Thread: Best ear muffs for shooting and hunting

Originally Posted by kiwijames

Can anyone shed light on practical but good ear protection for NZ hunting conditions? My hearing is still good but I'm starting to get tinnitus so want to keep what I have left. Im pretty good at work with using PPE so I'm thinking maybe shooting has been the weak link with hearing protection.
I was looking at electronic options to help with listening when not shooting and the MSA Sordins or Howard Leight Impact Sports was what I initially found through online reviews etc. Both have pretty low NRR though @ 18 & 22dB.
Currently packing my 3M X4's I use for work. They are low profile, good NRR @ 27dB. plugs are better but they're also a pin in the ass.

My ears are stuffed. I have constant tinnitus in my left ear (really bad tonite actually) from early years in the Army with years of inadequate ear protection to none. Back in the 80's there was no such thing as OH&S. Ears were buggered when it come in.

The Sordin are by far the best muffs I have used for shooting or hunting. There may be better but I haven't heard of them.
Howard's Leight are not even in the same ball park for reduction or comfort. Still have 2 sets that I wouldn't even give away.

The only time I have wished I had doubled up on protection with the MSA sordins is when I was standing near a shooter who was shooting a braked rifle under cover.

Get the sordins you won't regret it.





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