Episode 180 - Surefire SOCOM556-RC3, HUXWRX Ventum 762, PEW Science Member Research (26-SEP-2023)

Episode 180 - Surefire SOCOM556-RC3, HUXWRX Ventum 762, PEW Science Member Research (26-SEP-2023)

Today’s Topics:

  1. What’s that? New silencers? There are always new models coming to market. What’s the latest? More Flow-Through technology from HUXWRX – the Ventum line (Ventum 762), as well as an updated prolific rifle series – the Surefire SOCOM556-RC3? What else is on the horizon? How do these additions impact the market, if at all? (00:10:52)

  2. Speaking of new and emerging technologies – new PEW Science Member Research, published today! That’s right. Research Supplement 6.124 is live - Subsonic 300 BLK Suppression Performance - Flow-Through vs. Forward Flux vs. SURGE BYPASS vs. Conventional Silencers. Head-to-Head Comparisons! HUXWRX HX-QD 762 vs. Sig Sauer SLH300Ti vs. Combat Application Technologies CAT/ODB/A1/718 vs. Surefire SOCOM300-SPS vs. Sig Sauer SRD762QD-Ti. SUBSONIC BATTLE. This adds to our supersonic battle series from Research Supplement 6.115. (00:35:21)

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Episode 165 - HUXWRX FLOW 762 Ti - Part 2 - 5.56 MK18 SBR (07-JUN-2023)

Episode 165 -  HUXWRX FLOW 762 Ti - Part 2 - 5.56 MK18 SBR (07-JUN-2023)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Signature Review 6.114 – the HUXWRX FLOW 762 Ti on the 5.56 MK18 SBR! This is the technical discussion of the publication that was released last Monday, Memorial Day! This is a companion episode to Episode 164 with the discussion of SSS.6.113 – FLOW 762 Ti .308 bolt action performance. (00:18:59)

  2. June is kicking off. There’s more data to publish, tons more to test, and it’s going to be super fun! We will be taking a look at the Surefire SOCOM556-MINI2 – an extremely prolific and popular silencer on loan courtesy of gracious benefactors. KAC 556QDC/CRS-PRT action? Oh man, that too. PEW Science members gonna get some great data! (01:07:43)

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Episode 164 - HUXWRX FLOW 762 Ti - Part 1 - .308 Bolt Action (01-JUN-2023)

Episode 164 -  HUXWRX FLOW 762 Ti - Part 1 - .308 Bolt Action (01-JUN-2023)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.113 – the HUXWRX FLOW 762 Ti on supersonic .308 bolt action! This is the technical discussion of the publication that was released Monday! We’ll hit the technical discussion of Sound Signature Review 6.114 – the HUXWRX FLOW 762 Ti on the 5.56 MK18 SBR, on the next episode. (00:07:50)

  2. Thank you for a wonderful month of May – and for a wonderful 2023, so far. We are almost half way through the year and there have been some BANGERS. PEW Science is trusted, worldwide, for high fidelity objective sound signature characterization. This trust is earned – and earning it is made possible in part by your support. (01:23:57)

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Episode 128 - SCAR Update #7, the Omega Metric, and Thermal Technology (31-AUG-2022)

Episode 128 - SCAR Update #7, the Omega Metric, and Thermal Technology (31-AUG-2022)

Today’s Topics:

  1. PEW Science SCAR Project Update #7 – Using the Mototech SCARburator to tune the weapon for suppressed use. Things to consider. (00:09:32)

  2. New Sound Signature Review this week? Oh yes. Am I excited? Boy howdy, am I. Big things. Disruptive things. Buckle up. (01:20:40)

  3. Thermal sights and you: how to spend more money than you thought you would, and not be completely upset, necessarily. (01:24:14)

  4. Thanks for your support. I mean it. Direct feedback indicates PEW Science is doing some good. Your support fuels the effort and members are gracious and tenacious. Good rhyme. (01:45:14)

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Episode 100 - Thank you, and the HUXWRX OSS HX-QD 556k on the MK18 (09-FEB-2022)

Episode 100 - Thank you, and the HUXWRX OSS HX-QD 556k on the MK18 (09-FEB-2022)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.64 – the OSS HX-QD 556k with 5.56 on the MK18. Technical discussion! (00:28:48)

  2. Stacked data publications coming. Might publish some Member Research too. We’ll see! (01:29:38)

  3. Who cares about silencer diameter, anyway? Also – welcome to the new PEW Science members! (01:31:24)

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Episode 67 - OSS HX-QD 762 on Subsonic 300 BLK and the Suppression Rating (23-JUN-2021)

Episode 67 - OSS HX-QD 762 on Subsonic 300 BLK and the Suppression Rating (23-JUN-2021)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.45 – The OSS HX-QD 762 on Subsonic 300 BLK! Groundbreaking research. Ridiculous, actually. (00:09:58)

  2. Welcome to all the new PEW Science members – grassroots support continues. Continued sightings of the Suppression Rating in the wild. (01:18:47)

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Episode 63 - Surefire SOCOM556-RC2, New Data, and Listener Questions (19-MAY-2021)

Episode 63 - Surefire SOCOM556-RC2, New Data, and Listener Questions (19-MAY-2021)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Shot the Surefire SOCOM556-RC2; first impressions on the 11.5 mid OBC (unicorn host). (00:12:31)

  2. New Sound Signature Review coming this week – a big one. Are you ready? (00:34:18)

  3. Listener Questions – I answer more of your queries from Round 2! You smart cookies, you. (00:36:41)

  4. Dealers spotted in the wild using PEW Science data in their shops. The Suppression Rating might be at a gun counter near you. Member dealers leading the way- thanks for spreading the word, and for your support! (01:14:44)

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Episode 62 - Utah, Back Pressure, and Listener Questions (12-MAY-2021)

Episode 62 - Utah, Back Pressure, and Listener Questions (12-MAY-2021)

Today’s Topics:

  1. PEW Science field trip – Utah; land of the silencers? I mean, kind of, I guess. (00:11:59)

  2. Back pressure – does it matter to you? Maybe. Maybe not. (00:27:57)

  3. Listener Questions – I answer more from Round 2! (00:36:54)

  4. Thank you to all the dealers, manufacturers, and consumer members of PEW Science! Your support makes this happen. Dealer feedback is awesome. (01:27:24)

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Episode 61 - OSS User Reports and Listener Questions (05-MAY-2021)

Episode 61 - OSS User Reports and Listener Questions (05-MAY-2021)

Today’s Topics:

  1. After-action reports: investigating anecdotal loudness experiences. OSS mystery solved! (00:13:19)

  2. New Member’s Research Supplement Coming this week; highlighting some current parameters. (00:55:05)

  3. Round 2 of listener questions! I hit the last of the first group and move into the questions from this new solicitation. (00:58:24)

  4. Welcome to all the new PEW Science members and thanks for your support! (01:33:49)

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Episode 60 - Omega Back Pressure Metric and OSS (28-APR-2021)

Episode 60 - Omega Back Pressure Metric and OSS (28-APR-2021)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Let’s get into the guts of Public Research Supplement 6.40 – The PEW Science Back Pressure Metric, Omega! (00:15:34)

  2. Sound Signature Review 6.41 – the OSS HX-QD 762 on supersonic .308! How CRAZY was this data, guys?! (01:28:47)

  3. Welcome to all the new PEW Science members and thanks for your support! (02:10:27)

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