SSS.6.165 - Off Grid Suppressors Trident Ti and the Savage Model 10 PC .308

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SSS.6.165 - Off Grid Suppressors Trident Ti and the Savage Model 10 PC .308

The Off Grid Suppressors Trident Ti is an extremely lightweight mid-size 30 caliber rifle silencer that demonstrates high suppression performance for its size and weight, with lower back pressure than conventional designs. The silencer is direct-thread-mount only, and is also smaller diameter than competing models. The silencer is 3D printed, and also available in a heavier Inconel model for use with more severe firing schedules.

In this review, the Off Grid Suppressors Trident Ti performance metrics depend upon suppressing a supersonic centerfire rifle cartridge; no easy task. How would the silencer perform on your .308 deer rifle?

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SSS.6.164 - Liberty Precision Machine Mach-L and the Q mini FIX 300 BLK Subsonic

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SSS.6.164 - Liberty Precision Machine Mach-L and the Q mini FIX 300 BLK Subsonic

The Liberty Precision Machine Mach-L is a lightweight full-size 30 caliber rifle silencer that demonstrates extremely high performance in multiple combustion regimes. For a traditionally-manufactured system, the performance of the Mach-L is an example of the upper echelon of staged design efficiency and consistency.  The technology in the titanium Mach-L is also implemented in the stainless steel Anthem 2 series; the Mach series may be considered identical to the Anthem 2 series, other than construction material.  Both the Mach and Anthem 2 series possesses user-adaptable mounting systems.

How would the Liberty Precision Machine Mach-L perform on your personal defense weapon?

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SSS.6.163 - Liberty Precision Machine Mach-L and the Savage Model 10 PC .308

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SSS.6.163 - Liberty Precision Machine Mach-L and the Savage Model 10 PC .308

The Liberty Precision Machine Mach-L is a lightweight full-size 30 caliber rifle silencer that demonstrates extremely high performance. For a traditionally-manufactured system, the performance of the Mach-L is an example of the upper echelon of staged design efficiency and consistency. The technology in the titanium Mach-L is also implemented in the stainless steel Anthem 2 series; the Mach series may be considered identical to the Anthem 2 series, other than construction material. Both the Mach and Anthem 2 series possesses user-adaptable mounting systems.

In this review, the Liberty Precision Machine Mach-L performance metrics depend upon suppressing a supersonic centerfire rifle cartridge; no easy task. How would the silencer perform on your .308 deer rifle?

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SSS.6.161 - Savage Arms AccuCan AC30 and the Savage Model 10 PC .308

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SSS.6.161 - Savage Arms AccuCan AC30 and the Savage Model 10 PC .308

The Savage Arms AccuCan AC30 is a full-size lightweight 7.62mm rifle silencer that is designed for bolt-action rifle use. The AC30 is user-serviceable, possesses a built-in direct-thread mount, and is lighter than many silencers in its class. The monolithic baffle core technology in the AccuCan AC30 is relatively efficient given that the 7075 aluminum construction allows significant volumetric expansion without a significant weight penalty.

In this review, the AccuCan AC30 performance metrics depend upon suppressing a supersonic centerfire rifle cartridge; no easy task. How would the silencer perform on your .308 deer rifle?

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SSS.6.160 - PTR VENT 1 and the Savage Model 10 PC .308

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SSS.6.160 - PTR VENT 1 and the Savage Model 10 PC .308

The PTR VENT 1 is a lightweight and highly advanced 30 caliber rifle silencer that exhibits extremely high sound signature suppression performance. The combination of performance observations noted in this test report demonstrate that the VENT 1 exhibits performance that far exceeds that of typical rifle silencers. The consistency of the measured signatures is also extremely notable. This iteration of Purposely Induced Porosity (PIP) technology in the silencer, along with other portions of its design, represent further 3D-printed advancement in the suppressed small arms state of practice.

In this review, the PTR VENT 1 performance metrics depend upon suppressing a supersonic centerfire rifle cartridge; no easy task. How would the silencer perform on your .308 deer rifle?

