Grizzly 8.5"+hearing protection~what's best?

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Hey guys..this might seem like an odd question. I don't own a Grizzly (used to have a 12.5", liked it) but was at a shooting range on the weekend and "encountered" my first 8.5". A couple of guys about 20' away were sending some slugs downrange and DAMN....the noise almost blew the roof off! I had on, what I thought, was decent hearing protection but that 8.5" almost chased me off the line. Insane racket. :)

What do you guys use for hearing protection? (make and model) As an aside, there were 2 fellows trying to sight-in a .22lr between where I was, and where the 8.5 was barking..and they were wearing those squishy foam things in their ears. They laid the rifle down and covered their ears the moment that thing went off. Wondering if they're shopping for hearing protection too! :)
 
Use the squishy things under a pair of muffs when you are around really loud firearms like that. I use Peltor Muffs, but often find they are not quite good enough when there are a LOT of shooters, or short barreled guns on the line.
 
i have gone to the range only to discover i had forgotten my hearing protection.....hmmm my .45 acp"s didnt fit my ear holes, so i used 9mm!!!
they were a little tight, maybey 7.62 x25 would be better.....
my buddy laughed at first, then suggested i pattend some"bullet" deci damp hearing protection...lol
it would probably sell great!
 
Ear plugs

I worked in landscaping for years and found that about 95% of people, maybe more, don't wear ear plugs properly. Most people don't insert them far enough into the ear. Try this to see if you have them in properly:

When you ear plugs are in (and fully expanded), put your fingertips on them and push in (as if you were trying to plug your ears). If it makes a significant difference in the noise reduction, then your ear plugs are not in deep enough.

When they're in properly, pushing on them will result in only a barely noticeable change in noise reduction if any. You are now ready to rock.

When I put them in I twist a bit as I insert them into my ears, it helps insert them further. Warm ear plugs (e.g that have been sitting in your pants pocket) will expand faster and are more difficult to insert as you have to work very fast. if they are cold they will stay compressed longer and are much easier to insert into the ear (i.e. you have more time).

Hope it helps.

Benoit
 
gyppo said:
I worked in landscaping for years and found that about 95% of people, maybe more, don't wear ear plugs properly. Most people don't insert them far enough into the ear. Try this to see if you have them in properly:

When you ear plugs are in (and fully expanded), put your fingertips on them and push in (as if you were trying to plug your ears). If it makes a significant difference in the noise reduction, then your ear plugs are not in deep enough.

When they're in properly, pushing on them will result in only a barely noticeable change in noise reduction if any. You are now ready to rock.

When I put them in I twist a bit as I insert them into my ears, it helps insert them further. Warm ear plugs (e.g that have been sitting in your pants pocket) will expand faster and are more difficult to insert as you have to work very fast. if they are cold they will stay compressed longer and are much easier to insert into the ear (i.e. you have more time).

Hope it helps.

Benoit
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yep. And get the gooder ones not the cheap junk. 338 indoor range not a problem if in there correct.
 
Custom silicone molded in ears with the best dB rated muffs over them. In an indoor range, even that won't stop bone transmission to your auditory nerve.
 
howard leight laser lites installed correctly make very loud guns very comfortable. Standing right beside friends blasting away with my crusader brake'd CZ 858 and Benelli firing 3.5" shells the noise is so soft and comfortable, but you can still carry on a conversation. No need to double up
 
I'd not enough people pay attention to the Db rating on their muffs when they get em. Go as high as you can. But plugs under muffs is the simplest solution
 
supernova said:
howard leight laser lites installed correctly make very loud guns very comfortable. Standing right beside friends blasting away with my crusader brake'd CZ 858 and Benelli firing 3.5" shells the noise is so soft and comfortable, but you can still carry on a conversation. No need to double up
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YES. couldn't remember the name but those are the good ones. I bought a case of a hundred years ago. yellow and hot pink foam. Good stuff
 
If you really want to protect your hearing, get these: http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brow...Professional+Hearing+Protection.jsp?locale=en

They are the 3M Peltor earmuffs that are rated for working around aircraft.

I wear them at the range and even double up with my custom fitted silicone plugs sometimes.

I've seen them on sale at CT before, but I can't remember the price. I think they were in the $15.99 to $19.99 range.

You can always ask your local store to look up the sale prices on them for the last year, and then keep an eye on them.
 
Yup, I always double up! Foam plugs & ear muffs. I say 'huh' enough to know hearing protection IS important!

Cheers
Jay
 
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