can I damage my mics at the range when firing my new .500 Smith & Wesson?

[Andy Pronobis]

Now this has got me wondering if the SPL rating for a mic is instantaneous or continuous?

Perhaps the mic will survive a single shot but not repeated shots? Hmm......

[Daniel Bates]

Originally Posted by Steve House

F=M*A, courtesy of good ol' Isaac Newton. Hotter propellant increases pressure which increases acceleration

Not to mention, a .357 snubby has a bit less mass than a K-frame .44.