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SSS.6.159 - Combat Application Technologies CAT/DD/A1 and the Savage Model 10 PC .308

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SSS.6.159 - Combat Application Technologies CAT/DD/A1 and the Savage Model 10 PC .308

The CAT/DD/A1 (CAT “Dirty Dave” or CAT DD) is a compact “K-sized” 7.62x51mm NATO rifle silencer intended for use on reciprocating weapons. The silencer exhibits a high flow rate and significant sound suppression for its size. Using a high pressure adaptation of CAT SURGE BYPASS technology, the CAT DD produces low relative FRP and is one of the most consistent compact 30-caliber rifle silencers evaluated in the research pedigree in this combustion regime.

In this review, the CAT DD performance metrics depend upon suppressing a supersonic centerfire rifle cartridge; no easy task. How would the silencer perform on your .308 bolt-action rifle, and does it have performance traits that are appropriate for semiauto use?

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SSS.6.158 - Gemtech Neutron 7.62 and the Savage Model 10 PC .308

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SSS.6.158 - Gemtech Neutron 7.62 and the Savage Model 10 PC .308

The Gemtech Neutron 7.62 is a mid-size 7.62mm rifle silencer that possesses competitive sound signature suppression performance in a somewhat smaller and lighter envelope than some competing designs.  The silencer is tubeless and possesses universal rear mount threading for adaptability to a wide variety of host weapon platforms, as well as a removable end cap that has purposely designed flash hiding features.

In this review, the Gemtech Neutron 7.62 performance metrics depend upon suppressing a supersonic centerfire rifle cartridge; no easy task. How would the silencer perform on your .308 deer rifle?

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SSS.6.155 - FOR Systems Monarch 7.62 and the Savage Model 10 PC .308

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SSS.6.155 - FOR Systems Monarch 7.62 and the Savage Model 10 PC .308

The FOR Systems Monarch 7.62 is a mid-size 7.62mm rifle silencer that possesses extremely competitive sound signature suppression performance with somewhat lower back pressure than other designs in its class. The silencer is offered in two versions; DMLS (3D printed) Inconel alloy and Titanium. The Inconel version of the silencer is intended for heavy use on a variety of weapon systems.

In this review, the FOR Systems Monarch 7.62 performance metrics depend upon suppressing a supersonic centerfire rifle cartridge; no easy task. How would the silencer perform on your .308 deer rifle?

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SSS.6.154 - Savage Arms AccuCan AC22 and the CZ 452 .22 Bolt-Action

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SSS.6.154 - Savage Arms AccuCan AC22 and the CZ 452 .22 Bolt-Action

The Savage Arms AccuCan AC22 is an extremely lightweight rimfire silencer that exhibits very high suppression performance on rifle systems with notable consistency. The silencer is able to be disassembled for cleaning by hand or with tools, and is constructed of both titanium and aluminum. In addition to its low weight, the AccuCan AC22 allows for extreme suppression potential with subsonic rimfire ammunition on standard barrel length bolt-action rifles.

How would the Savage Arms AccuCan AC22 perform on your .22 rimfire bolt action rifle?

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SSS.6.149 - Otter Creek Labs Titanium and the CZ 452 .22 Bolt-Action

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SSS.6.149 - Otter Creek Labs Titanium and the CZ 452 .22 Bolt-Action

The Otter Creek Labs Titanium is a lightweight rimfire silencer that exhibits competitive suppression performance on rifle systems with notable consistency. When used on shorter-barrel rimfire systems, the performance of the Titanium is even more notable. The silencer is able to be disassembled for cleaning, possesses practical wrench-features, and is constructed entirely of titanium. For the size, weight, and performance envelope, the Otter Creek Labs Titanium demonstrates extremely competitive overall performance attributes in the current rimfire suppression state of practice.

How would the Otter Creek Labs Titanium perform on your .22 rimfire bolt action rifle?

