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Offline Santa Dave

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« on: February 17, 2006, 09:24:58 AM »
After I got out of the military (they never worried much about hearing loss)Right ear is noticably "number" than the left & High freqs just don't exist any more.
Around "normal" shooting I have always worn lee-sonics.
In Sar I used them under noise cancelling earphones (I was Como)
Now Both "my" Lady And I are going to a mortar shoot.
I still have my lee-sonics. Are they acceptable for LARGE booms?
And what shall I get for her? (I know, the better they are the more they cost)
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« Reply #1 on: February 17, 2006, 11:31:55 AM »
I would suggest any of the Silencio ear muff style hearing protectors.

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« Reply #2 on: February 17, 2006, 12:31:56 PM »
I use foam earplugs to shoot high power rifle matches.  They are effective and unobtrusive so if you are trying to maintain a period appearance, they are the way to go since they are virtually invisible.  They also allow the use of hat styles other than baseball.

You can also wear muff types over them for even more protection.  My favorites are the http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=412072" target="_blank">Peltor Model Sevens; the http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=155265" target="_blank">Peltor Ultimate Ten also looks good.  If you have difficulty hearing normal conversation through ear protection, one of the http://www.midwayusa.com/esearch.exe/search?TabID=0&category_selector=all_products&search_keywords=peltor&Click+to+Begin+Search.x=0&Click+to+Begin+Search.y=0&Click+to+Begin+Search=Search_Button" target="_blank">electronic styles will be your best bet, although they are much more expensive than ordinary ones.

I would leave the Lee-sonics at home and get yourself some new ones, too.
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« Reply #3 on: February 17, 2006, 01:39:24 PM »
My whole crew uses foam earplugs.  When we are around seige guns we keep our mouths open.  The #1,2,3,4 cannoneers turn there backs to the gun when firing which helps.  The noise that bothers us the most comes from short barrelled guns that are close to our gun position.
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« Reply #4 on: February 18, 2006, 05:13:22 AM »
If you are going to spectate and they pratice safety like they practice Safety at Ft. Shenandoh then you will be back behind the firing line far enough that hearing protection really isn't needed.  A set of foam plugs in your pocket in case you end up watching down wind, would sufficient.

If you are crewing then listen to those here who have the experience...
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