Personally i hunt thicker areas where i need to be able to hear and then protection in same device. Things change to quickly to change out plugs. I Sure can’t hunt with hearing aids in, lol. I Have some less expensive Caldwell in ear now but would love to from y’all experienced users on your...
Is it possible some of your usual hunters have a night setup? Alot of hunters including myself would bring you equipment and even sit with you and help till you harvest yogi bear. Ask friends , wardens and local gun stores who might have night equipment and experience. Your out enough money...
I have the .35 whelen and i added a bolt on muzzle break. It helped with better groups and recoil big time. But my best barrel is a tc custom shop in 6.5/284 amazing shooter