Hearing protection while hunting

[ZeroJunk]

I wouldn't shoot the big ported magnum the OP references even once. But, a few shots a year hunting with a typical non braked hunting rifle is not going to be a huge factor. Repetitive shooting for practice without protection is just crazy.

 

[Ranger Roberts]

I use the Howard Leight muffs when I hunt and I love them! As someone earlier in the thread said, the muffs don't care for moisture so I don't leave them on while I'm walking to my stand. After a few trips over to The Stan while in the Army, my hearing is terrible for someone my age. Heck, my hearing is terrible compared to someone in their 80's! I don't want to give up hunting, and I definitely don't want to let my hearing get any worse. The electronic muffs are worth a shot in my opinion.

 

[bob4]

All I can say on this is that being hard of hearing has a zero fun factor. Not worth the risk in my opinion.

 

[JeffDilla]

Does anyone have experience with the Surefire EP7 plugs?

http://www.surefire.com/ep7-sonic-defenders-ultra.html

I was just checking them out and considered them for hunting this year, now that I'm using my ported Marlin 1895G.

What about you guys who use the EP3 or EP4? Do they really let lower decibel noise in? I'm curious as how they'd be sitting in a stand and listening for movement.

Thanks.