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Posted on 8/13/14 at 3:25 pm to upgrayedd
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I hear good things.
ISWYDT
Posted on 8/13/14 at 3:28 pm to Broke
if you are shooting handguns, or next to handguns or loud rifles/shotguns, you should be wearing plugs AND muffs.
Posted on 8/13/14 at 3:29 pm to LSUlefty
quote:and any time indoors you should be wearing both
Indoors I wear muffs, outdoors I wear plugs.
Posted on 8/13/14 at 3:31 pm to Broke
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Why would I spend $139.90
Not really sure but it looks like the twin pack is sold by a different company (Purchase Corner). Didn't notice till you posted the question. Yea if you want 2 just buy two at $47.
Posted on 8/13/14 at 4:22 pm to SabiDojo
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Ear plugs with ear muffs.
Indoors and out.
Posted on 8/13/14 at 4:37 pm to Broke
Huh?
SPEAK UP!!!
SPEAK UP!!!
Posted on 8/13/14 at 4:53 pm to Broke
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foam plugs with Caldwell electronic muffs. Can still hear conversation, and have extra hearing protection of both. No need to take muffs off either. I wear with glasses.
I agree w/ BP and others who made similar comments. This is the exact same setup I use. I've got some permanent hearing damage already from years ago when I wasn't so careful. Do yourself a favor and double your hearing protection by using BOTH foam plugs AND external muffs (hopefully the electronic type).
Posted on 8/13/14 at 4:54 pm to VetteGuy
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Not to hijack, but am I the only one that completely effin' despises indoor ranges?
I'm the same way. I've been to 3 different indoor places around here, and one down in south Alabama. The one down there is actually really nice, well lit, and the shooting lanes are really wide with full walls dividing you from the next person. It helps baffle the sound if someone is in there with a hand cannon. I usually pick a spot at the far end next to the wall.
And there is actually a nice indoor range about a mile from my house, but due to how proud they are of it and the rates they charge per hour, I'd rather drive 35-40 minutes to a nice outdoor range and not feel rushed to shoot since it is cheaper than the hourly rate at the indoor place, and it is a day rate. So pay for one hour, or pay less than for one hour and shoot all day out in the open. Plus they have several different ranges to use. Steel, steel falling plates, and even a thrower in a field for shooting clay. Can't do any of that indoors firing at paper.
Posted on 8/13/14 at 5:21 pm to TU Rob
Indoor range -- wear both. Most any NRR is Ok if you use both.
Outdoor range w/ shotgun, NRR33 plugs are plenty.
Outdoor range w/ rifle, depending on caliber, bbl length, compensator, etc, I usually wear both.
Outdoors hunting, I still use NRR33 plugs -- decent protection and can still get solid gun mount.
Outdoor range w/ shotgun, NRR33 plugs are plenty.
Outdoor range w/ rifle, depending on caliber, bbl length, compensator, etc, I usually wear both.
Outdoors hunting, I still use NRR33 plugs -- decent protection and can still get solid gun mount.
Posted on 8/13/14 at 7:06 pm to TU Rob
Dang, that place sounds nice.
I've made my last trip to an indoor range, except for Bass Pro. I've heard good things about it and will try it.
I've made my last trip to an indoor range, except for Bass Pro. I've heard good things about it and will try it.
Posted on 8/13/14 at 7:22 pm to upgrayedd
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I haven't actually used these but I hear good things.
I have the sure fires and love em, Amazon carries them.
Posted on 8/13/14 at 10:23 pm to chrisman17
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I have the sure fires and love em,
I've never tried these. If you don't mind, share w/ me why you like them so much and recommend them.
Posted on 8/14/14 at 12:48 am to TigerOnThe Hill
The Surefire "Sonic Defender" series of earplugs have NRR (Noise Reduction Rating) of only 24 - 28 depending on the model you choose. This is comparable to the custom molded earplugs that are sold at shooting events around the country,
You can buy plenty of foam earplugs with NRR of 33. LINK
You're buying ear protection for one purpose (preserving your hearing). Right ?
Higher NRR = greater protection. All hearing protection products come with NRR written on the package.
You can buy plenty of foam earplugs with NRR of 33. LINK
You're buying ear protection for one purpose (preserving your hearing). Right ?
Higher NRR = greater protection. All hearing protection products come with NRR written on the package.
Posted on 8/14/14 at 11:45 am to dawg23
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You're buying ear protection for one purpose (preserving your hearing). Right ?
Yeah, that gets to the heart of my question. I wear max protect soft plugs (NRR 33 at cost of < $0.5/pair) plus ear muffs whenever I'm shooting (except hunting when it's the electronic muffs only). What does something like the "Sonic Defender" bring to the table that I'm missing?
Posted on 8/14/14 at 11:49 am to KingRanch
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Electronics over traditional plugs
This. I double up, especially if someone by me is sighting in their 7mm magnum.
Posted on 8/14/14 at 4:19 pm to TigerOnThe Hill
They are comfortable. I use the sonic defenders when duck hunting because I like to hear conversation and other things. Either defenders + muffs or foam + muffs at range. Definitely both if wearing glasses instead of contacts
Posted on 8/14/14 at 7:54 pm to Broke
go to a hearing aid place or audiologist have custom ear plugs made.
Posted on 8/14/14 at 10:16 pm to TigerOnThe Hill
From a man who is trying to adjust to his 1st set of hearing aids, do whatever it takes, screw the cost. Deafness is all it's cracked up to be.
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