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 Hearing protection
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02/01/23 09:04 PM
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Joined: Sep 2013
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arrow flinger
OP
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OP
Woodsman
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Looking for some great hearing protection. I don’t like ear muffs, and my walkers batteries aren’t lasting. Any suggestions?
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Re: Hearing protection
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#8793470
02/01/23 10:38 PM
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Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 5,306
DLALLDER
THF Trophy Hunter
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THF Trophy Hunter
Joined: Nov 2005
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Most hearing aid providers can get you a set of molded ear plugs that will allow you to hear people talk but blocks noise above a certain level. My wife has a pair we got for her about 3 years ago and cost was about $200 if my memory serves. She used to wear plugs and muffs together but now she only uses the molded ones. If you live near Texarkana, GILLIAM HEARING is where they were purchased.
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Re: Hearing protection
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#8793737
02/02/23 01:07 PM
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Joined: Jul 2019
Posts: 14,213
Hudbone
THF Celebrity
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No need to over think this one. Go to tractor supply, walmart or any welding supply shop and pick up some of these. I keep one in my off road vehicle, in the truck box of my diesel, in my stands - let's just say I keep a few on hand. Comfortable - just put 'em around your neck and pull them up as needed. ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2023/02/full-66255-379611-this.jpg)
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Re: Hearing protection
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#8793917
02/02/23 05:59 PM
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Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,317
Deans
Pro Tracker
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I use EAR Inc in the ear protection and they work great. Little pricey but I'm happy.
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
ISAIAH 41:10
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Re: Hearing protection
[Re: Deans]
#8793964
02/02/23 06:43 PM
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Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 25,282
Creekrunner
THF Celebrity
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I use EAR Inc in the ear protection and they work great. Little pricey but I'm happy. I think that's what mine are. Like 'em, but they sure eat up those little batteries. The best passive ones I ever had were on a steel neck/head band and were moldable foam in blue vinyl. Lost my last pair on a mule deer stalk and I don't believe they're made anymore. You get 'em in right and they really cut off the decibels. 'Must have been too expensive to manufacture. 
Last edited by Creekrunner; 02/02/23 06:47 PM.
...and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. Gen. 1:28
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Re: Hearing protection
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#8794051
02/02/23 08:59 PM
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Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,317
Deans
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I use EAR Inc in the ear protection and they work great. Little pricey but I'm happy. I think that's what mine are. Like 'em, but they sure eat up those little batteries. The best passive ones I ever had were on a steel neck/head band and were moldable foam in blue vinyl. Lost my last pair on a mule deer stalk and I don't believe they're made anymore. You get 'em in right and they really cut off the decibels. 'Must have been too expensive to manufacture. I agree on the battery life. That is the only con though.
Last edited by Deans; 02/02/23 09:00 PM.
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
ISAIAH 41:10
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Re: Hearing protection
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#8798012
02/08/23 09:36 PM
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Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 252
stevehong
Bird Dog
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Bird Dog
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surefire ear buds are great, been using them for more than 12+ years
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Re: Hearing protection
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#8798035
02/08/23 10:06 PM
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Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 19,253
Judd
#1 Creedmoor Fan
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#1 Creedmoor Fan
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Don't let your ears hear what your eyes didn't see, and don't let your mouth say what your heart doesn't feel
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Re: Hearing protection
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#8798476
02/09/23 03:55 PM
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Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 6,335
onlysmith&wesson
THF Trophy Hunter
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THF Trophy Hunter
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Last year at DSC Convention I had the guy from Trophy Ear fit me for the molded ear plugs. They have a passive device that blocks noise above a certain level. No batteries, they work great. You can hear a conversation, but gun shots are muffled. My wife got a pair this year. They inject a soft material into your ear, make a mold, build your ear plugs to fit. She had them in about two weeks.
Trophy Ear, about $150 as I recall.
An unethical shot is one you take, that you know you shouldn't.
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Re: Hearing protection
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#8798617
02/09/23 07:20 PM
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Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 2,119
reeder05
Veteran Tracker
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Veteran Tracker
Joined: Sep 2008
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OP has a couple suppressors. 98% he's asking about hearing protection for shooting clays. Flinger, I got these made at the last tournament that I shot in. Pretty swanky. Start at $85 and then you can spend all you want. Only time will tell how long they last. Southern Adrenaline ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2023/02/full-9235-380568-plugs.jpg)
Wife has always wanted some Hard 8
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Re: Hearing protection
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#8799296
02/10/23 07:56 PM
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Joined: Nov 2018
Posts: 226
Frio Town
Woodsman
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Woodsman
Joined: Nov 2018
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It all depends on what your hearing is worth to you. Shooting as much as I have done thru time, I bought the ESP brand. Pricey yes but they do exactly what I want and the batteries last!! https://www.espamerica.com/shop/Frio
"Let's Go Brandon"
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