kiffy Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 hi folks, im starting to enjoy and doing more clay shooting and joined a small club today thats recently started just a mile from my home. i have been using those cheap disposable ear plugs that work but are a pain in the backside so im after some ear defenders... i think id prefer the ear defenders compared to the in ear ones and really fancy electronic so i can hear people talkig while wearing them so wondered if anyone has any reccomendations for a decent quality reliable pair for the smallest amount i can get away with spending, dont get me wrong even though im tight... i am happy paying more for quality.. but theres so many around i thought id ask the question on here first thanks steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 Get some Howard Leight Sport ones. They are excellent. The built in amplifier is excellent, and you can hear a Crow break wind at 50 yards. You can also switch the amp' off, so that you won't hear the laughter in the background when you miss the clays! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 another vote for Howard Leights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killer_pigeon Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 +1 vote for Howard , fleabay had a seller in California selling them for about £45 delivered when I purchased mine last year they are ideal for kids parties also plus you can plug in MP3 in jack socket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livefast123 Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 I use the Silverline electronic ones that you can get for around £17 on Amazon. I've had mine for a year and a half so far and no problem at all, a couple of club members also use them and have no issues. I use mine for rifle and shotgun, they cut out the bang well and you can easily hold a normal conversation and even hear what people are saying at the other end of the range. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Silverline-659862-Electronic-Ear-Defender/dp/B000QHF97G/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1370800733&sr=8-3&keywords=electronic+ear+defenders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiffy Posted June 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 (edited) . You can also switch the amp' off, so that you won't hear the laughter in the background when you miss the clays! believe me i need that... only done clays three times so far so im VERY much a newbie and am only hitting half (ish) of what i shoot at Edited June 9, 2013 by kiffy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiffy Posted June 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 forgot to say thanks for the replies, i found these on ebay, seems he has sold almost 7000 pairs http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Howard-Leight-R-01526-Impact-Sport-Electronic-Earmuff-Shooting-Ear-Protection-/251009160377?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a714fd4b9#ht_4155wt_1202 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 forgot to say thanks for the replies, i found these on ebay, seems he has sold almost 7000 pairs http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Howard-Leight-R-01526-Impact-Sport-Electronic-Earmuff-Shooting-Ear-Protection-/251009160377?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a714fd4b9#ht_4155wt_1202 I had mine from http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Howard-Leight-Impact-Sport-Electronic-Ear-Defenders-/221222486750?pt=UK_SportingGoods_Hunting_ShootingSports_ET&hash=item3381e342de#ht_550wt_721 Dearer, but easier to return should they become faulty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 forgot to say thanks for the replies, i found these on ebay, seems he has sold almost 7000 pairs http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Howard-Leight-R-01526-Impact-Sport-Electronic-Earmuff-Shooting-Ear-Protection-/251009160377?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a714fd4b9#ht_4155wt_1202 aye, and by the time you pay import tax and duty you won,t have saved nowt. plus if they **** up you need to send them back (more cost) buy local and support your gun shop other wise they go bust! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiffy Posted June 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 thanks for the reccomendations guys, looks like the howards are the way to go billytheghilliem i love buying local when i can especially when i have such a good local gun shop (south & west country sports) but its still 20 miles away and as a non driver i have to rely on others which i obviously dont like doing... not just that it financially isnt always possible. now i know theres a uk seller who isnt a fortune more than the us sellers i will buy uk as ive been stung several times over the years buying overseas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastlincs Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 I have a pair that i have never used for sale in the for sale section for £45 delivered if your interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NathanM Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 +1 for Howard Leight impact sport, slim fitting, good volume control, and half the price of other electronic ear defenders! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtaylor Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 I've had a pair of MSA Sordin's for 3 or 4 years. Really good sound quality. I know they are 4 times the prices of those Howards and I can't comment on them as I've never tried them. Other people I have spoke to have often regarded the MSA's highly. Can you have try any at the clay ground? Ether the clubs or other shooters and decide which are the best for you. Comfort, fit, sound quality, sound reduction/speed etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiffy Posted June 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 thanks for the advice guys, i ordered myself a pair of howards from a uk seller on ebay. eastlins, sorry i didnt see your message a bit earlier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiffy Posted June 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 got my howards today, not used them yet but they seem to be lovely quality for the money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazbev Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 I have Deben slimline, I have only had these electronic ear defenders so I can't compare them to others but they are lightweight, comfortable as in I can wear them all day, the batteries last 300 hours, they are slimline so don't even touch the stock, the volume if you turn it right up actually amplifies your normal hearing. I think I paid 87 quid for mine last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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