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Post by Callahan on Sept 7, 2003 18:15:43 GMT -5
I like to use the little spongy protectors while shooting because I find them light and comfortable. The large headphone-style are, to me, uncomfortable and get sweaty in warm weather. Does anybody know if it makes a significant difference which one you use as far as protecting your hearing?
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Post by HogRider on Sept 7, 2003 19:13:10 GMT -5
I like the little yellow sponge ones too. When I shoot really really hot Magnum loads ( 44 and up) then I use Peltor Cup type on top of the little ear plugs and I always feel really bad when the people around me aren't prepared for that. he he ;D
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Post by MLB on Sept 7, 2003 21:06:18 GMT -5
I've been shooting smaller caliber rifles, so the little yellow spongy things had been working fine. Recently switched to the headphone type while in the company of those .40's & 357 mags...
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Post by DoubleAction on Sept 7, 2003 21:26:30 GMT -5
I use the yellow ear plugs and the muffs;shooting .44 magnums indoors with block walls gives me one big migrane without the combo.Wilson sent me three pair of Peltors for some questionaires that I filled out,I had two sets of Silencio muffs already.With rifle I only use the plugs because the muffs get in my way.
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Post by Callahan on Sept 8, 2003 16:40:17 GMT -5
I had never tried both, but that's a very good idea, especially when zeroing in before hunting season and everyone is firing large-caliber rifles. Never fails that if you lift the ear cup to hear somebody, somebody else will just then cap off a round. Wth the spongy protector on underneath it wouldn't be so bad.
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Post by MLB on Sept 8, 2003 20:10:13 GMT -5
Has anyone tried those electronic ear protection gadgets that let conversation pass and block loud noises? Sounds like it would be terrific at the range (until the battery dies  ) |
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Post by Callahan on Sept 9, 2003 9:59:10 GMT -5
I'd probably spend all that money on them and leave them at home...
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Post by HogRider on Sept 9, 2003 16:56:00 GMT -5
I just went through all my old shooting stuff and found a set of Bilsom Impact electronic headset type ear muffs. The battery is dead but I am going to put a new one in and see if they work. I had completely forgotten that I even had those - I guess that's a side effect when you have too much stuff.
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Post by MLB on Sept 9, 2003 19:44:57 GMT -5
HogRider, let us know how they work. Gotta love those gadgets...
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Post by HogRider on Sept 9, 2003 19:54:23 GMT -5
I already replaced the battery. Tried normal conversation and that works great so far. I plan on going shooting on Thursday if everything goes like planned. I guess I will post an update right after that.  |
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Post by Callahan on Sept 11, 2003 15:56:34 GMT -5
OK, Hogrider, it's Thursday and we're all ears. (Sorry, couldn't resist) ;D
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Post by HogRider on Sept 11, 2003 16:10:19 GMT -5
Oops! I didn't go today, but I will tomorrow.  |
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Post by HogRider on Sept 12, 2003 15:59:48 GMT -5
OK - here it is - range report for BILSOM Impact Model 2390. They wear pretty comfortably, although they are a little heavier than the standard ones. They also do not fold for transportation like the others I have, and therefore do not fit into my gun case. With the microphone turned off the sound suppression seems to be at the same level at my standard ear muffs. I still used the little yellow spongy ear plugs underneath them when shooting hot loaded 44s and 357s. I really like the microphone function. Just a little turn switch on the right side, which also acts as a volume control. You can have almost "normal" conversation with the ear protectors on. They only suppress very loud sounds. I was able to hear the ricochet of some bullets from the backstop 200 yards away. I thought that was pretty cool. I also like the looks of them - they are black and have a very "tactical" look. I'm glad for that thread - I had them for such a long time and had actually forgotten that I had them.  PS: I just noticed I have over 200 posts - Isn't it supposed to say "senior member"? |
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Post by Callahan on Sept 12, 2003 16:51:28 GMT -5
Hogrider:
Not sure, but as I recall it was 250 posts.
About how much would a pair of those Bilsom protectors cost? Do you recall?
Guess I could just check on the web...thanks for the report.
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Post by HogRider on Sept 12, 2003 17:30:12 GMT -5
Callahan, honestly I do not remember because they are about ten years old and I think I bought them on sale at a sporting goods store that went out of business. I found one set on Ebay: cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3626527216&category=36258But those are not the ones I have and look completely different - not just the color. Here is another one, which looks rather cool but boy that price is ridiculous: cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3626108418&category=383I searched through Google for quite a while, but couldn't find anything even close to the model I have, so I assume it's long out of production. I know for sure that they were a lot cheaper than those prices I can see now. Must have been somewhere in the 70 to 80 Dollar price range, because I know i would have not bought them for 130. |
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