St3v3

HI, Shooting a match this weekend, three gun stage, moved to last element using a 223AR, kneeling using baracade on long distance shots. The gun knocks my electronic ear protection (howard leight) off my right ear, probably due my bad positioning or hold. I continued for 6-8 shots then it was getting too distracting and I stopped and put the ear pro back on before continuing, ear was suffering bad whistle by this point... If I continue doing comps I need some in ear plugs. there are many types, Where do I start, how are they rated, how do they work, what or which are best, I have never really looked at in ear protection before, i had been considering changing to using plugs and muffs, you get someone shooting a rifle with a good muzzle brake to one side and it can be nasty... I don't wanna go to the ear doc saying shooting in KY fuzzed up my ear for good....

I realise this is an old thread, but I use Chameleon load 2, don't load from a pocket, i did this on my first PSG comp mid stage and loaded a shell backwards, it destroys a fast stage..

Hi, thanks to everyone who has shared their experiences, Since starting this thread I have been giving the suggested shooting glasses much thought, I won't have a chance to sort out custom glasses before my upcoming competitions, my glasses are polycarb, but I am getting a pair of "shooting only" safety glasses after xmas in the new year. I am thinking of the normal prescription lense for my left eye and my prescription with a +1 adjustment (as like reading glasses) for the right eye. This will allow me to see the sights easier, if I shoot with both eyes open, I'm told with practise i will learn to get my eyes and the glasses to work for me. (If I choose the right brand of shooting glasses I may also have an additional normal prescription lense for my right eye) The next issue for me to determine is lense thickness. I have bad myopica, both eyes -6ish, this makes lenses thick at the edge if they are too big, so I'll have to look for shooting glasses which offer high index lenses or are capable of handling my prescription. St3v3.

I apologise if this subject exists elsewhere, i couldn't find it.. I have worn glasses for shooting forever. I have shot some competitions with safety glasses and others with just my glasses. Would a shooter wearing glasses be made to wear additional eye protection in all competitions or in some are glasses acceptable as eye pro. Over many years I have been to local and national matches where MD and RO accept glasses wearers without requiring additional eye protection. What is the current trend on this for major competitions and matches - can you get away with just your glasses, do they require safety/wrap around. I have generally been unhappy with safety glasses worn over the top of everyday glasses, never getting a good fit or comfort. Can anyone recommend a good brand of eye protection for wearing over glasses. Thanx.

Hello Bryan45, Thank you for getting back, apologies for not replying sooner but been out this weeked. I discussed my trip with her indoors, explained the need to get some practice, she agreed, so we celebrated our wedding aniversery, had extended family visiting, and I still managed to visit 4 ranges this weekend, Thats a good weekend, I will likely go to see the brm3g to watch and get familiar. The USPSA match you mentioned sounds good and I am planning on visiting. Steve.

Hello. Hi, I'm flying into to KY for the Trijicon shooter challenge in October. Its going to be interesting for me as I haven't competed with a pistol for 18years due to them being banned in the uk.(Yup, I'm a Brit ) Have shot PSG & Multigun (shotgun & rifle). I'm hoping to get some practise with pistols in the week before trijicon but haven't yet identified where to go, so if anyone has ideas on where i could practice I would appreciate feedback. Looking forward to this awesom competition, love the fact that no race guns or specialised riggs, Just pick up your gun and shoot. only concern is the clay pigeon, never done it, will need to have a go or two before I get there.. if anyone else going to trijicon has any advice i will listen carefully. regards Steve