Matt Gould Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 does anybody on here use a wildcat growler on .17hmr if so how good it it compared to the much cheaper SAK which i currently use noise, ease to clean, weight ............... thanks matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 I have seen and heard very little about this one, so I'm interested in comments as well. The HMR and WMR are very difficult to moderate for and there simply aren't any that are much good, whatever you spend. Lord knows how good this is but at £165 (are there any more expensive rimfire mods?) you would hope as good as any, but that doesn't hold true for their Whisper which is expensive with poor moderation. Trouble is you need metered results as well, it seems amazing how different peoples ears are! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodydog Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 Hi the Growler has not been made for three or four years, the Whisper is the new version. The Growler was made for .22 and 17hmr it can be taken apart very easy for cleaning and they are quite small and light, but I don't think they are worth £165 compared to other mods out there now but its not likely anyone has new ones for sale. I found them good on a .22 but because of the size of the exit hole not so good on 17hmr Woodydog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyb79 Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 If you're looking at spending that sort of money, at £120 the DM80 is a good mod for the .17hmr. Comes apart easily and a quick rinse and dry and its ready to go again. That said, I have shot my .17hmr with a SAK and DM80 on and I cannot hear any difference at all. The reason I prefer the DM80 is its got a matte finish (less glare) and its a reflex style mod (less barrel length on my Sako Quad). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 Hi the Growler has not been made for three or four years, the Whisper is the new version. The Growler was made for .22 and 17hmr it can be taken apart very easy for cleaning and they are quite small and light, but I don't think they are worth £165 compared to other mods out there now but its not likely anyone has new ones for sale. I found them good on a .22 but because of the size of the exit hole not so good on 17hmr Woodydog. Thats interesting, someone needs to keep their website up to date then because it still clearly lists on UK Custom Shops site with a price as of this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckyshot Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 Never tried the growler on my hmr but I do use it on my lr. It is not as quiet as the previous sak that was on it but it does make the rifle shorter and easier to handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodydog Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 Thats interesting, someone needs to keep their website up to date then because it still clearly lists on UK Custom Shops site with a price as of this morning. Your right they do need to remove it as they are not made anymore Atb Woodydog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 (edited) Your right they do need to remove it as they are not made anymore Atb Woodydog. How often do we see this "sort" of thing on websites, I can understand a bit of a delay in some small operations but websites are a valuable tool these days, there can be no excuse for showing a product for sale that was discontinued 3-4 YEARS ago, that says all the wrong things to me about a company!! That's what History/Archives/Previous products/etc are for! Edited March 23, 2013 by Dekers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodydog Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 How often do we see this "sort" of thing on websites, I can understand a bit of a delay in some small operations but websites are a valuable tool these days, there can be no excuse for showing a product for sale that was discontinued 3-4 YEARS ago, that says all the wrong things to me about a company!! That's what History/Archives/Previous products/etc are for! Told you you have a problem with this company and anyone who takes your advice about their product is just listening to a sick person with a grudge. The original owner has been dead for a year now and his wife and son now run it so why don't you just leave them alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 How often do we see this "sort" of thing on websites, I can understand a bit of a delay in some small operations but websites are a valuable tool these days, there can be no excuse for showing a product for sale that was discontinued 3-4 YEARS ago, that says all the wrong things to me about a company!! That's what History/Archives/Previous products/etc are for! Told you you have a problem with this company and anyone who takes your advice about their product is just listening to a sick person with a grudge. The original owner has been dead for a year now and his wife and son now run it so why don't you just leave them alone. Best you try and read my posts and open your mind! Seems I have hit a nerve with you, what is your connection with UK Custom Shop? You seem to know a lot about them! I have bought 3 x P8 and accessories from them, ammo, a rifle, clothes, etc, hell, I even have one of their Baseball caps!. What is your issue, what exact problem/grudge do you suggest I have with them other than the fact the Whisper is dogs doings! My response above was general and factual. Take a pill and chill out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodydog Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 Best you try and read my posts and open your mind! Seems I have hit a nerve with you, what is your connection with UK Custom Shop? You seem to know a lot about them! I have bought 3 x P8 and accessories from them, ammo, a rifle, clothes, etc, hell, I even have one of their Baseball caps!. What is your issue, what exact problem/grudge do you suggest I have with them other than the fact the Whisper is dogs doings! My response above was general and factual. Take a pill and chill out! First there is nothing wrong with my mind or my reading, you have three p8s because they are the best for the money and work very well I also have them. I cant believe your attitude towards Uk custom shop is just about a rimfire mod I would expect this from my 7 year old grandson not a fac holder. Also I am the most laid back person you could meet so don't need pills. Anyway a man once told me when you try to reason with an idiot you just come down to their level so as far as I am concerned I will say no more. Atb Woodydog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimfireboy Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 I've been pleased with the L.E.I. Hmr mod. It's small and works well. 130 quid though, so its a bit dear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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