What do you like to use for in-ear hearing protection? I normally double up with disposable plugs then use my howard leights, but I cant get a good cheek weld with my new sub2000 so I want to look into some quality protection that won't get in the way. Anyone have recommendations on this?
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In-ear hearing protection recommendations?
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I snagged a pair of the Axil Bluetooth in ears when they were a kickstarter...waited almost a year for them, but they are very comfortable and work really well. YMMV
**EDIT** I will say the BT audio is not great...a bit tinny for my taste, but the sound protection has been quite good.
**EDIT** I will say the BT audio is not great...a bit tinny for my taste, but the sound protection has been quite good.
Spent brass always worked great for us in the Corps..haha! Any kind of foam plugs will do but I do recommend some type of ear muff protection over that. Preferably electronic. There is another thread on this.
greencobra
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sorry, the wise ass in me took over....
Knob Creek
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I don’t have his name but the guy who does molded ear plugs does a great job. He’s usually at the gun shows.
ReluctantDecoy
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Surprisingly, the cheap memory foam ear plugs can (depending on brand) offer up 33 dB reduction, which is on the high end for sound reduction. That all depends on proper insertion though. Some people have them looking like they will fall out. That isn't doing them any favors. They really have to be inserted for max dB reduction.
That being said, Squib308 just pointed out to me yesterday that humans also conduct sound through their bones (skull), and that's why using just ear plugs isn't great for indoor shooting (which I can confirm). Unfortunately, that means that cans are still the way to go indoors if you want to avoid that type of bone resonance.
Have you thought about padding the shaft to create a higher cheek rest? I think I saw someone put gray pipe insulating foam around their Sub2k for that purpose.
That being said, Squib308 just pointed out to me yesterday that humans also conduct sound through their bones (skull), and that's why using just ear plugs isn't great for indoor shooting (which I can confirm). Unfortunately, that means that cans are still the way to go indoors if you want to avoid that type of bone resonance.
Have you thought about padding the shaft to create a higher cheek rest? I think I saw someone put gray pipe insulating foam around their Sub2k for that purpose.
Thanks for the info. I have thought about eventually adding the bolt tube cover from mcarbo to my sub2000, but the issue comes from the low iron sights (which are awful). The easiest solution now just seems to suck it up and pay for the red dot mount.
ReluctantDecoy
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I have that exact bolt tube cover from Mcarbo on my Subbie. Doesn't really add all that much height to the cheek rest area. I also had a red dot on quick release. While it is much easier to shoot with the red dot, I was torn about adding it. the more stuff you put on this gun, the further away you get from the original intent of the design of a basic, but serviceable backup carbine that can be stored anywhere due to the folding design. Wtih a Red Lion Precision foreend, I can still collapse the rifle, but the red dot adds significant bulk to the profile, jutting out further than any other part.
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Crazy Gun Show Hearing Protection Guy. LOL. Good guy but a bit intense. Hahahahahaha.
Those Axil's look cool, but not wait-til-November cool. How do you make money forcing people to wait that long??? Wow.
Every Army grunt knows cigarette butts are the best field expedient hearing protection.
Brass,friggin Jarheads
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citoriguy
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I use these exclusively, indoors or out. If I’m going to fiddle around with a large round (.30-06 or 50BMG), then I’ll throw on a pair of standard hearing protection over the top.
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If you are in MA, this is what I use: EAR SAFETY SYSTEMS
They can be fitted with electronics as well (which I may do because these things work a little too well for me).
They can be fitted with electronics as well (which I may do because these things work a little too well for me).
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JRT
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I bought the elite digital. They are amazing. I hunt all day with them and they are good enough alone indoors.
I didn’t pay quite what they show here.
Custom-Fit Electronic Hearing Protection For Shooting – Shop Now
I didn’t pay quite what they show here.
Custom-Fit Electronic Hearing Protection For Shooting – Shop Now
I gave up trying to use the factory sights on my sub2000. I ponied up and spent the $200 on a red dot and a Midwest Industries sub2000 red dot mount.
https://www.brownells.com/optics-mo...m-1-piece-pic-top-optic-mount-prod111902.aspx
Brownells has a $10 off + free shipping on $100 orders - it's on their website. Can snag a MI mount for about $90 shipped.
The mount is awesome and still allows the gun to be folded etc.
Wickedcoolname
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I use the filters from two Marlboro cigarettes. Works great and you can still smoke the coffin nails.
I tried them but there is a hard plastic nub that goes into your ear. Did not like that.
The cat appears to have stolen one of my custom molded plugs I,have had for years. So I ordered these
https://www.amazon.com/Radians-CEP0...d+earplugs&dpPl=1&dpID=41EWjwE3fYL&ref=plSrch so far all is good. They fit well and as far as I can tell work as well as my last set.
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In my case, I got the initial molds just before Steve moved & things got a bit mixed up. Honestly, just give him a call if it is going on too long. He's a great guy.
JRT
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I hunted over 60 days last year. A lot of it was with suppressed rifles but not always. I'm not putting one of those stupid shotty silencers on my duck gun. I had never spent more than a good pair of Peltor ears in my life for hearing protection. I do a lot of pheasant, duck and goose hunting, I may fire 20 to 30 times a day sometimes and then there are the shots from my partners guns. It takes a toll and my hearing was starting to suffer. I can wear these all day and I forget they are in. Between punk rock, guns and farm equipment I have lost all of the hearing I can afford to lose.
