electronic hearing protection?

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Those of you that have used the electronic hearing protection. What do you recomend?
I would also like to use these around my shop and for shooting. So something comfortable that can be worn for long periods.
Thought maybe the electronic sets would work in the shop. normal ear muffs block too much that I do not want to wear them all the time.

Would also use these for shotgun shooting.

Looking for recomendations for type and best fit that interfers least with the stock.

Thanks guys
 
Electronic Ear Muffs

Pro Ears work best for me. Made in USA, best warranty (5 years), fastest turn around if a repair is needed, fasted attack time, true stereo, programmable, they are the best and I have tried several.
 
I just got a pair of Howard Leight impact sports. Very low profile, decent sound, and very comfortable. I wore them on a rabbit hunt without plugs and had no problem hearing those little critters scurry out and when the shotgun went off, a nice thud was all I heard. Wore them under a hood for about an hour and half with no comfort problems. Also won't break the bank.
I use plugs with the volume on the muffs turned to halfway or so, and am able to hear very well. No interference with the shotgun stock either, by the way.
They will not give you good directional hearing, but for the money they are tough to beat. I tried on the Peltor 6s's and was very disappointed in the access to the battery compartment...ripped trying to access it. Comfort was good, and the ear seal was good, but for a 3db less hearing rating and already compromised inner foam I was not completely satisfied. The Leight's are 22db nrr, and a very easily accessible battery compartment.
Hope this helps.
Mike
 
I paid like three hundred bucks for mine and wish my neck was six inches longer. Makes a free recoil shooter if you use them for BR. To be right down and honest, the moulded in plugs work best that are pored in your ears, no head clearance problems.

I've noticed with mine that when someone is shooting away from me under the covered over hang that the shot bounces off the sound off the roof and I catch the echo at full force.
 
I choose mine for use while coaching both smallbore/centerfire, but they needed to be a low profile for shooting. I turn them off when I shot!

They are only cheap set, but work very well...

John
 
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Mach_Cat said:
Those of you that have used the electronic hearing protection. What do you recomend?
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I recommend and use the Remington® R2000™ Electronic Earmuffs. These muffs selectively monitor sound, "shutting out anything above 84 decibels" (gunfire is rated at 120db) but letting normal conversation through with individual controls. They're lightweight, thin in profile, and have an adjustable headband. An external battery housing makes changing batteries quick and easy. Batteries are included. If you shut off the electronics they still provide a Noise Reduction Rating of about 23 dBs. DON'T shut off the electronics. You won't get the benefits you're paying for. You'll find them advertised for around $100 ($99.99 at Midway) or more. I paid $54.95 at Wal-Mart.
 

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Muffs of any kind

I cannot wear ear muffs while shooting; they interfere with my cheek weld. I use Howard Leight Laser Leights moldable plugs with an NRR of 32 db. I own a pair of Silencio Rangesafe RSX-87 electronic muffs which work very well but I can't shoot with them because of the cheek weld issue. I also own a pair of Howard Leight Leightnings (non electronic muffs) which are very good. The Laser Leights swell to conform to your ear canal and are very effective. The Silencio is bulky, quick response to gunfire, and allows normal conversation between shooters at the bench.

Lou Baccino
 
savet06 said:
I just got a pair of Howard Leight impact sports. Very low profile, decent sound, and very comfortable. I wore them on a rabbit hunt without plugs and had no problem hearing those little critters scurry out and when the shotgun went off, a nice thud was all I heard. Wore them under a hood for about an hour and half with no comfort problems. Also won't break the bank.
I use plugs with the volume on the muffs turned to halfway or so, and am able to hear very well. No interference with the shotgun stock either, by the way.
They will not give you good directional hearing, but for the money they are tough to beat. I tried on the Peltor 6s's and was very disappointed in the access to the battery compartment...ripped trying to access it. Comfort was good, and the ear seal was good, but for a 3db less hearing rating and already compromised inner foam I was not completely satisfied. The Leight's are 22db nrr, and a very easily accessible battery compartment.
Hope this helps.
Mike
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I like the Leights better than the Peltors that I tried, and use them in conjunction with molded plugs for match conditions.

Jim
 
electronic muffs

Bought my first pair of electronics, last Summer, thru Midway, on sale at that time for around $60, regular $86, so a good discount. Got the Peltor "Tactical" ( there's that word again) 6-5. Ditto on the above post for "problems" when installing/changing batteries: gotta be a better way. Use Lithium batteries so hopefully will not have to change that often. Cannot use with some of my rifles that have a higher cheek piece, cup always seems to get in the way, and will break the seal. I now only use them when hearing others is essential, otherwise use the "old" Dillon/Peltor with the very small cup, but still higher DB #'s. MSA foam earplugs, pack of 60 pair in a honeycomb pack, for approx. $13 at Home Depot still remain the favorite. DB reduction # of 29 on the MSA foam.
 
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Sordin

The Sordins are very good but I also use custom molded ear plugs, just in case.
 
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