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Old 02-11-2012, 08:54 AM
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No one appears to be online and I'm getting the family ready to send out to a Monster Truck Show in Hartford. Putting together "ears" for all of them. I'm not going. I'm staying home. Quiet time is good. But as I put the headsets in a backpack, I wondered:

"What do y'all use for hearing protection? I'm using a set of cheap Winchesters in the 27 db range ($15), have a pair of 30db ($25) that are Mrs.... The range is incredible, from .50 cent foam plugs to $300+ electronics.

So... what brand/style do YOU use? And would you recommend them to others?

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Old 02-11-2012, 09:21 AM
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I use a Silencio muff that has a strap that can be worn over the head or behind the head. It has served me well and I would recommend them. They are not bad for the $20.00 price. I have used more expensive ones but personally I did not notice a difference.
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Old 02-11-2012, 09:33 AM
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Cheap ole foam ear plugs for me. Can't afford those expensive ones being on Social Security ya know!

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Old 02-11-2012, 09:52 AM
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I use custom molded plugs. EARinc.com Guy comes to the range about twice a year.

They do a good job. kind of like this....

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Old 02-11-2012, 09:59 AM
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Oh I have a variety. I have the winchester muffs, probably the same ones your talking about from walmart. I also use foam, they are free from work. Then I have some custom molds from when I was at the quarry.
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I have a pair of Howard Leight's Leightning L3, and the wife has a set of Remington's (Radians). I usually end up wearing foam earplugs. They seem to block out more noise and are more comfortable to wear for longer.
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I have a bunch..from generic muffs I picked up over the years, to a set of Pelico electronics..found out not to use those on an indoor range real quick.
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how do you get the squirrel to hold still long enough to get them in?
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how do you get the squirrel to hold still long enough to get them in?
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