hearing protection

[pdqt]

Ones wearing muffs, what do you do to keep the stock from hitting the muff when you shoulder the gun.  I have tried them and it seem to hit every time.  Also do you know of any with the "bands" that go behind the head or neck out of the way of a hat, and some of the bushes.     

[Dylan T]

I use these. They work well for me and aren't clunky or cumbersome.

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/radians-custom-molded-earplugs.aspx?a=754858

[allaboutshooting]

Ones wearing muffs, what do you do to keep the stock from hitting the muff when you shoulder the gun.  I have tried them and it seem to hit every time.  Also do you know of any with the "bands" that go behind the head or neck out of the way of a hat, and some of the bushes.     

It's really all about the profile of the muff. Many are made for hand gun shooters, not us shotgunners. I'm currently using some from "A O Safety", their Shotgunner model. You can find the same model under various trade names, like Browning, for example. http://www.aearo.com/diy/hear_main.cfm will get you to some of their products. The "Stowaways" are the ones I recommend.

The "behind the head" models do not offer as much hearing protection as the over the head models.

For range work, I recommend some disposable plugs and muffs used together. It can help keep you from developing a flinch. The loud noise of a shot can cause an involuntary flinch almost as much as being kicked by a powerful gun.

Thanks,
Clark

[gobbler74]

Whichever you go with, get some that fit with a good rating. Glad to hear your active in that..save that hearing.

[Tail Feathers]

Let me second what Clark said, DOUBLE PROTECT ON THE RANGE!

I'm living proof single protection won't do it.  My left ear is pretty much half gone, depsite using protection.  Double up.  In ear plugs under muffs.  You don't get hearing back after nerve damage sets in.

[gob09]

Let me second what Clark said, DOUBLE PROTECT ON THE RANGE!

I'm living proof single protection won't do it.  My left ear is pretty much half gone, depsite using protection.  Double up.  In ear plugs under muffs.  You don't get hearing back after nerve damage sets in.

i agree my ear  doc. is a hunter /shooter he told me to double up on protection yrs. ago i always just go ahead and mash my head down on the stock with muffs but i dont use anything in the woods

[Dylan T]

Agreed. My ears permanently ring. I also don't understand the the guys who work in construction or with industrial drills that DO NOT use protection. It makes no sense.

[natman]

I've used these for years and am very happy with them:
http://www.amazon.com/Peltor-97044-Tactical-Hearing-Protector/dp/B00009363P
No problem with the muff hitting the stock.

If you want a behind-the-ear version:

http://www.amazon.com/Peltor-97043-Tactical-Hearing-Protector/dp/B0000X6I5I