Episode 196 - AAC M4-2000 Mod 08 on the MK18 and Jolene Tech Discussion (31-JAN-2024)

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Episode 196 - AAC M4-2000 Mod 08 on the MK18 and Jolene Tech Discussion (31-JAN-2024)

Today’s Topics:

  1. New publication this week! Sound Signature Review 6.139 – AAC M4-2000 Mod 08 (Unvented) on the standard MK18 5.56 SBR. Long time coming; this extremely prolific silencer is now added to the pedigree. Introductory discussion. (00:12:49)

  2. Sound Signature Review 6.137 – Resilient Suppressors Jolene on 20-in .308 bolt action. Technical discussion of the article published 17-JAN-2024. (00:25:23)

  3. Sound Signature Review 6.138 – Resilient Suppressors Jolene on 8-in 300 BLK subsonic bolt action. Technical discussion of the article published 17-JAN-2024. (00:53:20)

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Episode 195 - Jolene, Listener Questions, and the NRA covers PEW Science! (17-JAN-2024)

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Episode 195 - Jolene, Listener Questions, and the NRA covers PEW Science! (17-JAN-2024)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.137 – Resilient Suppressors Jolene on 20-in .308 bolt action. More 7.62 data is here. An ultra lightweight silencer… how does it perform? This is an introductory discussion for this white paper published concurrently with this episode. (00:10:06)

  2. Sound Signature Review 6.138 – Resilient Suppressors Jolene on 8-in 300 BLK subsonic bolt action! Good golly, Miss Molly – both supersonic and subsonic characterization for this lightweight system. Bring the quiet! Again – introductory discussion – two publications today! (00:19:52)

  3. Listener Questions are back! Let’s dive into more if your queries from the 6th Solicitation. This is a great time! (00:26:22)

  4. The NRA had some nice things to say about the PEW Science laboratory in January’s issue of Shooting Sports USA! Great to see the effort get some recognition nationwide, spurred on by your support! (01:01:15)

Sponsored by - High End Armament Technology, Top Gun Range Houston, Legion Athletics, and the PEW Science Laboratory!

Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for 20% off your first order and double points!

Ammo from True Shot: Click Here! (use code pewscience for $20 off the A-Zone program)

Magpul: Use code PSTEN to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more at Magpul

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Episode 24 - Q mini Fix, 300BLK, and Subguns (22-JUL-2020)

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Episode 24 - Q mini Fix, 300BLK, and Subguns (22-JUL-2020)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Just returned from New Hampshire – Visited Q and also Mr. Joe Gaddini – the guy who started SWR, for those of you who don’t know.

  2. Mini Fix 300BLK test host built and should be home soon. And a .308 Fix, because reasons.

  3. Make subguns great again – get one while you can.

  4. New Sound Signature Review this week!

  5. Thanks to all membership supporters of PEW Science – your continued support will help this become sustainable.

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Episode 23 - Kevin Brittingham, Q (15-JUL-2020)

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Episode 23 - Kevin Brittingham, Q (15-JUL-2020)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Introduction – my visit to Q and the Fix build(s).

  2. Kevin talks about Q’s focus and evolution.

  3. Q’s processes, engineering, and innovation – my impressions.

  4. 300BLK testing – and the new host!

  5. Kevin talks about 300BLK commercialization and we talk about the technology.

  6. Industry politics and separating fact from fiction.

  7. The Fix origins and the Q Engineering Team.

  8. Industry talk about legacy – examples of H&K and KAC.

  9. Practicality.

  10. Questions I ask Kevin (interview style; several cool topics!)

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