Silverscooby27 Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 I’m trying to find a solution for being able to have hearing protection and be able to make phone calls at the same time, maybe a Bluetooth solution? Has anyone found a solution for this that works well? I need to be able to take phone calls immediately and sometimes I have to walk away a fairly long way to get to an area where there is no shooting going on to be able to hear and talk well. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotifsn Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Take a look at Harris & Sons. I don't know anything about their product quality, but the FF-20 may do what you're looking for, though it's pricy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverscooby27 Posted January 10, 2019 Author Share Posted January 10, 2019 Oh my God the price... plus I don’t know if I can call out on it, to talk or just hear the phone call. Thanks for the suggestion though those look like awesome plugs, but I need a new open gun before those, haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Wow. Talk about multi-tasking. Shooting and making phone calls at the same time. When I go to the range, I shoot. Get away from phones and other distractions. Enjoy the shooting and the peace of mind. When I get in the car, on the way home, I think about returning phone calls I missed while I was "on vacation". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasdawg Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Walker has an inear and an over the ear bluetooth hearing protectors. I use the inear to listen to music while I practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbagger123 Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 peltor tactical 500 https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/all-3m-products/~/Peltor-Sport-Tactical-500-Electronic-Hearing-Protector-1-Pack/?N=5002385+3291204148&rt=rud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2fishnshoot Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 (edited) Axil Ghost Stryke. I use it to listen to music while shooting. Works great and I can either turn off the Bluetooth side or turn off the ear pro side. Haven’t used it for calls yet though. Box says it’s can be done. Only gripe is that it will enhance the shooting from the next bay Edited January 12, 2019 by love2fishnshoot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilrb Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 I am glad to get away from phone while shooting . This is my time to have fun, some things can wait till I am done, . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPan Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 On 1/10/2019 at 5:39 PM, Sandbagger123 said: peltor tactical 500 https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/all-3m-products/~/Peltor-Sport-Tactical-500-Electronic-Hearing-Protector-1-Pack/?N=5002385+3291204148&rt=rud 2nd these ive taken calls while at the range and talked just fine. They didnt even know i was shooting lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demp223 Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Another vote for Peltor tactical 500. Get the gel cups for them as well. AS much as i like getting to the range middle of the work day, as a self employed individual I still need to answer calls for work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJD Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 On 1/12/2019 at 4:42 PM, love2fishnshoot said: Axil Ghost Stryke. I use it to listen to music while shooting. Works great and I can either turn off the Bluetooth side or turn off the ear pro side. Haven’t used it for calls yet though. Box says it’s can be done. Only gripe is that it will enhance the shooting from the next bay What is the sound quality of the music? Have you figured out how to filter the sound amplification? I read the reviews on their page and they didn’t fair too well. Are you still happy with your purchase? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2fishnshoot Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 The music is great. My friend has the same pair and she does not have the issue of amplified sound from next shooting bay. She is also using the foam insert whereas I’m using the rubber one. That could be the diffence. I’ll be ordering the Bluetooth walker silencers soon to try out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickG013 Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 Something like this would be awesome for practice where I can take phone calls as needed. For matches I feel like I would have to go back to normal ear pro. Knowing my luck, I'd be getting a phone call right at "Are you ready? Standby". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbagger123 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 So I am sitting at Costco now. They have a set of muffs and glasses by 3m . They are Bluetooth capable and rechargble battery for $30. 24 db noise reduction. They look pretty much like my tactical 300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptimiStick Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 I have the Walker Silencer BTs (inner ear active plugs). The stock tips don't seal well, but with some good aftermarkets they seal really well. They have a hissy background noise if you're in a really quiet area (like when I was testing them at home) but I don't notice it at all outdoors or at the range. There's an app you can control modes and volume from your phone, and you can stream music. It also has call control so you can answer calls from the earplugs, but I have not used it. I just use it for music when I'm loading. They're a little louder than I like at my indoor range when I'm next to an AR, or close to an open gun, but fine with anything else. And best of all they are rechargable in a cradle like AirPods (but bulkier cradle) , instead the constantly draining hearing aid batteries. That was the big draw for me. They aren't perfect, but I like them better than my bulky active muffs. Walkers Silencer Bluetooth Rechargeable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerwong Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 On 2/10/2019 at 9:57 PM, OptimiStick said: I have the Walker Silencer BTs (inner ear active plugs). The stock tips don't seal well, but with some good aftermarkets they seal really well. They have a hissy background noise if you're in a really quiet area (like when I was testing them at home) but I don't notice it at all outdoors or at the range. There's an app you can control modes and volume from your phone, and you can stream music. It also has call control so you can answer calls from the earplugs, but I have not used it. I just use it for music when I'm loading. They're a little louder than I like at my indoor range when I'm next to an AR, or close to an open gun, but fine with anything else. And best of all they are rechargable in a cradle like AirPods (but bulkier cradle) , instead the constantly draining hearing aid batteries. That was the big draw for me. They aren't perfect, but I like them better than my bulky active muffs. Walkers Silencer Bluetooth Rechargeable Got a link to some good aftermarket replacement tips? The ones that come with the Walkers are way too short Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken6PPC Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 4 minutes ago, racerwong said: Got a link to some good aftermarket replacement tips? The ones that come with the Walkers are way too short +1! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor300wsm Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 For me personally, I don’t feel like some of these would offer enough noise reduction. After 9 years of PRS rifle matches, I double up on hearing protection. I wear the MSA Sordin X-treme Pro muffs with yellow foamy plugs under them. I turn the MSA’s up to full volume and it lets me hear just fine with the plugs in. If they made a set of MSA Sordin Pro just like the ones I currently have, but with Bluetooth capabilities, I’d buy them no doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptimiStick Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 On 5/29/2019 at 9:43 AM, racerwong said: Got a link to some good aftermarket replacement tips? The ones that come with the Walkers are way too short https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003VNB0UC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_45n.CbKBM0JBD those are the ones I have. They are quite a bit longer than the stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerwong Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 On 6/9/2019 at 6:31 AM, OptimiStick said: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003VNB0UC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_45n.CbKBM0JBD those are the ones I have. They are quite a bit longer than the stock. Thanks! Gonna try these out. My current method of poking holes in standard plugs doesnt work very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptimiStick Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 They are cheap, and work well. They are much longer than stock and expand with your body heat to seal your ear canal. The only downside i have run into is: because they are longer than stock, make sure the unit is pressed into the charging cradle fully to get it to charge. That cradle was made for the stock tip, so any longer tips can keep it from fully seating on the charging contacts. Only happened once before I figured out what happened. Now I just press them in and make sure the light goes on before I put them away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2fishnshoot Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 Has anyone tried the walker razor xv? Thinking of trying those next or the silencer Bluetooth ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrhawk Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Harris and Son. Brace yourself for the $$$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverscooby27 Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share Posted June 16, 2019 Does the Harris and Son have a mic to make phone calls or is it Bluetooth just to listen to music? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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