Flashpoint
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What do you prefer and why?
Earplugs vs. Earmuffs
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For pistol shooting I prefer both worn together. Plugs and muffs work a little differently and complement each other well. Together I get about 50dB of attenuation.
Edit: For shooting Trap and Skeet, I go with plugs only. 50 dB attenuation isn't required with shotgun target loads.
Edit: For shooting Trap and Skeet, I go with plugs only. 50 dB attenuation isn't required with shotgun target loads.
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45R
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both
Ear Plugs with 33db reduction
Muffs with 23db reduction
ESP INDOORS
Ear Plugs with 33db reduction
Muffs with 23db reduction
ESP INDOORS
Flashpoint
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I'll go first.
Earplugs, b/c all the muffs I've tried hurt my ears, don't seem to block sound as well, and I can't figure out what to so with them between clips or if we all have stopped to reload and are talking. I tried just letting them hang around my neck when not in use but they are too bulky. Granted I 've never used a real expensive pair, just what ever you can pick up at Wally World. When I say ear plugs I'm not talking about the squish and expand kind, I'm refering to the soft rubber non-desposable kind. Which my prefrence my have something to do with having to wear earplugs in a factory for about three years, I could be just use to them.
Earplugs, b/c all the muffs I've tried hurt my ears, don't seem to block sound as well, and I can't figure out what to so with them between clips or if we all have stopped to reload and are talking. I tried just letting them hang around my neck when not in use but they are too bulky. Granted I 've never used a real expensive pair, just what ever you can pick up at Wally World. When I say ear plugs I'm not talking about the squish and expand kind, I'm refering to the soft rubber non-desposable kind. Which my prefrence my have something to do with having to wear earplugs in a factory for about three years, I could be just use to them.
Flashpoint
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the road is busy today
Ok maybe I won't go first
Ok maybe I won't go first
QuarterBoreGunner
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Muffs and plugs indoors.
Outdoors- ProEars Linear Elite 'lectronic muffs if I'm shooting pistol, plugs if shooting rifle because I can't get a good cheek weld with the muffs.
Outdoors- ProEars Linear Elite 'lectronic muffs if I'm shooting pistol, plugs if shooting rifle because I can't get a good cheek weld with the muffs.
Flashpoint
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Anouther question
Those that use both, do you shoot inside or outside?
I always shoot outside.
Those that use both, do you shoot inside or outside?
I always shoot outside.
45R
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I shoot both indoors and outdoors.
The city range is about 10 minutes from work....the outdoors is 1/2 hour.
You only get one set of ears. Protect them when you can!
The city range is about 10 minutes from work....the outdoors is 1/2 hour.
You only get one set of ears. Protect them when you can!
Chris Rhines
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Both, inside and out. I use cheapo foam plugs with Remington electronic muffs (copy of the Peltor Tac-6.)
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Nightcrawler
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Plugs only. Too cheap to buy muffs, I guess. Besides, I've tried muffs and they mess with my stock/cheek weld.
The plugs I use are the Army rubber ones. They work well enough, even when shooting my FAL w/ muzzle brake (which is pretty frickin' loud). And, they're convenient and compact.
The plugs I use are the Army rubber ones. They work well enough, even when shooting my FAL w/ muzzle brake (which is pretty frickin' loud). And, they're convenient and compact.
Mike Irwin
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When I shoot indoors I use both. I frequently use both when I shoot outdoors, too.
sm
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Plugs
Muffs get in the way of long guns and shotguns for me. I shoot handguns mostly outdoors.
Yes-I do use muffs/both for some applications...rare
Muffs get in the way of long guns and shotguns for me. I shoot handguns mostly outdoors.
Yes-I do use muffs/both for some applications...rare
The Plainsman
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Like most of the "old" guys....
I use both - indoors and out. I want to keep what little hearing I have left, so both it is.
It also helps me shoot better and it is just a WHOLE lot more comfortable, noise-wise.
