Glenlivet Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 I've just bought a pair of Howard Leight Impact Sport ear muffs from Amazon for £36 for the wife. Thought I'd post on here as it seemed like a good deal if anyone is interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 I've just bought a pair of Howard Leight Impact Sport ear muffs from Amazon for £36 for the wife. Thought I'd post on here as it seemed like a good deal if anyone is interested. They are a good deal if they are genuine , unfortunately there are a lot of fake ones about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenlivet Posted March 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 They are a good deal if they are genuine , unfortunately there are a lot of fake ones about. Thanks for the heads up Fenboy. Anything specific which I should look out for? The advantage with Amazon is that returns are easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 Thanks for the heads up Fenboy. Anything specific which I should look out for? The advantage with Amazon is that returns are easy. No sorry , I cannot help there , I just know there were a lot of fakes doing the rounds . I paid £35 for a S/H pair so if they are ok then they are indeed a bargain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samboy Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 Ive just bought a pair of Peltor SportTac, £103 and there brilliant for clay shooting but not so good on the full bore range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenlivet Posted March 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 I've got a pair of MSA Sordins which are great. My wife uses a cheap pair of passive muffs which she is quite happy with, I just thought that at the price the Leight active seemed worth a punt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 I use peltor optime 3 for work most days all day and I then use them on the range. I'm happy enough with them but have looked at electronic. When they use the 300win mag at garlands under the cover it makes your eyes bleed not just your ears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buze Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 I've just bought a pair of Howard Leight Impact Sport ear muffs from Amazon for £36 for the wife. Thought I'd post on here as it seemed like a good deal if anyone is interested. Thats the ones I use, bought them in september and they are still on the first set of batteries! Other than that they fit OK -- they touch the gun stock but not enough to be a problem. The attenuation works for me -as long as you put them 'right' - I have very sensitive ears and they definitely lower the noise of the gunshot to completely manageable level. Microphone thing is great! On the other hand they are WAY too big for my wife... So far, very happy. Might start to look for other options during the summer if it's too hot, but for the moment zero complains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buze Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 Most ear defenders with shallow cups and thin pads are messed up by hats and glasses anyway. I wear a flat cap and safety glasses for shooting with these and I've got no problem. I put the cap and glasses first, then the ear defenders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 With Tinnitus in my left ear, I now double up when I'm claying ...... with the ultimate ear moulded squidgy ones, and then some big Peltors on the top. For fowling etc. when I really need to hear what's going on and there's a lot less shots, I revert to my Cens electronic ones which do the job well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coatesy75 Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 I have a pair of MSA Sordins with gell pads. for the winter. in warm weather i use my Cens electronic mouldid plugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenlivet Posted March 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 I have a pair of MSA Sordins with gell pads. for the winter. in warm weather i use my Cens electronic mouldid plugs I lived for 4 years in Sicily. I'll wear the Sordins all year....:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buze Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 With Tinnitus in my left ear, I now double up when I'm claying ...... with the ultimate ear moulded squidgy ones, and then some big Peltors on the top. For fowling etc. when I really need to hear what's going on and there's a lot less shots, I revert to my Cens electronic ones which do the job well. Regarding your Tinnitus, I suggest you have a read there and have a go. Lots of people report fantastic results: https://www.reddit.com/r/***/comments/3l3uri/slug/cv3474n In my case it didn't help, because the noise I get in the right ear is not exactly Tinnitus, but the guys who report it to work in that link makes a good read anyway, and frankly, it's very easy to do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyKong Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 I've just bought a pair of Howard Leight Impact Sport ear muffs from Amazon for £36 for the wife. Thought I'd post on here as it seemed like a good deal if anyone is interested. I'm looking for some new ear active defenders and that is quite a bargain, thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 I use peltor optime 3 for work most days all day and I then use them on the range. I'm happy enough with them but have looked at electronic. When they use the 300win mag at garlands under the cover it makes your eyes bleed not just your ears Lol 300 WM at 100 yds. When you have 200 yds available. Not surprising really with some of the thoughtless folk that turn up. I've used both ear plugs and over ear defenders together on occasions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 Just ordered some HLs myself as well as using them down the target range they may just help me hear the geese coming lol Pain in the *** having a damaged ear drum as it reduces the sound I can hear in my left ear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 My Howard Leights are brilliant and well worth the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savhmr Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 In Ear Auritecs when out hunting and Peltor 3M Sportac when on the range. When those inconsiderate enough turn up with 30 cals and muzzle brakes to shoot at 100m on the range, the only answer is to pack up and move at least 30m away from the inconsiderate pillocks. From now on, due to worsening of tinnitus in my left ear (developed when clay shooting over a decade ago with insufficient hearing protection), I'll be doubling up when on the range. Auritecs and Peltors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 Regarding your Tinnitus, I suggest you have a read there and have a go. Lots of people report fantastic results: https://www.reddit.com/r/***/comments/3l3uri/slug/cv3474n In my case it didn't help, because the noise I get in the right ear is not exactly Tinnitus, but the guys who report it to work in that link makes a good read anyway, and frankly, it's very easy to do! Gave it a go this morning and last night, but no luck ..... the good news is it's quite mild at the moment .... but a nice technique to try again if it gets worse .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 Lol 300 WM at 100 yds. When you have 200 yds available. Not surprising really with some of the thoughtless folk that turn up. I've used both ear plugs and over ear defenders together on occasions. The one guy was using a safari gun something like a 475 under the canopy with no mod at £4 for ppu . The boom hurt my face Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenlivet Posted March 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 I'm looking for some new ear active defenders and that is quite a bargain, thanks for sharing!Hope they're not Fenboy's rip offs! For both our sakes..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyKong Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 (edited) Hope they're not Fenboy's rip offs! For both our sakes..... Haha, well if they are we can just return them, as you say. Not much of a risk and worth a punt if they turn out kosha. Edited March 31, 2016 by MonkeyKong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted March 31, 2016 Report Share Posted March 31, 2016 This price is amazing i bought 3 pairs at this price from the states but had to pay tax and import duty and po handling they came out nearer £47 in the end. They are simply great, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennett Posted April 1, 2016 Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 Another vote for Howard Leigh's. I use them for everything and get on really well with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyKong Posted April 1, 2016 Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 Hope they're not Fenboy's rip offs! For both our sakes..... I just received my pair. They seem legit and work as expected (both ears work and no crackle). I'm hoping to get out for a shoot this weekend so will give them a proper test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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