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  1. 05-03-2016, 10:20 AM #1
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    Hearing protection

    What type of ear protection do you guys use in the field?
    I am on the lookout for something less bulky than my current electronic earmuffs, Maybe something that fits inside the ear, but can give a decent level of protection.
    Will only really be used when shooting 300 wm with brake on.
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    ear plugs.
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    https://www.farmlands.co.nz/Online-S...able-Earplugs/

    I love these, I bought about 5 pairs, but to be using a 300WM with a brake I'd be using muffs.
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    Howard Leight Impact Sport OD Electric Earmuff, Green - Hunting Earmuffs - Amazon.com


    Can't go wrong.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jexla View Post
    Howard Leight Impact Sport OD Electric Earmuff, Green - Hunting Earmuffs - Amazon.com


    Can't go wrong.
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    Plugs and Muffs on the range
    Supressors on the two most used in the field for repeated shots during the day, eg wallaby etc
    Nothing on the pure hunting 30 06 as I see less that 1-2 shots per outing fired.
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    I don't own a rifle with a brake.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jexla View Post
    Howard Leight Impact Sport OD Electric Earmuff, Green - Hunting Earmuffs - Amazon.com


    Can't go wrong.
    Like I said, I have a pair of electronic earmuffs, but they are a bit bulky and not very comfy over long periods .
    I may just use them any way, as I anticipate having time to deploy them in open country
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    Must admit when in the field I do not use ear pro however, at the range or duck shooting I use sonic defender ear plugs.
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    i use these expensive but good Compare CENS Hearing Protection
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    Quote Originally Posted by carlhurley View Post
    i use these expensive but good Compare CENS Hearing Protection

    Thanks, that is the sort of thing I had in mind.
    Do you know where they are available from in NZ? Australia looks to be the nearest according to website
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    got mine through triton hearing they have a branch in nelson they take a mold of your ears and send them to aussie
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pengy View Post
    What type of ear protection do you guys use in the field?
    I am on the lookout for something less bulky than my current electronic earmuffs, Maybe something that fits inside the ear, but can give a decent level of protection.
    Will only really be used when shooting 300 wm with brake on.
    Fingers?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rushy View Post
    Fingers?
    shit if you are telling me that you can still use your rifle when your fingers are in your ears then maybe there is something you are not telling us?? Extra arms?? a side effect of your mighty Drop??
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pengy View Post
    Like I said, I have a pair of electronic earmuffs, but they are a bit bulky and not very comfy over long periods .
    I may just use them any way, as I anticipate having time to deploy them in open country
    That's why I suggested the low profile muffs?
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