Ears Plugs or the lack there of

[hseII]

I forgot how loud my stubby .357 SP101 was.
I remember now-
I always, always, always use plugs but today there was a varmint at the farm and I didn't have time to put plugs in.

WOW!!, and somebody please answer that phone that's ringing

 

[Tony2X]

I'm assuming you were outdoors....try it indoors...lol

 

[Aikibiker65]

What??? Did you say there is a bone singing?

 

[dial1911]

Yep... I've been at the range a time or two before and didn't realize I took off my ears until after the first shot.

If there are some other people around it helps me remember because I have a 'check list' to call the range hot... just me, well, I'm forgetful (or careless, take your pick).

 

[rugerceltics13]

waiting for ngcsugrad to come in here and proclaim how stupid everybody is for not using the most expensive ear muffs money can buy

 

[hseII]

I need no reminding of just how stupid I am.
My wife and I remind me ever day

 

[ftjandra]

My bulk pack of disposable ear plugs have an NRR of 33 db. Just for fun, I checked Midway for earmuffs that also had NRR of 33 db. They were 290 bucks. There was only one pair. Everything else was less than 33 db reduction.

I'll stick with my ear plugs.

 

[hseII]

I'm normally the guy preaching about hearing protection-
Says the guy 3 hrs after he shoots and his ears are still ringing

Everyone, Please Use Protection- the risk is not worth the probable results

 

[GAGunguy]

I got some custom molded ones and I love them.

http://www.safetygearonline.com/custom-molded-ear-plugs

At the range when the big boy toys come out, I add some over the ear muffs.

 

[zesty]

My bulk pack of disposable ear plugs have an NRR of 33 db. Just for fun, I checked Midway for earmuffs that also had NRR of 33 db. They were 290 bucks. There was only one pair. Everything else was less than 33 db reduction.

I'll stick with my ear plugs.

Peltor makes NRR 30 muffs for under $30 (I think). The problem is they're huge. I also have a set of NRR 23 muffs that are more comfortable, but there's a noticeable difference in noise reduction.

The custom molded plugs look good, I might try those out. Thanks for the link.