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04-05-2011, 10:27 AM
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What is the best for hearing protection?
Right now I use the big ear muffs from Lecht(?) but see guys at the range with these little plugs in their ears. Which is best?
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04-05-2011, 11:04 AM
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Right now I use the big ear muffs from Lecht(?) but see guys at the range with these little plugs in their ears. Which is best?
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It depends on what you are shooting. Sometimes big muffs, sometimes just ear plugs, and sometimes BOTH at the same time. Some guns are a lot louder than others.
I also always use both on my Grandchildren, I don`t want any damage done to those precious ears!!!!
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04-05-2011, 11:43 AM
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If I'm indoors I use both. When I'm outside I have a set of the electronically amplified earmuffs. Mine are not expensive ones and they work great.
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04-05-2011, 12:05 PM
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Using both is always better. Sound propagates to the inner ear not only through the ear canal but also through the bones of the skull. Plugs and muffs give you some protection to both pathways, with extra to the ear canals themselves. Is that level of protection always needed? No, it depends on conditions. Inside, most definitely, I use as much protection as I have.
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I use electronic ones with full sized muffs since I have big ears as well as big hands and feet.
When shooting something loud, I add disposable foam earplugs under them.
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Using both is always better. Sound propagates to the inner ear not only through the ear canal but also through the bones of the skull. Plugs and muffs give you some protection to both pathways, with extra to the ear canals themselves. Is that level of protection always needed? No, it depends on conditions. Inside, most definitely, I use as much protection as I have.
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What Pisgah said....
Always use both.... anywhere! Hearing loss will sneak up on you without warning. Once damage occurs it can't be reversed. There is no known remedy except hearing aids and that is a very poor option..
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What Pisgah said....
Always use both.... anywhere! Hearing loss will sneak up on you without warning. Once damage occurs it can't be reversed. There is no known remedy except hearing aids and that is a very poor option..
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Absolutely always both!
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04-05-2011, 01:48 PM
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I use a pair of caldwell electronic ear muffs and always carry a pair of earplugs in my shooting vest. As I pull up to the outdoor range I put in the plugs. If no one else is shooting I may use the muffs only if other people are shooting high power rifle or pistol I use both. The nice thing about the electronic muffs is that you can hear normal conversation and tend to not remove them when reloading, changing targets etc. In the past I have occasionally been caught with the non-electronic muffs off when a new shooter starts shooting without checking that everyone has their ear protection on.
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Absolutely always both!
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Amen to all the foregoing ... there enough threats to your hearing that you can't control, but no excuse for not taking appropriate precautions.
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If I'm indoors I use both. When I'm outside I have a set of the electronically amplified earmuffs. Mine are not expensive ones and they work great.
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Ditto. As someone who has lost some hearing in the military due to firearms and F-4 Phantoms, I believe that you can not have too much hearing protection.
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Ditto on using both plugs and electronic muffs, especially indoors. You may be shooting your model 1 with .22 shorts when someone touches off the full power load from their 2 3/4" model 460 in the next booth .
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04-06-2011, 12:38 AM
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What about the Dillon electronic earmuffs?
Any others worth considering?
We shoot in a small range and the noise can be almost concussion like with .38 Special and pretty tough even with .22 CC Stingers and such.
I double up, but sometimes don't get a great seal from the rentals...
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04-06-2011, 02:18 AM
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You need hearing protection that will reduce the dB noise level by 19 to 31 depending upon what and where you are shooting. Indoor and large calibers require the most. Ear muffs and most plugs will give you the protection that you need. Just check the noise reduction ratings.
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04-06-2011, 03:13 PM
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I generally use both plugs and muffs as well. I have not tried the electronic ones. Lately, I discovered another option that works VERY well.
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04-06-2011, 03:51 PM
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I have Howard Leight Impact Sport electronic and I carry the orange sqwichy ones in my bag but I really don't ever use them both... electronic ones work great indoors or out.
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