Ear plugs

[Fred_C_Dobbs]

I use DeGil DePlugs.



I bought some once at the local airport. After all the years of those crummy yellow open-cell foam things the army uses, I was shocked to find an earplug that actually worked. I bought a box of 100 pairs because that was that was the smallest batch I could find. Now I'm set for life for earplugs.

[Captqc]

Well, I've tried just about every type out there and I still switch around. I like the electronic ear plugs (note: low cost ones from Cabelas) but they are not good in windy conditions as they amplify the wind noise. My electronic muffs don't amplify the wind noise but are a pain to wear with hats, hoods, etc. The dense foam plugs are great at noise reduction but you can't hear conversations. If someone has the answer to this age old question without breaking the bank I'm all ears! (Pardon the pun) Gary

[Glen]

I use the earplugs Gary. What I do is keep the one out on the side Diane is on so we can still talk. But my situation is way different from yours. A good day of groundhoggin would be 6 shots. Nonetheless tho I thought I would throw that out as a FWIW.

[Captqc]

Glen, six shots a day Ya just got to come out west some time and warm up that barrel a bit! Gary

[Glen]

On a good day Gary!! I would like to come out there & teach Skippy to jump sometime. That would be a lot of fun. Maybe someday.

[Fred_C_Dobbs]

I should have noted that I think all close cell polyurethane ear plugs are pretty much identical. Most any drugstore will carry polyurethane earplugs, just check the label.

I wear earplugs when I shoot to protect me from the noise of my gun. I also wear cups when I shoot in a crowd to hold down on the flinching when the other guy fires.