vampire Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 Hi,have just agreed a purchase to accquire a cz .223 lux,it does not come with a mod and is not screw cut 1,how much is it to get cut 2,are there slip on mods 3,what price range do these mods start from,i am keen to quieten it for the sake of people near by rather than a second stalk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie-fox Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 hi a really good screw cut with crowning could be aroud 70-90 pounds and as for mods i have a ATEC mod at £249 and a T8 mod at £200 i like both mods but i think the atec is a touch better on my 22/250 the t8 is on a .243 this is just my own oppinion and im sure everyone you ask will have there own thorts as for slip on mods ive never seen any thats you dont need a screw cut barrel for...slip on mods can slip off again when shooting... hope this helps rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampire Posted May 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 Rich,thanks for reply,ouch......do they do any cheaper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie-fox Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 well for screw cutting you need to get a proper job done on it as it can affect your accuracy if its a bad job and with regards to mods for a centerfire rifle i have seen t8 mods for sale second hand for £150 on here..(mine is up for sale as well) at the end of the day you get what you pay for.. i did hve a cz223 like the one your about to get and its one of the best reliable rifles i ever had...if its for foxing you wont go wrong with that gun/caliber rich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimmie Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 Hi,have just agreed a purchase to accquire a cz .223 lux,it does not come with a mod and is not screw cut 1,how much is it to get cut 2,are there slip on mods 3,what price range do these mods start from,i am keen to quieten it for the sake of people near by rather than a second stalk. wildcat preditor 8 iv got one on my .223 and its quiet and fully strippable for cleaning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verminator 66 Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 hi a really good screw cut with crowning could be aroud 70-90 pounds and as for mods i have a ATEC mod at £249 and a T8 mod at £200 i like both mods but i think the atec is a touch better on my 22/250 the t8 is on a .243 this is just my own oppinion and im sure everyone you ask will have there own thorts as for slip on mods ive never seen any thats you dont need a screw cut barrel for...slip on mods can slip off again when shooting... hope this helps rich :lol: blow of with the 223 pressure have a Dm80 and it works a treat with the 223 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennyblanco Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 i am keen to quieten it for the sake of people near by rather than a second stalk. If you are talking about people not shooting with you then the sonic crack will be louder than the guns bang once you are a few hundred yds away, I got a mod purely to protect my hearing so size and price were my main concerns. I bought a locally engineered mod from Country Pursuits 1a Grove Rd Mill End Rickmansworth Hertfordshire WD3 8EB T: 01923 772916 It cost £125 and is tiny compared to my old T8, its quiet enough to not need hearing protection although louder than most big moderators. From more than 10yds away there is very little difference in the sound report. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooter Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 :lol: blow of with the 223 pressure have a Dm80 and it works a treat with the 223 +1. I have used a T8 and still have a P8 and a DM80. The T8 was heavy and you could not clean it. The DM80 has taken the most rounds, is the easiest to clean and was the cheapest (£140). The P8 is easy to strip but almost twice the price of a DM80, and heavier. As for noise reduction there is not a lot in it. Buy a DM80, you will not be dissapointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stokie Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 I had my remmy 223. Screwcut reproofed and wildcat preditor 8 mod all for £300 at my local gun smith . When I went stalking with a keeper even he commented how quiet my mod was . In my opinion it's the best out there because it is so easy to clean being fully strippable and you can buy the inserts so you can use it for different calibres . Remember if you get it screw cut and you don't get it reproofed then you cannot sell the rifle as it's out of proof because the barrel has been modified Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ST3V3 Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 if your after a mod a little cheaper then look away from the over barrel stuff and look foe something like a jls stalker if you look you can find them for £40- £50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted May 1, 2011 Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 norfolk sporting guns in wymondham charge around the £40 mark for screw cutting a barrel, nelsons of norwich are now stocking 3rd eye tactical stuff, including moderators, the spartan mod, which fits on the end of the barrel rather than over it should retail at 220, he's doing deals at the moment, best ring and ask. I can vouch for the quality of these, i have 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZ550Kevlar Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 £40 - £80 for the screw cutting depending truly on who does it, i have seen £100 screw cut jobs done that look like someone has done it with a chisel and dremmel. I have a T8-AR which works nicely, you can`t clean it but i drench mine with cleaner once in a while and look after it when any moisture occurs through temp change etc and it`s still in A1 condition. Some places force you to have a re-proof done witht he screw cutting which is extra but if your not planning on selling you don`t need it so try somewhere else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highseas Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 ive got a wildcat t8 on min and would recomend it to any one, for one you can clean the thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampire Posted May 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 Thanks for all the replies,from what i can make out,there is a need for mods to lower recoil/rduce flash and the muzzle bang from damaging hearing. Some are strippable for cleaning,oil causes emulsioning of insides,leaving it on rifle causes moisture to run back down barrel and eventially rust barrel. A slip on mod does not exsist It is a highly skilled job to do a screw cut and that lining up with inside of bore is more important than outside. prices start at £40 to a few hundred. Stainless is best as it doesnt rust or corode from flash burn like aluminium. So have i paid attention,did i pass thanks again,you have been a great help. atb,Karl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 screwcutting costs depends on if you are going to get it proofed as well, some gunsmiths will cut them without proofing some won't. I think my .243 was approx £150 including proofing as my local one wouldn't cut it without it being proofed. I've a P8 on mine its big heavy but does the job well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowen20 Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 I have a Wildcat Predator 8 on mine too and it's excellent does its job very well but is a little heavy. It looks awesome and is very quiet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted May 3, 2011 Report Share Posted May 3, 2011 people often don't know they do a smaller and lighter Compact version of the Predator 8 - same baffle stack just a shorter rear chamber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 people often don't know they do a smaller and lighter Compact version of the Predator 8 - same baffle stack just a shorter rear chamber OOH! Short rear chamber sir? suits you sir, suits you!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 people often don't know they do a smaller and lighter Compact version of the Predator 8 - same baffle stack just a shorter rear chamber Yep, I'm amazed this is not more common knowledge, I have the COMPACT P8 on all my centrefires up to and including .308, offers a good package of moderation/size/weight/cost! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongo321 Posted May 5, 2011 Report Share Posted May 5, 2011 Ive a CQB brill and compact and can vouch for a DM80 , But whatever you get make sure its for upto a 223cal and not ie a SAK which are a great mods for upto a 22lr/17hmr but dangerous on your 223 , you prob know that but just in case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted May 5, 2011 Report Share Posted May 5, 2011 If/when i were to replace my T8 on my .223, i'd go for a Jet-Z CQB - you don't need a wacking great mod on a .223 (prob out of price range for OP though). Anything bigger calibre and a Predator 8 Compact fits the bill nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted May 5, 2011 Report Share Posted May 5, 2011 people often don't know they do a smaller and lighter Compact version of the Predator 8 - same baffle stack just a shorter rear chamber Interestingly weight wise there is only 135 grammes in it so though you save on bulk you don't actually save much in the way of weight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted May 5, 2011 Report Share Posted May 5, 2011 does mean you can have a shorter barrel though - thus reducing more weight and shifting the balance back more to where it should be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted May 5, 2011 Report Share Posted May 5, 2011 depends how short you want my .243 has a 20 and 1/4 inch barrel and a standard wildcat goes on fine with a fair amount of room to spare balance is good but it is a very light rifle to start with. You'd just about get another inch off the barrel before you had issues with it not fitting, they do look like a big mod on a short rifle though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted May 5, 2011 Report Share Posted May 5, 2011 the standard one doesn't fit on my Steyr Pro Mountain (20" - i guess the fore-end comes further than yours), you have to either get the Steyr or Compact version Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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