norwegianoperator
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Electronic Hearing Muffs for indoor pistol shooting, any good ones to a reasonable cost?
Electronic Hearing Muffs--- any good ones?
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http://www.envirosafetyproducts.com/category/peltor-ear-protection-electronic-ear-muffs.html
$60 - $115 over here (Tactical 6 & 7 series)
http://www.peltor.com/peltor.com/
You might want to see what their EU availibility/cost is.
$60 - $115 over here (Tactical 6 & 7 series)
http://www.peltor.com/peltor.com/
You might want to see what their EU availibility/cost is.
loop
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Just bought a pair of Hyskores recently from Cheaper Than Dirt. I'm very pleased with them. They have three microphones and speakers per ear so you get directional sound. Individual volume adjustments on each side. Can set to block out all noise over 6 db or block on impulse in excess of 85 (way I use them).
Nice feature for range masters is you can hook a two-way radio (or Ipod) into them and have that channeled to your headphones. Have NRR of 33. Take a look at:
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/EAR111-55880-966.html
Kind of corny feature, but one I liked after the first club night shoot, is they have head and tail lights. Know it sounds weird, but when you're digging around in your range bag during a night shoot they're quite handy as they point where you are looking.
Down sides are they are kind of heavy, but even after three hours of wearing them they didn't bother me. Batteries last about 3 to 4 hours. Last time I wore mine I had them on 3 hours without turning them off and they were still working fine. Other hitch is cell phones can cause interference.
Best feature is they were under $60.
Nice feature for range masters is you can hook a two-way radio (or Ipod) into them and have that channeled to your headphones. Have NRR of 33. Take a look at:
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/EAR111-55880-966.html
Kind of corny feature, but one I liked after the first club night shoot, is they have head and tail lights. Know it sounds weird, but when you're digging around in your range bag during a night shoot they're quite handy as they point where you are looking.
Down sides are they are kind of heavy, but even after three hours of wearing them they didn't bother me. Batteries last about 3 to 4 hours. Last time I wore mine I had them on 3 hours without turning them off and they were still working fine. Other hitch is cell phones can cause interference.
Best feature is they were under $60.
chieftain
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I have been using Pro Ear Dimension Magnum's. I have only been using them for about 7 years, but they are the best I have ever used. Not real good for long arms in prone.
Their new version of the Magnum is even quieter. My hearing went south in Vietnam, I am trying to hang on to everything I still have.
Unless your favorite comment is "what did you say?" Get good hearing protection.
Go figure.
Fred
Their new version of the Magnum is even quieter. My hearing went south in Vietnam, I am trying to hang on to everything I still have.
Unless your favorite comment is "what did you say?" Get good hearing protection.
Go figure.
Fred
infantrytrophy
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Peltor Tactical 7
Peltor Tactical 7's are excellent.
Peltor Tactical 7's are excellent.
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Peltor Tac Pro is what I use now. My agency issued me a Peltor 6S years ago. It was OK, but I upgraded to the Tac Pro when I caught a group buy on another gun board. The NRR is better. Battery replacement is much simpler. The shut-off feature extends battery life. The controls are much better placed. The muffs are more comfortable. The muffs became even more comfortable when I replaced the standard cushions with gel cushions.
I've heard good things about Sordin as well. I would get the best available. Ear protection is one thing I would not go cheap.
I've heard good things about Sordin as well. I would get the best available. Ear protection is one thing I would not go cheap.
CJ
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People will often say 'don't go cheap' (see at least one in this thread), but I'll claim a caveat to that. You don't want something cheap that won't block the sound. There are some cheap deals that I've found to be decent that DO block sound out, but will amplify sounds under a certain level. So it's never going to let a loud sound through and amplify it, and will always, at a minimum, satisfy its noise-reduction rating even without any batteries in it.
I got some generic amplifying set that's fairly comfortable (probably similar to these, but I think a slightly higher noise-reduction rating). I also tend to wear foam plugs under them since the amplification is enough to have a conversation with everything on. It's been comfortable enough that, in some classes on a live range, I've realized that I'm sitting around listening to instructions with everything still on while everyone else has removed all their hearing protection.
So in summary, plan around and pay attention to noise-reduction ratings, figure out what you need, and I'd suggest doubling up to be extra safe!
I got some generic amplifying set that's fairly comfortable (probably similar to these, but I think a slightly higher noise-reduction rating). I also tend to wear foam plugs under them since the amplification is enough to have a conversation with everything on. It's been comfortable enough that, in some classes on a live range, I've realized that I'm sitting around listening to instructions with everything still on while everyone else has removed all their hearing protection.
So in summary, plan around and pay attention to noise-reduction ratings, figure out what you need, and I'd suggest doubling up to be extra safe!
dagger dog
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Peltor 6's for under 90 US but the noise reduction is only rated 19 www.MidwayUSA.com has a full selection check them out.
Plugs and muffs are the way to go can't be too careful. My right ear is ringing now as I type this and it's a definite problem from not wearing hearing protection while shooting . Every shooter should wear hearing protection.
You see the in the ear canal style worn alot these days but the concussion transmitted through the skull even while wearing that type is enough to cause damage to the senstive part of the ear.
My father saw action in WWII in a field artillery unit and suffered his latter years with partial deafness of certian frenquencys related to cannon fire.
It does not occur all at once under most circumstances but becomes worse with age also, Some frequencys can damage immediately rifle and close hand gun, the latter being the culprit in the over 60% hearing loss in the right ear.
Double up even while hunting save your hearing.!
Plugs and muffs are the way to go can't be too careful. My right ear is ringing now as I type this and it's a definite problem from not wearing hearing protection while shooting . Every shooter should wear hearing protection.
You see the in the ear canal style worn alot these days but the concussion transmitted through the skull even while wearing that type is enough to cause damage to the senstive part of the ear.
My father saw action in WWII in a field artillery unit and suffered his latter years with partial deafness of certian frenquencys related to cannon fire.
It does not occur all at once under most circumstances but becomes worse with age also, Some frequencys can damage immediately rifle and close hand gun, the latter being the culprit in the over 60% hearing loss in the right ear.
Double up even while hunting save your hearing.!
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