electronic ear muffs

[joshh]

anyone have input? i am considering a set of electronic earmuffs that aren't too expensive. the ones ive been lookin at are the peltor tactical 6s or the Howard Leight R-01526
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct...tnumber=103666
http://www.midwayusa.com/viewproduct...tnumber=671923

[wyntrout]

I bought a cheap set(Under $20) and it works well with shotguns or clapping your hands, but it was kind of weak on noise reduction for hand-cannons... and I wear earplugs as well... with regular earmuff rated at 29 or 30 dB noise reduction.
My set seemed a little slow with large centerfire pistols. I can't say how that would relate to the ones you're considering, though. I guess it's one of those things where you get what you pay for. I was ordering a bunch of stuff from Sportsman's guide to get to use a coupon and threw that on the order.

Wynn

[ruf45]

I dont know anything about those. I have a dillion set that work great and i use all the time

[joshh]

both say they block over 82db and reduce 22db

[ruf45]

sounds like they would work ok. the price seems good

[AFVet]

I just bought a pair of the Leight muffs myself. Haven't been to the range with them yet so no feedback yet.

[Bawanna]

I have that version of the Peltor. Had them quite awhile. They work very well for me. I wear a hearing aid and have big ears (not quite Dumbo but close). I find it difficult to find them with big enough cups to cover the ears without looking like I was a pro wrestler.
Without the hearing aid I'm stone deaf so I have to leave it in to hear anything at all. I dial the muffs up high as they go and between the block in the muffs and the block in the hearing aid all the harmful loud stuff is blocked.

When there is a lull in the shooting I can even sometimes hear conversation, something I sometimes ain't good at even in my living room.

Battery must last a long time too, I've not replaced mine yet and had them at least 3 years.

[CPO15]

I have the Peltor model as well; you get what you pay for. The do a good job of muffling gunshots and allow for normal conversation. Occasional static occurs but is not annoying, just wish it wouldn't happen. Changing batteries is a b@*ch, and it is easy to find that the on/off/vol switch has been activated during storage. If I had it to do over again, I'd invest in the more expensive models.

Do a Google search for "reviews" for the model you want, what I found on the Peltors was accurate. I'm happy with these, just think I'd be happier with a more expensive model.

[jlottmc]

I have a set that I got from CTD, I like them. They work well enough for me, my ears don't ring after I shoot on an indoor range.

[earle8888]

Yep, changing batteries is not fun. Mine are Radians. Had them for many moons. Uses 3 triple A on each side. Need a screwdriver to change.

[Ol'coot]

I have a three sets of the cheap Caldwell E-max electronic earmuffs, The wife and I used them all the time and we have a extra set for when we take a guest with us to the range and to be perfectly honest we have been very satisfied with them. They work very well allowing normal conversation to be easily heard but protect well during firing. They use standard AAA batteries and they last a long time. A huge improvement of the the not active muff we previously used. We purchase them when they were on sale at Midway for about the cost of the non-electric models. They have stereo mics so it is easy to tell which direction a sound is coming from. I would recommend them to any of my friends.

[robmcd]

I use Pro Ears Pro Mag Gold electronic muffs with a NRR of 33. They are the highest rated muffs on the market, and use unique circuitry that excludes excessive sounds without switching the mics off. Pricey, but what is your hearing worth?

[joshh]

I use Pro Ears Pro Mag Gold electronic muffs with a NRR of 33. They are the highest rated muffs on the market, and use unique circuitry that excludes excessive sounds without switching the mics off. Pricey, but what is your hearing worth?

$290! ouch! more than i wanna spend for muffs i'll only use few times per month at best.

[joshh]

I just bought a pair of the Leight muffs myself. Haven't been to the range with them yet so no feedback yet.

let us know how they work for you. thanks

[Bawanna]

I use Pro Ears Pro Mag Gold electronic muffs with a NRR of 33. They are the highest rated muffs on the market, and use unique circuitry that excludes excessive sounds without switching the mics off. Pricey, but what is your hearing worth?

My hearing is worth not very much at all. You present a very good and valid thought.
My hearing was not damaged by shooting, although in the early days maybe so, an occasional slip, muffs not in place and a big gun got lit off. Mostly construction and equipment that got me starting from a tractor in my youth no doubt.
We had a gutter installer who put on his ear plugs, had those kind like a stethoscope, he put them on everytime he drove a gutter nail. But he could hear grass grow.
If I'd worn earmuffs everytime I drove a nail I'd have been wearing them alot.

Hearings a terrible thing to lose, given the choice between getting vertical and being able to hear I think I'd pick hearing first without question. Take care of it................