Posted: 5/11/2007 7:28:52 PM EDT
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I used to use push in plugs(used them at two F1 races and they we're fantastic) 30 db block. My good friend/guitar tech said to try the push ins and a set of "mickey mouse ears" a.k.a. "Doubling up" Seems to make sense to me. We want as much protection as possible. Even with the push in or compressable plugs, I've still had guys next to me outdoors with glocks or the like and it was an enormously loud bang. I tried doubling tonight at the local indoor range I frequent...much better! More like a thud than a loud bang. I'd suggest it to those who think one method is enough. |
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Good call! I've been doubling up the entire 30 years I've been shooting. Much of that was competitive, and believe me, the guy NEXT to you makes a much bigger impression on your ears than your own gun does. About ten years ago, when my income became adequate, I started dabbling in becoming an audiophile. My systems still are modest, but reasonably good. I am so glad I was so careful about protecting my hearing when I was young. Now, I'm 58, and I can detect subtle differences in music that people younger than I cannot hear. I can't imagine how bad my hearing would be now if I hadn't been careful so long ago. Too many young people are anxious to ruin their hearing with loud concerts, rolling boom boxes, and perhaps shooting while not wearing adequate protection (sounds like a condom ad, no?) |
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Take a look at the spec sheets for electronic muffs. Very few of them have the sound-deadening capability of even bargain-basement normal muffs. I totally understand the need to hear the range commands, but I recommend still doubling up. I guarantee the electronic muffs will allow you to hear range commands even through your earplugs. Hearing is the only part of our body that cannot heal - don't mess with it. When you reach my age, you'll understand. |