Electronic hearing protection for shooting

[SwampDawg]

Can anybody help me with a recommendation for the electric noise canceling earphones to wear while I'm shooting? I started shooting at an early age, then went on through Army basic training and then more hunting and target shooting. All without hearing protection of any kind. Some people stuck cigarette filters in their ears but I didn't even do that. As a result, I am deaf at a post and wear hearing aids all the time except when shooting. I stick those foam plugs in my ears and also wear the muffs on top, but I just get the feeling I need to upgrade. Anybody out there have success with the new earphones? I'm willing to pay what I have to pay, but I'd rather not waste money, and the prices I see range from $25 to $300 and even up from there.

 

[Poundtowndog]

I’ve got the 40 walkers game and they are fine. They keep the level hearing safe. Get those, then man up save a little money and get a suppressor. You’ll wonder why you didn’t get one years ago. And you’ll probably want to buy another one.

 

[Poundtowndog]

40$ is what I meant sorry

 

[Dental Dawg]

I shoot sporting clays and bought electronic ears from MENSA(Mississippi Ear Nose Surgical Associates) in flowood. Best money ever spent. You can hear normally or magnify hearing. When gun fires, sound is cut off. They are great for hunting.

 

[WhiteShepherd07]

I have a pair of Impakt (~$45)headphones I got from bass pro and some Peltor’s (~$30) from Wal Mart. I like the Impakt’s a bit more just bc they’ve lasted longer. SAMs currently had some other brand on sale right now too. Either way, you won’t regret purchasing some.

 

[BELdog]

I like the higher end Peltors, but all of my rifles are suppressed and I only use hearing protection for pistol shooting for that reason.

 

[Bulldog Bruce]

I use the Howard Leight electronic Impact Sport model. I have used them at indoor ranges and outdoors and they work fine in all conditions.

 

[MaroonOldCrow]

I've got a pair of the Walker's Razor Slim and I really like them.

Pros:
- Not too expensive
- Comfortable
- Work as advertised

Cons:
- Difficult to tell what direction sounds are coming from. In a group setting you'll find yourself looking around wildly to figure out who is talking.
- At higher internal volume there's a slight electronic hum that you may or may not find annoying (I'm able to ignore it).

 

[dawgdr]

I am getting suppressor. Lucky enough to go to South Afica. They has 308 witn suppressor. Amazing damage. Amazingly quiet.

 

[aTotal360]

Walker's give you the most for your money.

 

[SwampDawg]

Thanks men. I'm going shopping. Nothing better than recommendations from non-paid users.

 

[1msucub]

I use the Howard Leight electronic Impact Sport model. I have used them at indoor ranges and outdoors and they work fine in all conditions.

Can’t recommend these enough. They are great, and low profile. My 14 year old saved up and bought his own. Amazon for $33.

 

[greenbean.sixpack]

Can anybody help me with a recommendation for the electric noise canceling earphones to wear while I'm shooting? I started shooting at an early age, then went on through Army basic training and then more hunting and target shooting. All without hearing protection of any kind. Some people stuck cigarette filters in their ears but I didn't even do that. As a result, I am deaf at a post and wear hearing aids all the time except when shooting. I stick those foam plugs in my ears and also wear the muffs on top, but I just get the feeling I need to upgrade. Anybody out there have success with the new earphones? I'm willing to pay what I have to pay, but I'd rather not waste money, and the prices I see range from $25 to $300 and even up from there.

In my opinion, there is a good bit of fraud in VA claims filed by vets, but this does sound legit (service related), have you thought about a claim? If nothing else to get hearing aids.

 

[Bass Chaser]

If you're trying to prevent further hearing loss then find the ones with the highest rated NRR - noise reduction rating.