Electronic muffs conducive to long gun shooting?

teumessian_fox · October 21, 2010, 01:08 AM

Are there any high quality electronic muffs that aren't so awkward when firing long guns?

Maybe something tapered?

thanx

wogpotter · October 21, 2010, 09:01 AM

Not that I've found yet & I've been looking for quite a while.

I've tried the "slimline" electronic types quite a bit & discovered 2 things.

1. Slimline muffs ram the internal foam against your ear & this is uncomfortable.

2. Slimline muffs seem to be built "upside down" with the cutout at the top where it does absolutely nothing, but they leave the thicker part at the bottom where it still contacts the stock.

CortJestir · October 21, 2010, 09:27 AM

I always find it very difficult to get a proper cheek weld with any type of earmuff.

I finally broke down and went to a local audiologist to get custom molded earplugs made. They cost me $80 and are much more durable and fit much better than the ones you can get at guns shows "while-u-wait". They've been great.

If you need the active noise reduction of an electronic ear muff, you can get valves placed inside a custom ear plug that will shut out noise above a certain dB - but they do add more cost.

Check these out: http://www.westone.com/hearing-prote...ction-products

October 21, 2010, 01:08 AM	#1
teumessian_fox Senior Member Join Date: June 3, 2010 Location: Staying ahead of Laelaps Posts: 196	Electronic muffs conducive to long gun shooting? Are there any high quality electronic muffs that aren't so awkward when firing long guns? Maybe something tapered? thanx

October 21, 2010, 09:27 AM	#3
CortJestir Senior Member Join Date: July 7, 2008 Location: Southern CT Posts: 1,406	Not electronic, but maybe these will help... I always find it very difficult to get a proper cheek weld with any type of earmuff. I finally broke down and went to a local audiologist to get custom molded earplugs made. They cost me $80 and are much more durable and fit much better than the ones you can get at guns shows "while-u-wait". They've been great. If you need the active noise reduction of an electronic ear muff, you can get valves placed inside a custom ear plug that will shut out noise above a certain dB - but they do add more cost. Check these out: http://www.westone.com/hearing-prote...ction-products __________________ "They have men amongst them who know very well what they are about..." - Lord Hugh Percy, on the events of April 19, 1775 Do you know what you're about? Find out at an Appleseed near you.

October 21, 2010, 09:01 AM	#2
wogpotter Senior Member Join Date: September 27, 2004 Posts: 4,811	Not that I've found yet & I've been looking for quite a while. I've tried the "slimline" electronic types quite a bit & discovered 2 things. 1. Slimline muffs ram the internal foam against your ear & this is uncomfortable. 2. Slimline muffs seem to be built "upside down" with the cutout at the top where it does absolutely nothing, but they leave the thicker part at the bottom where it still contacts the stock.