
The Roedale „Delta“ series of Moderators evolved
through years of personal interest in noise reduction and experimental
manufacture. Like many other Moderator manufacturers we tinkered
with this, fiddled with that, trying out different baffle designs,
body designs, lengths, diameters and materials in an absolute,
trail and error fashion over the years. Testing moderators from
other manufacturers and our own experimental models gave us an insight
in to what worked and what didn't. But the actual Scientific theory
and processes where beyond our reach. The big questions that always
came to light where why very slight differences in internal
geometry caused huge differences in performance and what relationship
did internal volume and size of baffle bore have with regards
to performance.
To help us further with the Scientific side of Sound Suppression
and Moderation, Roedale Precision enrolled the help of a Research & Developement
team, lead by Prof. Dr. Schmidt from the „University of Applied
Science Osnabrück-Germany", This same R&D team had proved
instrumental in the further developement of our Roedale Muzzlebrakes
and where eager to help with this next project.
The project started with a first test session. This was
performed on a large number of Moderators from several manufacturer's
as well as the Delta Series model. ( in all 28 different moderators)
in order to assertain a basic level of comparative performance. Further
testing and evaluation was performed only the models achieving enough
sound suppression to fall within the EU Health & Safety maximum exposure
guidelines. That narrowed the field to 15 models from 11 different manufacturers
plus the Delta Series and a Theory Test Model (built to test baffle geometry
and equiped with inter-changable baffles).
The peak noise level (dB) measurement was carried out in
accordance with accepted international standards, using the latest
technology in sound test equipment from Bruel&Kjær. The recoil
reduction was tested by University engineers using the most modern methods
and equipment. (Piezoelectric force sensors) employed during our Muzzlebrake
testing.
Tests conform to Internationaly Recognised Standards and where
carried out using the same rifle and ammunition with and without the Moderator
attached. Series of 3 shots where fired through each Moderator
and the series was repeated 10 times for total of 30 shots
per test session per moderator. Time frame of the project from start
to finish was just over 12 months.
Delta Moderators where tested with blast baffle units 1
through to 7 installed just to verify the ammont of sound reduction achieved
by the addition of each segment.
Then the R&D work started. The different types of baffle
design where put through a series of simulation programs at the Universits
laboratory. This evaluation work helped establish the parameters of performance,
this information was incorporated into the further developement of the
Delta Moderator design and the product was upgraded accordingly.
The final test sessions where performed with the upgraded Delta
design. The design that is now the current production model and the design
that is leading the way in the Science of Sound Suppression and Moderation of
Firearms.
Delta Moderators provide an excellent combination of Sound
Suppression / Moderation, Muzzle Flash Elimination and Recoil Reduction
and offer high performance in an extremely compact and lightweight package
at a very attractive price. We believe our Moderators to be the
cutting edge of sound Suppression and Moderation for the Hunting,
Target and Tactical Rifle user, be it professional or hobby use.
Muzzle mounted on a suitable thread and optimised for particular
caliber groups. You will find we have the right „Delta“ Moderator
for your application.
All Rifles tested with Delta Series Moderators comply with
the latest personal exposure limit set by the European Directice 2003/10/EC
( 140 Pa tai 173 dB (C))
From humble beginnings Roedale Precision has quickly become one
of Germany's leading Firearms Moderator Manufacturers.
Roedale Delta Moderators, " The Science
of Sound Suppression "
We are please to announce that The Sportsman
Gun Centre are the Exclusive Distributor for Roedale Delta Moderators
within the United Kingdom.
Please contact The Sportsman Gun Centre at either the Exeter,
Wardon Hill or Newport store.
or vial the web: www.sportsmanguncentre.com
or email: info@sportsmanguncentre.com
Currently our sales of Suppressors to Ireland are a joint effort
between Roedale and PSE Composites.
PSE are in the process of establishing the nessecary infrastructure
to take on the Ireland dealership.
Until that is fully set up, please contact Edi Graef at PSE-
Composites. Marina House
Lower O'Connell Street. Kinsale. Co.Cork Ireland.Tel: 00353(0)872363263
web: http://site.pse-composites.com/
email: PSECOMPOSITES@GMAIL.COM
or contact Roedale Precision directly.
All other countries please contact Roedale Precision directly.
We are very interested in Dealer Enquiries from around the
world.