Electronic muffs

bionicjcs · January 17, 2015, 10:22 PM

I just got a pair of Howard Leight muffs. Unlike my previous pair, they dont quick cancel when I shoot. Arent they supposed to cut off immediately when the gun fires? They will cut off on a loud steadier noise, but I guess the shot is too quick

foxytwo · January 18, 2015, 06:45 AM

They should cut off the noise at the rated DB rating of the muffs, the sound reaching your ear would be that rating. If it does not limit the noise there is something wrong and you should return them.

zach_ · January 18, 2015, 07:09 AM

I think your muffs are defective.

I used my Caldwell electronic muffs yesterday, without ear plugs for the first time. I was preparing to leave and had to put them back on after taking out my ear plugs due to the end of a cease fire. I noticed a high pitched ringing

. Does anybody else have muffs that don't ring at full volume?

wogpotter · January 18, 2015, 09:39 AM

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Arent they supposed to cut off immediately when the gun fires?

Yes.

tobnpr · January 18, 2015, 10:11 AM

Return them.
The Howard Leights are nice...bought them for my son- wish I had them

Mark.n.chip · January 18, 2015, 10:42 PM

Buy a set of Pro Ears. Expensive but by once cry once. You won't regret the purchase.

Cheapshooter · January 18, 2015, 10:56 PM

I have a pair of $20 on sale Caldwell E-Max electronic muffs from Midway. They cut off immediately, and reduce gunfire to a mild "thump". Have had them about 5 years, and haven't cried once!

Your Howard Leight muffs must be defective.

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Does anybody else have muffs that don't ring at full volume?

My Caldwells don't.

bionicjcs · January 18, 2015, 11:02 PM

Ive only tried them once with a 22 pistol, but it didnt cut the amp off like my old cheap ones did. Maybe I need to use one of the louder guns

tobnpr · January 19, 2015, 08:23 AM

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I have a pair of $20 on sale Caldwell E-Max electronic muffs from Midway. They cut off immediately, and reduce gunfire to a mild "thump". Have had them about 5 years, and haven't cried once!

LOL..that's what the rest of us have- they do work well, but they are a little bulkier and lack that fancy aux in jack

January 17, 2015, 10:22 PM	#1
bionicjcs Junior Member Join Date: December 28, 2014 Posts: 12	Electronic muffs I just got a pair of Howard Leight muffs. Unlike my previous pair, they dont quick cancel when I shoot. Arent they supposed to cut off immediately when the gun fires? They will cut off on a loud steadier noise, but I guess the shot is too quick

January 18, 2015, 07:09 AM	#3
zach_ Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2014 Location: DFW north Posts: 377	I think your muffs are defective. I used my Caldwell electronic muffs yesterday, without ear plugs for the first time. I was preparing to leave and had to put them back on after taking out my ear plugs due to the end of a cease fire. I noticed a high pitched ringing. Does anybody else have muffs that don't ring at full volume? __________________ Z

January 18, 2015, 10:11 AM	#5
tobnpr Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 4,556	Return them. The Howard Leights are nice...bought them for my son- wish I had them __________________ Remington 700/Savage Rebarreling /Action Blueprinting 07 FFL /Mosin-Nagant Custom Shop/Bent Bolts Genuine Cerakote Applicator www.biggorillagunworks.com

January 18, 2015, 11:02 PM	#8
bionicjcs Junior Member Join Date: December 28, 2014 Posts: 12	Howard Muffs Ive only tried them once with a 22 pistol, but it didnt cut the amp off like my old cheap ones did. Maybe I need to use one of the louder guns

January 18, 2015, 06:45 AM	#2
foxytwo Senior Member Join Date: June 24, 2010 Posts: 234	They should cut off the noise at the rated DB rating of the muffs, the sound reaching your ear would be that rating. If it does not limit the noise there is something wrong and you should return them.

January 18, 2015, 10:42 PM	#6
Mark.n.chip Junior Member Join Date: January 18, 2015 Posts: 1	Buy a set of Pro Ears. Expensive but by once cry once. You won't regret the purchase.