Jay

The Jay Situation

Sports EN ↓ 313 episodes

Firearms, lifting, hunting, the NFA world, adventuring, technology, and all kinds of cool stuff! Check out pewscience.com for more!

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Jay

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Sports

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Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 88 - Surefire SOCOM300-SPS, 300BLK, and 5.56 (17-NOV-2021) 17.11.2021

Today’s Topics: 1. Sound Signature Review 6.57 – The Surefire SOCOM300-SPS on the Q mini Fix.  Subsonic 300 BLK; purpose-built?  Yeah, definitely. (00:10:19) 2. Internal PEW Science research – quick update.  Some observations with regard to 5.56x45mm, 7.62x51mm, and 300 BLK.  Also, eyeing some high-interest test specimens (looking at you, Sig). (00:55:33) 3. Welcome to all the new PEW Science memb...

Episode 87 - The Quietest .308 Rifle Silencers, Griffin EZ-LOK, and Questions (10-NOV-2021) 10.11.2021

Today’s Topics: 1. Member Research Supplement 6.56 – The Quietest .308 Rifle Silencers – Detailed Sound Comparison.  This article dropped this past Sunday for PEW Science members. Thank you for your support! (00:11:28) 2. New Sound Signature Review coming this week.  Highly requested. Out of left field? I mean, at this point, who knows…. really. (00:18:17) 3. Griffin CAM-LOK…. And now…. Griffin EZ...

Episode 86 - Dead Air Nomad-L and Hunting Silencers (03-NOV-2021) 03.11.2021

Today’s Topics: 1. Sound Signature Review 6.55 – the Dead Air Nomad-L on supersonic .308 – technical discussion. Interesting silencer – let’s talk about it! (00:12:55) 2. So many hunting setup questions lately – what is your preferred hunting silencer for medium game?  A lot of feedback about 300 BLK last time – what silencers are you using for it? (01:11:17) 3. PEW Science members – you are loyal...

Episode 85 - Deer Hunting, More Data, and Listener Questions (27-OCT-2021) 27.10.2021

Today’s Topics: 1. New Sound Signature Review coming this week. Finally.  Will it be worth the wait? All signs point to… probably. (00:10:39) 2. What do you guys use to kill deer? Are you actually using 300 BLK?  Really?  I’m thinking I miiiight try supersonic.  Maybe. (00:16:11) 3. Listener Questions – let’s dive back in!  Your questions are always great! (00:30:36) 4. Great big welcome to our ne...

Episode 84 - Fanny Packs and Listener Questions (20-OCT-2021) 20.10.2021

Today’s Topics: 1. New Sound Signature Review coming soon – this week? I thought so, but maybe not. But it is coming and you’re gonna like it! (00:10:26) 2. Quick Fanny Pack Update – it’s great.  Highly recommended. (00:14:17) 3. Listener Questions – let’s dive back into the third solicitation from you folks! (00:30:14) 4. Warm welcome to the new PEW Science members who have chosen to support the...

Episode 83 - OSS HX-QD 556 and Fanny Packs (13-OCT-2021) 13.10.2021

Today’s Topics: 1. Sound Signature Review 6.54 – the OSS HX-QD 556 on the MK18 – technical discussion. (00:11:45) 2. Fanny packs? Yes. If they’re not already back, they should be. So versatile, and dare I say… attractive? (01:16:49) 3. Huge PEW Science welcome to some new corporate supporters ! Discreet Ballistics, now out of Wyoming (formerly New Hampshire) and Dark Horse Tactical out of Nevada! ...

Episode 82 - The Fix, Hyperion, Swarovski, and CAM-LOK (06-OCT-2021) 06.10.2021

Today’s Topics: 1. Used a small hunting silencer last year.  Gonna try using a big one on my Fix this year.  Zeroed my Swarovski Z8i .  Spooky experience! (00:11:26) 2. Another incremental CAM-LOK update for you – some more shooting experience.  CGS MOD 9 and Rugged Obsidian 9.  Zoning in on some performance factors. (00:56:21) 3. New Sound Signature Review this week? You bet your exhilarating yar...

Episode 81 - SilencerCo Saker 556, CAM-LOK, and Listener Questions (29-SEP-2021) 29.09.2021

Today’s Topics: 1. Sound Signature Review 6.53 – The SilencerCo Saker 556 on the MK18 AR15.  Technical discussion – wild signature – let’s talk about it! (00:09:57) 2. Quick CAM-LOK update for you – some anecdotal reports to speak about and some disclaimers. Oh, also, the FN 509 Compact Tactical is so awesome. (00:39:25) 3. Listener Questions are back! We’re going to dive into Solicitation 3 – boy...

