Ear Plugs

[Moe.JKU]

Just wondering what everyone is using for ear plugs. Ive been using the home depot ones all the time. Tired of not hearing anything else either though.
I duck a lot hunt and find ear muffs are to big and get in the way, is there anything out there that you guys are using that you hear the person beside you but not a shot. Ive only been able to find the big ear muffs.

[The Dawg]

Princess auto. I use the 99c plastic ones. Keep them around my neck at all times

[Moe.JKU]

Yeah i've been using those as well or ones simular, just find i sometimes forget to put them in.

[Sofa King]

are you talking for at the range?
when i'm in the bush or even target shooting, I've never worn plugs.
and my hearing is still top-notch.

[kilometers]

I carry some for the bush. But they never seem to make it in my ears when the time comes.

(Holy crap their he is, kabbboomm, holy Jesus my ears)

[dakoda62]

In the bush none, at the the range I use molded plugs

[Mikey Rafiki]

I've got the custom moulded rubber ones that are designed to allow speaking tones through while blocking louder lower pitched noise. Got them from a hearing specialist, work paid for them, over $100, don't work there any more but they are awesome for shooting, chainsaw and such. If you shoot a lot and don't lose things I would recommend them as they fit great and don't ever fall out.

[Moe.JKU]

I've got the custom moulded rubber ones that are designed to allow speaking tones through while blocking louder lower pitched noise. Got them from a hearing specialist, work paid for them, over $100, don't work there any more but they are awesome for shooting, chainsaw and such. If you shoot a lot and don't lose things I would recommend them as they fit great and don't ever fall out. Do you know what brand these were. I was wondering if work would pay for them since you need to hear at work. Ill have to look into it.

They are more for the range and duck hunting duallie where theres always a lot of shots. Ive noticed my drop a little since i started, been doing the, what was that, or pardon. Starting to feel like how my grandpa was, and at 22 that doesn't need to happen yet.

[Mulehahn]

I also got to recommend the custom molded ones. Some Costcos sell them. Last time I checked they were around $100, and well worth it for me. But I work in around heavy machinery, in a variety of positions, or in shops. They work great, never fall out or get in the way and drop quite a dew dBs. Take into account that the disposable ones can add up over time, especailly if friends borrow them I say they are worth it. But depends.

[phoenix]

Costcos were $56 taxes in when I got new ones last year. You can get them with or without baffles (mine are solids) at any Costco that has a hearing department.
Kim

[Moe.JKU]

Costcos were $56 taxes in when I got new ones last year. You can get them with or without baffles (mine are solids) at any Costco that has a hearing department.
Kim
Thanks so much. Looks like ill be going there this week anyways with groceries

[Mikey Rafiki]

Do you know what brand these were. I was wondering if work would pay for them since you need to hear at work. Ill have to look into it.

They are more for the range and duck hunting duallie where theres always a lot of shots. Ive noticed my drop a little since i started, been doing the, what was that, or pardon. Starting to feel like how my grandpa was, and at 22 that doesn't need to happen yet.

Not sure of the brand. Got them from an independent hearing clinic in Cranbrook. Only one in town.

[Big Lew]

As a CSO, I was involved with testing several types. For your application, considering the attractive cost posted by "phoenix", I would suggest the custom molded ones. The ear plugs (as opposed the muffs) that actually reduced the most noise were the white foam cylinder type, but they are temperamental to properly insert, having to be rolled into a cone, were itchy to wear, and collected a lot of grime from the process of rolling into a cone. The pink or orange coned ones still have to be rolled, but were the most comfortable of the disposable types, and allowed the wearer to hear people speaking better than the white cylinder ones while still blocking load noises adequately. The custom made ones were both comfortable and able to block high noise levels while allowing normal conservation. Additionally, the molded ones we tested could be washed.

[BCBRAD]

Norton deci-damps, not that it matters.

[BiG Boar]

Anyone know of a reasonable place to get the molded ones that have the electronic noise cut out? Those would be sweet. Jim shockey used to advertise for the game ear (similar)

[358mag]

are you talking for at the range?
when i'm in the bush or even target shooting, I've never worn plugs.
and my hearing is still top-notch.
Say what ! only fools don't wear hearing protection at the range or target shooting .Do your shelf a big favor and get some hearing protection . That is unless your a archery shooter.

[Big Lew]

Say what ! only fools don't wear hearing protection at the range or target shooting .Do your shelf a big favor and get some hearing protection . That is unless your a archery shooter.

First bow I owned, if tested, might have qualified, lol:-D

[Moe.JKU]

Anyone know of a reasonable place to get the molded ones that have the electronic noise cut out? Those would be sweet. Jim shockey used to advertise for the game ear (similar)
Yes this is kind of what i'm looking for i have seen those before but, i the price was not worth it.

[Gateholio]

At the range shooting rifles, I will double up with foam plugs and the biggest set of Peltor muffs they sell.

Shooting handguns or shotguns I use a pair of slimmer electronic muffs that cut out when you shoot but allow conversation. Hunting I usually have a set of foam plugs but mostly forget to put them in, or don't have time.

Only a fool would not use some sort of er protection when shooting at targets.

[Dano]

I wear Howard Leight muffs with the amplified sound. They were under $60 from Cabellas last time I bought them and they are slim, cut out noise when you shoot, and allow you to hear birds calling in the distance or talk with your buddy while in the blind (yeah, that's something I do a lot off :-D beat you guys to it!).
I wear the muffs with plugs while shooting competitive trap too. I shut off the sound enhancer and move the right muff up about 1/2" to give me a little room above my trap gun stock. The double set up keeps all distracting noises out while shooting.
Dano

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