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SSS.6.147 - Combat Application Technologies CAT/JL/A1 and the Savage Model 10 PC .308

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SSS.6.147 - Combat Application Technologies CAT/JL/A1 and the Savage Model 10 PC .308

The CAT/JL/A1 (CAT JL) is a lightweight and extremely advanced 30 caliber rifle silencer that exhibits significant sound signature suppression performance. For its size and weight envelope, the JL’s performance is even more extreme. Notably, the CAT SNIPER2 technology in the JL silencer appears to balance a high early time flow rate with continuous and consistent stagnation relief throughout the silencer, resulting in not only high performance first round shot suppression, but also some of the most consistent performance evaluated on this host weapon system by PEW Science, to date.

In this review, the CAT JL performance metrics depend upon suppressing a supersonic centerfire rifle cartridge; no easy task. How would the silencer perform on your .308 deer rifle?

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SSS.6.146 - Mercy Firearms Pluto and the CZ 452 .22 Bolt-Action

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SSS.6.146 - Mercy Firearms Pluto and the CZ 452 .22 Bolt-Action

The Mercy Firearms Pluto is a rimfire silencer that exhibits high performance with an extremely light weight and compact size envelope. Despite being 5 inches long and approximately 2 ounces, the Pluto provides rimfire suppression performance comparable to longer and heavier silencers. The silencer is sealed; its monolithic DMLS titanium body may be cleaned with a variety of chemical solutions.

How would the Mercy Firearms Pluto perform on your .22 rimfire bolt action rifle?

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SSS.6.142 - Otter Creek Labs Polonium-30 and the Savage Model 10 PC .308

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SSS.6.142 - Otter Creek Labs Polonium-30 and the Savage Model 10 PC .308

The Otter Creek Labs Polonium-30 is a compact to mid-size 7.62mm rifle silencer that possesses competitive sound signature suppression performance with many silencers on the market in its size class.  Users should note that its sister silencer, the Polonium, is a 6mm (243 caliber) silencer of identical size, intended for higher performance when fielding on 5.56x45mm systems.

In this review, the Otter Creek Labs Polonium-30 performance metrics depend upon suppressing a supersonic centerfire rifle cartridge; no easy task. How would the silencer perform on your .308 deer rifle?

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SSS.6.140 - Combat Application Technologies CAT/SR/A1 and the CZ 452 .22 Bolt-Action

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SSS.6.140 - Combat Application Technologies CAT/SR/A1 and the CZ 452 .22 Bolt-Action

The Combat Application Technologies CAT/SR/A1 is a rimfire silencer that exhibits enhanced performance characteristics on a variety of rimfire host weapons of varied barrel length, including bolt action rifles with subsonic ammunition. It is rated for 5.7x28mm, and weighs only 2.8 ounces, as tested. The silencer exhibits no discernable first round pop in the tested combustion regime. Other than the removable end cap, the silencer is sealed; its monolithic DMLS titanium body may be cleaned with a variety of chemical solutions, including those offered by CAT.

How would the CAT/SR/A1 perform on your .22 rimfire bolt action rifle?

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SSS.6.138 - Resilient Suppressors Jolene and the Q mini FIX 300 BLK Subsonic

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SSS.6.138 - Resilient Suppressors Jolene and the Q mini FIX 300 BLK Subsonic

The Resilient Suppressors Jolene is a 30 caliber rifle silencer that possesses significantly high supersonic centerfire rifle suppression performance with extremely light weight. Its subsonic suppression performance is also notable, despite exhibiting some first round pop.  The Jolene possesses a modular rear mounting interface that may be used with a variety of mounting solutions and muzzle devices; its included specialized direct thread mount is integral to its high performance, and results in a total system weight of 10.8 ounces, as tested.

How would the Resilient Suppressors Jolene perform on your personal defense weapon?

