#74099 - 08/31/10 02:11 PM
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tradrick
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Just wondering what some of you used for ear protection at the range or in the woods hunting. I currently use foam ear plugs. But my wife and daughters sometimes accompany me to the range. So I was thinking in investing in a couple of set of ear muffs. Trying to figure out what would be the best way to go. Electronic or non electronic? Looking at some of them at Midway or the local Academy Sports look to be reasonable in price. I've never used a set so I was wondering how well do they protect your hearing. Will the cheaper sets that are $15-25 work ok? Thanks for any help.
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#74101 - 08/31/10 02:34 PM
Re: Ear Protection
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I have many different types. For range work I prefer the electronic muffs, particularly if several other people are around. Because I wear a hat (cowboy style) all of the time, muffs with the band that goes over the top of the head do not work for me. Thus, I restrict my personal ones to those that have the wire behind the head. For others that may be using my range or muffs, I have several different types & brands.
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#74115 - 08/31/10 08:47 PM
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Pasco
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For the range, I use the electronic behind the head muffs, but can't hunt with them. For hunting, I did use airport/construction worker foam plugs on a springy plastic hoop (see my jackrabbit pic). But I came up with an even faster way to get ear plugs in while hunting. I took a pair of soft silicone plugs that are mushroom shaped and are attached together with a cord; I "hung" them from the cartilage "tab" in front of my ear cannal at a upwards angle, right in front of, but not in the ear cannal. I could push them in in about 2 seconds, even while juggling a handgun.
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#74117 - 08/31/10 09:00 PM
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When I shoot with my daughter she wears Caldwell electronic muffs so she can hear my instructions. Midway runs them on sale for $30 bucks every once in a while. Not worth a hoot for hunting but they work at the range.
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#74120 - 08/31/10 09:08 PM
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mikefrompa
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I use ear plugs while hunting and ear phones while target shooting.
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#74124 - 08/31/10 10:17 PM
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While shoot'n, I use double protection; foam plugs and muffs; sometimes electronic and sometimes regular. When hunting, I use electronic. I don't wear them the whole time I'm hunting. I wear'em on top of my head until I spot game; then I slip'em down over my ears and turn 'em on. This way I can still hear right before I shoot and I'm protecting my hearing. I've been using the peltor tactical6 muffs for the passed six years.
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#74127 - 09/01/10 07:21 AM
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...For hunting, I did use airport/construction worker foam plugs on a springy plastic hoop (see my jackrabbit pic). .,,
I use these for work. When properly seated, they are very effective. I don't have the NRR rating handy, but sanding with an orbital air sander for 4 or 5 hours a day can really mess you up, and these things keep my (ringing) ears from getting any worse.
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#74131 - 09/01/10 10:12 AM
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tradrick
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Thanks for the feedback guys. I'll be ordering me a set of each.
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#74144 - 09/01/10 04:35 PM
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Whitworth
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When I shoot with my daughter she wears Caldwell electronic muffs so she can hear my instructions. Midway runs them on sale for $30 bucks every once in a while. Not worth a hoot for hunting but they work at the range.
I've got cheap Caldwells from Midway as well, and they work well on the range. When hunting I don't wear hearing protection.
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#74151 - 09/01/10 09:26 PM
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s4s4u
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When hunting I don't wear hearing protection.
Same for me, I hunt on the foot most of the time and you gotta hear your surroundings. There just isn't time to screw with ear plugs. I've tried the electronic muffs in the bush and it doesn't work, you lose perception. Big bore handguns don't bark so much, at least on the ears ;-)
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