Thread: Best noise cancelling ear plugs for shooting range

Originally Posted by Happy Jack

Wife uses beeswax earplugs for my supposed snoring which she reckons is louder than my rifle.

Snoring eh? Have you done an Obstructive Sleep Apnea checkup? Reason I ask is I've run into a bunch of health issues in my 50s caused by it, and wish someone told me sooner.

Originally Posted by Cordite

The best ones are the ones you wear under ear muffs.

That's exactly what I do
plugs covered with grade 5 muff, dampens recoil as well I reckon.

Yep, a loud report worsens the perception of "recoil" for many shooters. Certainly doesn't help if you're prone to flinching.

Originally Posted by Gillie

Depends what i am doing on the range as to what ear protection i wear.

If i am a RO then i'll use my MSA Sordin Supreme Pro X earmuffs - these are electronic ear muffs that dampen out the loud noises while allowing or even amplifying ambient noise and conversations.
If i am moving a lot as a Match Director or if it is a hot day then i'll wear my Surefire EP7 Sonic Defenders earplugs with the valve open. Again these dampen out the loud noises while letting in the normal noises and conversations.

If i am competing then i'll wear the earplugs with the valves closed. If i really want to remove noise then i'll wear the plugs under the muffs.

These. I like the idea of the optional plug. No need to hear rustling leaves at the range.

Originally Posted by 6x47

Yep, a loud report worsens the perception of "recoil" for many shooters. Certainly doesn't help if you're prone to flinching.

Yep, muzzle blast and the 'slap' to the face is most of the worst elements of 'felt recoil'. More nerve endings in your head/face than just about anywhere else on your body...