Looking for suggestions for a good set of ear plugs for shooting trap. I am looking for ear plugs, NOT muffs or high dollar electronic audio ear buds . Reasonably priced and will last .
Roofuss
Less than $0.50 a pair.
NRR 32dB
And no need to clean after use, just pitch.
Also great for airplane travel.
https://www.amazon.com/3M-Safety-92059-80025T-Disposable-Earplugs/dp/B000I7LH8Y
NRR 32dB
And no need to clean after use, just pitch.
Also great for airplane travel.
https://www.amazon.com/3M-Safety-92059-80025T-Disposable-Earplugs/dp/B000I7LH8Y
Find a custom maker in your area. It’s a very simple & quick process they use. Its the most complete protection & comfort you can own. And they last forever. Got mine about 4 yr ago. Paid $60. If there are not a lot of gun folks in your area there should be someone who makes them for the industrial market.
On Amazon you can get 200 pairs for $23.29
They are very soft and comfortable compared to most other foam ear plugs.
I had a nurse from an audiologist. make a pair of the molded in your ear plugs (at the 2020 Indy SC shoot) 2020, I like them & was hoping she would be at the Indiana Sporting Clays Shoot in Indy this year, but she wasn't. I did order a set of DYI from Decibullz (<$30), but to save my life I can't find them, so I don't know how good they are.
I've been using these for years and love them. Super comfortable, cheap, available in lots of places. Toss em when they get dirty or dont stick as well.
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i have used the radians custom molded ones for years for mowing, sxs riding and shooting and they do a really good job when they are molded correctly. They’re cheap and easy to wash.
Radians Custom Molded Earplugs https://a.co/d/8Ee5ZFs
I just moved over to the decibulz ones and I’m really liking them. The outer portion is moldable to your outer ear and they have several different sizes of silicon inserts for the inner ear. They also have a foam insert but I find I don’t like that constant pushing pressure that foam can create. The silicone inserts are comfortable and easy to wash as well.
if you decide on these I’d get the lanyard to go with them as well. easy to pop out and let them hang when you’re not shooting.
Decibullz - Custom Molded Earplugs, 31dB Highest NRR, Comfortable Hearing Protection for Shooting, Travel, Swimming, Work and Concerts (Black) https://a.co/d/id96ivT
Radians Custom Molded Earplugs https://a.co/d/8Ee5ZFs
I just moved over to the decibulz ones and I’m really liking them. The outer portion is moldable to your outer ear and they have several different sizes of silicon inserts for the inner ear. They also have a foam insert but I find I don’t like that constant pushing pressure that foam can create. The silicone inserts are comfortable and easy to wash as well.
if you decide on these I’d get the lanyard to go with them as well. easy to pop out and let them hang when you’re not shooting.
Decibullz - Custom Molded Earplugs, 31dB Highest NRR, Comfortable Hearing Protection for Shooting, Travel, Swimming, Work and Concerts (Black) https://a.co/d/id96ivT
I have fixed that link in the original post and in your copy of it and here it is again to find Hearo Ear Plugs
I prefer the 3M yellow "barrel-style" with no taper; they have the highest NRR rating when properly inserted and do a great job.
Be careful with the fit on the molded plug. Over the last 15-20 years I've shot nearly year round in a trap league, then a skeet league, and now a sporting clays league. I was also the head coach for a high school trap team for over ten years. In the fall I hunt ruffed grouse. The accumulated hearing loss in my left ear (I shoot right handed) is becoming significant. I wore molded earplugs the whole time (two sets in rotation, both inspected occasionally by professionals). My audiologist suggested the loss was due to poor fitting custom molded earplugs. Now when I'm shooting I only wear disposable plugs with a high noise reduction rating. The molded plugs stay in my motorcycle jacket and are worn on longer rides. I've decided no more shooting with the molded plugs.
Mine is just one data point to consider, don't just jump straight to a custom molded earplug. Long term they didn't work for me. You can buy an assortment of disposable earplugs and find out what you like best before buying a whole container of them. I didn't see any assortments on Amazon, but a Google search returns quite a few options. What I find comfortable with my small ear canals might not work for you.
When I occasionally shoot rifles or pistols, I wear both plugs and muffs. Don't get sucked into the idea that noice cancelling music earbuds are acceptable protection. They're not, regardless of the number of young, big name shooters seen in magazine articles wearing them on the line. My opinion is that they are modeling poor behavior that is going to have long term consequences.
