Electronic ear protectors.

[paddle007]

I need advice on electronic ear protection. I will be attending the B-Bash and I need to save what hearing I have left and God knows I don't need anymore ringing. I've been an auto tech for almost 40 years and haven't been easy on my ears.
I've only been to Honey Island once and that awakened me to the fact that my Winchester passive muffs were pretty lame.
What are you guys using and any tips on good suppliers is always welcome.
Thanks

 

[jmcrawf1]

I use the pel-tor tac pro's. I don't have any complaints about them.

 

[Bearco]

I went back to using high NRR foam plugs.

 

[goteron]

I use Sordin Supreme Pro-x, but foam works just as well.

 

[Sin-ster]

I double up for indoor shooting and rifle shooting of the volume you'll see at the B-Bash. Plugs by default drop the dB's a lot more than the muffs, but don't protect the tiny structures in your ear from concussion damage. Putting the two together is by far the safest option, and I typically have no problems hearing around the plugs with the help of electronic muffs.

I have a set of Pro Ears that have gotten a ton of use since I bought them a year and a half ago. If you shoot for the models in the middle of the price range, you're getting the most value. I couldn't feature paying another 40% for a couple of milliseconds, and I was right. I only notice the cut out when there's several rounds being touched off at once, for an extended period of time. Otherwise, they seem to be constantly boosting ambient noise and voice-level sounds.

 

[Cajun_arShooter]

I use the pel-tor tac pro's. I don't have any complaints about them.

This or the 6's are pretty good too

 

[mikepizz]

pro ears

 

[Vanilla Gorilla]

Peltor Com-Tac Dual Coms with Surefire EP6s underneath. If your gonna buy Sordins or Peltors and you don't need the com function just pay half as much and buy Howard Leights.

 

[mike308]

I use Mac's soft pillows purchased at the drug store and on top of that the Peltor electronic. I always use both. Plugs for the inner ear and the muffs for the area behind the ear. I have been shooting High Power for 14 years and working the Honey Island range for about the same time. Based on my doctors testing I have had no loss from the sport or the range.

I do the same when on the mower or any power equipment.

 

[Ritten]

I use the MSA Sordin Pro-x. MUCH better quality than the Peltors I had before and the clipping circutry is second to none. They're pricy, but well worth it if you don't want to hear gun blasts but still want to hear everything else really well.

 

[Nolacopusmc]

Peltor Com-Tac Dual Coms with Surefire EP6s underneath. If your gonna buy Sordins or Peltors and you don't need the com function just pay half as much and buy Howard Leights.

Yep, I prefer my Howard leights over my com- tacs.

 

[buttanic]

The problem with muff alone is glasses compromise the seal. I worked in a chemical plant for 30 years really noisy place 24/7. Plugs were preferred because of having to ware safety glasses. Also muffs with speakers over plugs but mostly for radio communications.

 

[paddle007]

Thanks for the advice. You guys gave me some unknown to me brands to check out. I thought about Pro Ears and Sordins but I just bought a T1 for my Ar and couldn't justify another purchase of a few hundred dollars. Being as I don't need communication I went with the Howard Leight Sport model. They are supposed to be compact muffs to clear the buttstock. Thru Amazon less then $50.00.

 

[dwr461]

I use fitted foam ear plugs now. That's the way to go for sure. But before that I used a Remington branded one from Walmart and the dillon branded ones. The Remingtons are good only if you turn off the electronic circuit. Then they are decent ear protectors. So with the electronics on, they're terrible. With them off they're mediocre.

The Dillon's cost a lot more money. As usual you get what you pay. They're excellent in every way.

Dave

http://www.dillonprecision.com/#/co...id/21/HP1_Electronic_Hearing_Protector__Black

 

[Ritten]

The problem with muff alone is glasses compromise the seal. I worked in a chemical plant for 30 years really noisy place 24/7. Plugs were preferred because of having to ware safety glasses. Also muffs with speakers over plugs but mostly for radio communications.

This is where I learned how awesome the Sordins were. They offer a gel-type of ear surround that molds around glasses and seals better than foam. I can wear my Oakley M frames with the Sordins and they seal just fine. Battery life is measured in weeks rather than hours as well.

 

[Cajun_arShooter]

I guess it really comes down to how much you want to spend ,the peltor tac 6's are about 50$

 

[BayouSlide]

I love everything about the Howard Leights except their lack of longevity. And based on what I read on various forums, I'm not alone. Mine lasted about a year (many report less), but would cut out occasionally...eventually they cut out and never cut back on. Moved on to Peltor Tac Sports purchased from Larue (good price). They are not quite as thin as the Leights but close: thin is good for optimum cheek weld with long guns. The Peltors are better made but I'm disappointed that they don't have the amplification that the Leights had...I double plug and count heavily on maximum amplification. Battery life is just so-so.

 

[goteron]

Where can you get the MSA / sordin ear cups? I haven't found them readily available. Though I haven't been looking too hard.

 

[Ritten]

Where can you get the MSA / sordin ear cups? I haven't found them readily available. Though I haven't been looking too hard.

http://www.triadtactical.com/MSA-Sordin-Silicone-Rings.html

 

[KajunKat]

I cheaped out and got the ryobi tek4 muffs as part of a package deal at HD. I was really surprised at how well they work and they have a rechargeable battery. on the down side they are thick and interfer with the cheek weld but are great for pistol and shotgun.