BEST "mid/ lower' priced ear protection, (not ear plugs, please?

[mikejonestkd]

NRR is noise reduction rating or something like that.

Most good muffs are in the NRR 29-31 range and are quite effective for shooting most firearms.

It is fairly easy to find good hearing protection for under $30 and quite easy to find excellent hearing protection for under $50.

take a quick look at cabelas for the range of products available:

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/t...712&parentType=category&cmCat=MainCatcat20712

 

[daddySEAL]

does anyone know how "high" the NRR rating numbers go, please?

 

[daddySEAL]

sorry....a Google search just showed me that there are US and European ratings. The US NRR highest rating appears to be 31.

Thank all....now I know how to rate them and choose the ones I need.

Thanks!

 

[ShootingNut]

Smith & Wesson

Has a one for 11.95, and then the electronic type for a hundred bucks.
Have both, like the electronic for range shooting when you want to hear those around you talking. Other than for that, I prefer the 12 buck model.
http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/...&langId=-1&parent_category_rn=16231&training=

 

[daddySEAL]

Thanks for all the great suggestions, guys.
All my shooting(so far) is at target practise ranges until I get expert(to my definition, not competion ratings, or such).

So I think I'll stop off at Academy and get a couple Falcon CTA-05 electronic earmuffs today(for $89 each). And maybe one of the Highest NRR rated non-electronic regular earmuffs too because they come with higher NRR ratings(to 31)...while the electronics rate at only 21...a compomise because of electronic workings, I guess.

I'll let you know after shooting Sunday afternoon, if anyone is interested in their comparisons.

thanks everone!
dS

 

[PeteQuad]

The electronics are nice if you do a lot of talking at the range, but if you don't its not really worth it. The muffs go up to NRR 31 as far as I've seen, but to me anything 30 or 31 is sufficient. I have seen plugs that go up to NRR 33. The best would be to do both.

 

[Dave Haven]

In my experience, the best combination is 33dB plugs and electronic muffs. You can hear conversation and have double protection from muzzle blast.

 

[JWT]

I agree with those recommending the Peltor Ultimate 10. I've been using them for several months and am extremely satisfied. They are comfortable and do an excellent job. Reasonable price - paid $30.

 

[daddySEAL]

Thank you all,
Yesterday I went to a local sporting goods chain (Academy)and bout one set of Peltor Ultimate 10s, AND 2 pair of Falcon CTA-05 electronic earmuffs(which were on sale for $68 !). I guess I showed up on the right day without knowing it.

Yes, I do converse a pretty good amount at the range, because I'm taking my fiance, daughter and my 3 sons....all one at a time to the ranges and teaching them (one-on-one) safe gun handling and shooting technique. So we talk back and forther during the instruction. When they all have learned well enough, I'll hopefully take them in groups(Wow...better get cracking on learning reloading...we'll be going thru ammo as a ferocious(expensive) rate...HaHa!

Interesting idea of 33dB plugs and Falcons, Dave Haven. I bnelieve that would be extra good.

thanks all!