Hearing protection in the feild

Message Topic Search Topic Options Post Reply Create New Topic Printable Version Translate Topic

   So far, I have pretty good ears. I've always taken care of my hearing, and I always use good protection on the range. But i've been out hunting a little more year round, so i'm considering an 'in the feild' option.
I know about those 'bionic ear' type devices which cut out when the gun goes off - and that's not a bad choice. But they're very expensive and kinda bulky. I've HEARD of little devices which are like ear plugs - they just go in your ear and they don't interfere with normal volume sounds. But when a loud sound goes off they shut it out, protecting your hearing. 
Have any of you guys ever tried this?

Author	Message Topic Search Topic Options Post Reply Create New Topic Printable Version Translate Topic
Foxer Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List .22 LongRifle Joined: 13 June 2003 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 27	Topic: Hearing protection in the feild Posted: 14 June 2003 at 10:20
	So far, I have pretty good ears. I've always taken care of my hearing, and I always use good protection on the range. But i've been out hunting a little more year round, so i'm considering an 'in the feild' option. I know about those 'bionic ear' type devices which cut out when the gun goes off - and that's not a bad choice. But they're very expensive and kinda bulky. I've HEARD of little devices which are like ear plugs - they just go in your ear and they don't interfere with normal volume sounds. But when a loud sound goes off they shut it out, protecting your hearing. Have any of you guys ever tried this?

macca Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List .416 Rigby AKA The Thunder From DownUnder Joined: 10 June 2003 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 1149	Posted: 18 June 2003 at 20:51
	Hi foxer,I use ear plugs when I am walking and muffs when I am varmititing.The bionic plugs are good.Remington make them and I am sure many others in the US.Buy good quality ones as the lesser brands will muffle all sound and I have seen some people push them in to far and affect their balance.Have a good one macca.
	don't let the bastards grind you down.

Foxer Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List .22 LongRifle Joined: 13 June 2003 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 27	Posted: 18 June 2003 at 20:55
	Huh! and they work well for you? I'll have to look into that. I figure I still have good hearing - why screw with it?