stokie Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 Have just bought myself a chrimbo pressy . Its a 223 remington 700 varmint . Which is the heavy barrel It used and in fair condition with 9x32x50 scope. Went to try it out tonight and am well impressed . My question to you in the know is that its not screw cut and I find it bloody loud . So do you bother with mods on your guns as im told its only a british trend The dealer I bought it from can get it me screwcut and proofed for £60. Plus mod So would you bother or not hope the poll works not done one before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSS Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 Go for it mate, what can you lose (apart from your hearing if you don't)! :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shot shot Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 do your ears a favor, get one!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyCM Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 I whacked an ASE UTRA CQB on mine.....very quiet now....shhhhhhhhh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennyblanco Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 I bought a T8 with my .223 and sold it in six months but it really depends on what type of shooting you do, I walk fairly large bits of land with night vision on mine so the forward heavy weight was a killer on my back. If however you drive around in a 4x4 taking shots of a rest then get one as it saves the hassle of ear defenders or going deaf. I suppose if I was getting a heavy barrel screw cut then I would consider getting it shortened too if you have a decent gunsmith or you are going to have a bloody heavy gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 Listen to AndyCM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 Seems a fair price to protect your hearing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 using a centrefire at night especially un moderated is going to get you unwanted attention, firstly you'll be waking up anyone within a half mile radius and setting their dogs off etc its pretty anti social to put it at best, moderated they still are far from silent but it does tame them a fair bit and as said saves wearing ear defenders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyb Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 You dont mention what you intend to use the rifle for... ? If it's to be a fox/vermin rifle, then - I would have it screw cut for a mod without a doubt, a mod will also reduce the felt recoil / muzzle flip. For light Muntjac stalking, I perhaps wouldn't bother mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stokie Posted December 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 Its going to be for Fox . Mainly shooting from the Landrover bonnet We dont shoot close to houses or built up areas but I think it could probably be heard three counties away Think its obvious that I need screw cutting and a moderator , just wanted other opinions. Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rem223 Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 £60 is cheap. Once you have a moderated gun you will never go back to a non moderated one given a choice. They look butt ugly but they make a massive difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthedark Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 You wont regret having it done. I'd think twice before shortening the barrel though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 I would not shoot without either a Moderator or if no Mod a decent pair of "Ear Defenders" the clue is in the title. Prolonged blasts from rifles or shotguns WILL damage your hearing for life without hearing protection. Have a look at Jet "Z" also, i have one on a 30.06 and a Utra S5 on a 22.250 both good but i think the Jet Z is lighter But please look after your hearing as a shooter it is important to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 You wont regret having it done. I'd think twice before shortening the barrel though. I wouldn't think twice about getting a .223 barrel chopped, I had mine done and it was one of the best decisions I have made (which isn't saying much I know ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colster Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 I wouldn't think twice about getting a .223 barrel chopped, I had mine done and it was one of the best decisions I have made (which isn't saying much I know ) What's the minimum length to go for though. I know there is a legal limit but would that be too short for a .223 anyway? I know with a rimfire the legal limit is fine as it's about the same length as the powder takes to burn but would a .223 need something longer (slower burning powder? ... or just more of it!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyCM Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 Are you starting with 26" or 20" ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthedark Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 The legal limit is 300mm for the barrel, and 600mm overall, and you're already getting into some of the reasons why its a bad idea. You'll interrupt the twist rate, harmonics, and need a proper re crowning job doing. On the up side, as the barrel gets shorter, it becomes (proportionately) thicker, and thus more rigid which will probably make it more accurate, and the velocity drop will be negligable. Shortening will kill its re sale value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6br Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 you wont lose to much velocity with a .223 about 30 fps per inch.I use a .243 with a 26 inch barrel and a jet-z mod and a custom 6mmbr with a 24 inch barrel and a A-tec mod on for all my fox control and them two mods work great would not be with out them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyCM Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 The legal limit is 300mm for the barrel, and 600mm overall, and you're already getting into some of the reasons why its a bad idea. You'll interrupt the twist rate, harmonics, and need a proper re crowning job doing. On the up side, as the barrel gets shorter, it becomes (proportionately) thicker, and thus more rigid which will probably make it more accurate, and the velocity drop will be negligable. Shortening will kill its re sale value. are you on about shotguns or rifles, or mixing the two? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 If you are interested in the facts about shortening a .223 barrel read this: http://www.accuratereloading.com/223sb.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZ550Kevlar Posted January 1, 2010 Report Share Posted January 1, 2010 I got my .223 threaded and had my local RFD/Gunsmith put a T8-AR moderator on it all for £250 and the bonus thing is i can take it off my .223 and screw it onto my .22-250, and as far as kent police are concerned i only need to register the one mod on my ticket as a .223 and leave my .22-250 moderator slot free and un-used ready for a variation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stokie Posted January 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2010 Have been quoted £60 for screwcut and proof and £220 for T8 mod . I think thats what im going to do . How much are the other in comparison or are the others better . If im shelling out that sort of money then I want the best ..... Took the rifle out today to check zero and it groups at 3 inches at 210 yds . Usin privi partisans @ £9 per 20 it loved them . Also tried winchester x1 and it shot no better , they were £16 per 20 . so privi it is then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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