sleekspook Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 Can anyone recommend ear defenders for clay shooting. I've looked at a few sets of electronic ones like the ones I've been borrowing but wanted a few recommendations as the prices seem to range from £20 for the Deben ones to £100 for the Peltor ones. Would like advice before I splash me cash. The RFD just recommended the dearest in his shop!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter De La Mare Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 I find the Sonic 2 plug ins work really well for me. Can hear normal chatter, but the bangs are nicely toned down to safe levels. I can't stand the earmuff types. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomstick Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 I find the Sonic 2 plug ins work really well for me. Can hear normal chatter, but the bangs are nicely toned down to safe levels. I can't stand the earmuff types. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J@mes Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 I use ear plugs, little orange ones that are £2.25 for 10 pairs in the local hardware shop. they work fine. well, I think they do, I'll find out when work send me for another hearing test in 5 years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raistrick Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 My only advice would be to avoid the Napier Pro 9's. They work really well, but the design is awful. The headband is cylindrical so it slips straight off if you move your head too vigorously... and you're left there looking like you're using a stethoscope. Not cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyoftheboy Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 My only advice would be to avoid the Napier Pro 9's. They work really well, but the design is awful. The headband is cylindrical so it slips straight off if you move your head too vigorously... and you're left there looking like you're using a stethoscope. Not cool. agreed with the napier... couldn't get on with them. I have a pair of moulded custom plugs - £60 odd from the manufacturers in Rochester, kent. excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.C. Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 Go with the custom made ear plugs. Worth the money - from £40 upwards depending on spec. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter De La Mare Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 I have a coupld of pairs of custom ones as well, but I can't hear the chatter so well with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyR Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 They do say the muffs protect the bone at the back of the ear too, which plugs don't. I bought some cheaper ones which just did not last (less than 12 months) as they got wet and the electrics corroded. So I bought some very expensive Sordin's which are absolutely superb and have a waterproof battery compartment. If you just going to shoot clays you could do worse than a passive pair which are cheap but still offer all the protection of active ones. cheers, Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raistrick Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 I got a pair of beretta electronic ear defenders on ebay, second hand but never used and they're great. I forget I have them on, the sound is brilliant. A good offer at the moment is: http://www.avalon-shop.co.uk/index.php?mai...products_id=198 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveH Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 When I used to shoot fullbore pistol in indoor ranges (South Africa) we had to wear full earmuff type defenders as in-ear plugs don't prevent damage to the external bone. Outdoor clay shooting is less extreme but I still use TacSports. Just my 0.02 Cheers Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 I used the Sonic plugs for a few years. They worked OK, but sometimes irritated my ears. I thought it would be difficult to get used to earmuffs, but I splurged out on some Peltor Sportacs and couldn't be happier. They're very comfortable, don't interfere with the stock, and keep my ears toasty warm in icy weather. It might be a different story when the weather gets hot, mind you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark12345 Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 I have a pair of these Pro Amp, very good and not to bad on the price http://www.cheshiregunroom.com/store/proamp-p-545.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
covlocks Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Peltor Sportacs - best thing I have ever tried. I have always worked and shot in very noisy environments, my hearing test (6 months ago) was above average, and for my job - exceptional - reason - always used ear muffs, not plugs. Friends of mine who always used plugs have seriously impaired hearing. Its the whole ear that needs covering - vibrations through the bone behind, do as much damage - even if it sounds quieter by blocking the ear canal. What do I do? I am an aircraft engineer, amongst other things nowadays, and working on a screaming Gas Turbine Engine is a daily event. Best investment ever the Sportacs, normal conversation without taking the things off every few minutes and comfy. Just over a £110 I paid, a great investment in your hearing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 i've got these.... http://www.cabelas.com/prod-1/0044358228573a.shtml and they really are the mutts nuts - and a lot slimmer than most other electronic ones (plus they don't seem to suffer from wind noise half as much) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 (edited) I used the Sonic plugs for a few years. They worked OK, but sometimes irritated my ears. I thought it would be difficult to get used to earmuffs, but I splurged out on some Peltor Sportacs and couldn't be happier. They're very comfortable, don't interfere with the stock, and keep my ears toasty warm in icy weather. It might be a different story when the weather gets hot, mind you. I forgot to add that I decided to go for the Sportacs because they seemed to be the best specified, but I did think they were a bit expensive. Then I realised that I spend a lot more on spectacles, so why shouldn't I take proper care of my ears too? With a bit of hunting around online, I found them for 82 GBP. So it turned out to be not such an expensive purchase in the end. Edited March 17, 2009 by edge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raistrick Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Sounds like a good buy. I have these and they're great. A friend of mine used to always have ear plugs claiming they were better, until one day they wouldn't expand, slid too far into his ear and he needed a doctor with tweezers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennym Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 I find the Sonic 2 plug ins work really well for me. Can hear normal chatter, but the bangs are nicely toned down to safe levels. I can't stand the earmuff types. I'm taking the advice of the pro's ordered some sonics today so I hope their ok........ but if their not its only a tenner.... so it works out £5 each for Peter & Boomstick cos you made me do it Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleekspook Posted March 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Thanks guys, big help. Napiers were on my list.....now they are off it. Personally I hate having things stuck in my ears so. Couldn't get away with ear plugs on my motorbike either so ear plugs are now out. So I've narrowed it down to the Peltor Sportacs or the ones from Avalon guns. Thanks again for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raistrick Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 (edited) Thanks guys, big help. Napiers were on my list.....now they are off it. Personally I hate having things stuck in my ears so. Couldn't get away with ear plugs on my motorbike either so ear plugs are now out. So I've narrowed it down to the Peltor Sportacs or the ones from Avalon guns. Thanks again for the help. Note, doesn't say but Avalon Guns doesn't include VAT because of the change to 15%. Technical issues, but that might mean that other electronic defenders aren't much more expensive. Have a look on Ebay for electonic ear defenders, that's where I got mine, second hand unused. Deben Peltor Sordin Browning (with car charger) They all look pretty good too. Edited March 17, 2009 by raistrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayman Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Just a note for all those referencing Sonic IIs that they no longer exist under this branding. North sold the ear valve patents to Health Enterprises in 2008, and the Ear Plugs are now sold as Acu-Life Shooter's Aids. They are clear silicon rubber instead of the old orange to distinguish the new and old productions, and the name Sonic was retained by North - so the current "Shooters Aids" make no reference to the old Sonic II ear valve. Lots of sellers still picture them as orange and call them Sonics, but when the pack comes they will be clear and called Shooters Aids. If you do find some of the old North orange production, the stock is over a year old now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter De La Mare Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 I did wonder why my spare pair were clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter De La Mare Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 I'm taking the advice of the pro's ordered some sonics today so I hope their ok........ but if their not its only a tenner.... so it works out £5 each for Peter & Boomstick cos you made me do it Ken I'm so not a pro, I've only been shooting now for just over a year. I was just saying what worked best for me. Awfully nice of you to say so though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edr Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 i am 13 my dad and i ordered a pair of peltor sport tacs from america last year for $99 they worked out £49.50 as the world wasn't in recession. The best thing i've ever been given, went on the beaters day and all the keepers got the head keeper order some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclemicky Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 (edited) Ear muff type £15 from Aldi , they work perfect Edited March 18, 2009 by unclemicky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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