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    Default Proper Earplug Fitting

    Figured this might help someone be more comfortable and provide better hearing protection.


    Also don't forget to put them in. See post 17.
    Last edited by QuackXP; July 26th, 2019 at 08:44 PM.

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    Default Re: Proper Earplug Fitting

    Quote Originally Posted by QuackXP View Post
    Figured this might help someone be more comfortable and provide better hearing protection.
    You just need the bit after v=

    ETA: Nice find. I often see people on the range with 90% of the ear plug outside the ear.
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    I was one of those people. The difference is night and day. Thanks again.

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    Default Re: Proper Earplug Fitting

    Thank you, I will give foam plugs another try. I use earmuffs because foam would always come out or not provide real hearing protection. Muffs are ok for pistol but can get in the way while shooting rifles. I see so many people with plugs in wrong that are obviously not offering any protection. I used to just roll half the plug down and it would have creases in it, because of this I got little protection and they would come out.

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    Default Re: Proper Earplug Fitting

    Quote Originally Posted by Philbert View Post
    You just need the bit after v=

    ETA: Nice find. I often people on the range with 90% of the ear plug outside the ear.
    Quote Originally Posted by AcidResGambit View Post
    I was one of those people. The difference is night and day. Thanks again.
    Quote Originally Posted by MartinBrody View Post
    Thank you, I will give foam plugs another try. I use earmuffs because foam would always come out or not provide real hearing protection. Muffs are ok for pistol but can get in the way while shooting rifles. I see so many people with plugs in wrong that are obviously not offering any protection. I used to just roll half the plug down and it would have creases in it, because of this I got little protection and they would come out.
    Oddly enough, I always knew how to use foam ear-plugs. They're what my Dad used with us at the range when we were little. I've been using them ever since.

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    Default Re: Proper Earplug Fitting

    Quote Originally Posted by Philbert View Post
    You just need the bit after v=

    ETA: Nice find. I often see people on the range with 90% of the ear plug outside the ear.
    My bad. Looks like I sucked at the internets that day. It's fixed now.


    I shoot mostly pistol and muffs where always more convenient for me. Although I kept some fresh plugs in my bag for guests or if I was using both at a noisy indoor range. Especially ones that permitted magnums.
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    Default Re: Proper Earplug Fitting

    A word to the wise. I didn't know what I was doing with foam plugs one day at the range three years ago. I just stuffed them in and figured that was good enough. My left ear rang for days and I heard a twangy, high pitched sound in that ear. Turned out I lost a good bit of hearing that day. Now I double up with plugs and muffs at the range to protect what hearing I still have. My grand-daughter loves to imitate me by saying "What? What did you say? I can't hear you." Funny huh? Not so much.

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    Default Re: Proper Earplug Fitting

    Try these "No-Roll Ear Plugs. I've been using them for years. They fit in easily, they are comfortable, don't work themselves out, keep their shape, provide a high noise level protection (NNR 29), and are washable and reusable. I usually get 6 month's of weekly wear out of a single pair.

    http://www.earplugstore.com/peltor-n...rplugs-c1.html

    or

    http://www.earplugstore.com/ear-push...rplugs-c1.html


    More styles of No-Rolls:
    http://www.earplugstore.com/no-roll-earplugs.html
    Last edited by Hawk; September 16th, 2011 at 09:49 AM.
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    Default Re: Proper Earplug Fitting

    Came across this thread while searching for another thread of mine. Figured id bump this as I rarely see any discussion about proper earplug fitting and some people have found it useful.
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    Default Re: Proper Earplug Fitting

    OP, thanks for the link. The best thing I did was go to a hearing aid center and have custom fit plugs made. I wear a set of electronic muffs over top and can still hear conversations/range commands while at the range. I think I paid $75 for the customs, but they are worth every bit in my opinion.
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