Episode 80 - FN 509 Compact Tactical, CAM-LOK, and tuning for the Surefire 556-RC2 (21-SEP-2021) 21.09.2021

Today’s Topics: 1. FN 509 Compact Tactical Update – this gun is awesome.  Super excited! (00:09:09) 2. Griffin CAM-LOK Update – this system is awesome. Super excited…. again! (00:33:12) 3. Surefire SOCOM556-RC2 on the tuned 11.5 mid machine gun.  Fun?  Absolutely?  Do I have to qualify that?  Unfortunately, yes.  Let’s talk about it. (01:00:53) 4. New Sound Signature Review this week!  More data? ...

Episode 79 - MK18 5.56 Research and the Surefire SOCOM556-RC2 (15-SEP-2021) 15.09.2021

Today’s Topics: 1. Research Supplement 6.51 - Unsuppressed Rifles; the 10.3-in MK18 as a Silencer Test Host – well this is crazy.  Let’s talk about it. (00:09:04) 2. Sound Signature Review 6.52 – The Surefire SOCOM556-RC2 on the MK18 5.56 SBR! Finally, right?  Let’s talk about it. (00:22:57) 3. Didn’t get to shoot my gun because of work. Booo.  But also got all the Griffin CAM-LOK parts in, so yay...

Episode 78 - 5.56 Testing and the FN 509 Compact Tactical (08-SEP-2021) 08.09.2021

Today’s Topics: 1. New Research and Sound Signature Review coming this week.  5.56 data?  You’ve been so patient. (00:06:49) 2. New carry gun, who dis? Theoretically. Haven’t shot it yet.  Kind of excited. Will I suppress it?  Yes.  Griffin CAM-LOK ?  Thinking about it. (00:27:34) 3. Some administrative items.  PEW Science clients and members : thank you for your patience during the recent testing...

Episode 77 - MK18 5.56 Testing and Listener Questions (01-SEP-2021) 01.09.2021

Today’s Topics: 1. PEW Science field testing – Boy. Howdy. A lot of work done recently.  Contracted tests, as well as a lot of internally-funded work: the MK18.  In all its glory. (00:07:32) 2. Let’s wrap-up the second solicitation of Listener Questions !  It’s time.  We need to answer them so we can move on to more! (00:29:32) 3. Huge PEW Science Welcome to the newest corporate member – Dead Air...

Episode 76 - CGS Hyperion K on subsonic 300BLK and Silencer Covers (25-AUG-2021) 25.08.2021

Today’s Topics: 1. Sound Signature Review 6.50 – the CGS Hyperion K on subsonic 300 BLK (out of a Q mini Fix!) (00:09:59) 2. Silencer covers . Let’s revisit this. (00:51:15) 3. Welcome to the new PEW Science members who have thrown their hat in the ring to keep the grassroots effort going!  And thanks to the consumers who are sending personal silencers. You guys are crazy.  The good kind of crazy....

Episode 75 - Powerlifting, Listener Questions, and Erector-9 Quick Look (18-AUG-2021) 18.08.2021

Today’s Topics: 1. Powerlifting; or strength training, in general.  Should you do it? Yes. (00:13:45) 2. New Sound Signature Review coming this week! (00:35:59) 3. Listener Questions – let’s explore your wonderous queries. (00:40:08) 4. Welcome to the new PEW Science members !  I took vacation for part of the weekend and some of you joined to support the effort!  It means the world; you’re making...

Episode 74 - Otter Creek Labs, KAC URX-4, and PEW Science Dealers (11-AUG-2021) 11.08.2021

Today’s Topics: 1. Sound Signature Review 6.48 – Otter Creek Labs PR30L on supersonic .308. (00:08:03) 2. Another one: Sound Signature Review 6.49 – Otter Creek Labs PR30S on supersonic .308. (00:42:29) 3. KAC URX 4?  Yeah.  So fun to install!  A little bit of story telling for you. (00:52:37) 4. Thank you to all the PEW Science members for your support.  Welcome to all the new PEW Science members...

Episode 73 - Testing, Listener Questions, and T.REX ARMS (04-AUG-2021) 04.08.2021

Today’s Topics: 1. New Sound Signature Review coming this week.  Maybe a couple?  If you’re good. (00:07:58) 2. Listener Questions – let’s get back to them!  You folks ask great questions. (00:16:46) 3. Tested last week and we should be out in the field again this week too.  Mother nature is apparently off of her meds. (01:04:27) 4. Wonderful new PEW Science corporate support – a huge thank you to...

