Ear Protection

[Ronin13]

You might want to try the Surefire Sonic Defenders before spending that kind of money. I really like mine for everything besides indoors shooting. Gun shots are muted surprisingly well considering you can hear people talk. I am sure they are not as good as the electronic ones but its $14 vs. $600.

I have a pair of Surefire EP3's and they do the job just fine for me... Spent about $15 on them a year and a half ago at 5280 while picking up some ammo. Never had an issue with them, they're comfortable, and my hearing loss has not worsened (I was stationed near 4 arty batteries in Afg).

[TEAMRICO]

Ear Pro?
What?.....WHAT?

WHAT?
Yes, Use EAR PRO.......

[patrick0685]

Yea im looking at these for duck/goose hunting. I dont want to be surprised by the birds but also want to protect my ears, and the muffs are just to much bulk for constant up/down with a layout blind and shotgun, they would never stay on. Weeze see what your wife says, im looking into seeing if they can considered hearing aids and have some insurance help.

[Hoser]

Jack from ESP made me a set of electronic plugs several years ago. I use them for hunting and shotgunning. Great investment.

[generalmeow]

Whenever you fire a gun, make sure to be irresponsible. And eye responsible too.

[Ronin13]

Whenever you fire a gun, make sure to be irresponsible. And eye responsible too.

*Slapping thigh* Good one!

[patrick0685]

yea i wear oakley 99.99% of the time so that part is covered pretty well...which ESP's did you get Hoser?

[Mtn.man]

Get a full face helmet with inner ear protection, neck protection, and a flip up visor. That should do the trick.

[Hoser]

yea i wear oakley 99.99% of the time so that part is covered pretty well...which ESP's did you get Hoser?

Not the digital ones is all I remember.

[bgouker]

I have tried several lately, I was also going to get ESP's. I went to the Audiologist and they tested my hearing and suggested a filtered custom plug they make for shooting. Instead of electronic, it has a filter in it where you can converse, but when you shoot, it is quite effective in the noise reduction. I was surprised, but they work great. I just ordered another pair to keep in the other truck. 160 compared to 2100. If you need amplification, then the electronic are the way to go. I had nothing but trouble with the Surefire ones and was using foam plugs. I believe the reduction is 60db on the filtered plugs.