How well do these reduce the sound of higher gauge shotguns?
2073683
These would be fine for use with shotguns due to their low profile design and noise reduction rating (NRR). The NRR is average for muffs of this type. For the best protection, use them in conjunction with foam ear plugs as well.
75408
I only use them for the shooting enclosed shooting range and it mutes the reports from some major size guns so I have to guess that it would put the lawn mower decibels down to at least a purr.
1178381
They have rough end cuts, but they flush out pretty well with the outsides of your 10/22 receiver. They work great in lowering the sound of the action. I would suggest you check them after firing 75-100 rounds of 1082 FPS ammo in a short period of time because they will deform a tad. Just replace and let the used one recover. I wouldn't recommend using them with 1200 FPS or higher ammo. This will wear these pins out quicker.
1538516
Almost none!! Maybe a 15% reduction. So, don't buy them for any noise reduction. They are worthless!!
1744216
I have not done any shooting but I can say that these reduce noise although perhaps not enough for that kind of noise. If you are not looking for fidelity in the sound that goes into your ears, I would look for stronger protection if I were you.
1263310
Not sure, I've used that ammo and then bought some and I did not think it was real loud. Good luck with your gun.
2112211
any round that doesn't break the sound barrier will be quieter than ones that do. Besides the supersonic crack it's your rifle that controls the noise. You need to find out how fast your rifle will shoot these pellets and how quiet the rifle is in general.
2100085
I have only used them once for shooting practice. It did a good job silencing the gun noise and I couldn't hear people's voices very much. Not sure how it would be for your use.
377911
Flash is reduced but it makes it significantly louder. Recoil is decreased less muzzle rise
248156
They are very effective at removing steady background sounds, for example from aircraft engines as heard by passengers, or the air handlers and machinery noise in an office environment. They will muffle sudden sounds, but I do not think they would help much with the shock waves from gun shots since they are so fast and unpredictable.
2203887
Yes, you may notice some change to the sound beyond the reduction in volume. In comparison to normal earplugs the distortion of the sound is virtually non-existent. If you normally expose yourself to loud music without earplugs, or if you are used to using regular earplugs, I think you will be happy with these. Of course they don't compare to some of the custom molded, high-dollar products available. Assuming you don't want to spend that much, these are a must-have.
2163096
I use them for both shooting and sleeping. roll them up tight before inserting. once they expand they are hardly noticeable and will block most BG noise.
134569
They block out a lot of noise but you will still be able to hear a gun shot.
334440
that would depend entirely on the gun used. It doesn't reduce noise in my 2400kt, from which the noise comes from expanding gas at the end of the muzzle. very few .22 airguns are capable of breaking the sound barrier and I'd be willing to bet a suppressor would be more beneficial in your case.In my particular gun, I lose about 150 feet per second but gain roughly 4 ft-lbs using these pellets.
1287209
I am using them to muffle/block the sounds of heavy equipment but not at a firing range, so I cannot reasonably answer your question. Yes, you will be able to hear someone talking to you so you may need ear plugs, too.
1664547
I shoot these in my back yard with my Silent Cat and if you are indoors or don't know what it is, you would probably never notice. My back yard is tiny, it's probably 30' to my back fence, with neighbors on all sides. These do not break the sound barrier when used with this gun.
703225
I think they are better suited for that kind of low decibel use than sport-shooting. I have to agree, the cheap foamies are better than these expensive plugs.