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wogpotter · November 9, 2011, 08:19 AM

I use the Accu-Life Shooter's Ear Plugs.
http://www.earplugstore.com/health-e...ear-plugs.html

They plug into the ear & allow pretty much normal hearing. When there is a shot a mechanical valve closes instantly reducing the firing signature to a safe level. Don't be put off by the "18" NRR rating, its a function of how hearing protection is tested, not the plugs not working well. The test uses continuous noise, not a pulse so the results are skewed drastically as a steady noise doesn't close the valve.

November 9, 2011, 08:19 AM	#10
wogpotter Senior Member Join Date: September 27, 2004 Posts: 4,811	I use the Accu-Life Shooter's Ear Plugs. http://www.earplugstore.com/health-e...ear-plugs.html They plug into the ear & allow pretty much normal hearing. When there is a shot a mechanical valve closes instantly reducing the firing signature to a safe level. Don't be put off by the "18" NRR rating, its a function of how hearing protection is tested, not the plugs not working well. The test uses continuous noise, not a pulse so the results are skewed drastically as a steady noise doesn't close the valve. __________________ Allan Quatermain: “Automatic rifles. Who in God's name has automatic rifles”? Elderly Hunter: “That's dashed unsporting. Probably Belgium.”