Ear Protection for shooting

Discussion in 'Technical Questions & Information' started by Albtraum, Oct 20, 2012.

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  1. Oct 20, 2012 #1
    Albtraum

    Albtraum Well-Known Member

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    What do you guys use? Disposable plugs or muffs? Ever consider NRR ratings?

    Are muffs worth it? Seem like they would interfere with the stock on a rifle or shotgun...
     
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  3. Oct 20, 2012 #2
    gun runner

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    I use ear plugs but not the cheap disposable ear plugs. I quit using muffs because they are too heavy.

    I dont know the brand but they sure do the trick, in my opinion they protect my hearing more than muffs but Im sure the others have different views.I live on a 813 acre farm and I wasnt using any ear protection for a long time but now I do. My hearing is still alright.
     
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  5. Oct 20, 2012 #3
    Oneida Steve

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    I have been shooting with muffs since the 1970's. I don't think plugs are as effective and I don't like the feel of plugs in my ears.
     
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    Double D

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    Muffs
     
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    BETH

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    muffs electronic
     
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  8. Oct 20, 2012 #6
    Millwright

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    I'd say your choice depends a lot upon the type of shooting/noise environment you plan to experience ! FWIW, I've used EAR Plugs (disposable foam single use type) for decades in a lot of high-noise environments like drifter drilling, etc with no complaints. >MW
     
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  10. Oct 20, 2012 #8
    76Highboy

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    Plugs and muffs.
     
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  11. Oct 20, 2012 #9
    76Highboy

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    What did you say? :D
     
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    rcairflr

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    +1
     
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    gvw3

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    Muff's at the indoor range. Disposable plugs at the outdoor trap/skeet range..
     
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    gdmoody

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    I have a set of Silencio plugs that I wear under muffs.
     
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  15. Oct 20, 2012 #13
    soundguy

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    i use plugs primarilly.. but put muffs over top when at an energetic range.. or when firing shoulder cannons..

    ( PS.. I work in an audio job.. and I can tell you that plugs are (can be) MUCH more effective than muffs ).

    that said.. you can't compair a CHEAP, poor fitting low NRR plug to a high quality, high NRR, well fitting muff.

    in the end.. CYA and use both...

    you also have to lok at noise makeup.. freq involved and the actual NRR of the device you are using.. the class of noise.. also onset speed.. etc..

    duration of exposure and exposure type, constant or intermittant..e tc.

    lotsa variables other than looking at a number and checking fit.
     
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    firefighter1635

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    Disposable plugs only. I can buy more ammo for the price of good muffs.
     
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  17. Oct 21, 2012 #15
    cpttango30

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    Yeah but you can't buy new ear drums or more hearing.
     
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