I use both - indoors and out. I want to keep what little hearing I have left, so both it is.
It also helps me shoot better and it is just a WHOLE lot more comfortable, noise-wise.
Kinsman
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Had a bad (read: stupid) experience when I went shooting all day and had forgotten to bring anything; I could not hear much for a day or three. Now I ALWAYS wear something....mostly plugs for comfort / ergonomics and sometimes both.
I always wonder about combat troops....what do they do?
I always wonder about combat troops....what do they do?
Spackler
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Mainly plugs, because of the higher NRR. Sometimes use both together.
Nightcrawler
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Most GIs carry the GI earplugs with them. They're cool in that they muffle gunfire, but you can still hear things like shouted commands and most non-yelling speech.
So, if I were going into a firefight and had TIME to put them in, I would. Slightly muffled hearing is better than going temporarily deaf from weapons fire and not being able to hear anything.
However, you don't always have time to put them in, in which case you just deal with the noise and hope you don't get permanent hearing damage.
I use the custom made ear plugs available from hearing aid stores and gun shows. When shooting rifle or shotgun, they don't get in the way as do earmuffs.
When I have more money than I know what to do with, I'd like to try these: http://www.earinc.com/p1-electronic-hunting.php
When I'm shooting inside, I usually throw a pair of Peltors on over the plugs.
When I have more money than I know what to do with, I'd like to try these: http://www.earinc.com/p1-electronic-hunting.php
When I'm shooting inside, I usually throw a pair of Peltors on over the plugs.
Silver Bullet
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Is this something different from plain ol' foamies ? Are these available somewhere without having to reenlist ?
When I shoot indoors, I almost always wear both. I'd like to get a pair of electonic muffs for use when combatting home intruders, but that's not on my budget horizon yet.
I haven't been shooting outdoors much, but I moved to a different location in the Phoenix area, and Ben Avery (outdoor) Shooting Range is going to be where I get in my range time. I'll probably still wear both.
cratz2
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Both on the few occasions when I shoot indoors or under the small awning that is closed on 3 sides. Usually if I'm just shooting recreationally, I use a pair of pretty nice earplugs I got about 6 years ago. They're not labeled at all but the plugs are white trimmed in red and this may sound strange, but the cord that connects them doesn't swish as it drags across your shirt or whatever. I have several different pairs that are kind of annoying as the cord moves against your clothing. My wife used to be the payroll manager for a temp service that staffed for EAR which is related to Peltor... don't know who owns whom but they used to give her seconds on stuff I literally have a box of different things.
My wife likes the cheapies that are yellow and have the rigid blue connector.
My wife likes the cheapies that are yellow and have the rigid blue connector.
ocabj
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I used to use muffs all the time, but when I started going to an outdoor range more often, I switched to plugs. Like someone already mentioned, I like plugs because it doesn't interfere with stock+cheek weld.
Also, plugs provide enough protection for me and are comfortable.
I used these inexpensive ones by Remington which fit my ear very well:
http://www.remington.com/accessories/hearing_protection/ear_plugs_pc27.htm
Even indoors plugs are satisfactory for ear protection.
Also, plugs provide enough protection for me and are comfortable.
I used these inexpensive ones by Remington which fit my ear very well:
http://www.remington.com/accessories/hearing_protection/ear_plugs_pc27.htm
Even indoors plugs are satisfactory for ear protection.
RustyHammer
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Both, indoors, at least. Clams outside ... but either will do.
meathammer
Member
Plugs (reusable kind)
The next time I go handgun hunting I will have them with me. Anyone ever touch off a .44mag revolver without any hearing protection? Bad idea. My right ear rang for two days.
The next time I go handgun hunting I will have them with me. Anyone ever touch off a .44mag revolver without any hearing protection? Bad idea. My right ear rang for two days.
Standing Wolf
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I use both. When you've lost as much hearing as I have, you do what you can to conserve the rest.
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