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re: spinoff: do you use ear protection when duck hunting?
Posted on 2/3/14 at 8:31 pm to gorillacoco
Posted on 2/3/14 at 8:31 pm to gorillacoco
No
I do dove hunting though. Thinking about getting some electronic ear muffs. Left ear failed a hearing test recently
I do dove hunting though. Thinking about getting some electronic ear muffs. Left ear failed a hearing test recently
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Posted on 2/3/14 at 8:40 pm to gorillacoco
Yes, and I recommend everyone do so. I did not for 20 years until the early 90s, but, I swear, my hearing has actually improved since I did.
Friends of mine who have not used plugs during the same time period have far worse hearing than me.
Friends of mine who have not used plugs during the same time period have far worse hearing than me.
Posted on 2/3/14 at 8:44 pm to Tigah D
I only use for recreational shooting or working the shooting range...
I use these...3M Peltor Sport tac
I use these...3M Peltor Sport tac
Posted on 2/3/14 at 8:45 pm to gorillacoco
I used to just wear simple ear plugs, but couldn't hear a damn thing going on around me. Now I don't wear any.
Posted on 2/3/14 at 8:46 pm to Pepperidge
My biggest thing is I like to hear when I am calling. Dove shooting I will wear them and I will put them in before I shoot for deer/hog.
Posted on 2/3/14 at 8:49 pm to munchman
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Posted by munchman Yes, and highly suggest everyone who wants to hear when they are seventy, should also.
My old man isn't even 60 yet, he has pleaded with me to wear ear protection every day afield. He's had some serious hearing loss from shooting guns.
Posted on 2/3/14 at 8:54 pm to GREENHEAD22
quote:Agree it's more difficult with plugs, but you kinda get used to it after a while and learn when your sound is right despite the plugs. And it really does save your hearing, at least in my experience.
My biggest thing is I like to hear when I am calling
Posted on 2/3/14 at 8:55 pm to Thunder Tiger
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it really does save your hearing, at least in my experience.
It saves your hearing and it isn't debatable. Not wearing it, ESPECIALLY when high volume shooting is likely, is stupid.
Posted on 2/3/14 at 8:56 pm to GREENHEAD22
Posted on 2/3/14 at 9:00 pm to xenon16
I have a pair of those, trying to push those lil flaps in when birds come in out of nowhere is a pain.
Posted on 2/3/14 at 9:21 pm to DeepSouthSportsman
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I do sometimes and wish I always did bc my right ear is fricked up
Sorry buddy..but no i don't wear any but should
Posted on 2/3/14 at 10:28 pm to GREENHEAD22
I could be wrong but I think the flaps are intended for indoor range shooting etc where you arent concerned with hearing everything. If you leave the flaps out they still reduce by 20-30 dB above a certain level or something. Definitely makes a difference
Posted on 2/3/14 at 10:32 pm to tight lines
I use ESP plugs. Fitted to ear canal with a wax mold. Amplify tegular sound and cuts off when u shoot. So no pb hearing yourself call. Use them religiously the last 3 years. Ears havent rang since. Pricey, but worth it
Posted on 2/3/14 at 10:53 pm to Bullredbf
Looks pretty legit. But they sell a non-electronic plug for $200...imho I'm not convinced they would be THAT much better than a properly inserted disposable pair
Posted on 2/3/14 at 10:55 pm to Tigah D
My adrenaline rush is so high when i shoot i dont hear anything. Only hurts when someone shoots when i aint lookin
Posted on 2/3/14 at 11:01 pm to tight lines
Tight's got the idea. I don't put the flaps in unless I'm sure of the shooting and don't need sound. They are still affordable, comfortable and reduce a good bit of blast
Posted on 2/4/14 at 12:42 am to gorillacoco
Damn right I do. My dad never did, and he's nearly deaf now.
Posted on 2/4/14 at 2:21 am to gorillacoco
Pit blinds and no. I can't tell you how many ducks we've killed by somebody hearing them before anyone saw them. Sometimes it's a single quack. Sometimes it's the f-15 sound of pintail. Sometimes it's the first teal of an always disorganized group.
Posted on 2/4/14 at 3:25 am to gorillacoco
It's the gun of the guy next top you that is the loudest.
Also, indoors shooting should be both plugs and muffs.
Also, indoors shooting should be both plugs and muffs.
This post was edited on 2/4/14 at 3:27 am
Posted on 2/4/14 at 7:26 am to tight lines
I have no trouble with mine. I have the cheapeat elctronic version als great customer service.y second year one stopped working, sent back out of warranty and they fixed em for free. Sent em back with a new case and 2 sets of batteries. Good company
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