I would try thinner profile electric muffs as already suggested. I run Sordins, and don't have any issues
I would try thinner profile electric muffs as already suggested. I run Sordins, and don't have any issues
I didn't see it mentioned but maybe you need to raise the scope/sight. I prefer to be a little more "heads up" than to struggle with getting my head down low enough. But, that's just me.
kwg
OP,
Can you post a pic of your setup so we can see what you are working with? Sounds like it may be technique or setup issue.
I use the Howard Leights with foamies myself.
I was thinking the same thing. Sounds like you need to bring the rifle in closer towards the center of your chest to where your cheekbone comes down directly on top of the stock when shouldering. Also turn your head slightly to the point that your nose is or almost is pointing at your charging handle. I can shoulder a rifle wearing the thick Howard Leight L1's, Impact Sports, and Peltor 100's with no issues this way.
If you're already doing that and your optic is already in a somewhat high mount then I'm going to guess you've got some really low sitting ears and this is just how it's going to be for you.
BCM 16" ELW Barrel with 13" KMR, Primary Arms 4-14X FFP mil/mil scope mounted in a American Defense Recon with STR stock, etc.
http://i.imgur.com/aUVFmoC.png
Can you post a pic of yourself aiming it?
Edit: Peltor tac100 and m4 stock.
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...psnztmoeoo.jpg
Have you tried a narrower stock? No need to buy, just borrow, to see if that would solve your problem.
Thanks for so many great replies guys
Keep in mind as well I haveno issue aiming standing up like Megademics picture shows above ...
My issue is sitting and shooting from the bench at the range (or table etc.)
I used to have the CTR stock on before the STR so it still is the same as theearmuff hits really the top most part of the stock regardless of stock width.
I think I may need to try and readjust somehow
It seems many guys wear plugs for the exact reason I'm talking about so it's nice to know its not just me ... But others have no issue, so hopefully there is a way around this.