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tstuart34:

--- Quote from: RobertH on April 27, 2015, 08:52:17 PM ---No need to double up with plugs if everyone is shooting with a can.  :D

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Knew you would bring it up! someday... someday...

JTH:
I personally go with the Walker Alphas---because the battery life is ridiculous.  Either I forget and leave them on, or they get bumped and turn on---and yet weeks later (literally) I put them back on and they still work without replacing the battery.

Other than battery life, choices seems to be pure personal preference between all the various types.  They all basically do the same thing, so just pick one that fits your head.  For me, that means Walker Alphas, and I've been beating up the same pair at the range for years.  (I've got three pair, and people borrow the other two all the time.)

Dan W:
I have 2 sets of Pro Ears  (one for work and one for shooting) and  while they work good and fit well, the N battery life is poor and they cost way too much ... but thankfully I did not pay for mine

bkoenig:

--- Quote from: tstuart34 on April 27, 2015, 08:42:42 PM ---+1 with Robert. Depending on what and where I am shooting I double up electronic over ear plugs. Helps a bit for flinching on my part lol. But its also nice I can turn up the electronic so I can hear a conversation or rangle commands but shooting gets filtered from the plugs and and electronics.

If you want cheap I started out with the Winchester from Walmart. They are like $10 but they really work well. They are really tall but work. I now use them for yard work and tuning out kids and wife!


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I have a set of the Winchesters also.  They work pretty well, but if you forget to turn them off they'll run down the batteries in no time.

I do really like having amplified hearing protection.  It makes it a lot easier to hear range commands.

PC13:
I have been using a set of Peltor Tac Sports for about 6 years.  I shoot a lot and use them a ton and have changed batteries twice.  I spent the money for a padded headband and the gel filled ear cups and they are terrific ear pro.  I bought a few sets of the Howard Leight Impact sports for the wife and kids and they are very nice for the price.  The Peltor are a little spendy, but still a lot cheaper than MSA Sordins.   I have around $175 into mine with the gel cups and headband, whereas the Howard Leight can be had on Amazon for around $40.  If I were shopping on a budget, they would be my choice.

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