EGW R5M/Lelya Baffle Kit Quick Review

[NoLandBeyond]

I got this today to try on my Lelya, which is the one I'd consider using it for since the R5M I have in .25 is pretty quiet in stock form. The Lelya 2.0 in .25 that I have has a bigger sound signature compared to the R5M, mostly due to a shorter expansion chamber past the barrel.

Below you can see that the adapter is anodized aluminum. The stock baffle system as supplied with the gun is a polymer compound and slightly a little lighter. Main difference you'll notice is that the baffle system itself is different.

Below is the Lelya with the DonnyFL Tatsu attached.

Below is the Lelya with the DonnyFL Ronin attached.

Now how do they compare?

Loudest to quietest in this order:
Lelya + moderator adapter -> Lelya + stock moderator -> Lelya + Tatsu -> Lelya + Ronin

Interesting points:

1. The aftermarket adapter baffle system has a higher pitch on its own vs the stock polymer adapter so to my ears it sounds louder. I'd recommend using the aftermarket adapter WITH a moderator, otherwise it's not nearly as effective as the included polymer baffle system.

2. There is very little difference in sound between the Tatsu and Ronin, but the Ronin just edges out the Tatsu by a bit.

Personally I'd rather use the Tatsu which is smaller and lighter vs the Ronin unless I REALLY was worried about noise output.

3. The Ronin and Tatsu produce a lower pitch to the sound, which in turn makes the shot sound quieter to my ears.

In conclusion, I'd consider getting this adapter if you're worried about noise output on the R5M or Lelya - it works!

But, the stock moderator is surprisingly quiet as is and you may not need it depending on your shooting surroundings.

I plan on updating this thread with a sound meter test using my phone when I get a chance in a few days.

 

[Cranky1]

Did you try it on your r5m? I was wondering if it was worth getting for one. 

 

[NoLandBeyond]

Did you try it on your r5m? I was wondering if it was worth getting for one.

I have not. I feel like that one is already quiet as is for my taste. 

 

[Cranky1]

Okay so on the longer guns it probably isn’t needed. 

 

[Elbowgrease]

Just my opinion but anything added to the end of an edgun just looks funny to me. 

 

[Dagabose]

I put one on my R5M standard .25 cal. and I used a Ronin like NoLand above. It's pretty quiet stock to begin with, and this does make it more quiet.

I agree with NoLand on the stock baffles vs this one with just the baffle in. There is a different sound to the metal one. I'll be messing more with mine this weekend, and will give a better update. 

 

[NoLandBeyond]

I put one on my R5M standard .25 cal. and I used a Ronin like NoLand above. It's pretty quiet stock to begin with, and this does make it more quiet.

I agree with NoLand on the stock baffles vs this one with just the baffle in. There is a different sound to the metal one. I'll be messing more with mine this weekend, and will give a better update. 

I like your setup. How are you enjoying your Discovery Scope?

 

[Dagabose]

I put one on my R5M standard .25 cal. and I used a Ronin like NoLand above. It's pretty quiet stock to begin with, and this does make it more quiet.

I agree with NoLand on the stock baffles vs this one with just the baffle in. There is a different sound to the metal one. I'll be messing more with mine this weekend, and will give a better update. 

I like your setup. How are you enjoying your Discovery Scope?

I really like it. I have the VT-T 4.5-18X44 SFVF too, which I got when I purchased my rifle. I like these scopes. The only complaint I have about the compact is there is no indication on the turrets for up, down, left, right, which I found odd. But the manual had the information, and I will probably mark it myself somehow.

 

[seabee1972]

I put liquid rubber inside mine coated it just the inside . seems to be better gets rid of the high pitch sound to my ears I use the tatsu 

 

[Dagabose]

I put liquid rubber inside mine coated it just the inside . seems to be better gets rid of the high pitch sound to my ears I use the tatsu

Ya know. I was thinking the same thing lol.

 

[seabee1972]

it works

 

[Dan_Br]

I put liquid rubber inside mine coated it just the inside . seems to be better gets rid of the high pitch sound to my ears I use the tatsu 

Where and how are you putting liquid rubber inside the LDC, is it on the baffles, not clear what you mean?
thanks

dan

 

[seabee1972]

just coat the inside part baffles only I used a small paint brush real easy to do

 

[jcjc]

Have the same adapter in my Lelya 2.0 .177 which was already quiet. The adapter used in conjunction with my DonnyFL Sumo makes it extremely quiet. Pellet impact is louder than the gun itself. The downside is that the gun is not quite as wieldy but it’s worth the trade off plus it’s quick to remove.

Nice write up, NLB.