Brubz
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These disposable ear plugs that are sold in bulk quantity. is there any reason why they can't just be cleaned and reused? I get that they're not that expensive but why throw something away if it can be cleaned and reused?
is there any reason why they can't just be cleaned and reused? I get that they're not that expensive but why
For sure! When we had a top-loader washing machine, my wife was forever accusing me of not checking my pockets whenever she found a pair of foam ear plugs floating around in the washing machine.These disposable ear plugs that are sold in bulk quantity. is there any reason why they can't just be cleaned and reused? I get that they're not that expensive but why throw something away if it can be cleaned and reused?
Lol, I used to misplace my issued ear plugs at the firing range during boot camp and would break the filter off a couple of my Winston's and stick them in my ears. Worked a little but the M16A1 was still fairly loud.These rubber ones may work better for ya or just take up smoking. Plenty of ear plugs then.View attachment 1132134
I like using the used ones I find at the range to .
This is important. Most people don’t use them correctly.Been a long time since I've seen the "How to..." for ear plugs.
I used to be a Junior rifle coach so each new class I had to show / tell the kids how to protect their hearing. So, for grins and giggles, I'll review here for maybe newbies.
Roll the foam plug into a long stick. For your right ear, reach over or behind your head with your left arm, grab the top back of your right ear and pull up and back. This straightens the ear canal for easier plug insertion.
Insert the rolled up plug, and hold it momentarily with a finger of your right hand; you will feel the plug begin to expand. Hold it in place until fully expanded.
Reverse and repeat for your left ear.
Depending on who is shooting what around you, this is usually enough for small bore, but for larger rifles and handguns, I would recommend over-the-head headset, especially with the proliferation of short barrel 223's.
Now, there may follow a discussion of everyone's favorite ear protection...but the above is the minimum acceptable.
You nastyI like using the used ones I find at the range to load into a primed 45acp case with the flash hole drilled out to 1/8” and use like a wax bullet, ie for chasing unwanted animals out of the back yard, or working on my quick draw.
I usually find at least 3 or 4 every trip to the local garbage pit range.
I do put them into warm soapy water first to clean any dirt off.