LDCs for PCPs

[oldpro]

Apologies for posting the pic of that "fuel filter" from banggood.  Didn't realize there was an injunction on this, won't do it again.

Works surprisingly well even at 50+ fpe.  At 10" long it's a big 'un but I imagine that's what the talon p needs as it is loud.

No problem.  Its all good

[Hangtown-Shooter]

Dave, you got a couple in the mail just today? Okay man, I showed you mine. So now you gotta show me yours...

Nothin you will be too impressed with after seeing your collection... 😆
I snagged one of those same eBay specials to try, I also picked up a used custom job from a forum member, and then just to have bases covered I ordered a DFL Tanto with a cone style end cap

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[mrbulk]

Dave, you got a couple in the mail just today? Okay man, I showed you mine. So now you gotta show me yours...

Nothin you will be too impressed with after seeing your collection... 😆
I snagged one of those same eBay specials to try, I also picked up a used custom job from a forum member, and then just to have bases covered I ordered a DFL Tanto with a cone style end cap

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Coolio! And you know, the eBay unit actually works well. It is so light compared to most the others I had my fears at first, but it quiets things down just like they all do, although to possibly varying degrees which is why I’m still experimenting to find adequate sound measurement ideas that I can afford and have access to.

I’m interested in hearing about that custom one, will ctc you about it privately if you like.
And yes I really do like the form factor in the Tanto w/cone cap. It will taper right into guns with the slimmer barrels like certain pistols etc.

[oldpro]

Here’s about 1/3 of my LDC not on guns already. Some are 3D printed.

[Hangtown-Shooter]

 I don’t know much about the custom one other than it was (allegedly?) originally made by a guy in Indiana for the fellow member I purchased it from. It is nicely made of aluminum, and although well worn from use, I can tell it once had a very nice (anodized?) finish that nearly matches the bluing on a steel barrel. This particular one is made for .22 and the front aluminum cap appears to be press-fit (along with any internal components), into the aluminum outer body.

I really do prefer the looks of the tapered / cone style end towards the muzzle for most rifles personally! 

[Hangtown-Shooter]

Nice collection Travis! I was doing the math on the other 2/3rds but ran out of fingers! 

[FuzzyGrub]

From the unattached box.  Many are Rocker1 made to fit mrod, prod, Liberty shrouds, a froggy, a NC, and a few "solvent" traps w/ 1/2-20.

[mrbulk]

Here’s about 1/3 of my LDC not on guns already. Some are 3D printed.

Oh, only "about a third" Travis? Sure would be curious to see what they all looked like ... inside!

I gotta say though, this 3D printed stuff sure solves a lot of design and assembly issues, just print'em exactly as they're designed. In layers...

[mrbulk]

From the unattached box.  Many are Rocker1 made to fit mrod, prod, Liberty shrouds, a froggy, a NC, and a few "solvent" traps w/ 1/2-20.

What a nice collection John ... aaaand the LDC photo floodgates are officially opened...

[soupyyy]

I also tried to figure out a way to test them for performance but still figuring it out. Don't care about the *Actual* db measurement, but just something reliably repeatable so that I can at least test the relative effectiveness of each LDC when compared to one another.

Here is how I setup a simple dB meter to compare a stock Benjamin Marauder .177 with my recently acquired Benjamin 397s.  I think if you shoot a few few popular air rifles like the marauder and d34 in stock form you can get an idea how your other air rifle compare with or without LDC.

[mrbulk]

I also tried to figure out a way to test them for performance but still figuring it out. Don't care about the *Actual* db measurement, but just something reliably repeatable so that I can at least test the relative effectiveness of each LDC when compared to one another.

Here is how I setup a simple dB meter to compare a stock Benjamin Marauder .177 with my recently acquired Benjamin 397s.  I think if you shoot a few few popular air rifles like the marauder and d34 in stock form you can get an idea how your other air rifle compare with or without LDC.

Thanks Peter checking it out right now...

[mrbulk]

Peter, how far away from the meter was the target?

[mrbulk]

And that passing motorcycle was even louder than anything else!

[soupyyy]

And that passing motorcycle was even louder than anything else!

Yes, sometime I take advantage of the noisy car or motorcycle and shoot when they pass by my house.  It works great in the morning hour or weekend when my backyard can be very quiet.  The meter is about 25 feet from my back door.

[Long_Gun_Dallas]

I had one of them "fuel filters"  I think it must have weighed more than all of my 7 other airgun moderators combined!  I still am shocked to see the absence of any huma moderators being used. 

The 30mm ones are super light, and very effective.  Length/effectiveness is adjustable.  Price I suppose is substantial, but not more than a donny, and about 8x less than a firearm can

[Rallyshark]

I was waiting on someone to mention the Huma   I didn't want to, because I'm usually the one to do it,lol.  Huma doesn't get enough credit for their LDCs in my opinion.  They are light, adjustable, and work pretty darn well.  Better than some of the other popular ones for sure. 

I use one on my high power .22, and it handles the job all the way up to 80 fpe easily.  If I had a need for another, it would likely be a Huma.  Of course, the NC is very hard to beat, and the Rocker1 LDCs can't be beat for the $$. 

[mrbulk]

Is there a place to acquire a Huma? I would look into doing it depending on co$t...

[Long_Gun_Dallas]

Best place is direct from them.  They do offer specials for certain configurations.  Also, they have always had very fast shipping for being across the pond.

But what really impressed me is their customer service is first class! 

[mrbulk]

Best place is direct from them.  They do offer specials for certain configurations.  Also, they have always had very fast shipping for being across the pond.

But what really impressed me is their customer service is first class!

Thanks Dallas.

[Long_Gun_Dallas]

Cheers!

I was waiting on someone to mention the Huma   I didn't want to, because I'm usually the one to do it,lol.  Huma doesn't get enough credit for their LDCs in my opinion.  They are light, adjustable, and work pretty darn well.  Better than some of the other popular ones for sure. 

I use one on my high power .22, and it handles the job all the way up to 80 fpe easily.  If I had a need for another, it would likely be a Huma.  Of course, the NC is very hard to beat, and the Rocker1 LDCs can't be beat for the $$.

Yep, they're robust and well made.  But best of all for me, the one I use on my hunting rig is about 4oz. The entire barrel on that gun is 8oz, so 12 combined.  For a 9.5lb gun, it feels about like 5 or 6 lbs!   I can reduce it to a single module (2.75"? Lenght)  in my 24" barrel, and it is VERY quiet still, while adding absolute minimal length to a super long gun.

It was the 4th one I got after a tko, sto, and one of froggys units.  I've got 4 more since 😬  I would for sure like to get a NC mod at some point