Been there, done that2" .357 Taurus. Instant ear ringing.
I have Remington 600 in .243win, and it is by far the loudest gun I've ever owned. I guess it's just because of it's short barrel, but it puts out a tremendous boom. It's louder than friends .308, .22-250s, ARs, AKs, etc.
So whats your loudest gun?
Ha ha. I feel your pain bro. And Mine would have to be my Mosin Nagent, but I haven't fired my M48A yet so maybe it's only the second loudest.The next one my wife See's me bring home!!!! without firing a shot.