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Hearing Protection ?'s

Post by markiver54 » Wed Jan 02, 2019 11:58 am

I don't shoot nearly as much as most of you because of my location in the winter months. I do however shoot whenever I get the chance. I have several firearms from .22 all the way up to my ridiculous 500 magnum. All have a different report when fired. I'm paying for my foolishness. When I was young, ( long time ago ), shot many times w/o protection.

I since have used various forms of hearing protection. All depending on what I'm shooting whether handguns, shotguns or rifles. As you all know, there is a vast amount to choose from. All have their decibel ratings whether plugs or muffs which can range quite a bit. Most recent purchase was a very slim electronic pair but still have some interference with cheek weld clearance.

Back to decibel rating...I wish there was some info on safe numbers relative to different calibers.

Sorry to go on so long, just wondering how some of you address this issue. I still hear ok, however, suffer from daily ringing primarily in my left ear. :( Any input is appreciated!
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Post by JEBar » Wed Jan 02, 2019 12:46 pm

we have two sets of electronic headphones :

I bought the Honeywell Impact Sport set for myself and they do OK ===> https://www.amazon.com/Howard-Leight-Am ... or+hunting

the Peltor headset and gel rings were a gift ....3M Peltor Tactical 6-S Slim Line Electronic Headset ===> https://www.amazon.com/3M-Tactical-Elec ... ical+97044

with a set of 3M Peltor Camelback Gel Sealing Rings ===> https://www.amazon.com/3M-Peltor-Camelb ... KMDRWWHE7H

the Peltor set is much more expensive .... their biggest advantage set is they are very comfortable .... I can and have often worn them for hours at a time .... they also adjust for each ear .... we also have several sets of nonelectronic headphones .... they also work but I really like being able to clearly hear what is going on around me so I use the electronic
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Post by markiver54 » Wed Jan 02, 2019 12:58 pm

I have a pair of Walker Game Ear electronic. Don't know how the technology works but I would think there would be ( even if only a millisecond ) enough of the blast before protection kicks in. Maybe not enough to harm anything ? I dunno.......

Thanks for taking the time to post the links Jim!
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Post by North Country Gal » Wed Jan 02, 2019 3:05 pm

I've lost 30% of my hearing in my left ear from shooting revolvers when I was young. Back in the 60s and 70s, most shooters didn't bother with any hearing protection, crazy as that sounds (:)), these days. I now wear foam ear plugs AND hearing muffs over them, for all my shooting, even my rimfire. I think doubling up like that is the safest way to go. I'm taking no chances.
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Post by Mags » Wed Jan 02, 2019 3:28 pm

I have several types of muffs and plugs. The best I have was an accidental discovery. My muffs for my chain saws.
https://www.stihlusa.com/products/prote ... angenrr25/
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Post by markiver54 » Wed Jan 02, 2019 3:33 pm

Had not thought about doubling up. Thanks for the great suggestion. I only bought the electronic for shooting up at our cabin so I can here an approaching black bear which is very common. Might just have to rely more on my peripheral vision which is still very good. Just wish I had an eye on the back of my head. :)
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Post by markiver54 » Wed Jan 02, 2019 3:36 pm

Mags wrote:I have several types of muffs and plugs. The best I have was an accidental discovery. My muffs for my chain saws.
https://www.stihlusa.com/products/prote ... angenrr25/
Yes, from what I've seen so far, the non electronic seem to offer higher protection.
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Post by Mags » Wed Jan 02, 2019 3:45 pm

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Also, my observation. The better electronic one's seem to top out between 15 and 20 dBa. My Sthl are rated 25 dBa, which doesn't come across as much of a difference, except that the dBa scale is logarithmic. If I remember correctly every 5db is approximately double of linear.
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Mags wrote:I have several types of muffs and plugs. The best I have was an accidental discovery. My muffs for my chain saws.
https://www.stihlusa.com/products/prote ... angenrr25/
Yes, from what I've seen so far, the non electronic seem to offer higher protection.
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Post by markiver54 » Wed Jan 02, 2019 3:54 pm

Interesting...thanks a bunch. Think I'll research this issue. Also; thanks again NCG for your great suggestion. Don't want to have to learn sign language yet.
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Post by JEBar » Wed Jan 02, 2019 7:11 pm

as with some others, my hearing was permanently damaged back in the 60's through extensive shooting without wearing hearing protection .... the concern about potential damage during the fraction of a second it takes electronic headphones is understood but I've never found it to be an issue .... we fire some big boomers and can speak from personal experience that they work well .... the link below is to a site with extensive info



https://consumerfiles.com/best-electron ... rotection/
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