What A Difference! (I can shoot rifles now!)

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Took a quick trip to the range a few hours ago to celebrate the Heller decision, and I took along my new Hi-Point 995 carbine to see how she shoots.

Now, I have shot it once before, at a local outdoor range - and it didn't go well. I've never had good luck with rifles - getting a proper sight picture has always been near impossible, and properly shouldering whatever rifle I'm trying to shoot is a pain too.

I was thinking about it recently, trying to figure out what the problem could be. Then it dawns on me! I usually shoot pistols, so the earmuff-type hearing protection is standard gear for me. But they're the problem! I switched to in-ear plugs at the range this afternoon, and easily and comfortably knocked the center out of the shoot-n-see target I was aiming at.

Hallelujah!

I know it might seem like an obvious thing to ya'll, but I swear, it took this long for me to put it all together. :eek:

The good news, is that now I'm totally, completely, 100% dying to get myself an AR, and possibly an AK. I know there's quite a difference between my 'lil Hi-Point and both of those, but now that I know I'm not doomed to be a horrible rifle shooter, I can't resist. :)

Unfortunately, though - I see quite an increase in my ammo costs coming as well. Oh bother. :D
 
With the ear-muff style hearing protection, I wasn't able to get a cheek weld at all on a rifle stock, and I had to cock my head at a wierd angle to look through rifle sights. Without the bulky hearing protection getting in the way I can do both of those things without issue.

I do notice more sound and concussion from the shooters around me, but I'm looking around for different types of in-ear plugs. (suggestions, anyone?)
 
Why not get some of those "flat" muffs?? Not sure what you're using now for muffs, but I have seen them that are really "low-profile" that still block out enough noise to still hear when you take them off...
 
Good idea, but they just don't work. We have a few different styles of muffs, but none of them has allowed me to shoot rifles properly or comfortably in the past. Partly due to muff design, partly due to me having a fat face. :)

Really, the plugs do pretty well - I just hate fiddling with 'em to make sure they're jammed in my ear enough, lol.
 
Good idea, but they just don't work. We have a few different styles of muffs, but none of them has allowed me to shoot rifles properly or comfortably in the past. Partly due to muff design, partly due to me having a fat face.
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I use the push in ear plugs, its like $2 for 25-30.
 
Yeah, that's the kind I have now. I found 'em in our room awhile back - I think my fiancee uses 'em to help her sleep, lol. I'll be picking up a new pack shortly though, specifically for range use.
 
kingpin008

I had the same problem awhile back, only mine was when I was trap shooting. Making the switch over to the gel-type in ear plugs worked wonders for my shooting technique. Same problem; same solution.
 
I'll be getting started as soon as I can - being a poor college student doesn't help things much. I've decided to go the "build it myself" route, so the stripped lower is coming first, then the rest when I have the cash.

I had been saving for a new tattoo, but I do have a birthday coming up in August, so chances are I'll have the money to do both!:D
 
Partly due to muff design, partly due to me having a fat face.
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Partly, nothing. I have a fat face, and I can't shoot worth a darn with muffs on, which blows, because I vastly prefer muffs to plugs. Not that one works better than the other, but I like being able to take my hearing protection out easily on breaks and stuff, and nothing is easier than a muff to put on and off.

On the other hand, plugs have many, many advantages. I can go shooting about 50 times before I run out of plugs, I can easily supply my buddies or other ranger users with ears if htey have forgotten theirs, they are pretty comfortable, and they don't make my ears sweat. In cold weather muffs rule, but during the summer they can get a little gamey.
 
Fat facers of the world, unite!:D

I hear ya on the muffs vs. plugs thing - I generally enjoy wearing the muff type, but they do get a little gross after awhile if you're in warm weather, or exerting yourself any while shooting. I just wish plugs fit better - it seems like I really have to jam 'em in there and wait while they expand to fit, and even then it's not perfect.

Ah well - I' already partially deaf. A little more isn't going to kill me. :p
 
my face is narrow enough that i can't find sun glasses that fit me and i still have trouble with muffs.just keep using those ear plugs and you'll get used to them.muffs are'nt good for anything but shooting pistols,and for kids.kids always have trouble with getting ear plugs in correctly.
 
I can relate to that problem, I dont like wearing a kevlar helmet for rifle qual cuz of the stockweld problem. Always end up cocking the helmet to the left as I,m a right hand shooter. I use muffs at my club range and those dont bother me. Making yourself practice from various positions will make you a better shot with your weapon of choice, although I have more then the average shooter in my gunpile, long and short guns. That just means I can go to the range more often, reload,reload,reload,its cheaper
 
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