Suppressor takes care off all that nonsense...
I would agree but, for me, the aesthetics of a rifle matter, not to mention the ridiculous cost of cans. Then there’s the whole distasteful business of getting government permission to have NFA items. (For what it’s worth, I’m always somewhat disappointed when I find a pristine 16 gauge Model 37 or Model 12 with a damn Polychoke on it.)
My 23” 6.5x55 I don’t mind shooting unprotected when hunting, same with my 26” Ruger 1B .308. My 16 - 20” .223’s and 5.56’s, ported Marlin Guide Gun and all handguns require ear protection for me, even just hunting. I use custom molded Magnum Ears and find them of great benefit, not just for protection, but for enhanced hearing. I wear them hunting and at the range always.
