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Paul96734

What ear protection do you use?
« on: November 10, 2014, 09:03:23 PM »
Looking for better ear protection. I currently use foam ear plugs, but they tend to fall out after awhile. I am considering some ear muffs, yet I do not want them to scratch the wood on my cheek res. any suggestions?
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zippz

Re: What ear protection do you use?
« Reply #1 on: November 10, 2014, 09:23:32 PM »
I don't like muff's getting in the way of the rifle stock.  Try custom molded silicone plugs - easy to use, affordable, and quiet.  There's a vendor at the gun show that does em.
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Heavies

Re: What ear protection do you use?
« Reply #2 on: November 11, 2014, 12:21:34 AM »
I like 3M push ins with the cord,  real quiet and the cord tied around the neck when not in use is convenient.  If you plugs are falling out you might not be putting them in correctly.
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suka

Re: What ear protection do you use?
« Reply #3 on: November 11, 2014, 12:22:10 AM »
these are pretty good and lite

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Lifer

Re: What ear protection do you use?
« Reply #4 on: November 11, 2014, 03:21:37 AM »
For in ear, try the Surefires.

My ear canal has a upward angle and almost all "in-ears" would pop out over time. The Surefires have a upward angle with the outer frame fitting into the ear lobe. They are very comfortable and work well for me.

Run about $12.00, so you're not out a lot if they don't work for you.

http://www.surefire.com/ep3-sonic-defenders.html


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edster48

Re: What ear protection do you use?
« Reply #5 on: November 11, 2014, 05:08:08 AM »
Thanks Lifer, I think I'll give these a try.
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Re: What ear protection do you use?
« Reply #6 on: November 11, 2014, 07:04:08 AM »
Quote from: Lifer on November 11, 2014, 03:21:37 AM
For in ear, try the Surefires.

My ear canal has a upward angle and almost all "in-ears" would pop out over time. The Surefires have a upward angle with the outer frame fitting into the ear lobe. They are very comfortable and work well for me.

Run about $12.00, so you're not out a lot if they don't work for you.

http://www.surefire.com/ep3-sonic-defenders.html

note that surefires are supposed to have a "service life"
not sure if it is true or not, but i seem to remember it was 6 months or something like that
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suka

Re: What ear protection do you use?
« Reply #7 on: November 11, 2014, 07:05:34 AM »
yeap 6 month
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TastesLikeMetal

Re: What ear protection do you use?
« Reply #8 on: November 11, 2014, 07:49:35 AM »
Quote from: Lifer on November 11, 2014, 03:21:37 AM
For in ear, try the Surefires.

My ear canal has a upward angle and almost all "in-ears" would pop out over time. The Surefires have a upward angle with the outer frame fitting into the ear lobe. They are very comfortable and work well for me.

Run about $12.00, so you're not out a lot if they don't work for you.

http://www.surefire.com/ep3-sonic-defenders.html

Does anyone local sell Surefire EP7 foam replacements?
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s197

Re: What ear protection do you use?
« Reply #9 on: November 11, 2014, 08:43:45 AM »
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sworbeyegib

Re: What ear protection do you use?
« Reply #10 on: November 14, 2014, 06:56:55 PM »
I usually just use plugs if I'm shooting outdoors. Used to use disposable foam ones a lot, because I had a huge box of them that never seemed to run out. I'll agree, putting them in correctly is very important to how well they stay in, as well as how well they actually work. You really have to smoosh them down well and evenly before you put them in your ear. I always keep a few just about everywhere. Range bag, glove box etc...

I have a pair of the Surefire Defenders, I'm not sure where I bought them, but I think it might have been Security Equipment. However, I notice that they start to hurt after 3 or 4 hours of wearing them straight. I may just have slightly a wrong size, I know they come in small, medium and large. The thing is, I always have a tendency to misplace them. I'll put them in a pocket, and dump them somewhere random when I empty my pockets at home. Or I'll toss them in my range bag, or one of my cases, and forget which pocket it's in.

