Decibullz Percussive Moldable Earplugs 33 dB NRR for Hunting & Shooting, Gun Range Hearing Protection for Shooters, Reusable Ear Plugs for Shooting Range, molding Tool Included

Pretty easy to mold/use. Took these to the gun range and they worked great. I was still able to communicate with people just fine. They were able to block out that percussive force and dull the sound really well. Highly recommend! Now, are they wildly better then those cheap throw away foam inserts? I would say yes. You are paying for ease of use and ease of seal. I don't think you are paying for how well they block out the noise/percussion they are about the same. With the foam tips often times I can get them to work well but there are times where the placement is off a bit and I pay for it. Also, I can get the same quality with just the silicon tips. They also come with foam tips and I imagine they would be even better at isolation if you used these. It does say to replace the foam ones every so often (I think 3-6 months). Silicon works though, very impressed.

I've had these for a few months and taken them to my local indoor range every time I've been since getting them. I most recently used them today and so far I've been very happy. The molding process is easy and, best of all, if you mess up or don't get a great fit the first time you can redo them. I use the rolldown foam tips for maximum noise suppression and because the Xmas tree tips never fit my ears well on any product. The downside there is that I'll have to replace them with frequent use, but I already deal with that for some of my personal headphones so it's a known quantity. If you have an existing pair of decibullz, you can just pop the percussive filters in and skip the molding altogether. Now, how do the filters work? In a word, great. I shoot at an indoor range that requires you to have your ears on before entering the bay (obviously), so I put them in at the counter and usually have to tap them a couple of times because I can hear right thru them and wonder if they're in. They always are, it's just that easy to hear thru them when no loud noise is happening. I can always hear the RSOs when they issue commands or ask questions, but the person shooting in the stall next to me, let alone my own firearm, doesn't blow out my ears. It doesn't fully negate the flinch factor when you first walk into the room like a good pair of electronic muffs does, but it lowers noise below the safety threshold and you get used to the popping quickly. As for the firearm in my hand, I've only tested them with my 9mm handgun by themselves by they do a great job of dimming the sound. Nothing ever hurt or left me ringing thru a couple hundred rounds at a time. When I've shot my rifle (AR-15 in 5.56) in the same room so far I've doubled up with my muffs (Walker Razors) with their external pickups on, but I suspect that the decibullz would perform well on their own. I'd likely be more comfortable not doubling if I were outdoors with the rifle (the bays in my range are fairly small). If you're on the fence, just do it. If you're already a decibullz user, the price is a little steep, but with this kit you not only get the percussive filters, but basically an entirely new set of plugs (great if you have a SO or friend who may need/want a custom pair of plugs). The included carrying case is also superior to the little cloth bag that comes with a standard set. It's well worth the money. Side Note: These may also work well for concerts or other loud events, but as I bought them in 2020 I haven't been able to test them in those environments.

I bought a set of these thinking that it would be a great non-electronic way to protectmy hearing while still being able to hear and understand people talking at the range. I was disappointed. These were not easy to fit. I had to re-mold these things at least six times to get them to fit properly. I'm a big guy with very large ears, and I dont think there's enough of the moldable plastic for it to work properly. In addition, the solid plastic core that connects the sound filter to the foam or silicone insert is too short. After heating the thermoplastic, I pushed the largest silicone plug deep into my ear canal so that it would seal properly. The plastic just flowed around the top of the temporary filter several times. After some practice, I was able to get the molded part to allow me to remove the temporary filter and replace it with the actual sound filter, but the molded part didn't really fill the bowl of my ear, so there wasn't much to hold onto. I called the company and they were not helpful. They insisted I was doing it wrong. They offered a refund, and I should have taken them up on it, but I was determined to make it work. It turns out that you have to use the foam plugs and not the silicone for shooting or else the noise reduction isn't good. When actually using them, the first challenge is to get them in properly. I need to mark left and right because the oddly shaped monstrosities that resulted from my best efforts to get a good fit are difficult to figure out how to fit. I have used these at least a half dozen times, and I still have trouble getting them in, but after some fiddling I manage. With the foam inserts they block sound pretty well, and are reasonably comfortable. However, I can say they are similar in comfort and protection to cheap earplugs that Amazon sells for 6 bucks a dozen. While they block the gunshots, I can't understand what people say to me when talking, so I have to take them out. This is as difficult as putting them in; if I pull the string, the filter pops out, leaving the earplugs in. I have to really grab and claw at the molded part to get it out. Remember, it's very deep in my ear, so that's not easy. When were done talking, I can't get them in before people start shooting, so I still hurt my ears. I keep a bag of the .50 cheapies in my range bag, and I've gone back to using those, as they protect every bit as well as these fancy things, but I can just pop one out when someone needs to talk, and I can get it back in quickly. I regret buying these, as they were not cheap, and they don't work as advertised.

It took me a few tries since I'm pretty particular. I brought them to the range the other day and they performed great and I'm really satisfied with their ability to block sound. They really weren't all that comfy after an hour but I'm hoping that I'll get more used to them. I'm kinda overkill on protecting my hearing so I wear them under my earmuffs and they definitely get less comfortable when my ear is scrunched a bit under the earmuffs. I forgot to put on my earmuffs when I walked into the range bay and they seemed to work well all by themselves which impressed me and when they're doubled up, I could tell a major difference between having these doubled up with my earmuffs over just using the old school earplugs. I have obnoxiously large ears/ear canals so I wish there was an option that came with more of the material that can be shaped to fit my massive ears. I honestly might by another set of the cheaper kind just to mold with this pair (again, I'm pretty obsessed with not losing my hearing) and see if it improves the comfort. Good product and much cheaper than other options.

