Silverback VKS Sound Test At Range — Can You Hear It?

Quick Answer

We tested the Silverback VKS from across the shop with a microphone at the far end of the range, using stock internals straight out of the box. There is a significant sound difference with the suppressor on versus off, and from a distance the loudest sound was the BB hitting the target. Jeff says the big suppressor takes things to the next level when you fill it with foam, and he was surprised how quiet it is.

Why This Test Is Different

Our first VKS sound test compared configurations up close: orange tip on and off, empty suppressor, and foam-filled suppressor. This one answers the question players care about in the field: can you hear it from range?

The Setup

VKS on one side of the shop, with an extra microphone left at the far end of the range
Shot at a target about 20 yards downrange
Stock internals, straight out of the box
Tested with the suppressor on, then with it removed

What We Found

Suppressor on vs off: a significant sound difference
At a distance: the loudest sound was the BB hitting the target
Foam-filled suppressor: Jeff was surprised how quiet it is
On the field: if you are playing at distance, this is a silent killer

BB Weight And Chronograph Notes

The chronograph we use is only calibrated for specific BB weights, so this test ran 0.25g BBs. For real use we recommend heavier BBs and heavier springs: 0.48g BBs and 3 to 4 Joule springs. This test was stock, out of the box. Check your field's Joule limit before going heavier.

Foam Is Sold Separately

The VKS suppressors ship empty. Buy the VKS Silencer Foam Kit separately: the full size suppressor takes 2 kits and the half size takes 1. Our foam install guide shows how.

VKS And SRS Upgrades

The VKS shares much of the SRS architecture, and we plan to test the Stalker silent fluted cylinder and piston in a future video. The Stalker Scorpion SRS/VKS piston is a supported upgrade path. Check compatibility before ordering any other parts.

Shop The VKS + Suppressors

Item	Link
Silverback VKS	Shop here
VKS Full Size Suppressor	Shop here
VKS Half Size Suppressor	Shop here
VKS Silencer Foam Kit	Shop here
VKS Magazine 63 Rounds	Shop here
Stalker Scorpion Piston SRS/VKS	Shop here

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FAQ

Can you hear the VKS from a distance?
From far away, the loudest sound in our test was the BB hitting the target.

Does the suppressor make a difference?
Yes. We heard a significant difference with the suppressor on versus off.

Does the suppressor come with foam?
No. The suppressors ship empty. Foam kits are sold separately: 2 for the full size, 1 for the half size.

What BBs and springs should I use?
We recommend heavier BBs (0.48g) and 3 to 4 Joule springs for real use. This test ran stock internals with 0.25g BBs.

Are SRS upgrades compatible?
The VKS shares much of the SRS architecture. The Stalker Scorpion SRS/VKS piston is a supported path. Check compatibility before ordering other parts.