Ear Muffs vs Plugs - Page 2

speedfreak · #31 02-17-2018, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by .257Weatherby

I used a set of Peltor Muffs with a 105db rating (https://www.3mcanada.ca/3M/en_CA/com...3805468&rt=rud)
Rob

Just a note those are rated for use up to 105 dB. The NRR is only 30db.

6.5 shooter · #32 02-17-2018, 09:14 PM

I wear both

markg · #33 02-17-2018, 10:34 PM

I watched a video on the Db ratings of suppressors on youtube and I sure wish we could use them hear. The 308 diameter one reduced the blast by 30-40 db so it brought it down from 170 to 130-140 add hearing protection to that and you have a very mild and pleasant day at the range.

gsa77 · #34 02-17-2018, 11:33 PM

I have electronic earmuffs rated 24 dB - they were fine in outdoor range. But in indoor range they were not enough. I use them together with plugs now.

Five · #35 02-18-2018, 01:11 AM

I always wear both at the range. I'm pretty noise sensitive so I wear plugs and then electronic muffs over top with the volume at a high enough level that I can still make out speech if I try.

Beeman3 · #36 02-19-2018, 08:34 AM

I used the Sound Gear electronic ear plugs this year for the first time. I found that they worked really good. Didn't notice any guns to be loud while target shooting or hunting. All guns also have muzzle brakes.

shiz · #37 04-12-2018, 10:20 AM

Indoor range muffs, outdoor range earplugs

bat119 · #38 04-12-2018, 10:28 AM

Leightning® L3 NRR 30 db

For the indoor range
I back up with plugs for the outdoor range unless I'm shooting rimfire than I use electronic muffs 24 NRR

fordtruckin · #39 04-12-2018, 10:03 PM

I have ear plugs and muffs. I find myself using plugs more often. I would love the noise cancelling muffs but since I use plugs more often I can't justify picking them up.

catnthehat · #40 04-13-2018, 06:38 AM

Depending on where I am II have been know to wear both.
Even when I was young and shooting smallbore match rifles I was taught to use plugs, and I have been involved in heavy construction for over 40 years now, shooting centerfire rifles in competition, run jet boats and still shoot regularly.
I used to get regular hearing tests at work but have not had one now for about 5 years. At that time I was told I had very good hearing for my age, regardless of all thee extracurricular activities I do and my career .
Cat