ChrisPCarter Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 I've always been happy with my Peltor SportTac's but since getting a new Blaser F3 trap gun with high comb they have hit the stock a couple of times and damaged the lacquer finish :( I guess it's time to get some plugs so which should I be looking at? Cheers, Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 Depends what you want to spend. I have some Cens digital and really like them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisPCarter Posted August 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 I don't mind spending a bit of money on them as they are used all the time. Forgot to say I would like digital / active ones. Am I better getting ones moulded to my ears or doesn't it make much difference? I shoot clays, game and pigeon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martyn2233 Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 I don't mind spending a bit of money on them as they are used all the time. Forgot to say I would like digital / active ones. Am I better getting ones moulded to my ears or doesn't it make much difference? I shoot clays, game and pigeon. i have these http://censdigital.com/proflex_earplugs.htmlAnd they work great and I can up grade when funds allow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewh100 Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 +1 for the cens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 I bought a set of the Napier Pro10 plugs last week and used them yesterday. I have to say I think there possibly one of the best hearing defenders I have used. Really lightweight and easy to hold a conversation when wearing them, Worth a look mate for sure... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinois Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 (edited) I make my own out of hearing aid molding silicone. Conform to the shape of my ear canal, block out the shock without making me deaf so I can hold a conversation. Ian Edited August 15, 2016 by Malinois Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghosthunter Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 I bought some Hermes digital moulded earplugs from Mercury Hearing at a shooting show. http://www.mercuryhearing.com/products/shooting-ear-plugs/ I like them.. the only b@ll@che was the 6 weeks wait for them to arrive. They were up for £375 a set but a bit of bartering got it down to 350 and a set of motorsport plugs for my motorbike which should have been 95 a set so all in all it was a decent deal. My 2 mates got them too and as I pestered them the most I got delivery first. They are always at shows so getting in touch on the phone isn't the easiest probably because they are always at shows and family business means they are all there I bet but I found facebook messenger got a fast reply. Ears never stop growing until you're dead (or they have been cut off haha) so if after a few years they become slack all you need to do is get them to make more moulds and you can reuse the electronics they you already have! I like em anyway but I didn't like the wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 I have EMT passives - and have found them so good that I have never felt I needed an active - with all the hassle of batteries etc. If you buy CENS passives, I understand you can add the active 'bit' later if you feel so inclined. Batteries - once activated have limited life and are not particularly cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buze Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 Are the passive themselves any good? I have 'active' muffs already, and I've realized that actually it's better to turn them /off/ when shooting, to help concentration... so I'm pondering getting in-ear passive as well... the Sugru approach is my favourite at the minute, but I'd be happy to pick something already made, if it's not too £££ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisPCarter Posted August 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 Hmmm just seen how much the top Cens ones are - more than I was expecting! I was more thinking of a couple of hundred quid. After reading the comments though, I'm now wondering if I really need active ones as it's only really when shooting trap that I'll need them and as some have said it might be better for concentration just having passive ones. Then I can just use my current SportTac's for everything else. They keep my ears warm in winter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 I think you have the right idea. For clays I use the squidgy ones (passive) from Cens with passive muffs over the top. Blanking out the noise really helps I think. I use active ones when game shooting/fowling and it really helps to know what's going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnytheboy Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 (edited) I asked this in Twitter and was told emtec noise breakers £95 Edited August 15, 2016 by johnnytheboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itchy trigger Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 for ear plugs, do not think there is better than the CENS Proflex Digital, battery life is just like my hearing aids, batteries are cheap on the 'bay as well, but still using the ones supplied with mine, 2 years now. as a comparison also use the MSA Sordin Supreme Pro-X electronic ear muffs, for me the weather rules which I use, warm its the CENS, cold its the Sordin, get the CENS, well worth the money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buze Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 Apparently theres a Pigeon Watch voucher code... and a BASC one too http://www.censdigital.com/news_cens_pack.html Any details? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonepark Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 I have both Emtec Noise breakers and Sonic II valves custom moulded (by me), both are fine and block out the most damaging sound without over muffling normal conversation, the former was £85ish and the latter £25ish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevew Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 I have the Cens digital and passive ones, they are very good but expensive, the passive ones aren't expensive considering they're custom made and very comfortable. Yorkshire Shooting Services are the agent local to you, nice fella called Nigel Hirst, he's based at Pateley Bridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisPCarter Posted August 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 I have the Cens digital and passive ones, they are very good but expensive, the passive ones aren't expensive considering they're custom made and very comfortable. Yorkshire Shooting Services are the agent local to you, nice fella called Nigel Hirst, he's based at Pateley Bridge. Hi Steve, I actually learned to shoot with Nigel! I didn't know he was an agent, I'll give him a call. He gets my thumbs up if anyone needs instruction or introductory lessons, he really helped me when I was starting out. I think I'm going to get some passive ones and carry on with my SportTac's when I can. I'm having trouble finding some of the other brands mentioned online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 I asked this in Twitter and was told emtec noise breakers £95 I have these and find them 'day long' comfortable, the noise reduction is excellent too. People say you can hear normal conversation with them in, I can't, unless they raise their voices - and no I am not deaf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 The EMT/Emtec passives I have allow normal conversation just fine under most circumstances and I rarely notice I have them in. I believe EMT/Emtec and CENS passives are very similar in performance - and I would highly recommend this type. If I was buying again - I would go for a passive again, but one with the option to upgrade to actives. I have MSA Sordins for when I am not shooting, but standing with others who are. They are excellent for that, but don't work for me mounting a gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewall968 Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 I have CENS Digitals and love them. Once in place you don't even know that your wearing them. The batteries(same as used in hearing aids) tend to last about 2 weeks, are easy to change and can be bought for relative peanuts on flea bay. The plugs are not cheap but definitely a good long term investment. MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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