Mine is just one data point to consider, don't just jump straight to a custom molded earplug. Long term they didn't work for me. You can buy an assortment of disposable earplugs and find out what you like best before buying a whole container of them. I didn't see any assortments on Amazon, but a Google search returns quite a few options. What I find comfortable with my small ear canals might not work for you.
When I occasionally shoot rifles or pistols, I wear both plugs and muffs. Don't get sucked into the idea that noice cancelling music earbuds are acceptable protection. They're not, regardless of the number of young, big name shooters seen in magazine articles wearing them on the line. My opinion is that they are modeling poor behavior that is going to have long term consequences.
Decibullz are awesome!! You custom mold them (very easy if you follow simple step by step) and if they ever lose their fit because you left them in a sweltering car they can be remolded. They're about $25 on Amazon and well worth it. Oh, also customizable to your ear because there are different size earplugs to use on them so it's not like one size fits all. I was a big fan of the foam plugs but found I couldn't hear anything at all!
DG
DG
Absolutely positively the best plug for the money...
www.decibullz.com
Mold to fit.
Mess up? No problem!
Do it again.
Extremely comfortable...
Three insert choices (I believe three) for perfect fit.
Six colors.
Seal up perfectly. In other words they don't kinda fit and dampen noise.
They seal up like crazy
Custom Molded Earplugs 31dB NRR
Discover Decibullz, the best-selling custom molded, moldable earplugs offering high isolation and supreme hearing protection. Ideal for shooting and hunting, and more. These top-rated Thermofit ear plugs provide a comfortable fit with high NRR, ensuring optimal safety and effectiveness in...
www.decibullz.com
Mold to fit.
Mess up? No problem!
Do it again.
Extremely comfortable...
Three insert choices (I believe three) for perfect fit.
Six colors.
Seal up perfectly. In other words they don't kinda fit and dampen noise.
They seal up like crazy
I have used thousands of them.
These are the best IMO
www.durawear.com
These are the best IMO
Moldex 6800 Pura-Fit Uncorded Green Ear-Plugs, NRR 33dB, 200 Pair/Box, 6800
Buy SKU No. 6800 Moldex Pura-Fit Uncorded, Foam Ear Plugs, Pura-Fit ear plugs are tapered so they are easier to insert in any size ear canal. And they are longer too, so they are easier to grasp, more comfort, less complaining. Pura-Fit is designed for increased compliance and fewer complaints...
www.durawear.com
I use these and have for what seems like forever. Started using them at work when they were first introduced. The non tapered worked but hurt the ears after a few hours. These can be in my ears most of the day without the pain. I cut the cord off at about 1/2" so my large fingers have something to get a hold of to remove them easier. Besides, the flames add cool factor to make ya shoot better. 
Amazon.com: 3M Ear Plugs, 200/Box, E-A-Rsoft Yellow Neon Blasts 311-1252, Corded, Disposable, Foam, NRR 33, Drilling, Grinding, Machining, Sawing, Sanding, Welding, 1/Poly Bag : Everything Else
Amazon.com: 3M Ear Plugs, 200/Box, E-A-Rsoft Yellow Neon Blasts 311-1252, Corded, Disposable, Foam, NRR 33, Drilling, Grinding, Machining, Sawing, Sanding, Welding, 1/Poly Bag : Everything Else
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3M Classics are 29 nrr. The Classic Plus is 33. I use the Classic:
https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/d/b00017635/
It's important that they be used correctly, which means you roll them up tight before putting them in your ears. The foam will expand once inserted.
A point of clarification for the OP and those considering the Decibullz brand.
While they say they’re moldable - the inner ear part is not. You select the correct size of ear pieces that fit your inner ear. The outer ear part is what’s moldable.
I’ve found it to be comfortable for a couple hours at a time with no issues. Easy to pop out and let hang after shooting.
While they say they’re moldable - the inner ear part is not. You select the correct size of ear pieces that fit your inner ear. The outer ear part is what’s moldable.
I’ve found it to be comfortable for a couple hours at a time with no issues. Easy to pop out and let hang after shooting.
Six one, half a dozen the other . . .
Any of the foam plugs will be fine. Shotguns aren't that loud . . . not like a centerfire rifle anyway.
As true as your observations may be, I still maintain that foam plugs (regardless of whether they are rated at 29 or 33 nrr) provide adequate protection for shotgun use. In fact, many of the popular over-the-ear muffs you see people use don't rate as high. Take a look at the nrr ratings of ear protection offered by a popular online seller. Few outperform basic foam plugs, and many have lower nrr ratings (some significantly lower). Besides, the over-the-ears are much less comfortable.
ear protection - MidwayUSA
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