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Offline buckenbass

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« on: January 31, 2005, 10:48:53 AM »
Do you or do you not use ear protection while HUNTING and if so what kind do you use.

I at this time I do not, I feel I need to hear what is going on. and the blast of one shot is worth it. maby bad thinking in the long run...
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« Reply #1 on: January 31, 2005, 10:58:22 AM »
http://www.pro-ears.com/moreinfo.htm#dimension1

This is what I got this year and they work great (the D-2)
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« Reply #2 on: January 31, 2005, 12:33:25 PM »
I have not been either, I will though when I start hunting with my 500MAG and other ported guns. I have power muffs I wear and I can amplify sound and they shut off at loud sound. I have wore them a few time when hunting.  :D
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« Reply #3 on: January 31, 2005, 04:15:10 PM »
I used a set of Remington Electronic Muffs this year when hunting with my 45-70 Contender.  I kept them turned up to a point that did not really amplify but just sounded normal.  I thought it would be a pain but I forgot that I even had the things on.  It was funny because the deer I shot with the pistol, I heard jump a fence about 30 yards away but do not remember hearing the shot for a change.  I know I still heard it, just not as loud and painful as usual.
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« Reply #4 on: February 01, 2005, 02:00:56 AM »
I use no hearing protection while hunting.  The biggest handgun that I shoot is my Contender in .375 Win.  without a muzzle break, and it has never given me trouble.  If I ever decide to get a barrel with a break (which I'm not really into) I would definitely get some kind of hearing protection and use it at all times (probably in the form of some kind of power muff or the like).
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« Reply #5 on: February 01, 2005, 05:07:42 AM »
Quote from: Bullseye
I used a set of Remington Electronic Muffs this year when hunting with my 45-70 Contender.  I kept them turned up to a point that did not really amplify but just sounded normal.  I thought it would be a pain but I forgot that I even had the things on.  It was funny because the deer I shot with the pistol, I heard jump a fence about 30 yards away but do not remember hearing the shot for a change.  I know I still heard it, just not as loud and painful as usual.


I put mine on before I leave the truck. I can hear every foot step I make it makes me walk alot softer. If I should get a deer jump and run I will still be protected.
After about an 1/2 hour I too forget they are on and everything sounds normal to me then when I take them off everything is so quiet.
 I have heard deer walking it me and I have not heard them.

flyfisher: Just because you do not use a break doesn't mean you are not damaging your hearing! every gun shot will do some damage even the little 22 long rifle will do some. just food for thought.

I shot a doe opening day of gun season. she was at 70 yards  when I shot her. She acted like I missed and ran off. I was able to hear her fall about 100 yards from me.  when I got do the spot she was I could not find any blood. the only way I knew I killed her was because I did hear her go down and not get back up.
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« Reply #6 on: February 01, 2005, 08:32:03 AM »
That sounds like a convincing pitch rickyp  what brand do you use..and can you still tell what direction sounds are coming from..
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« Reply #7 on: February 01, 2005, 08:47:43 AM »
you will find a link in one of the above post.

It is not easy at first but yes you can tell . not always but about 99% of the time you can. When it gets hard for me is when the squirrels are playing under and around my stand.
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« Reply #8 on: February 02, 2005, 07:29:24 AM »
I use ProEars and have for several years.  They not only let you hear more, but help keep the ears warm in cold weather as well.  I've never had a problem knowing which way the deer is coming from after I hear them.  You'll be on full alert when you're tuned in.

I would never shoot a handgun without hearing protection of some sort.  Even a .22 is load and the big boomers are probably worse.  You don't really know if you're hurting your hearing unless you go get your ears checked.  By then it's too late.  Hearing loss is irreversable.

Even a couple hundred bucks for a good set is worth the price when you consider what you have to lose.

For what it's worth, ProEars used to brag about having the best warranty in the business.  Maybe they still do.  I know I sure like mine.

BJ
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« Reply #9 on: February 03, 2005, 12:48:23 AM »
I have a set of Walker Game Ear Quad Muffs.  Wear them all the time when hunting.  I have hearing loss from all the years I didn't think loud noises bothered me and now wear two hearing aids.  Believe me--your hearing is worth protection and you'll really, really miss it.  I wear my muffs faithfully and would not even think of firing a pistol without them.  I enjoy the enhanced sound though the quad muffs.  I admit that they are a royal pain in the butt, but they work for me.

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« Reply #10 on: February 03, 2005, 03:41:46 AM »
If you don't have a lot of money to spend, check these out...

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=46798

They work pretty well and are only $20.  I'm sure they aren't as good as the high dollar ones but they are better than going without.  I have a second pair that I always keep in the truck in case I forgot muffs, etc.

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« Reply #11 on: February 06, 2005, 01:58:37 AM »
Im definately gonna have to check out some of these products. Take it from one who knows guys....hearing loss sucks! I noticed this past deer season that I can no longer hear a lot of things I used to be able to hear while in the stand. Owls hooting, squirrels playing and barking, and I damn sure cant hear a deer coming even if it sounds like a bulldozer coming through the woods to somebody else.  
 And to what do I owe this....years of "Bah! I dont need no stinking ear plugs!!" Well, now not only do I have permanent hearing loss but I also have Tinnitus...constant ringing in the ears. And I mean RINGING! All the time. Sounds like I just got done shooting a .44 Mag without muffs or plugs, everyday, all day long.
 So...for any of you who may just be geting into shooting, and even old hands that have been at it for years, trust me....you WILL lose your hearing if you shoot unprotected. Wear your ear plugs or muffs, and teach the young ones. My two boys are not even allowed outside while Dad is plinking with a .22 unless they agree to wear their Muffs, and have their little hind ends planted next to me on either side.
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« Reply #12 on: February 06, 2005, 11:57:11 AM »
Well the muffs and other hearing enhanced devices do seem like they would be nice. Unfortunately I haven't never tried them. Wouldn't mind having a set especially for turkey hunting. I have a hard time locating gobbles at a real long distance, and my partners can hear them when I sometimes can't. Too much rock n' roll that my mother always warned me about. Too many unprotected shots from long guns while hunting as well. We have actually killed birds that I did not hear gobble the first time. If I'm by myself I'm at a disadvantage.
 While handgun hunting I use Silenco ear plugs attached with an adjustable band. I wear them around my neck and simply insert the plugs just before the shot. I use muffs at the bench. I also have Sonic II plugs that block out high frequency, when I do sound work or I'm around loud music. Hearing loss is something you can NEVER get back, but you can prevent further damage.
Take care of those ears,
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