Good ear protection in the $30-$50 range?

Hoss Delgado · December 28, 2010, 10:26 PM

Up until now I've been using some cheap earmuffs I picked up at Wal-Mart. They were good enough for quite a while, but recently I've been shooting at an indoor range where the closed space makes everything much louder. I've got some inner ear plugs which are pretty good, but now I need something higher end for the outer set. Any suggestions?

mikejonestkd · December 28, 2010, 10:39 PM

Peltor ultimate 10, and Howard leight L3. both are excellent and a good value for the money.

Peltor: http://www.cabelas.com/product/Pelto...eltor+ultimate

Leight: http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct...tnumber=155225

shanzlik · December 28, 2010, 10:39 PM

I use Howard Leight impact sport electronic earmuffs at an indoor range. I like being abl to hear RO commands easily while still protecting my hearing. These are low profile so they work well with rifles, too. I do sometimes double up with plugs underneath depending upon what others are shooting nearby.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d.html/r...3?a=B001T7QJ9O

Stevie-Ray · December 31, 2010, 05:54 PM

I've used these for probably 30 years now. They were the best in the business back then. Probably still good now, but if I didn't have these I'd likely look at Leight units. Silencio Magnums

X_shooter · January 1, 2011, 08:58 AM

Whatever you choose make sure they offer the highest noise reduction possible. Many models only offer 21db or so noise reduction. That is not alot when your firearm can be putting out 140+ not to mention the person on either side of you. Do that in an indoor range for a couple of hours and your hearing can be affected.

December 28, 2010, 10:26 PM	#1
Hoss Delgado Member Join Date: November 1, 2008 Posts: 42	Good ear protection in the $30-$50 range? Up until now I've been using some cheap earmuffs I picked up at Wal-Mart. They were good enough for quite a while, but recently I've been shooting at an indoor range where the closed space makes everything much louder. I've got some inner ear plugs which are pretty good, but now I need something higher end for the outer set. Any suggestions?

December 28, 2010, 10:39 PM	#2
mikejonestkd Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2006 Location: Brockport, NY Posts: 3,716	Peltor ultimate 10, and Howard leight L3. both are excellent and a good value for the money. Peltor: http://www.cabelas.com/product/Pelto...eltor+ultimate Leight: http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct...tnumber=155225 __________________ You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth.

December 28, 2010, 10:39 PM	#3
shanzlik Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 547	I use Howard Leight impact sport electronic earmuffs at an indoor range. I like being abl to hear RO commands easily while still protecting my hearing. These are low profile so they work well with rifles, too. I do sometimes double up with plugs underneath depending upon what others are shooting nearby. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d.html/r...3?a=B001T7QJ9O __________________ TSRA Life Member, NRA Endowment Life Member, SAF Life Member My EDC - STI Shadow My blog - firearm reviews, etc.

December 31, 2010, 05:54 PM	#4
Stevie-Ray Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Location: The shores of Lake Huron Posts: 4,783	I've used these for probably 30 years now. They were the best in the business back then. Probably still good now, but if I didn't have these I'd likely look at Leight units. Silencio Magnums __________________ Stevie-Ray Join the NRA/ILA I am the weapon; my gun is a tool. It's regrettable that with some people those descriptors are reversed.

January 1, 2011, 08:58 AM	#5
X_shooter Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 274	Whatever you choose make sure they offer the highest noise reduction possible. Many models only offer 21db or so noise reduction. That is not alot when your firearm can be putting out 140+ not to mention the person on either side of you. Do that in an indoor range for a couple of hours and your hearing can be affected. __________________ X_shooter