Hearing Protection

[cavedweller60]

I tried a pair of Walker's "ear buds". The foam plug inserted into the ear was to silence the kaboom and amplify voices. The ear bud foam would not stay in my ear, it just kept backing out. I am familiar with wearing foam ear plugs, I worked heavy construction. I know to 'roll' and compress the foam. The problem was just to much foam. I contacted Walker and the response was a zero, very. very poor. They will never get a recommendation or another purchase from me.

I have the same issue. I took a pair of the christmas tree type plugs, pulled of the foam and put on the silicone christmas trees. The still don't fit my ears well but, they are far better than the foam ones.

These aren't the exact ones but, something similar.....

https://www.amazon.com/SureFire-Defenders-filtered-Earplugs-reusable/dp/B004DH65RI?tag=accuratescom-20

 

[Gil P.]

Just curious....what nrr rating do your passives have?

32 or 33. They're the big peltors.

 

[Tangent]

Peltor Sporttac work well, I still double up when around muzzle brakes.

 

[Allen Corneau]

I use the 3M triple-flange ear plugs (25dB) for smallbore and double up with the 3M Pro-Grade ear muffs (30dB) when shooting high power.

The muffs are great because they have a really good seal even when wearing safety glasses (which I do while shooting). Since they totally surround the outside of your ear (rather than squishing against your ears) they are comfortable enough to wear all day.

I can still hear range commands just fine, no need for amplified muffs.

3M Reusable Corded Earplugs (3-Pack) 90716-3-10DC - The Home Depot

3M Tekk Protection Reusable Corded Earplugs help protect your ears by reducing loud noises to safe levels. Includes storage case.

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3M Pro-Grade Earmuff 90565-4DC-PS - The Home Depot

Give yourself the protection you need with the addition of this excellent M ProGrade Earmuff.

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