Hearing Protection while stalking

[1894]

I shot unmoderated with custom digital plugs back in 2000-2010.
I shot approx 1,000 shots but by 2006 I had tinnitus after each shot. I want moderated in 2006 and in 2012ish moved to Peltor Tac XP.
I now literally never shoot without muffs
More recently I’ve noticed tinnitus after one moderated shot with muffs. The old JetZ isn’t the industry leader it once was. I’ve put a big Hausken with mesh on a rifle and it’s literally just the crack. No tinnitus

Looking back I don’t believe a small bit of plastic and silicone rubber can possibly be as effective as thick plastic and foam

 

[Dave31]

The CENS passives were decent. No ringing of the ears when shooting on the zeroing range. Obviously the ambiant noise was also significantly reduced as well meaning I spent most of the day with them on the string and not in my ears.

Did the job. Didn't break the bank. Would get the digital ones if I had the money to spare.

 

[VSS]

The CENS passives were decent. No ringing of the ears when shooting on the zeroing range. Obviously the ambiant noise was also significantly reduced as well meaning I spent most of the day with them on the string and not in my ears.

Did the job. Didn't break the bank. Would get the digital ones if I had the money to spare.

You may be able to get different filters that will cut out less of the ambient noise.
I have custom moulded passive plugs, and initially I was losing too much ambient sound which was affecting my spatial awareness, making me clumsy in woodland. I spoke with the manufacturers and they sent me (FOC) a couple of different pairs of filters to try. They're much better since changing the filter.