blacksmith
.270 WIN
Hearing protection in a deadly encounter is your last priority. Bottom line is that you will not have time to run get your plugs & muffs.
There is good evidence that you will not hear the blast; and may not even have any physical damage to your hearing (such as ringing). I have no experience in this but can find reliable sources as needed.
There is good evidence that you will not hear the blast; and may not even have any physical damage to your hearing (such as ringing). I have no experience in this but can find reliable sources as needed.