Well, I bit the bullet so to speak and lashed out with some good cash.
Now I have a brand new set of Electronic Ear Plugs.
(I hate trying to wear earmuffs with them clashing against the rifle stock)
Plus missing out on sometimes vital sounds.
These plugs amplify the surrounding sounds, ie: a bush rustling as a pig walks through,, a twig snapping,, etc.
They are crystal clear to listen through, but also do a wonderful job of keeping gunshots down to a safe level for that split second
that would otherwise do more damage to the hearing.
Now all I have to do is get out for another hunt/ambush session and really get a good idea of how good they are.