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I am looking into getting a set of custom fit earplugs. I would be using them mainly for shooting. But i have heard of people using them for riding motorcycles also, which is something i do all summer. I was looking at htis site

http://earplugstore.stores.yahoo.net/jbcuearpl.html

at the "Perfect-FitTM Breaker-Vented Custom Noise Reduction Plug (1 Pr)"

Has anyone ever done an at home mold kit lik this, or would i be better off going to an ear doctor for them. Also is it worht looknig into health care covering these for me?
 
What's a sweet lil' ol' Fireboy doing playing with guns?? I thought you guys only waxed fire engines, and rolled up hoses! Or is it, waxing hoses, and...? :laugh:


Well, I can't point you to a source (I know, a lot of help... :rolleyes: ), but I can tell you that if you get the kind that uses a professional molding compound that is squeezed into your ear, you might pass out. Had one guy in my Academy do that. oddly enough, he quit a week after graduation and became a fireman... Strange world. ???


Good luck in your search boot! :D
 
I had a set of plugs similar to those made for my wife and I at a local gun show years ago. Lady had us sit down, lay with our heads turned, and poured the goop in. The bride thought it was rather weird.... I dunno, no biggee at all for me.

But I tell you what... using them is a no brainer! Easy to put in, works great... makes that .338 go "pop"

No idea if the home kits are the same, but I sure love mine.
 
I have a pair that were made for me at a gun show and I'm very happy with them. Even though you only gain about 5db in noise reduction I do recommend doubling up with regular hearing protection as every bit helps.
 
Well its the redneck side of me coming out to play showing i like my guns. Ive been debating trying to get a SWAT medic job after i finish medics school in may. Would be a neat thing to do for a period. Really at first ill just accept the first job i can get, hopefully it won't be hard as medics are always in demand.
 
I use the roll ear plug to sleep
I saw those custom fit ear plugs on the site you posted :love:
$115 buck Im going to have to pass
 
Big Stick said:
I use the roll ear plug to sleep
I saw those custom fit ear plugs on the site you posted :love:
$115 buck Im going to have to pass
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$115!!

I'm pretty sure you can get the custom jobs from an ear doctor or hearing aid place for cheaper than that.
 
I got a pair of POS Custom Earplugs made for me at a skeet tournament for $40. They do better at protecting your ears then the foam ones and these have lasted me two years of constant use with no wear.
 
I just use the roll-ups plus some headphones when at the range.
 
The only experience I have with earplugs are the ones for musicians. This is the brand: http://www.etymotic.com/

I'm not sure what would be best for shooting but these work great for music/concerts/etc. I would think they would work for shooting sports too.

Your local audiologist can probably help you.

What do places like Gander Mountain or Cabella's offer?

BR
 
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Thats how the wife rolls... "At the range" she uses plain old hearing protectors

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There is another shot of her plain ole ear muffs...
 
Shooter said:
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Thats how the wife rolls... "At the range" she uses plain old hearing protectors

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There is another shot of her plain ole ear muffs...
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WOW!!! No wonder you call yourself Shooter. That is some serious stuff. very cool.
O yeah, that is the type of protection I wear also.
 
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