Episode 72 - .338 LM Testing, KAC URX 4, and PEW Science Support (28-JUL-2021) 28.07.2021

Today’s Topics: 1. Just got back from some field testing !  .338 LM has started, some military MRAD stuff, and the .556 MK18! (almost) ha! (00:06:14) 2. Another 11.5 mid?  I mean, why not.  Also – picked the KAC URX 4 for this one, because apparently, I like to suffer for aesthetics. (00:30:03) 3. Some administrative items to take care of – PEW Science odds and ends. (00:48:08) 4. Welcome to all t...

Episode 71 - Griffin Armament Optimus and Listener Questions (21-JUL-2021) 21.07.2021

Today’s Topics: 1. Sound Signature Review 6.47 – The Griffin Armament Optimus on Supersonic .308 – technical discussion. (00:14:16) 2. Listener questions and the Instagram Live from Saturday night! (00:44:47) 3. Welcome to all the new PEW Science members and the R&D clients that help us continue this journey.   Gearing up for some field testing if it would stop raining. (01:22:54)

Episode 70 - CGS Helios QD Ti and Multiuse Silencers (14-JUL-2021) 14.07.2021

Today’s Topics: 1. Multi-use silencers. Usually, they suck.  But also, they don’t have to.  Which use cases are smart to combine?  How much is too much? (00:17:32) 2. New Sound Signature Review coming this week.  Are you ready? Any guesses? (01:33:54) 3. Welcome to all the new PEW Science members – doctors, scientists, students, LEOs, manufacturers – all family.  Thank you all for your support. (0...

Episode 69 - Surefire SOCOM762-RC2 Subsonic Technical Discussion and Carry Guns (07-JUL-2021) 07.07.2021

Today’s Topics: 1. Sound Signature Review 6.46 – The Surefire SOCOM762-RC2 on Subsonic 300 BLK!  Technical discussion – let’s dig into the article and this silencer’s performance! (00:08:28) 2. Carry gun fever: incorporating modernity into your daily carry.  Seems like a good idea, probably. What features do you like? (01:11:04) 3. Welcome to all the new PEW Science members – folks are finding us...

Episode 68 - Surefire SOCOM762-RC2 on Subsonic 300 BLK and Listener Questions (28-JUN-2021) 28.06.2021

Today’s Topics: 1. New review released… early! Sound Signature Review 6.46 – The Surefire SOCOM762-RC2 on Subsonic 300 BLK !  We’re closing knowledge gaps.  It’s getting very interesting. (00:08:08) 2. Listener questions – let’s get back into these.  We’ve had a break.  Time to dive back into your queries! (00:21:41) 3. Some simple gear for field work down south.  Always needed?  No, but sometimes...

Episode 67 - OSS HX-QD 762 on Subsonic 300 BLK and the Suppression Rating (23-JUN-2021) 23.06.2021

Today’s Topics: 1. Sound Signature Review 6.45 – The OSS HX-QD 762 on Subsonic 300 BLK! Groundbreaking research. Ridiculous, actually. (00:09:58) 2. Welcome to all the new PEW Science members – grassroots support continues. Continued sightings of the Suppression Rating in the wild. (01:18:47)

Episode 66 - Dead Air Nomad-Ti, MK18 Mod A, and .338 LM (16-JUN-2021) 16.06.2021

Today’s Topics: 1. Sound Signature Review 6.44 – The Dead Air Nomad-Ti on Supersonic .308! Boy howdy. (00:07:34) 2. Poverty Pony post-sample is all grown up.  And, therefore, so is the MK18 Mod A. (01:02:15) 3. Larger bore calibers; .338 Lapua Magnum.  Who even shoots this?  Apparently, a lot of you. (01:20:07) 4. New Sound Signature Review coming this week!  Technical analysis and conclusions tha...

Episode 65 - PEW Science Army, Short 5.56, and Listener Questions (02-JUN-2021) 02.06.2021

Today’s Topics: 1. The PEW Science Army . It does exist, which is interesting. Also… Powerful Garand Thumb.  Also… new Sound Signature Review this week! (00:09:56) 2. What do you actually need on your 5.56 SBR? No idea. But short silencers could be cool. (00:26:53) 3. Listener Questions – Let us continue our journey. Together. (00:50:15) 4. Welcome to new members of PEW Science – your support mean...

Episode 64 - Dead Air Nomad-30, State of Design, and Listener Questions (26-MAY-2021) 26.05.2021

Today’s Topics: 1. Sound Signature Review 6.43 – The Dead Air Nomad-30 (1st Gen) on supersonic .308! (00:10:36) 2. What to expect from gross designs going forward?  And… what not to expect? (00:48:01) 3. Listener Questions – I answer some more for you.  I love doing this! (00:58:40) 4. Welcome to new manufacturer members of PEW Science – shout-out to KGM!  Also, huge thanks to consumers and dealer...

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