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Posted: 8/16/2014 8:06:02 AM EDT
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When I worked in the steel shop, I used little yellow foam plugs. You roll them to a small diameter, then push them in your ears. I used them for shooting all the time too, and they work very well. I still have selective hearing, I only hear what I want to hear. But seriously, they do work very well, IMHO anyway. I have never worn ear muffs, or anything similar.
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Posted: 8/16/2014 2:02:00 PM EDT
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I also only use the ear plugs. The ones I use are in a hexagonal shape. Same principle though and they work well in my opinion. About 2-3 per package of 12.
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Posted: 8/16/2014 6:59:35 PM EDT
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When I worked in the steel shop, I used little yellow foam plugs. You roll them to a small diameter, then push them in your ears. I used them for shooting all the time too, and they work very well. I still have selective hearing, I only hear what I want to hear. But seriously, they do work very well, IMHO anyway. I have never worn ear muffs, or anything similar. Ditto.. Get a big box at Lowes. They have higher decibel ratings than most shooting muffs. I keep a set of muffs on hand to go over the plugs for really loud guns next to me. Nice to have lots to share with people who forget. |
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Posted: 8/17/2014 8:04:33 PM EDT
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If you are willing to invest $300 on ear pro, take a look at the TCI hearing protection:
TCI ear pro Currently, they run for $395, but sometimes they have a special on them. I have owned a whole bunch of electronic ear pro and I am very happy with these. |
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Posted: 8/17/2014 9:08:47 PM EDT
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If you are willing to invest $300 on ear pro, take a look at the TCI hearing protection: TCI ear pro Currently, they run for $395, but sometimes they have a special on them. I have owned a whole bunch of electronic ear pro and I am very happy with these. These are re-branded MSA Sordin headsets. Cheaper to buy them here. http://www.srstactical.ca/communications/supreme-range-headsets.html |
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Posted: 8/17/2014 9:43:29 PM EDT
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Good standard ear muffs have more attenuation than any of the electronic types.
For maximum protection wear plugs and good non-electronic muffs over the top. I suggest the Bilsom Viking V3, or Leightning L3 muffs. |
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Posted: 8/18/2014 6:27:59 PM EDT
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These are re-branded MSA Sordin headsets. Cheaper to buy them here. http://www.srstactical.ca/communications/supreme-range-headsets.html Quote HistoryQuoted:
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If you are willing to invest $300 on ear pro, take a look at the TCI hearing protection: TCI ear pro Currently, they run for $395, but sometimes they have a special on them. I have owned a whole bunch of electronic ear pro and I am very happy with these. These are re-branded MSA Sordin headsets. Cheaper to buy them here. http://www.srstactical.ca/communications/supreme-range-headsets.html Wrong... they are not the same. I have owned both and only similarity is on the outside. The TCI units use the Sordin/MSA shell, but it is TCI electronics inside. The TCI stuff is better protected against moisture and I believe the NRR rating is better. |
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Posted: 8/28/2014 5:53:04 PM EDT
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WHAT??
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Posted: 8/31/2014 2:31:05 AM EDT
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Peltor muffs with gel cups. They cost ~$300-400 but are well worth it. Very comfortable for long duration wear and very good hearing protection.
Always double with muffs and plugs. |
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Posted: 8/31/2014 3:13:41 AM EDT
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Msa sordin pro x w/ gel cups, or look on ebay for the surplussed ones with the headset, can be found $150-175ish and cut off the boom and cable.
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Posted: 8/31/2014 3:49:15 AM EDT
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I just use EAR 3 baffle cone ear inserts with Allen folding ear muffs. I'm not a fan of electronic muffs, nor have I ever needed them. Simplicity is your friend. Your hearing will adjust rapidly to the ear protection, and if you can't hear what people are saying (even with my inner AND outer protection), than you have more issues then hearing protection can solve.
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Posted: 8/31/2014 5:28:31 PM EDT
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For the money these are great from Howard Leight.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006GDBEU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 |
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