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SSS.6.137 - Resilient Suppressors Jolene and the Savage Model 10 PC .308

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SSS.6.137 - Resilient Suppressors Jolene and the Savage Model 10 PC .308

The Resilient Suppressors Jolene is a 30 caliber rifle silencer that possesses significantly high sound signature suppression performance on a supersonic centerfire rifle with extremely light weight. The Jolene possesses a modular rear mounting interface that may be used with a variety of mounting solutions and muzzle devices; its included specialized direct thread mount is integral to its high performance, and results in a total system weight of 10.8 ounces, as tested.

In this review, the Resilient Suppressors Jolene performance metrics depend upon suppressing a supersonic centerfire rifle cartridge; no easy task. How would the silencer perform on your .308 deer rifle?

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SSS.6.132 - BOSS Silencers Chairman and the Savage Model 10 PC .308

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SSS.6.132 - BOSS Silencers Chairman and the Savage Model 10 PC .308

The BOSS Silencers Chairman is a 30 caliber rifle silencer that possesses competitive suppression performance in its size class, on a centerfire rifle. Both stainless steel and titanium internal configurations of the silencer are offered, to meet weight requirements of the user. The BOSS Chairman, along with its smaller 5.56mm sister silencer, the Guillotine, possesses a modular rear mounting interface that may be used with a variety of mounting solutions and muzzle devices.

In this review, the BOSS Chairman performance metrics depend upon suppressing a supersonic centerfire rifle cartridge; no easy task. How would the silencer perform on your .308 deer rifle?

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SSS.6.125 - Resilient Suppressors Jessie's Girl and the CZ 452 .22 Bolt-Action

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SSS.6.125 - Resilient Suppressors Jessie's Girl and the CZ 452 .22 Bolt-Action

The Resilient Suppressors Jessie’s Girl is a high performing rimfire silencer on a bolt action rifle with subsonic ammunition. It is rated for up to 5.7x28mm for machine gun use, and weighs 6.0 ounces. The silencer exhibits nominal first round pop in the tested combustion regime, and is also user-serviceable. Maintenance may be performed by cleaning the 17-4 heat treated stainless steel baffles in an ultrasonic cleaner or with solvents, following manufacturer instructions.

How would the Resilient Suppressors Jessie’s Girl perform on your .22 rimfire bolt action rifle?

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SSS.6.122 - Combat Application Technologies CAT/ODB/A1/718 and the Q mini FIX 300 BLK Subsonic

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SSS.6.122 - Combat Application Technologies CAT/ODB/A1/718 and the Q mini FIX 300 BLK Subsonic

The CAT/ODB/A1/718 (CAT ODB) is a relatively compact and extremely advanced 30 caliber machine gun rated rifle silencer that exhibits significant back pressure reduction and sound signature suppression performance, for its size and caliber designation. Its sound suppression performance on both subsonic 300 BLK and short barrel 5.56x45mm is significant. Notably, the CAT SURGE BYPASS technology in the silencer appears to balance high flow rate behavior with significant overall signature suppression, even when over-bored for the cartridge and even when using subsonic ammunition, which is highly unusual. The silencer is available in two 3D-printed material options; proprietary Inconel alloy and Titanium. The weights of both models are notable. The CAT ODB represents one of the most advanced systems evaluated by PEW Science, to date.

How would the CAT ODB perform on your personal defense weapon?

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SSS.6.121 - PWS BDE 762 and the Savage Model 10 PC .308

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SSS.6.121 - PWS BDE 762 and the Savage Model 10 PC .308

The PWS BDE 762 is a modular 30 caliber rifle silencer that may be configured as full-size or compact. The silencer possesses relatively high suppression performance in both its longest and shortest configurations, on a centerfire rifle. It is a titanium silencer of hybrid design, constructed with both DMLS and traditional subtractive manufacturing. With five different configurations, the BDE 762 is relatively unique as a modular rifle silencer and also possesses a modular rear mounting interface that may be used with a variety of mounting solutions and muzzle devices.

In this review, the BDE 762 performance metrics depend upon suppressing a supersonic centerfire rifle cartridge; no easy task. How would the silencer perform on your .308 deer rifle?

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