How Much Do Suppressors Actually Affect Velocity?

In today’s video, we will see if adding a suppressor to a firearm has any affect on the muzzle velocity of a bullet. To do this, we will be testing 5 different cartridges with 5 shot averages for each (with and without a suppressor). Group testing with rifle cartridges was done at 100 yards. 9mm Setup – ” Barrel/Silencerco Hybrid 46 (9mm cap) Federal 115 gr FMJ Winchester 147 gr FMJ 10mm Setup – ” Barrel/Silencerco Hybrid 46 (45 cap) Herters 180 gr FMJ 308 Win Setup – 16” Barrel/AAC Cyclone (30 cal) Norma 147 gr FMJ Federal Deer Thugs 165 gr SP 30-06 Setup – 18” Barrel/AAC Cyclone (30 cal) Federal Deer Thugs 165 gr SP 7mm Rem Mag Setup – 26” Barrel/AAC Cyclone (30 Cal) Hornady Superformance 162 gr SST All velocity figures were gathered using a Magnetospeed V3 chronograph. *As mentioned in the video, velocity figures will vary depending on the equipment used. Different barrels, suppressors, ammo, etc. will have an effect on resu