Ear Protection

[flattop]

I also have the Remington R2000.  I use them for hunting and the range.  For bird hunting, I set them to normal amplification, but for big game I set them a little higher, not only to hear the game coming from further distances, but also to hear all the noises I make when I'm moving.  It keeps me from spooking the animals and have been very effective.

Flattop

[rickyp]

I have been a fire fighter for over 25 years and driving the firetrucks for about 20 years, I do have a hearing loss due to the sirens and air horns.
A few years ago I bought a set of pro ears  stalkers D2 the ones with the input jacks. I never go hunting with out them.  a lot of times I can hear the deer walking up on me and when I shoot the noise is blocked out but returns fast enough to hear the deer run and I have even heard them fall and kick before the die. this gave me a good idea of where they are when I am looking for them. They take some getting use to and you need to learn how to listen with them on.

They are well worth the money.  the  things I don't like about them is : when someone shoots they shut off and if a bird hits a high pitched note they will shut off, they are hot in the warm weather and they are water resistant and not water proof.

[quickdtoo]

That's where the in-ear type shine!! With none of those issues, the SportEars reduce harmful levels, but don't cut off the sound so you go deaf momentarily like muffs do, but the down side is they cost a lot more than muffs. If you want a muff that works the same and also has an NRR of 29, try the North Gun Muffler I posted about earlier, it doesn't get any better than that for $90, but you can spend a bunch more for less!!

Tim

[HHI-7420]

Leatherstocking, I too have ear problems(constant ringing), but cannot understand how earmuff amplification can increase the noise that is created inside your head. These noises are from the excessive movement of the cillia in the eardrum. The muffs only magnify outside noises as far as I know. It may be that the muffs you tried were defective(I had this happen to me once. Sent them back and the next set were right on-Peltor six from Midway).   Pat 

[no guns here]

I don't think the muffs amplify the tinnitus.  Just putting on my regular muffs makes mine seem much worse.  In fact try just blocking your ears with your hands flat against them.  For me it's the same effect as the muffs.  I think the normal sounds are deadened to the point that the tinnitus isn't being drowned out.  That's why I have to sleep with a fan or humidifier on.  When the house is quiet, it's too quiet and the tinnitus seems louder.  In fact when I go to the audiologist, the muffs for the test do the same thing.  I can't hear the sounds with the muffs on that I seem to be able to hear with them off.  The ringing is just too loud.



ngh

[rickyp]

the problem may be that the muffs blocks out so much noise that the ringing is more noticeable

[Leatherstocking]

I think you guys were right on with these last three posts. It is probably not that the muffs are amplifying the tinnitus, just that since everything else is blocked out, it seems worse. I should try those Peltor Tactical 6. I've heard several folks speak well of them.

[Lawful Larry]

Do not have any first hand info on the Tac 6, but do on the Tactical 7.  I was very impressed with them and had them ordered for my firearms instructors in my department.  They are very clear and the recovery time is almost un-noticeable.  I would think the tac 6 would be of the same quality.