Hunting Ear Pro Recommendations

[bigunit]

No love for the iso tunes here? I was thinking of buying the caliber ones.

 

[223dude]

I tried the Axel x core pro they 100% sucked.
What a bunch of gimmicky media hype bullshit.


I did a lot of research and then tried the Sound Gear Shield.
They are super legit, clear audio, no wind noise or humming. And you can tell the direction of sound.

 

[Jram138]

I saw one other mention of them but short of custom I’d say the Otto noizebarriers as well. They are a bit pricy but I’ve had mine for about 2 years and no complaints. Zero obstruction when using a rifle and perform great while having a conversation on a line with 6 or more pistols going at once. Good battery life not to mention the case is its own charging station that will get you through in the field. Two caveats I would mention is they are NOT for indoor shooting as the processor can’t handle it. I would also upgrade the ear tips to the comply P-series.

 

[MarlinMark]

shotguns need less protection as they are quieter, 150-155 db. Rifles run 160-170 range. Foam plugs run 15-30 depending on the fit and user skill. Custom plugs run 25-27, yes foam tests better than customs. I worked for a lab and we tested our stuff. Muffs run 15-25 with glasses. The slit leak from the glasses reduce the effectiveness of muffs. Also muffs can be lifted off the head in larger blasts. Double protection is 45-50, limited by bone conduction.

With all that said, single protectors, plugs or muffs may get you below 140 which is what is needed for a single shot. For 100 shots you need to be under 130. That takes double protection for a rifle, a single protector will do it for a shotgun, but only if worn correctly.
For 1000 shots, maybe a rso or score keeper, you need to be under 120. Even double protection is marginal for a rifle. Shotgun, no problem.

Thank you Sir.

 

[FaultyNock]

I had an audiologist in my area take molds and make custom fit silicone plugs. It was only $100, paid with my HSA, and they are excellent.

I've seen booths making them at gun shows before.

 

[Tilzbow]

I’ve been using E.A.R. inc custom molded electronic ear plugs for the last 20 years for shooting clays and some hunting. I always had trouble with wind noise and the sound of walking over gravel while hunting so I rarely wore them for that but they’ve worked great for clays.

A few years ago my original pair was ruined when I left the batteries in for too many months and both hearing aid batteries leaked. E.A.R. recently replaced the nearly 20 year old ruined set with a heavily discounted pair of the newer MM2 model which has a switch to reduce unwanted ambient noise like wind and walking over gravel. These work really well and I’ll probably start using them for bowhunting elk since I can’t hear bugles as well as younger guys. I can also tell direction of sound. My only complaint during the chukar hunts I’ve used them on so far is when sweating a bunch, like when hiking uphill for a long period of time chasing chukar, I get sweat inside the units which really bothers me.(I have the same issue with the ear buds I wear at the gym but those are easy to remove and quickly dry in that environment.) My solution, which I haven’t tried but will tomorrow, is waiting to put them in until the first pull up the mountain in the morning is done, I cool down and I’m hiking side hills and less strenuous terrain. I normally don’t get into birds on that first climb so I’m hoping this works out.