turned up to 11.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

 

[KillerFord1977]

Hi,



Not to get off topic but, you know, we were covering Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Steppenwolf, Led Zepplin, etc, performed at realistic volumes in small spaces. Turned up to 11.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

Ahh.. the ancient stuff

 

[tapehoser]

When my boys were young, I took them to the desert to teach them gun safety, how to shoot, etc.

I let them shoot their 22's at some pumpkins. I failed to bring enough ear protection for myself, so I opted to just plug my ears with some .357 brass I found lying around.

Once they were done with the 22's, I pulled out the Browning BAR II Safari in .243 Winchester and shot the pumpkin. It's got the BOSS system on it (adjustable brake).

While it did not BLOW my eardrums out, it was DARN close. The "WAWAWAWAWAWAWAWAWAWAWA" sound continued for a few minutes, then finally settled down. I felt like a grenade had exploded next to me.

Bad choice for ear protection. Haven't repeated that stupidity again.