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longeyes · June 17, 2002, 11:48 AM

Is there any good in-ear hearing protection made that is not the rubber or foam inserts? Something as protective as over-the-ear types--and that stays put? I find it hard to shoot long guns with the over-the-ear type but prefer it for protection. However, the last time I went out with my shotgun, firing slugs, the recoil knocked my over-the-ear model back from my ear twice (slugs are loud!!!) and actually knocked 'em off completely once. Also, over-the-ear protectors get hot in summer heat for a protracted range session.

Any ideas?

June 17, 2002, 11:48 AM	#1
longeyes Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2000 Location: True West Posts: 1,350	in-ear hearing protection - a better way? Is there any good in-ear hearing protection made that is not the rubber or foam inserts? Something as protective as over-the-ear types--and that stays put? I find it hard to shoot long guns with the over-the-ear type but prefer it for protection. However, the last time I went out with my shotgun, firing slugs, the recoil knocked my over-the-ear model back from my ear twice (slugs are loud!!!) and actually knocked 'em off completely once. Also, over-the-ear protectors get hot in summer heat for a protracted range session. Any ideas? __________________ "You come far, Pilgrim." "Feels like far." "Were it worth the trouble?" "Ah...what trouble?" ~Jeremiah Johnson