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Are those the “rubber bullets” I’ve heard so much about?
What…. No they are birth control devices. lol lolAre those the “rubber bullets” I’ve heard so much about?
Do they come in XS? Asking for a friend...What…. No they are birth control devices. lol lol
One size fits all. lolDo they come in XS? Asking for a friend...
I wish someone had told me that 6 years ago when I started wearing them.Um.. noise canceling headphones don't provide any hearing protection. Bose specifically states their products should not be used as hearing protection.
Do Noise Cancelling Headphones Protect Your Hearing? - NoisyWorld
This article looks at when and how active noise cancelling headphones can help to protect your hearing and when they are not suitable.noisyworld.org
What?I wish someone had told me that 6 years ago when I started wearing them.
Old Peltor Tactical-7 Classic, but when doubling up, it almost doesn't matter. Really good muffs have 34dB attenuation. Since dB add, a cheap pair of 20dB muffs and 30dB foamies gives 50dB attenuation which is crazy-good protection.
when calculating the NRR of wearing plugs and muffs together, it’s actually not a matter of adding the numbers. I believe it’s closer to taking the higher number and adding five. Something to do with logarithms which is something I won’t pretend to understand.
Still worth it because it doesn’t hurt but also somewhat misleading.
Interesting. If anyone can post a source I would appreciate it.I don't think that is accurate. From some of the research I have done on the topic its more like add 5 to the highest dB value. So it you have 34dB muffs and 30dB foam plugs you get 39dB of protection. That's still good protection. However, its also not true that its a straight subtraction of sound. If you are shooting a .223 AR its about 155dB. Wearing 39dB protection does not mean you are reducing your exposure to 116dB. Not sure exactly how the calculation works but it would actually be around 125dB. All things considered we have a feaking loud hobby.
I always double up and wish I was getting the 50dB. My ears are pretty screwed up so I dont shoot as much as I would like.
Um.. noise canceling headphones don't provide any hearing protection. Bose specifically states their products should not be used as hearing protection.
Do Noise Cancelling Headphones Protect Your Hearing? - NoisyWorld
This article looks at when and how active noise cancelling headphones can help to protect your hearing and when they are not suitable.noisyworld.org
Interesting site. Good info. I found this other site that does that calculation for you. One caveat is that the highest dB level it will accept is 140dB. So its not that useful for calculation protection from gunfire as other than .22LR most calibers are over 150db.What Is the Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) and How to Use It? - NoisyWorld
Hearing protectors in the U.S. are labeled with the noise reduction rating (NRR). But what is the NRR and how to use it correctly?noisyworld.org
This is one link but there are various sources online.
It has more to do with decibels being measured on a logarithmic scale. Adding is kind of like multiplying so there are equations you can use. Its the same reason why If you’re exposed to 100DB and are wearing muffs with 33NRR your new exposure isn’t 67 it would be closer to 87.
I would say you are correct.Is it more like a tension headache or a sinus headache? I know with my .50 BMG I have to use a swimmer’s nose clip or I get a sinus headache from the concussion. If it’s more like a tension headache you could try to switch to a high quality set of ear plugs or electronic ear buds. My Axils are just about as good as most electronic muffs.
Yeah, no. It has to do with things like:It has more to do with decibels being measured on a logarithmic scale. Adding is kind of like multiplying so there are equations you can use. Its the same reason why If you’re exposed to 100DB and are wearing muffs with 33NRR your new exposure isn’t 67 it would be closer to 87.
It was a protracted whiffread.Nice
Thanks This got me to tunnel deeper. I found a somewhat nerdy article that explains it's got nothing to do with math stuff.What Is the Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) and How to Use It? - NoisyWorld
Hearing protectors in the U.S. are labeled with the noise reduction rating (NRR). But what is the NRR and how to use it correctly?noisyworld.org
This is one link but there are various sources online.
It has more to do with decibels being measured on a logarithmic scale. Adding is kind of like multiplying so there are equations you can use. Its the same reason why If you’re exposed to 100DB and are wearing muffs with 33NRR your new exposure isn’t 67 it would be closer to 87.
Great, so now I’m going to have to wear one of these when I’m shooting:The only way to get better protection is to cover your whole head in a sound proof helmet.
... with theoretically perfect muffs and plugs your attenuation is the Bone Conduction line (40dB and 60dB). ... The only way to get better protection is to cover your whole head in a sound proof helmet.
Double up indoors especially if they allow rifle/shotgun. I’ve been the a**h*** with a .308 (with a muzzle brake) indoors and I’ve also been stuck next to someone with a 12ga. That’s karma and it’s also why I almost exclusively shoot outdoors now.Shooting outdoors, I can just use a pair of muffs. When I shoot indoors, I double up. Some Surefire ergo plugs and the same green slim muffs that everyone has.
i ended up buying a pair of Walker's Razor and want to double up pretty sure the range im possibly going to join is indoorDouble up indoors especially if they allow rifle/shotgun. I’ve been the a**h*** with a .308 (with a muzzle brake) indoors and I’ve also been stuck next to someone with a 12ga. That’s karma and it’s also why I almost exclusively shoot outdoors now.
Razors need to be doubled up. Upgrading the ear cups to gel pads will help with a better seal too.i ended up buying a pair of Walker's Razor and want to double up pretty sure the range im possibly going to join is indoor
Hahaha. When I've shot indoors with an obnoxious brake I think "deal with it, it's a shooting range" but when I'm next to someone I'll always be kind of annoyedDouble up indoors especially if they allow rifle/shotgun. I’ve been the a**h*** with a .308 (with a muzzle brake) indoors and I’ve also been stuck next to someone with a 12ga. That’s karma and it’s also why I almost exclusively shoot outdoors now.