33 and, a lot of hearing loss plus severe tinnitus. I went to my kids' ENT about a month ago and, he was surprised by how bad my hearing test was. Between firearms, loud stereos, playing music in bars and, industry, they've been abused! From 1000htz on up, my ability to hear drops terribly!
And yes, Doc said, the ear opposite of the shooting shoulder takes the most abuse because it's the most in line with the muzzle blast. I won't shoot a .22 now without hearing protection! I gotta save the little I have left!
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