Ear protection question.

[robsterclaw]

Cool. Thanks for the input and advice. :idea:

[HunterCO]

One word "Suppressors" [wink]

[robsterclaw]

One word "Suppressors" [wink]

3 words "need second job" :twisted:

[Gman]

The ones you linked to are very poor. They state that they block sounds at 120dB. If you look at Cabela's buying guide you will see this; "Exposure to harmful sounds, either very loud impulse sound(s) or repeated exposure to sounds over the 90-decibel level for an extended period of time damages the sensitive structures of the inner ear."

I have a cheap pair of electronics that I believe are branded by Caldwell. They clip at 85db and offer a NRR of 27. I got them from Midway for less than $30.
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...eitemid=142725
I still like my standard 30db muffs or earplugs. My ears work well enough that I can usually still hear people talking when the shooting noise stops.

[roman gnome]

but i cannot stand ear muffs when firing a rifle.

That's one thing I'm still trying to get comfortable with after switching over to just muffs.