ear muffs

[robbor]

I need to get some new ear muffs anyone have any recommendations preferably ones you can shoot rifles and shotguns with with clunking the stock all the time?

 

[P1ZombieKiller]

I bought my first electronic ear muffs last year, and I love them. I got the Caldwell, and occasionally you can hear the buzz, but for $25 (I caught them on sale at Midway) they are pretty good. I like to be able to talk and hear people when I shoot.

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct/?productnumber=774928

 

[jonbearman]

There are a couple companys that make ones that fit in the ear canal.They are expensive and work quite well.There are low profile electronic ear protectors also.I would check with sinclairs and midway and any of the big houses selling shooting supplys.

 

[rain164845]

I use the cheap ones from harbor freight. I picked up about 6 pairs when they were on sale for $1.99. They appear to be the same ones as the Remington R-23 or something like that. They are low profile, and since I also wear plugs, they do a great job. I don't get stock contact with them.
Joe

 

[necchi]

The ear muffs question is always a tuff one. You can get electronic mufs for $25 through $300.
I had the pair that P1zombie show's and get constant knocking the stock with them.
spent an extra 10 and got the caldwell low profile and I'm happy with those.
But, I'm deaf!! too many years of rock-n-roll, drysaws, chainsaws, and shooting!!
Lost 85% in the right and 45% in the left, ain't never comin back. And I don't yet qualify for the 55 Alive insurance discount,, :-[ :'(

 

[RonAKA]

I had some industrial ones that were a no go while shooting. Hit the stock and aggravated the hell out of me. Bought some compact Browning ones that are much thinner, and fold up nice a small. Work very well.

 

[Scott Harris]

I use the Peltor Shotgunner muffs because they are tapered at the bottom and stay out of the way from the stock. Don't forget to double-up, and remember nothing works better than plain old disposable foam ear plugs. Go to Home Depot and buy a couple hundred for $8.

 

[JabaliHunter]

I found that the thin style electronic muffs did not work for me when rifle shooting because they did not attenuate the sound enough. Unfortunately that meant I ended up with 2 pairs. Suggest you go on the Peltor website and check the technical specs for each version. For rifle shooting I use the ProTac II but they are about the thickest I have seen. For shotguns I now use in-ear electronic lugs but I don't do much trap shooting (only some sporting clays for practice). Expensive, but safe and I hope to be able to use them for many years...

 

[JabaliHunter]

They may not make mine anymore, but you can compare the specs here (the NRR column is the simplest comparison)
http://www.aearo.com/pdf/hearing/Peltor_Next_NA_Website.pdf

 

[bozo699]

The ear muffs question is always a tuff one. You can get electronic mufs for $25 through $300.
I had the pair that P1zombie show's and get constant knocking the stock with them.
spent an extra 10 and got the caldwell low profile and I'm happy with those.
But, I'm deaf!! too many years of rock-n-roll, drysaws, chainsaws, and shooting!!
Lost 85% in the right and 45% in the left, ain't never comin back. And I don't yet qualify for the 55 Alive insurance discount,, :-[ :'(

My story is about the same as necchi's except my ear loss is opposite of his and I don't like ear protection period but since I don't have another 50% to loose I started wearing foam plugs a couple of years ago, should have been wearing them for the last 40 and I would be able to still hear!! I also have the low profile Caldwells and like them as far as muffs go I still have to hold my head just right not to hit the stock and rarely use them to shoot because of it but there nice to wear when others are shooting. My advice is as a couple of others have said if you still have good hearing wear foam and muffs, once its gone its GONE!!
Wayne

 

[kentuckytroutbum]

I use the Howard Leight "Impact" electronic earmuffs. A lot of shooters in my local club use them and have been happy with them. They are adjustable for the amount of ambient sound & voices that you can hear while blocking muzzle blasts. Great for hearing range commands.

Cabela's usually have them on sale for $59 +/-.

Bill

 

[260Ravage]

The bad news is: I have great hearing loss from too many years of unprotected shooting. The good news is: It filters out the wifey's whining.

 

[bozo699]

The bad news is: I have great hearing loss from too many years of unprotected shooting. The good news is: It filters out the wifey's whining.

LMAO That's funny right there...and true.
Wayne

 

[gunnermhr]

I like the Peltor Tactical 6S with ear plugs. That's a good combination for me. I don't have trouble with them hitting the stock but if you do a friend of mine flipped the ear pieces upside down.

It sounds strange and you might ask why wear earplugs and "Electronic" muffs but it works exceptionally well.

 

[bozo699]

gunnermhr,
I don't think that sounds funny @ all, I have a friend that has a .308 tactical Savage with a 20" barrel and a clam shell brake on it, When he is shooting that I wear foam and the Caldwell muffs!!
WOW that thing is loud.
Wayne.

 

[artbosco]

I need to get some new ear muffs. Anyone have any recommendations?

Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) is the measure, in decibels, of how well a hearing protector reduces noise, as specified by the Environmental Protection Agency. The higher the number, the greater the noise reduction. Anything over 85 dB can be damaging to your hearing.
Here's a sampling of noise levels:
Normal Conversation - 60dB
Auto Traffic - 75dB
Sanding - 85dB
Subway - 90dB
Woodworking - 100dB
Drilling (pneumatic) - 100dB
Power Saw - 110dB
***Gunfire - 120dB***

I recommend Electronic Ear Muffs.

I use Remington® R2000™ Electronic Earmuffs. These muffs selectively monitor sound, "shutting out anything above 84 decibels" but let normal conversation through with individual controls. They're lightweight, thin in profile and have an adjustable headband. An external battery housing makes changing batteries quick and easy. Batteries are included. If you shut off the Electronics they still provide an NRR of about 23 dBs. DON'T shut off the Electronics. You won't get the benefits you're paying for. You'll find them advertised for around $100 ($99.99 at Midway) or more. I paid $54.95 at Walmart.

 

[fx77]

MSA Sordin Pro X

http://www.botachtactical.com/msasuproearm.html

 

[BoydAllen]

Small point:
Just because the electronic circuit is switched off above 84 DB does not mean that the NRR is in any way increased. It is no better than a non electronic 23 NRR pair of ear muffs. So 120 minus equals 97. I wear 33 NRR foam plugs under my electronic muffs for that reason. When the amplification is on, between shots, I can hear conversation and range commands better, and get their combined protection from loud noises that are above the cutoff point.

 

[bozo699]

Good point Boyd

 

[holstil]

The Howard Leight Impact is the most popular where I shoot.
I bought a pair after seeing the reviews here. They have an 1/8" pin plug in for my radio and mp3 player. I like em. They can use a little help at times so I put some foamies in with em.
I have a couple of the lower end peltors that the audio went out on in a month.
I've had these for three years now and no problems yet. Hard to beat for the money. I got mine at midway when they were on sale for $39

Jim