I tested these four moderators today. I didn't spend too much time collecting data but I think I got enough to figure out what I needed to know.
The actual noise level for the unmoderated rifle is on the far right on the graph. It is very loud about like a subsonic .22.
The one on the left in the image is version one of the prototype that I am working on. The one next to it is a Tatsu and the one next to that is a Tonto. The carbon fiber one on the far right is one I bought years ago for a BSA Lonestar I had. I don't recall the vendor.
I got the following results.
The chart says it all pretty much. I am happy with the prototype's performance. I've never tried to make anything like that before so, I figure, not bad for a first effort. The Tanto is an impressive value for the money and really does a fine job with that Condor.
I have a version two of the prototype in work now and will try to test it soon.
Note on the graph: The bar represents the spread of noise levels measured one standard deviation above and below the average for each moderator. Statistically 2/3 of all measured values should fall on the blue line for each of the devices.
The actual noise level for the unmoderated rifle is on the far right on the graph. It is very loud about like a subsonic .22.
The one on the left in the image is version one of the prototype that I am working on. The one next to it is a Tatsu and the one next to that is a Tonto. The carbon fiber one on the far right is one I bought years ago for a BSA Lonestar I had. I don't recall the vendor.
I got the following results.
The chart says it all pretty much. I am happy with the prototype's performance. I've never tried to make anything like that before so, I figure, not bad for a first effort. The Tanto is an impressive value for the money and really does a fine job with that Condor.
I have a version two of the prototype in work now and will try to test it soon.
Note on the graph: The bar represents the spread of noise levels measured one standard deviation above and below the average for each moderator. Statistically 2/3 of all measured values should fall on the blue line for each of the devices.
