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Post by davet on Jul 24, 2016 9:27:34 GMT -5
I've been looking for a good set of ear muffs to protect my hearing. For the last 3 years or so I have been using ear plugs as they have a 31db rating. My hearing is excellent and I would like to keep it that way. Heck....it's one part of me that MS hasn't attacked......yet.  So, I got an email from the big "C" and they have these two gizmos on sale: The Sport Ear M2 and then the Sport Ear M4 Now, the hearing protection of both is 25Db which for muffs is about the highest your going to find. The difference between the two besides the price....the M4's being $94 and the M2's being $76 (both on sale...the cost difference of $18) is that the M4 has the ability to amplify sounds by 10X via a small control knob. (You know....if you want to neb in on a conversation that is 20 feet away). Any thoughts on either these or any ear muffs you guys may have or may be looking at? I can type bigger for those who can't hear that good. stirthepot |
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Post by Dutch on Jul 24, 2016 10:08:42 GMT -5
I put my fingers in my ears and pull the trigger with my big toe.
My groups are bit larger than most tho.
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Post by Loggy on Jul 24, 2016 11:25:47 GMT -5
Good protection for under $20. No bells/whistles just good protection. 34dB rating. Amazon Link |
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Post by cavscout19d on Jul 24, 2016 11:54:28 GMT -5
i use peltors they amplify sound and cut out over a certain db level not sure what it is however. i love them its nice being able to have a normal conversation and be aware of whats going on around you and still have good hearing [protection. peltors are on the pricey side but they work amazing. you can find much cheaper versions that work just as well. a buddy of mine bought a decent pair off amazon for $50.
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Post by dennyf on Jul 24, 2016 12:08:05 GMT -5
Have several "basic" sets of ear muffs that I usually wear at the range. Silencio and something else, that stay in the truck. Also have a pair of Walkers that are electronic. First kind of ear protection I ever used, were reusable soft plastic ear plugs. Still have them.
Never really used much of anything until about 20 years ago, which means up until my late 40s, either used the soft plastic plugs, or nothing at all - except when shooting handguns. Rifles never bothered me all that much. Considering how much I shot back then, my hearing is still perfect. Don't use ear muffs when mowing, running a chainsaw or any other power equipment, never did. Sooner be able to notice something amuck, when running power equipment.
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Post by timberdoodle on Jul 24, 2016 12:42:11 GMT -5
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Post by GlennD on Jul 24, 2016 20:39:46 GMT -5
I am a big fan. Not only is the hearing protection good for several reasons, (including helping with marksmanship) but the amplified hearing muffs are fabulous! Did you know walking on the lawn sounds like walking in dry leaves in the woods? Crunch, crunch, crunch! Who would have thought? No wonder it is so hard to sneak up on deer.  |
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Post by fleroo on Jul 25, 2016 7:42:07 GMT -5
Judging by the size of your ears, I thought 45/70 was standard issue back yonder ?
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Post by davet on Jul 25, 2016 8:12:51 GMT -5
Judging by the size of your ears, I thought 45/70 was standard issue back yonder ? I think you mean 50-90 Sharps. Plus...they didn't have to trim the brass and all that stuck out of their ears was the rimmed part of the case. Yeah....lots of space between them ears. smileys-whistling-823718 |
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Post by timberdoodle on Jul 25, 2016 8:29:44 GMT -5
Type bigger can't hear yas
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Post by turkeykiller on Jul 25, 2016 8:53:05 GMT -5
I bought a pair of electronic muffs from Sportsmans Guide for around $20.00. They work great. Back in the 80's I used to buy most of my hunting stuff from Cabela's. To me, they have overpriced themselves while catering to the "yuppie" crowd. They used to sell brand name (Rocky) stuff, but now it has there name on everything. To me, $300.00 for a winter hunting coat is crazy.
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Post by ridgecommander on Jul 25, 2016 9:09:36 GMT -5
I wished I used ear plugs or muffs every time when shooting. Use them all the time at the range but I think the years of hunting finally caught up to me. I suffer hearing loss in my left ear and constant tinnitis.
I take plugs with me hunting now and put them in before shooting. That has cost me a few shots over the past few years. I just don't want to risk losing more hearing in my left ear.
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Post by turkeykiller on Jul 25, 2016 9:54:45 GMT -5
I worked in a steelmill for 25yrs. When I retired, the company gave me an exit hearing exam which I failed. The guy giving me the test, asked me if I was a hunter. Without thinking I said yes. Big mistake. He wrote up hearing loss due to gun fire. The company will not pay for hearing aids because of that. I'm proud of being a hunter, but that pride cost me big time.
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Post by timberdoodle on Jul 25, 2016 10:02:03 GMT -5
tell him yer a bow hunter....ya gotta think a little quicker  |
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