Rockjock
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I shoot a lot and I hate ear muffs. A few years ago the cool guys started showing up with custom fit ear plugs. They were very expensive at first but you can get them done at cabelas or a gun show for under 100 bucks. One of my best investments to date. They are so comfortable you don't feel them.They don't get all hot and sweaty like muffs, they dont catch on things like muffs. Less bulk so you can wear a hat in winter with no issues. Safety glasses don't get mashed against your head either.
I believe you can order a DIY kit on Amazon for around 20 if you want to try them. Radians is the brand I have tried. I use them all the time when cutting the grass, line trimming, using the saw. Love them.
They are a great option but need to be refitted/checked yearly as your ears keep growing. Ear muffs are by far the best hearing protection. My last workplace had a department that sole purpose was to keep the 850 blokes safe, that meant having our respirators fitted properly, spot inspections to make sure your PPE was up to snuff and the most feared person on staff was the health and safety team. They had the power to send you home, from the cleaning staff to the General Manager.