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Old February 1, 2005, 09:17 AM   #1
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Peltor Tactical 6S Electronic Earmuffs

Midway USA has these on sale for $89.99. Having used electronic earmuffs before I like them and feel that they have advantages in many situations. Has anyone used these particular muffs and have an opinion either good or bad about them? They look like they have a low outline.

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Old February 1, 2005, 09:54 AM   #2
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The low outline comes at a price, less insulation. They are only rated 19dBA reduction. Depending on the surroundings, I would consider double plugging. (Wear plugs under the muffs and turn the volume up to hear range commands.)
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Old February 1, 2005, 11:11 AM   #3
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Depending on the surroundings, I would consider double plugging.
Thanks for your comments. I figured that using disposable plugs also would be something to consider based upon the noise reduction rating. I have come to like having better hearing at the range, especially when I am there alone.
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Old February 1, 2005, 12:55 PM   #4
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$89
WOW!
i sell 'em in the store for $85.
i like 'em. i shoot a 376 stey w/ a brake and the work well.
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Old February 1, 2005, 02:12 PM   #5
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For hunting or plinking off a handfull of .22's off the back porch, I just wear the Tactical 6S. If I'm spending a couple hours shooting, I wear a good set of plugs under them.

I left them turned on for a week and the batteries were still fine. I love them!

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Old February 4, 2005, 01:24 AM   #6
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Midsouth has them for 69 and I have a pair I wear in the shop all the time and they are pretty good, but the T7 are much better and worth it for indoor shooting.
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Old February 9, 2005, 05:58 AM   #7
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They do clip though.
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Clip? Sounds?
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Old February 9, 2005, 05:09 PM   #9
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The headset is basically an amplifier packaged into a set of earmuffs. As you turn them all the way up, you actually hear quite a bit better.

When the electronics picks up an accoustic noise spike, they stop amplifying (the signal is "clipped"). So sometimes, when you're loading magazines, cycling the action of your gun or clinking things around, they'll clip and then quickly come back up to normal. They'll do it when you clap your hands.

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Old February 9, 2005, 10:31 PM   #10
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Any body used the newer electronic headphones? Supposedly they electronically reverse the sound spike so they give better hearing protection. I am looking for personal experience.
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