Ear Muffs with best decibel reduction?

[RA40]

There are some foam plugs that are uncomfortable for extended wear. Have tried others in the past with varying results in comfort and attenuation properties. The Howard Leight Honeywell have the better fitting properties to me. I like the Howard Leight MAX-1 but find that beyond a couple hours they become uncomfortable. To much pressure in the ear canal. The Laser Lite (yellow and pink) I like the best but not for the indoor range. If I'm working around machinery and similar these attenuate well to me. The Max Lite (green) are ok for lesser sound pressure environments but they fit my ear so-so and feel like it is somewhere in the 18-20 db attenuation range.

Many varieties so finding some can be challenging.

 

[DoubleMag]

Audiology victim here. Constant tinnitus and loss in left ear a.k.a. ''shooter's salute.'' The video technique above in post #12 (thnx ATLDave) is exactly how my audiologist described to install plugs, and my instruments for that matter.

I use foam plugs AND electronic muffs. That's when I'm not using my professionally prescribed instruments.

My current muffs are Caldwells. Once they puke I M going to consider Howard Leight Impact Pros, 30nrr, anyone have any experience with those please?

Protect, in order; eyes, ears, other senses after that. You younger folk take heed, please!!

 

[JeffG]

You younger folk take heed, please!!

Can't stress that enough!

 

[hso]

opinions

NRR or SNR values tell you what the noise reduction measures out as.

Are you shooting pistol so you don't need to concern yourself with cheek weld? Then pick any 30+NRR muffs with gel pads for extending shooting comfort. Wear plugs under them and you have the best combination.

Are you wanting electronic muffs so you can shoot in courses and need to hear range commands? Then get the Leight Impact Sports and wear plugs under those.

If you want to shoot both rifle and pistol I'd go again with the Leight Impact Sports.

 

[Orion8472]

I picked up a pair of Howard Leight Clarity C3.

 

[drband]

Audiology victim here. Constant tinnitus and loss in left ear a.k.a. ''shooter's salute.'' The video technique above in post #12 (thnx ATLDave) is exactly how my audiologist described to install plugs, and my instruments for that matter.

I use foam plugs AND electronic muffs. That's when I'm not using my professionally prescribed instruments.

My current muffs are Caldwells. Once they puke I M going to consider Howard Leight Impact Pros, 30nrr, anyone have any experience with those please?

Protect, in order; eyes, ears, other senses after that. You younger folk take heed, please!!

I have, use, and like the HL Impact Pro muffs. For me, they are comfortable and amplify voices enough to hear when wearing plugs under the muffs. They are entirely adequate for shooting non-magnum pistols. I would use plugs under the muffs if exposed to much rifle or magnum pistol gunfire. They will protect enough, but I already have mild tinnitus and am trying to keep it mild. Bulkier than the Impact Sport but the increased protection is worth it.