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Hi,
I'm looking to buy a couple of pairs of ear muffs for range shooting (.22 to .308 generally), I am considering some 3M Peltor's but they can be quite pricey.
Anyone got some recommendation on decent hearing protection that does not cost a fortune, it does not need to be super fancy and I don't need Bluetooth etc..
Thanks!
MC
Peters may seem expensive but how much are hearing aids?
Yip thats why I'm looking to buy ear muffs, but I also don't want to spend a lot of $$ to find they are rubbish. Any suggestions on whats good
One of the issues in NZ is there are not a lot of stores that stock a wide range of options that you can try to see what you like
MC
If you want electronic you have to spend real $ to get a proper level of sound reduction.
If you don't want/need electronic it's fairly cheep
Yeah the electronic models I've seen are approx NZD $250 each. I don't need electronic. Any pointers on good models and where to buy them?Quote:
Originally Posted by res
MC
Just pop into a NZ safety shop or the like, get someone to let you try on a couple of there grade 5+ options and choose the one that seals around your head the best. Maybe take your rifles stock (not the whole rifle!)with you to make sure the cups don't interfere-i never have a problem with this but enough people do that it's something to consider. Make them give you trade price and you should get something very good for $50Quote:
Originally Posted by mike548141
Quite happy with my Howard Leiths and some large munty ones given one year from a sponsor.
But whatever I wear, I *always* double plug with ear plugs and ear muffs. Just got fed up having to yell at all the old farts at the range :D and I want to hear my grandkids talk to me one day...
ive repaired the electronic ones, most of them are 100% junk
Have to agree. My Howard's are really shit with the volume up and quite shit with them turned off.Quote:
Originally Posted by gonetropo
I have to wear plugs under them. Had a pair that the military use given to me that I thought were really good, but they got misplaced or lifted.
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Consider going to a audiologist and having shooters plugs made for you
Can't remember what mine cost - but they are brilliant and you can wear them for a long time and hear people too
Any audiologist?
Some good advice in the posts,grade5 is what I use on the range+a pair that the military ones for hunting off the back of the Ute or mobs of goats.Quote:
Originally Posted by faregame
If in general hunting ear plugs if time allows with a suppressor because most of that is just one shot.
I have industrial deafness and have just started using hearing aids.
My advice is look after you ears, the younger have the music cranked up there cars are lifting of the ground the vibration goes through you if you are to close.
They think they have a exemption from deafness��
KH
I would think so - mine were ordered in by TritonQuote:
Originally Posted by Rushy
They did the mold locally and it was made somewhere else
They weren't digital or anything - just a perfect fit with a small hole
They are great to use
Sounds similar to what I use with motorbike touring - constant wind noise is actually really loud and damaging. And constant!Quote:
Originally Posted by faregame
Think it cost me $80, guy made custom plugs for my ears. Based on Kapiti Coast.
Can hear fine with them in, things sound normal, just really really really quiet. Like someone turned the volume down by a lot.
[QUOTE=Gerbs;533627]Sounds similar to what I use with motorbike touring - constant wind noise is actually really loud and damaging. And constant!
Think it cost me $80, guy made custom plugs for my ears. Based on Kapiti Coast.
Can hear fine with them in, things sound normal, just really really really quiet. Like someone turned the volume down by a lot.[/QUOTE]
What did you say;)
KH
I went in to Bay Audiology today to inquire and they can get them done for $195.00
I use Howard Leight electronic muffs with plugs.
I like the lower profile when shooting rifles.
Using Open class pistols under cover then its grade 5 muffs and plugs.
The plugs stay in all the time but the muffs come off when not shooting.
I just splashed out on these...mainly for work but also for shooting etc
PPE Safety Solutions : Safety Product Catalog from 3M New Zealand:*MT1H7F2 Tactical XP Headband 1 each
I hope they are good.
That's what I was using when spotting for alonzo whilst lying beside the .50bmg muzzle brake, they're great.Quote:
Originally Posted by veitnamcam
If you don't need electronic then just get a pair of grade 5 Peltors.
They are good, I have a set and they are what I judge everything against. The cord so you can plug you phone into themQuote:
Originally Posted by veitnamcam
Have the grade 5 budget ones...virtually never wear them...use earplugs mostly but dealing with staff/customers all day as well as trying to make some noise myself they are in and out like Aaron Smith in a airport toilet....I struggle to hear voices with backround noise like two stereos blaring ,someone grinding, someone else hammering and someone else trying to talk to me from across the workshop so plugs are out more often than in which wont be helping.Quote:
Originally Posted by Savage1
As a handy benefit they will hopefully also be good at the range and hunting also as I am paying for them not work.
Ive got some electronic muffs but I don't know how they would handle the grinding dust in the air and filth on my hands
I have 3m peltor grade 5 and they are really comfortable. If you want extra protection use plugs as well. Got the muffs of trademe for a good price new, worth a look
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