Hearing Protection

[minderasr]

I'm looking to replace the gun show muffs for something electronic and reasonably decent. However I can't afford a car payment. What are you using, or what can you recommend?

TIA

[Rich]

I have the Sordin muffs. I've had them for 6 or 7 years now and they are going as strong as the day I bought them.

[Hinermad]

I have a pair of Caldwell electronic muffs. They're all right for the price (about $30) but I wish I'd gone for something a little better. When the microphone is turned on there is a constant background hiss that gets a little annoying. They do block loud sounds, but they do it by cutting off the microphone completely for about a quarter second. That makes it hard to understand someone talking if there's gunfire going on. Plus, even turned off they give only 23 db of noise reduction. I'd prefer a little more, 26 to 30 db, for shooting big stuff. I have some cheap 30 db passive muffs that block out a LOT, but it's almost impossible for me to hear a person talking through them.

I got to briefly try some Howard Leight electronic muffs that seemed to do a nice job. That's what I wanted to buy originally but the low profile ones were out of stock. (If I wear full sized muffs when clayshooting I keep whacking them with the shotgun butt. That's even louder than unprotected shooting!)

Dave

[Rich]

When shooting clays I had the same problem with the muffs ruining my cheek weld. For clays, foam ear plugs are the best in the game. My Skull Candy ear buds work pretty well when I'm shooting clays. Turn on my music and shoot!

[minderasr]

I got to briefly try some Howard Leight electronic muffs that seemed to do a nice job.

I was actually looking at Howard Leight's on Amazon. But some reviews were not good.

[MorpheusCycles]

I use foam ear plugs, unless I want music while shooting or mowing or running a chainsaw then I throw in the ear buds and rock out. For the big caliber stuff will sometimes add muffs over foam plugs.

[VERDAD]

PELTOR® - Tactical™ 6 Stereo
The compact, folding electronic hearing protector electronically perceives and localizes weak sounds.

NRR 19dB
Excellent for hunting applications, and for persons with preexisting hearing loss
Impulse noise attenuated immediately
Features dual, stereo volume controls
Wide, soft padded headBand distributes weight while two-point suspension exerts low pressure for comfortable, long term use
Soft, liquid foam-filled ear cushions provide added comfort
Light weight 8.8 ounces
Four 1.5 V long life AAA batteries provide 200+ hours of service.
Also available in Realtree Hardwood Camouflage texture

Cost: $70.00 - Buy Online

[Davinci26]

I use Peltor 7's and love them except when rifle shooting they can be a bit thick.

[M1sterM]

I just bought a pair, after trying my brother's pair. I like them, and have shot a couple rounds of clays with them. Pretty easy to use and get a decent cheekweld, but they still get bumped occasionally.

I still wear a pair of foam plugs underneath, to ensure I'm getting the best possible NRR...I just turn the volume up a little to hear voices fine.

I was actually looking at Howard Leight's on Amazon. But some reviews were not good.

[DROCK]

I use the Howard Leights. Good, but personally want to start using foam ear plugs underneath.