SSS.6.109 - Research Supplement: The Quietest 300 BLK Subsonic Ammunition: Discreet Ballistics vs. S&B with the Rugged Razor762 (Article Preview)

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SSS.6.109 - Research Supplement: The Quietest 300 BLK Subsonic Ammunition: Discreet Ballistics vs. S&B with the Rugged Razor762 (Article Preview)

The Rugged Razor762 30 caliber centerfire rifle silencer is evaluated with two types of subsonic 300 BLK ammunition in this members-only Research Supplement to examine its relative First Round Pop (FRP) and overall sound signature suppression performance characteristics. Performance of the Razor762 with Discreet Ballistics 300 BLK 190gr Target ammunition is compared to that with S&B 300 BLK 200gr ammunition. Impacts to the PEW Science Suppression Rating on the standard 8-inch barrel 300 BLK bolt action platform are investigated.

This research supplement is intended to provide more information to PEW Science members with regard to the specific sound signature characteristics of multiples types of subsonic 300 BLK ammunition. This supplement is part of ongoing PEW Science small arm weapon system sound signature research.

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SSS.6.108 - Rugged Razor762 and the Q mini FIX 300 BLK Subsonic (Free Version)

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SSS.6.108 - Rugged Razor762 and the Q mini FIX 300 BLK Subsonic (Free Version)

The Rugged Razor is a “semi-compact” 30 caliber machine gun rated rifle silencer that possesses moderate sound signature suppression performance with relatively low back pressure. The silencer is advertised to have extreme durability and has a reasonable weight for extreme duty-use silencers of its size, at a total system weight of 18.2 ounces as tested. System weight is reduced to 16.8 ounces with the M2 brake. On the short barrel 300 BLK platform, the Razor possesses suppression performance on par with other traditionally designed compact 30 caliber rifle silencers.

How would the Razor762 perform on your personal defense weapon?

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SSS.6.77 - Research Supplement: The Rugged Razor556 vs. Razor762 with 7.62mm and 5.56mm Endcaps on the MK18 (Article Preview)

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SSS.6.77 - Research Supplement: The Rugged Razor556 vs. Razor762 with 7.62mm and 5.56mm Endcaps on the MK18 (Article Preview)

The Rugged Razor556 centerfire rifle silencer is compared to the Rugged Razor762 in this members-only Research Supplement. Parameters investigated are relative First Round Pop (FRP) and overall sound signature suppression performance characteristics on the MK18. Performance of the Razor762 with the standard 30 caliber endcap, as well as the standard Rugged 5.56mm endcap is highlighted, as was done in previous Member Research Supplement 6.59.

This research supplement is intended to provide more information to PEW Science members with regard to the specific sound signature characteristics of the Rugged Razor556 on the MK18 compared with those of the Razor762 with its standard 30 caliber endcap and 5.56mm endcap. This supplement is part of ongoing PEW Science small arm weapon system sound signature research.

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SSS.6.76 - Rugged Razor556 and the MK18 5.56x45mm Short Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifle (Free Version)

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SSS.6.76 - Rugged Razor556 and the MK18 5.56x45mm Short Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifle (Free Version)

The Rugged Razor556 is a “semi-compact” 223 caliber machine gun rated rifle silencer that possesses moderate sound signature suppression performance with relatively low back pressure. Relative to many dedicated 5.56mm bore silencers, it may be considered “full size.” The silencer is lighter than the Razor762 and quieter than the Razor762 on the MK18 5.56x45mm short-barrel rifle AR15 weapon system, on average. The Razor556 is advertised to have extreme durability and possesses a total system weight of 15.3 ounces, as tested.

In this review, the Razor556 performance metrics depend upon suppressing a supersonic centerfire rifle cartridge on a short barrel gas-operated rifle, which is an incredibly difficult task. How would the Razor556 perform on your AR15 short barrel rifle?

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SSS.6.59 - Research Supplement: The Rugged Razor with the 5.56 Endcap (Article Preview)

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SSS.6.59 - Research Supplement: The Rugged Razor with the 5.56 Endcap (Article Preview)

The Rugged Razor 30 caliber centerfire rifle silencer is evaluated with the 5.56 mm endcap in this members-only Research Supplement to examine its relative First Round Pop (FRP) and overall sound signature suppression performance characteristics on the MK18. Performance of the Razor is compared to that with the standard 30 caliber endcap. Impacts to the PEW Science Suppression Rating on the standard PEW Science MK18 test host weapon system are investigated.

This research supplement is intended to provide more information to PEW Science members with regard to the specific sound signature characteristics of 5.56 endcap use with the Rugged Razor on the MK18 compared with those from use of the standard 30 caliber endcap. This supplement is part of ongoing PEW Science small arm weapon system sound signature research.

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SSS.6.58 - Rugged Razor and the MK18 5.56x45mm Short Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifle (Free Version)

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SSS.6.58 - Rugged Razor and the MK18 5.56x45mm Short Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifle (Free Version)

The Rugged Razor is a “semi-compact” 30 caliber machine gun rated rifle silencer that possesses moderate sound signature suppression performance with relatively low back pressure. Relative to dedicated 5.56mm bore silencers, it may be considered “full size.” The silencer is advertised to have extreme durability and has a reasonable weight for extreme duty-use silencers of its size, at a total system weight of 18.6 ounces as tested.

In this review, the Razor performance metrics depend upon suppressing a supersonic centerfire rifle cartridge on a short barrel gas-operated rifle, which is an incredibly difficult task. How would the Razor perform on your AR15 short barrel rifle?

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SSS.6.36 - Griffin Armament Explorr EX3 and the Savage Model 10 PC .308 (Free Version)

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SSS.6.36 - Griffin Armament Explorr EX3 and the Savage Model 10 PC .308 (Free Version)

The Griffin Armament Explorr EX3 is a compact and relatively lightweight and durable .30 rifle silencer. The Explorr EX3 is versatile in that it may be used on many cartridges with a variety of Griffin Armament taper mount adapters.

In this review, the Explorr EX3 performance metrics depend upon suppressing a supersonic centerfire rifle cartridge; no easy task. How would the silencer perform on your .308 deer rifle?

This review also includes updated PEW Science Back Pressure Research and a Rugged Rifle Silencer Case Study!

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SSS.6.33 - Research Supplement: 30 Caliber Hunting Silencers - First Round Pop (Article Preview)

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SSS.6.33 - Research Supplement: 30 Caliber Hunting Silencers - First Round Pop (Article Preview)

Eight silencers evaluated by PEW Science are included in this members-only Research Supplement to examine relative First Round Pop (FRP) performance characteristics. The silencers in this group were selected for their applicability and market popularity for use as hunting silencers; silencers possessing length and/or weight characteristics making them conducive to field use on bolt-action rifles.

This research supplement is intended to provide more information to PEW Science members with regard to specific sound signature characteristics of the tested configurations and to help frame objective loudness comparisons between the eight silencers in the FRP signature regime. This supplement is part of ongoing PEW Science small arm weapon system sound signature research.

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SSS.6.16 - Rugged Razor and the Savage Model 10 PC .308 (Free Version)

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SSS.6.16 - Rugged Razor and the Savage Model 10 PC .308 (Free Version)

The Rugged Razor is a “semi-compact” 30 caliber machine gun rated rifle silencer that possesses moderate sound signature suppression performance with relatively low back pressure. The silencer is advertised to have extreme durability and has a reasonable weight for extreme duty-use silencers of its size, at a total system weight of 18.2 ounces as tested. System weight is reduced to 16.8 ounces with the M2 brake.

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

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