SSS.6.212 - Precision Armament TiTrex 300 and the Savage Model 10 PC .308

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SSS.6.212 - Precision Armament TiTrex 300 and the Savage Model 10 PC .308

The Precision Armament TiTrex 300 is a midsize centerfire rifle silencer that possesses very high performance for its size. At only 6.2 inches long with the included direct-thread mount, the HUB compatible silencer is only 9.1 ounces, has exemplary first-round-pop suppression, and outperforms many larger silencers. The geometries of the baffle cones have been highly optimized through repeated experimentation. A unique feature of this 3D printed titanium silencer is the stainless steel Xband (the serialized part) permanently attached to the core. Upon core damage, the core may be destroyed to recover the serialized Xband, and a new core built and attached to the Xband, without modifying the serialized Xband component. In the same fashion, core upgrades would be possible.

In this review, the Precision Armament TiTrex 300 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.6.186 - Sylvan Arms SA30TI and the Savage Model 10 PC .308

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SSS.6.186 - Sylvan Arms SA30TI and the Savage Model 10 PC .308

The Sylvan Arms SA30TI is a full-size multicaliber rifle silencer that possesses a robust mounting system and a lighter weight than some competing designs. Its conventional baffle technology provides suppression performance that competes with models using similar technologies, as expected, and exceeds the performance of some designs. For use on short barrel rifles, the primarily titanium SA30TI possesses a stainless steel blast chamber and blast baffle, adding some resiliency. The included taper mount with ratcheting retention securely seals; a direct-thread version of the silencer is also available.

In this review, the Sylvan Arms SA30TI 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.6.185 - Otter Creek Labs Infinity and the Q mini FIX 300 BLK Subsonic

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SSS.6.185 - Otter Creek Labs Infinity and the Q mini FIX 300 BLK Subsonic

The Otter Creek Labs Infinity is a severe-use mid-size 30 caliber rifle silencer with an advanced but flexible hybrid design. The silencer is user-configurable for different blast load flow states and allows the operator to adapt the system to a variety of host weapons. With a high early-time flow rate, the silencer may perform well on semiautomatic platforms even in its most restrictive configuration. For sensitive platforms, the user may fully vent blast loads from multiple stages of the silencer, lowering back pressure to a minimum for this design. With subsonic 300 BLK, the Infinity is able to compete with many conventional silencers, while exhibiting some performance deficiencies in first-round-pop (FRP) control.

How would the Otter Creek Labs Infinity perform on your personal defense weapon?

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SSS.6.178 - Otter Creek Labs Infinity and the Savage Model 10 PC .308

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SSS.6.178 - Otter Creek Labs Infinity and the Savage Model 10 PC .308

The Otter Creek Labs Infinity is a severe-use mid-size 30 caliber rifle silencer with an advanced but flexible hybrid design.  The silencer is user-configurable for different blast load flow states and allows the operator to adapt the system to a variety of host weapons.  With a high early-time flow rate, the silencer may perform well on semiautomatic platforms even in its most restrictive configuration.  For sensitive platforms, the user may fully vent blast loads from multiple stages of the silencer, lowering back pressure to a minimum for this design.  The Infinity is 3D-printed from Inconel alloy and is expected to offer significant durability for hard use.

In this review, the Otter Creek Labs Infinity performance metrics depend upon suppressing a supersonic centerfire rifle cartridge; no easy task. How would the silencer perform on your .308 deer rifle, with both solid and vented end caps?

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SSS.6.171 - Liberty Precision Machine Anthem-S2 QD and the Q mini FIX 300 BLK Subsonic

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SSS.6.171 - Liberty Precision Machine Anthem-S2 QD and the Q mini FIX 300 BLK Subsonic

The Liberty Precision Machine Anthem-S2 QD is a mid-size 30 caliber rifle silencer that demonstrates extremely high suppression performance for its length. For a traditionally-manufactured system, the performance of the Anthem-S2 QD is an example of the upper echelon of staged design efficiency and consistency.  The technology in the steel Anthem-S2 QD is also implemented in the titanium Mach series; the Anthem 2 series may be considered identical to the Mach series, other than construction material and included mount(s).  Both Anthem 2 and Mach series silencers possesses user-adaptable mounting systems.

How would the Liberty Precision Machine Anthem-S2 QD perform on your personal defense weapon?

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SSS.6.170 - Liberty Precision Machine Anthem-S2 QD and the Savage Model 10 PC .308

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SSS.6.170 - Liberty Precision Machine Anthem-S2 QD and the Savage Model 10 PC .308

The Liberty Precision Machine Anthem-S2 QD is a mid-size 30 caliber rifle silencer that demonstrates extremely high suppression performance for its length. For a traditionally-manufactured system, the performance of the Anthem-S2 QD is an example of the upper echelon of staged design efficiency and consistency, applied to a mid-size system.  The technology in the steel Anthem-S2 QD is also implemented in the titanium Mach series; the Anthem 2 series may be considered identical to the Mach series, other than construction material and included mount(s).  Both Anthem 2 and Mach series silencers possesses user-adaptable mounting capability.

In this review, the Liberty Precision Machine Anthem-S2 QD 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.6.165 - 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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