Custom hearing protection?

[goalie]

I have used custom molded earplugs for quite some time when my band would play shows, but they are specifically made to only cut out about 15dB with a little filter in each one so you can still hear the highs and lows in the music. These plugs got me to thinking, and I was just wondering if anyone uses custom plugs for highpower rifle, as it would be a whole lot more comfortable I would think, or does everyone use muffs as well? I am asking because my lovely wife mentioned the other day that it would be ok to have custom plugs molded for shooting. Anyhow, I am just wondering what people are using, and if they have had any issues with the custom molded style plugs, or, if they especially liked any certain model or brand of molded plugs. I am pretty sure the audiologist I went to for my last set can get any brand if I am willing to spend the money. I am also wondering if anyone who has used or uses custom molded plugs uses the type with a filter in them, or do you just use the solid type that has the maximum noise reduction? Thanks in advance for any information.

[odiedog]

I tried then them and didn't like them. I usually shoot with a cheap (relatively) pair of ear muffs from Peltor that I use at the airport that work best. I also have had luck with certain brands of the roll up foam type. The custom molded seemed to transmit the blast impulse of rifles on either side of me if not the sound.

FWIW

[P95Carry]

A few people discussed this not so long ago .. and in one or two cases the custom ones seemed good.

I use some Peltor ''Tactical'' (why do they have to use that word? - Sorry Skunk!!) ... 6-5 electronic muffs ... seem to do quite well and altho it's always a relief to take em off .. I can at least hear conversation with em on. I add simple foam ones underneath at times when muzzle blast gets a tad excessive!

[Steve Smith]

I had a set made by an audiologist and they were of too hard a material. They were uncomfortable in position and did not seal well to boot. They were also quite expensive!


I had another set made by Celeste at Camp Perry. She has a reputation for the best plugs, period. They were $35 (?) and are BY FAR the BEST dearing protection I've ever bought!!! They go in and out easily, and block out a LOT of noise (more than muffs) and are exceedingly comfortable.

I think a lot of it is in the material and the person that makes the plugs. Celeste has such a reputation, she has NON-STOP business for an entire week at Perry. There's not a time you walk by that someone isn't getting plugs.

[Black_Talon]

I had another set made by Celeste at Camp Perry. She has a reputation for the best plugs, period. They were $35 (?) and are BY FAR the BEST dearing protection I've ever bought!!! They go in and out easily, and block out a LOT of noise (more than muffs) and are exceedingly comfortable.

Any contact info for "Celeste"?

Email, website, snailmail, phone number or some such. Thanks!

[goalie]

Better yet, do you know what brand (or even what material she was using) she is the rep for?

[Steve Smith]

All the more reason to go to Perry, I guess. I don't know if she even has a business outside of that month in Ohio. I remember here business was named Ce-Ca Associates

[Lennyjoe]

I am looking at getting some molded style as well with the filters in them. My tinittis is getting pretty bad and I want something when Im out bird hunting and such.

Like to hear the guys when we are stomping brush for Quail and bunnies so I know where they are and have something cut out the Bang of the shottie when I let rounds fly.

Ones I've seen been in the high $90's.

[ProCharger]

When I go to the range I use remington muff's I bought for 30$, they are cheap, but they do have a decibel rating of 31, and if the range is crowded I will throw in a pair of plugs as well for the added support. Only thing I find discomforting about the muffs is at the range when i use my ar-15 the muff is hitting the stock while I take aim.....nothing terrible but it does bother me. I too am interested in these 35$ plugs.

Brett

[Gunfyter]

I had a set of custom plugs made by an audiologist at the Walkers Game Ear booth at the Easter Sports Show in Harrisburg last year. Since I shoot right handed, he installed the tube for the game ear in the left plug. I can also take the right back at any time to have the tube put in the right plug for a second game ear. I like mine very much and have used them in IDPA matches.