Episode 157 - FN SCAR, KNS diSCARder, CGS Hyperion, Back Pressure, and Omega Metric (05-APR-2023)

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Episode 157 - FN SCAR, KNS diSCARder, CGS Hyperion, Back Pressure, and Omega Metric (05-APR-2023)

Today’s Topics:

  1. PEW Science SCAR Project Update #10 – Field use of the KNS DiSCARder. The KNS Adjustable Gas Regulator for the FN SCAR. Comparisons with the Mototech SCARburator, with silencers. (00:07:30)

  2. The PEW Science Back Pressure Metric, Omega. A research parameter intended to maximize the utility of externally-measured data. Unintrusive, simple, and accessible. Some pitfalls? Absolutely. Let’s talk about some outliers in the dataset! (00:57:28)

  3. Big things happening in internal PEW Science testing and client testing. Tons of silencers, a lot of data, and great analysis will be enjoyed by all. Thank you for your patience during these busy times, as well as your support – the members are really helping this continue. (01:55:49)

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Episode 108 - CGS Hyperion with 300 BLK Subsonic and MP5 9mm Testing (06-APR-2022)

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Episode 108 - CGS Hyperion with 300 BLK Subsonic and MP5 9mm Testing (06-APR-2022)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.71 – the CGS Hyperion with 300 BLK Subsonic; technical discussion. (00:10:04)

  2. PEW Science 9mm subgun test hosts rolling in. First up? The HK SP5K-PDW. From Germany, with love. (01:13:02)

  3. Incredible feedback from dealers, consumers, manufacturers, and even YouTube reviewers! Shout-out to Alabama Arsenal and all the PEW Science members, world-wide. (01:49:26)

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Episode 91 - ATF eForm 4, 300 BLK, Testing, and Listener Questions (08-DEC-2021)

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Episode 91 - ATF eForm 4, 300 BLK, Testing, and Listener Questions (08-DEC-2021)

Today’s Topics:

  1. ATF eForm 4 update. Why not. Speculation? I mean, maybe. Reliable information? Possibly. What will happen to the Form 1 community? (00:08:47)

  2. 300BLK. At this point, I feel like it is a meme. But, it’s also not. I may be adopting it more seriously this coming year. (00:36:02)

  3. New Sound Signature Review coming this week! What could it be? You will literally never guess. Probably. (00:52:10)

  4. Listener Questions are back! We took a short break from these – so let’s dive back in! (00:53:41)

  5. Just did a podcast with the CBRNart folks! Their show is called the Art and War Podcast – I am on Episode 22. They are wonderful folks, and it was a very wonderful experience; go check them out! Also, thank you to the wonderful new PEW Science members! (01:15:46)

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Episode 90 - Rugged Razor - 5.56 Technical Discussion, and Hunting with the Hyperion (01-DEC-2021)

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Episode 90 - Rugged Razor - 5.56 Technical Discussion, and Hunting with the Hyperion (01-DEC-2021)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.58 – The Rugged Razor on the 5.56 MK18 – technical discussion. Data came early. Let’s talk about it! (00:14:51)

  2. PEW Science Member Research Supplement 6.59 – The Rugged Razor with the 5.56 Endcap – technical notes. This was an early Thanksgiving treat for members – thanks for your support! (01:16:16)

  3. Just went hunting – a lot of great deer, but nothing taken yet. Did take a large hog – used the CGS Hyperion on the Q Fix – great experience! (01:20:59)

  4. The grassroots support of the PEW Science initiative is great, and the industry is taking note. Several manufacturers have indicated that change is being forced; innovation is being spurred by the data and analysis being published. PEW Science members are directly responsible for this phenomenon – cheers! (01:41:57)

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Episode 82 - The Fix, Hyperion, Swarovski, and CAM-LOK (06-OCT-2021)

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Episode 82 - The Fix, Hyperion, Swarovski, and CAM-LOK (06-OCT-2021)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Used a small hunting silencer last year. Gonna try using a big one on my Fix this year. Zeroed my Swarovski Z8i. Spooky experience! (00:11:26)

  2. Another incremental CAM-LOK update for you – some more shooting experience. CGS MOD 9 and Rugged Obsidian 9. Zoning in on some performance factors. (00:56:21)

  3. New Sound Signature Review this week? You bet your exhilarating yard-pop there is. We gonna get crazy? Maybe. (01:11:48)

  4. Thanks for listening, joining at pewscience.com, and supporting the effort so enthusiastically. Gun shops, consumers, manufacturers, and firearm enthusiasts across the globe. You folks share the info and the community is great! (01:14:49)

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Episode 53 - Thank You, CGS Hyperion on 6.5 CM, and More Testing (10-MAR-2021)

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Episode 53 - Thank You, CGS Hyperion on 6.5 CM, and More Testing (10-MAR-2021)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Some major thanks to PEW Science supporters – The Firearm Blog, industry veterans, and consumers. (00:09:12)

  2. Sound Signature Review 6.37 – The CGS Hyperion on 6.5 CM; results discussion. (00:29:02)

  3. Upcoming testing – weather sucks! But it will happen. (01:08:48)

  4. Welcome to new PEW Science members and thanks for your support! (01:10:59)

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Episode 27 - .308 Summary, Dead Air Sandman-Ti, and New Testing (12-AUG-2020)

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Episode 27 - .308 Summary, Dead Air Sandman-Ti, and New Testing (12-AUG-2020)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Intermediate Results Summary 6.18 – Compact and Mid-Size .308 Rifle Silencers.

  2. Sound Signature Review 6.19 – Dead Air Sandman-Ti.

  3. More reviews coming soon; and gearing up for some new testing.

  4. Vacation is upon us – and maybe some gun talk.

  5. As always - thanks to all the members of PEW Science!

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Episode 26 - Tone, Rugged Radiant, CGS Hyperion K, and Some Guns (05-AUG-2020)

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Episode 26 - Tone, Rugged Radiant, CGS Hyperion K, and Some Guns (05-AUG-2020)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Members Research Supplement 6.17 – Razor, Sandman-S, Trash Panda, and Radiant.

  2. Current Favorite guns in the collection and silencer utility.

  3. Sticking with the Rugged Radiant for now, for hunting. Kind of want a Hyperion K.

  4. New Sound Signature Review this week and a summary too?!

  5. Thanks to the recent new members of PEW Science!

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