Author Topic: Help! I need silence please...What hearing protection do you (Read 911 times)

GeoNLR · « **on:** March 29, 2005, 05:39:15 AM »

What hearing protection do you use? I need COMPLETE silence.. I know I need to work past it, but I am part ADD I guess, I can't concentrate why the shooter next to me has 3 spoters and starts an arguement with all 3 of them (esp the one behind the spotting scope) saying his shot hit right or not left...Bang..my shot missed b/c my mind is on his miss.

What type of plugs/ muffs do you use? I don't care if I can hear anything other than the range commands (and they better be loud). Something good hearing isn't all it's cracked up to be...

Please advise with brands, where to aquire some, etc.

Thanks,

Chicken George

savageT · « **Reply #1 on:** March 29, 2005, 05:49:29 AM »

George,
I think you need to work on your concentration a bit. It's too dangerous to be so isolated at the shooting line that you can't hear anything around you. Hell, I worry enough for both of us that I won't hear Range Commands or other shooters when I'm on line during non-events and we're all assuming our own responsibilties for range safety!!! I prefer to use electronic muffs that allow conversations to be heard for that reason.
Ordinary full earmuffs that you can pick up at any gun counter should do a good job as far as hearing protection is concerned....but check the "db" level printed on each and every one you look at to compare.

Jim

genphideaux · « **Reply #2 on:** March 29, 2005, 06:28:25 AM »

Chicken,
Go to a hearing aid shop and get a molded set of swimmers ear plugs, cost about 70 buck custom made for your ear. Takes about 2 weeks to get but they have a mold to make the next set from.

never leave home with out them especially if Deason or duckgumbo is your roomy. Duckgumbo snores on his stomach, never seen that before or since.

Dawg

dave imas · « **Reply #3 on:** March 29, 2005, 06:34:27 AM »

for highpower i wear plugs and muffs. jim is right. check the db level for your gear. also... tell two of the three spotters next to you to go sit down. politely ask is, perhaps, more in the spirit of some of our more delicate colleagues. :)

and yes... if you can't shut that noise out it typically means you have even more noise going on in your head. you will be more successful working on your own concentration and methodology. a shooter and spotter combo from texas make more noise than a flock of geese with a coyote come a callin. if you can't block that out you are done before they say go!
dave imas

jneihouse · « **Reply #4 on:** March 29, 2005, 07:00:41 AM »

Now that we know how to get into your head.......

nomad · « **Reply #5 on:** March 29, 2005, 08:27:58 AM »

David,

You know that those of us from Texas are just so friendly that we have a need to communicate...

dave imas · « **Reply #6 on:** March 29, 2005, 10:47:08 AM »

Ernie... I do know that and have to say I've been on the receiving end of some of that spotting communication over the years. To extremely excellent results I might add. My problem is when you boys get to yakkin and telling jokes, i'm always leaning out of my stance trying to hear the punch line while i'm trying to hit something other than dirt. makes the game all the more fun.
dave imas

GeoNLR · « **Reply #7 on:** March 29, 2005, 10:58:50 AM »

I agree 100% that the main issue is the concentration... That is why I practice, but the noise is an issue for me. I don't want to get to deep into an add discussion either..LOL I will settle for now with the advice given. I went at lunch and picked me up some 33NRR plugs and a new set of 31NRR muffs. I'm not sure what the old ones were, but I want the max attenuation value for now.

As far as practice I have tried to shoot with a walkman on, by the 2nd night I was able to tune one the radio completely BUT there is a real difference between a constant noise and as previously mentioned "punch line" from close by jokes and etc.

Any advice on how to practice for that would be welcome.. I have been keeping the family quiet above my head during practice sessions...I might need to re-think that and get my 4 and 6 year old to do what comes naturally right above my head... That might be just the ticket...

Chicken

anthonyg · « **Reply #8 on:** March 29, 2005, 06:13:28 PM »

I have always used a pair of disposable ear protectors(yellow sponge with a blue cord ) and a pair of peltor bullseye behind the head (19 db) hearing protection.Shooting high power silhouette at central jersey range with a metal overhead you need all the hearing protection you can have to avoid flinching from the next guys shot. this year i found a company called EAR GEAR IN PA. they mold the plugs in your ears and are rated 31 db.they work very well.and i an verry happy i bought them $45 dollars. ANTHONY G
RAMBUSTER40

Slowstdy · « **Reply #9 on:** March 30, 2005, 03:37:10 AM »

Hi ANTHONY G
We met at Delran on Saturday, Hows your back? Have you any more information on Ear Gear PA? cant find them. Goolged etc. Cheers Dave

dave imas · « **Reply #10 on:** March 30, 2005, 04:34:48 AM »

don't forget that you pick up a lot of sound with the bone behind your ear. plugs don't protect you there. most docs suggest you need muffs to get full protection regardless of what the rating on the plugs might be.
dave

GeoNLR · « **Reply #11 on:** March 30, 2005, 08:14:06 AM »

Listen up ducklover..get back to runing your match, you don't have time to be here involved with these schnanigans...

You know them might be fighting words..We might have to place a small wager on our scores in J-Ville this year? You game?

Chicken Lickin

genphideaux · « **Reply #12 on:** March 30, 2005, 08:29:05 AM »

And there off,.......hurt pride in the lead.......followed by will see........and drink you under the table one drink, I mean one link behind............you gotta be kidding me on the outside..........have another is closing in......broadside of barn pulling up.................Get'er done

dawg

Slowstdy · « **Reply #13 on:** March 30, 2005, 08:42:31 AM »

I thought it was Giter done

genphideaux · « **Reply #14 on:** March 30, 2005, 08:44:22 AM »

......and it's spell checker coming up from behind
:-D

dawg

yankee · « **Reply #15 on:** March 30, 2005, 01:45:12 PM »

Ear plugs properly inserted and ear muffs. Both of the Highest DB you can find. Second are you looking around --you might want to try some blinders to put on your glasses. And yes one spotter for the neighbors. Your spotter is suppose to help you with the range commands and time and wind and all that.
Wish I could come visit good old duck gumbo- I still have the flag
YANKEE

Hornetx60 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 30, 2005, 02:03:24 PM »

George these guys are just so helpful ! I don't understand what the problem is. Maybe slide them blinders around to the front......
If nothing else this has been a humorous thread. George ya gotta quit opening yourself up like that with Dawg lurkin around.....Giter dun DAWG!

anthonyg · « **Reply #17 on:** March 30, 2005, 02:07:17 PM »

HI Dave the name and TEL.# for EAR GEAR
717-579-3104 BRYAN ALLEN AND ON THE CONTAINER IT SAYS custom ear protectors by INSTANT -MOLD 640 HOLLOW RD P.O. BOX 439 OAKS, PA 19456.
it was nice meeting you at delran these molded ear protectors are very good. I am sure we will meet up at a silo match good luck anthony g
rambuster40

genphideaux · « **Reply #18 on:** March 31, 2005, 01:39:24 AM »

.....and it's Hornetx60 nosing out shameful compliment

dawg

genphideaux · « **Reply #19 on:** March 31, 2005, 10:09:44 AM »

.... and it's duckgumbo neck 'en neck with tragic bed time story........followed by tell me another grandpa and I'm get'en sleepy...... chicken lips shot out of the corner lossing control....quacks up in the straight away....

dawg