Most days I use the Mil Spec Monkey "cool guy" hat that I bought from Dave at Mojo. It comes with a pair of retractable, rubber baffled ear plugs. They work well enough for outdoor shooting, and it is very hard for me to misplace a hat. But as with all rubber baffled ear plugs, they take a bit of playing around with to get a proper "seal" in your ear. Some fiddling, some tapping, and a snapping your fingers right next to them to see if they are seated properly.

The only time I wear muff, is when I'm shooting indoors. At which point I'm usually doubled up with foam plugs and a basic pair of muffs.
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asinapple8805

Re: What ear protection do you use?
« Reply #11 on: November 15, 2014, 09:21:40 PM »
I've been using the Howard Leight Impact Sport or the disposable foam plugs. If someone next to me is shooting anything more than .223, I'll use both.

I need to pick up another pair of the Impact Sports. Every now and then they go on sale.
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stangzilla

Re: What ear protection do you use?
« Reply #12 on: November 16, 2014, 09:23:26 AM »
I use both plugs and muffs
I like to use the 3M classic yellow plugs.  straight cylinder shape.  seems to fit my ears better.
no matter if the plugs are the expensive kine, if they don't fit well, come loose or fall out, then they aren't working that well.
can never be too careful with protection.  :thumbsup:
« Last Edit: November 16, 2014, 09:32:56 AM by stangzilla »
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s197

Re: What ear protection do you use?
« Reply #13 on: November 16, 2014, 11:31:36 AM »
I find with the rubber plugs, putting some water on them before sticking in your ear helps a lot.
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Rocky

Re: What ear protection do you use?
« Reply #14 on: November 16, 2014, 01:37:51 PM »
Quote from: Heavies on November 11, 2014, 12:21:34 AM
I like 3TMP push ins with the cord,  real quiet and the cord tied around the neck when not in use is convenient.  If you(r) plugs are falling out you might not be putting them in correctly.

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zippz

Re: What ear protection do you use?
« Reply #15 on: November 16, 2014, 01:46:42 PM »
This is the technique we learn in the military for inserting plugs correctly, have to straighten the ear canal before inserting the plugs. 

See if that helps witht he plugs falling out.
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MuffinMan

Re: What ear protection do you use?
« Reply #16 on: November 18, 2014, 12:44:27 AM »
Just wanted to pass along that I ordered a couple pairs of Sonic ears (to replace the ones I lost) from The Ear Plug Superstore.  The selection, price, service, and fast USPS priority mail shipping was great.  Better deal than Amazon and they have a large selection of stuff.  http://www.earplugstore.com/

I am not affiliated with them, just felt like they provided a good service and price and wanted to pass along.

 :thumbsup:
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Heavies

Re: What ear protection do you use?
« Reply #17 on: November 18, 2014, 08:38:48 AM »
Quote from: zippz on November 16, 2014, 01:46:42 PM
This is the technique we learn in the military for inserting plugs correctly, have to straighten the ear canal before inserting the plugs. 

See if that helps witht he plugs falling out.
Yeah, you gotta get them deep in there, and hold them in place until they expand.  Once they expand they should not fall out, and attenuate the sound properly.
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oldfart

Re: What ear protection do you use?
« Reply #18 on: November 18, 2014, 09:12:22 AM »
Quote from: zippz on November 16, 2014, 01:46:42 PM
This is the technique we learn in the military for inserting plugs correctly, have to straighten the ear canal before inserting the plugs. 

See if that helps witht he plugs falling out.
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I learned that from using ear thermometers on my sick kids.
Btw, I use howard leight electronic muffs. But I also need plugs
For field use and rifle shooting.
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Re: What ear protection do you use?
« Reply #19 on: November 18, 2014, 10:56:11 AM »
Quote from: MuffinMan on November 18, 2014, 12:44:27 AM
Just wanted to pass along that I ordered a couple pairs of Sonic ears (to replace the ones I lost) from The Ear Plug Superstore.  The selection, price, service, and fast USPS priority mail shipping was great.  Better deal than Amazon and they have a large selection of stuff.  http://www.earplugstore.com/

I am not affiliated with them, just felt like they provided a good service and price and wanted to pass along.

 :thumbsup:

One cool thing about their store (even though I haven't bought from them) is that they have some sampler packs of plugs so that you can test them out and find your favorites.
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