Bought these in hopes of being able to wear for long hours as a Range Safety Officer @ a local outdoor rifle range. YES, when properly molded, they fit tight and are quite comfortable for 5 hours or more of continuous wear. With the vinyl ear canal inserts you can hear normal conversation well. Tested @ a modern, indoor range with sound baffles between shooting stations and overhead. Started with the vinyl canal inserts. SOME gun shoot sounds reduced but not quite enough for me and not equivalent to my electronic noise reduction ear muffs. However, when switched to the foam inserts, even HEAVY caliber guns I tested were suppressed quite well. Have not been able to test outdoors yet and am hoping the vinyl inserts will be OK there because the foam inserts reduce ordinary conversation a bit too much. I may buy the less expensive $22 kit which suppresses ALL types of continuous noise, for solo shooting, hunting, etc. as both rigs let you get your cheek properly and comfortably placed on your long gun and, again, VERY comfortable and secure to wear. Follow up: After a day at an outdoor range, I confirmed that the percussive filters DO NOT WORK for me with the VINYL inserts. Anything above small caliber and I get that sharp noise/feel that tells me I am not getting enough suppression. Changing to FOAM INSERTS WORKS GREAT for noise suppression but then you are back to conversation levels similar to a passive ear muff. 12/30/2020 update. GREAT customer service. Upon reading my review and an email; Decibullz customer service IMMEDIATELY sent me a number of sets of foam inserts. I wear the inserts 5 hours continuously. VERY secure and comfortable. No bulky protectors to interfere with field of view when sighting rifle scope, etc. Changed from 4to 5 rating.

Not superior to silicone or wax ear plugs. Clearly not superior to electronic hearing protection. The molding process is straightforward. Comfort is so-so. Use for small caliber or handguns only. Not recommended for rifle. Keeping your head streamlined is the only real advantage.

Took these out to the range with the family and only bought 1 pair for me to test before I spent alot of money on a set for everyone. Molded the night before and they fit well. Pros - Used with .22, .40, .45, 223/5.56, .308/7.62, 12ga and 300 win mag. Worked as intended for everything but the 300 win mag but that was expected. Cons - Price was extremely high. On sale for over $50. Not very easy to take out and putting them back in was a pain as I would pick the wrong ear every now and then because there is no L or R on them. They start to hurt after a few hours also so after about 4 hours I swapped to the oldie but goodie foam plugs. It was at that moment I realized the foam ones worked just as good and cost me $6 for a bucket of 35 pairs. Summary - Will not be buying the wife and kids their own set due to the price and the fact that they offer no advantage over old school foam plugs and I probably wont use them either as the foams are more comfortable for long term use.

This review is for the Decibullz - Custom Molded Percussive Filters I'm a pretty avid shooter and I also volunteer as an RSO at my local range. I prefer ear plugs when I shoot, but I've been wearing electronic muffs when I work so I can hear what's going on. They also make it easier to talk with people on a hot line. The problem with electronic muffs, or plugs, is that when they cut out from a shot, or multiple shots, the delay to come back on can make conversations sound like a bad cell connection. Not to mention always having to charge/change batteries. It gets annoying. These plugs allow me to hear whats going on, and I'm able to hold a conversation a lot better as well. Make no mistake, these are earplugs and they sound like earplugs! But ambient noises sound more like you're using cotton balls rather than plugs with a NRR rating of 30+. Even though the sound is muffled I can hear a .22LR hit the target (paper target on cardboard backstop) @ 100 yards, clearly! On the same token, they seem to offer good protection from the loud boomers. There was someone sighting in a 416 Weatherby (literal elephant gun) and I suffered no discomfort from the shots, or ringing in my ears when he was done. So I'm definitely satisfied with the performance of these plugs! As for the fitting, I suggest you watch a few videos and familiarize yourself with the process before you start! I also suggest using a larger (silicone) ear piece than you think you need for the molding process. It took me 2 tries to get the plugs formed to my ears to where I thought they were fit and formed properly. Half way through my 1st day wearing them they became really uncomfortable. It was because the ear piece was pushed too far into my ear and caused pressure. When I got home that night I took the foam off and put the larger silicone pieces on, reheated, and remolded them. Finally, I put the foam ear pieces back on, and now I can wear them all day long with no discomfort! Overall I am really happy with these plugs! Like you, I was reading the reviews to see if they were worth the money. The price is a lil steep for a product with a rating of less than 4 stars, but I think people were expecting to hear as well as an electronic device, or at least open ears. I pretty much knew what to expect, and these went a bit beyond that! These plugs are def a quality product and definitely worth the money in my opinion. They come with a case and a set extra molds. If you spring an extra $5 for a lanyard, you can have 2 sets of hearing protection (1 without filters, of course), so that's a pretty decent deal! These are also about half the price of halfway decent electronic ear plugs, and don't require any maintenance, other than cleaning.

Bought these so I can hear orders on the rifle range. It only works a little better than straight earplugs.

I've been using them for over two years now and they've held up really good. Doesn't offer the most hearing protection but I always double up anyways (as you should) so it's good enough for me. Nice to be able to hear other people talk when you're wearing electronic muffs over them. Fit and comfort is amazing, have no issues with wearing them all day. Haven't had to re-mold them or anything.

Après avoir essayé de les mouler le plus correctement possible, les dispositifs ne sont toujours pas réducteur de bruit. Ça ou rien c’est pareil. Ne l’achetez pas à moins de vouloir jeté votre argent à la poubelle.

very good item

Bought for my husband for shooting. Slightly reluctant but they have been great. Easy to mold and fit highly recommend