Not exactly a R9 question, but I respect you all so much I wanted your input. Any recomendations for 'electronic' shooting ear protection?
Thanks in advance
We have been using a style called Peltor Tactical 7 Classic muffs for the past couple of years. They look similar to these
available at midway They are great because they dampen loud noises but amplify tones below a certain decible. They provide stereo sound and are completely distortion free.
Some of the cheaper ones cut in and out when the sound dampens - so you can also miss spoken words for a couple of seconds or hear distortion until the ambient sound levels out. It's annoying and distracting.
We have another pair that are a bit more compact, Peltor Sportac (
like these) for our 6 y/o grandson.
They work very well also AND have a lot smaller profile but adjusting the volume isn't as easy. The Sportac uses push button controls on the ear muff -- the Peltor Tactical have a rolling knob that is easier to adjust.
They are small enough for a child, but adjust so an adult could also use them too. The tactical version are too big for children's heads (if you have kids you shoot with).
The other difference is batteries, the Peltor Tactical uses a 9v -- Sporttac uses AA.
They both work
better outdoors than indoors. Indoors, they pick up white noise - -like air conditioning. since we only go to an outdoor range, that's not a problem for us.
I'd recommend either version (but I do like the tactical version better, even though they are bigger and bulkier)...
They both have good long life as long as you remember to turn them OFF!!