Eyes and ears

MikeP · 01-31-2015, 02:28 AM

I always wonder about single incidents unless they involve blown out ear drums or something.
I began shooting high powered rifles and handguns as a kid.
No protection.
In basic training we wore plugs.
After that nothing.

I have fired thousands of 5.56 and 7.62 and hundreds of 60-4.2 mortar rounds.
I have been in front of 105 and 155 tubes many times.
Fired thousands of '06 and 8mm plus others through the present. Lots of BP as well.
Live on a farm and shoot where and when I please.

Lots of abuse, but hearing is pretty much age specific and not really damaged IMO.
I hear noises quite well, but converstion level stuff is a problem. Young women on the phone are difficult. I am told that is about what I should expect at my age.
I often wear ear buds on my phone if I have to call in somewhere. That helps immensely.
I am slow to cast blame on things-I have gone under a lot of self inflicted wear and tear over the years and wear my scars accordingly.
Ain't near through, yet.

01-31-2015, 02:28 AM	#10
MikeP User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: ILL Posts: 686 Thanks: 36 Thanked 452 Times in 198 Posts	I always wonder about single incidents unless they involve blown out ear drums or something. I began shooting high powered rifles and handguns as a kid. No protection. In basic training we wore plugs. After that nothing. I have fired thousands of 5.56 and 7.62 and hundreds of 60-4.2 mortar rounds. I have been in front of 105 and 155 tubes many times. Fired thousands of '06 and 8mm plus others through the present. Lots of BP as well. Live on a farm and shoot where and when I please. Lots of abuse, but hearing is pretty much age specific and not really damaged IMO. I hear noises quite well, but converstion level stuff is a problem. Young women on the phone are difficult. I am told that is about what I should expect at my age. I often wear ear buds on my phone if I have to call in somewhere. That helps immensely. I am slow to cast blame on things-I have gone under a lot of self inflicted wear and tear over the years and wear my scars accordingly. Ain't near through, yet.