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Posted: 2/15/2008 6:55:20 AM EDT
| Im looking to purchase a new set of hearing protection in the earmuffs style not plugs. And im not looking for any electronic ones as of yet. A little too costly for me right now. But I was wondering what is a good db level for suitable hearing protection and still be able to hear range commands. Any help will be much appreciated. |
Wow, you are asking for a lot. Maximum ear protection and still clearly hear range commands? Here is my 2 cents.... Save some money and buy a name brand electronic headset and still use your plugs (this is what I do). Get the slim kind as the big bulky ones interfere with some rifle shooting and if you only have used plugs you could be in for a surprise as it becomes cumbersome to do basic shooting and it slides off your ear anyway. The reason I double-up with plugs and electronic headset is it gives extra protection and still allows me to hear range commands. Trust me when I tell you it sucks when you go to the ear doctor and asks if you do a lot of shooting simply by reviewing your test results . I only wish I started doubling up years ago. |
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For years I just got the quietest muffs availble (Peltor Ultimate 10s) and just nudged one side a little off my ear when I needed to hear commands and replaced it on my ear when I was shooting. It was kind of a pain but it sure protected my ears well. I just got a set of Peltor 6S electronic mufs and I can't say that I am impressed. They are not very quiet and the electronics cut off the sound from any little sound, like 2 mags clanking together. It then takes 2 or 3 seconds for the sound to ramp back up. In a match, they shut off sound when there is firing in other bays. I understand that the top $ electronic muffs do not do this but I don't have that kind of spare cash. From my experiance, I would say if you can't get the good ones, don't go for the electronic muffs. Gringop |
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