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mescobar_rpls wrote:I recently (last year) purchased some Surefire ear protection.

https://www.gtdist.com/surefire-ep7-son ... nders.html
And
https://www.gtdist.com/surefire-ep5-son ... r-max.html

Sounds, at safe levels, are allowed to pass through into the ear canal, while potentially harmful noises (above 85dB) are reduced via a proprietary design that incorporates the patented Hocks Noise Braker® filter.

They are much more comfortable then the Howard Leights or peltors that I have. And I can wear a wide brimmed hat without any issues.

I do double up at indoor ranges, just because I can. But when shooting my rifles, I can take the outer layer off and still be fine.

I have the EP7s and I also bought them so I could wear a wide brim hat. I like them, but after about an hour or so, I have to take them out. That's fine when practicing, but not in a match.

Chas.

Thanks to everyone who posted information on muffs. I have long been a fan of the Howard Leight Impact Sport muffs and I've recommended them to many people. I need to either stop doing that, or warn them that they may not fit everyone. If we're at the Club, then I can let them try my extra pair, but I need to stop my blind recommendations.

The primary thing I like about the Impact Sport is the design of the top band. Most muffs have a continuous arc while the Impact Sport have a flat section in the center. This greatly reduces the vice-effect on my ears so I can wear them much longer without pain. The top band is why I never tried the Leight Pro muffs.

Thanks again for everyone's input.
Chas.