Electronic hearing protection ??

[coobie]

Looking into buying some electronic hearing protection for shooting.Should have done it years ago but better later than never.Leaning towards this model (pro ears pro tac mag gold NRR30.)Any comments or thoughts?Thanks for any info.

 

[Code54]

I use several different models for work and all have worked exceptionally well. Biggest problem I have ever had was letting the battery go dead because I forgot to turn them off.

 

[coobie]

I use several different models for work and all have worked exceptionally well. Biggest problem I have ever had was letting the battery go dead because I forgot to turn them off.

The pro ears that I am looking at has a automatic shut off after 4 hours if not in use.Kind of handy IMHO.

 

[Code54]

That is a good feature. It is nice to be able to easily hear commands or a normal conversation yet have any damaging noise blocked out.

 

[5030]

I have a pair of relatively cheap Caldwell's that work fine. When on there is a red LED thats lit so it's a reminder to turn them off.

 

[the old grind]

I suggest that anyone who hasn't tried electronic hearing protection not think of them like a pricey spotter or chrony (a 'one does it all'), or another 'range rocket'D), but rather like scopes that may be switched and tried under different circumstances.

Good digital muffs cost less than good optics, so don't think it's silly to buy/try a few that appeal, are well reviewed, etc. When introducing a new shooter, or at the range with the Mrs it's nice that those at the firing line have the same convenience. tog

 

[davrow]

I own and like the ProEars. I do use lots of little batteries, though. Mine are old, no auto-off.

For rifle or at indoor ranges I still use ear plugs under the muffs.

 

[coobie]

Well found a good deal on a local hunting website a fellow bought the pro ear model GS-PTM gold NRR30 for his wife and they did not fit her so I bought them for $150 bucks new in box.Pretty happy with this deal.