Hearing Protection Recommendation

blincoln · October 25, 2011, 03:53 PM

Hello,

Its getting close to Christmas, and I am looking for some recommendations on hearing protection for the range.

Thanks in advance!

Brian Pfleuger · October 25, 2011, 03:54 PM

I assume you're looking for electronic devices?

blincoln · October 25, 2011, 03:58 PM

Quote:

I assume you're looking for electronic devices?

It doesnt have to be (I didnt know that type of stuff was available)... I am just looking for something that is over the ear and is effective.

Brian Pfleuger · October 25, 2011, 04:04 PM

Ok, well, my favorite combination for really loud guns is foam plugs and electronic muffs. For quieter guns, just the muffs.
I had a pair of Radians electronic muffs that worked pretty well and lasted me a few years of hunting, even though they didn't seem overly rugged.
Also Howard Leight electronic muffs seem to get pretty good reviews.

What is your budget? Electronic muffs range from $40 to probably $500.

There are also "hearing aid" style products but the good ones run into the several $100 range.

blincoln · October 25, 2011, 04:42 PM

I dont think I would want to go over $75... I dont go out enough to make it worth it...

Brian Pfleuger · October 25, 2011, 06:35 PM

I recommend checking for Howard Leight brand. Read the reviews and see if you like them. Otherwise, the Radians were nice but closer to $100.

October 25, 2011, 03:53 PM	#1
blincoln Member Join Date: July 22, 2011 Posts: 60	Hearing Protection Recommendation Hello, Its getting close to Christmas, and I am looking for some recommendations on hearing protection for the range. Thanks in advance!

October 25, 2011, 03:54 PM	#2
Brian Pfleuger Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 25, 2008 Location: Austin, CO Posts: 19,578	I assume you're looking for electronic devices?

October 25, 2011, 04:04 PM	#4
Brian Pfleuger Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 25, 2008 Location: Austin, CO Posts: 19,578	Ok, well, my favorite combination for really loud guns is foam plugs and electronic muffs. For quieter guns, just the muffs. I had a pair of Radians electronic muffs that worked pretty well and lasted me a few years of hunting, even though they didn't seem overly rugged. Also Howard Leight electronic muffs seem to get pretty good reviews. What is your budget? Electronic muffs range from $40 to probably $500. There are also "hearing aid" style products but the good ones run into the several $100 range.

October 25, 2011, 04:42 PM	#5
blincoln Member Join Date: July 22, 2011 Posts: 60	I dont think I would want to go over $75... I dont go out enough to make it worth it...

October 25, 2011, 06:35 PM	#6
Brian Pfleuger Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 25, 2008 Location: Austin, CO Posts: 19,578	I recommend checking for Howard Leight brand. Read the reviews and see if you like them. Otherwise, the Radians were nice but closer to $100.