I did some more testing with different barrel lengths and gas tube lengths.
I'm posting this for transparency or for anyone potentially looking to purchase these carriers.
With my 6 ARC with a rifle length gas I am very comfortable shooting without ear pro. With that rifle I shot about 50 rounds with zero effects. For a rifle length gas or longer I think it's a no brainer.
With a 16" AR I would say it's borderline as far as being 'safe'. Yes you can shoot without ear pro but only a little bit. Hunting or something would be fine.
I don't want to put a round count on it but I will say probably under one magazine or less.
For a day at the range definitely take ear pro but for home defense or something it would be very nice to have.
On my 10.5 it does quiet it down some but not enough to be completely comfortable. That said, my 10.5 is the one I will grab for an emergency. I am thinking about picking up one more carrier for this rifle just based on that alone but I have not decided yet. Something is better than nothing maybe. I'm still debating on if it's worth it for my 10.5.
I'm posting this for transparency or for anyone potentially looking to purchase these carriers.
With my 6 ARC with a rifle length gas I am very comfortable shooting without ear pro. With that rifle I shot about 50 rounds with zero effects. For a rifle length gas or longer I think it's a no brainer.
With a 16" AR I would say it's borderline as far as being 'safe'. Yes you can shoot without ear pro but only a little bit. Hunting or something would be fine.
I don't want to put a round count on it but I will say probably under one magazine or less.
For a day at the range definitely take ear pro but for home defense or something it would be very nice to have.
On my 10.5 it does quiet it down some but not enough to be completely comfortable. That said, my 10.5 is the one I will grab for an emergency. I am thinking about picking up one more carrier for this rifle just based on that alone but I have not decided yet. Something is better than nothing maybe. I'm still debating on if it's worth it for my 10.5.
