deadeye ive Posted November 12, 2006 Report Share Posted November 12, 2006 Lately there have been some replies quite detrimental to the T8 ......Most from shooters who have never owned ,used or seen one in action no doubt and it gets right up my nose that so called experts with no experience whatsover on this Moderator feel free to offer a opinion based on heresay . SO! How about some opinions from users ..........I'll start They do rust .............When ,God knows but mine is showing no signs after 600 rds .How much shooting do you intend to do because there is no point buying one for a target range ..........As for rotting and falling apart fom the inside Well made . Well proven design..........2 points of contact with the barrel guarenteing alignment and with a built in expansion chamber . Quite light weight compared to the more expensive alternatives . More people who shoot in the field have one of the T series more than any other make . Of course you only have my word that i have put over 600 rds through it of which over 200 have been my own slightly hot homeload but why should I bulls**t . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted November 12, 2006 Report Share Posted November 12, 2006 Nothing rong with the T 8 Ive , just some new, smaller alternatives coming on to the market, that make life easier. Frank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted November 12, 2006 Report Share Posted November 12, 2006 I am in the proccess of applying for a variation to have one fitted to my .243.What i have seen of them 2x308 and 1.243 i am very impressed look well made and do what they say on the box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted November 12, 2006 Report Share Posted November 12, 2006 Got a slot waiting to be filled on the cert. Do they really nock enough noise down to use without earmuffs? (.222) Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mry716 Posted November 12, 2006 Report Share Posted November 12, 2006 The problem with the T4 or T8 is not really a silencer problem but a user problem. Because the heat from shooting may cause condensation that may cause rust and subsequently rot the silencer should be removed and cleaned every time after shooting not just once in a while. If the owner does that there will be very few criticisms indeed assuming it was fitted properly in the first place. Every silencer comes with fitting instructions and a user information sheet. If the advice given is followed to the letter you will indeed be very happy with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye ive Posted November 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2006 With Heat you always get condense which is quite acidic and only good Quality Stainless Steel can with stand this ..........Those with Stainless Mods should check to see if the material is magnetic because if so then it'll be lesser and poor quality . maintenance is a must anyway and The T series can be easity maintained by keeping dry and in a oily sock filled with silicon sachets . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 No probs here. Works a treat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kip270 Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 Use mine on my .222 & .270, and i hate shooting with my mate with his .308 with no mod Hunter, the .222 is just like shooting a HV .22rim, and it has turned the brute(.270) into a pussy cat My ex brother in-law got his .222 and i told him to get a mod as well, and he got a T8 and is chuffed with it too As Ive has said, as long as you look after it it will last a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 I have T8's on both my .243 and .270 and can't fault them, no signs of rust whatsoever after almost 2 years and many 100's of rounds. As Ive says, look after them and they'll last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Pat Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 I have used a T8 for over a year now and have no complaints. Deadeye do not trust silica get sachets completely as they will only absorb so much moisture, after you have stored them next to your guns for a while you should gently cook them in the oven to remove all stored moisture. There are two types of gel, indicating; which is more expensive and changes colour when saturation occurs, and non-indicating; which is cheap, white, and does not change colour until your guns and mods drip rust on them. I prefer using the rags I wipe down the guns with, they are spayed with Legia spray when I wipe the gun barrels, then hung over the tops of the barrels to prevent dust ingress. Due to this the cabinet is permeated with the oil, and this acts as an effective moisture retardant. Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted November 14, 2006 Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 Use mine on my .222 & .270, and i hate shooting with my mate with his .308 with no mod Hunter, the .222 is just like shooting a HV .22rim, and it has turned the brute(.270) into a pussy cat :o My ex brother in-law got his .222 and i told him to get a mod as well, and he got a T8 and is chuffed with it too As Ive has said, as long as you look after it it will last a long time. Thanks Think il go for it as soon as I have some spare funds. £200 to save your hearing is worth it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogo Posted November 14, 2006 Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 Think il go for it as soon as I have some spare funds. £200 to save your hearing is worth it Somebody is selling one on the BBS for £125. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye ive Posted November 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 There are two types of gel, indicating; which is more expensive and changes colour when saturation occurs, and non-indicating; which is cheap, white, and does not change colour until your guns and mods drip rust on them. Pat Thanks for the tip Pat Think il go for it as soon as I have some spare funds. £200 to save your hearing is worth it Somebody is selling one on the BBS for £125. Hunter It 'll be obvious if it's had alot of hammer and you won't have to be a rocket scientist to spot the signs either (Fister has a good example of a well used T8 )...........Remember most are used for in the field so won't have had alot of rounds put down them . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted November 14, 2006 Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 Thanks for the info guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choke it Posted November 15, 2006 Report Share Posted November 15, 2006 i tell you what i've just seen a t8 mag it is the dogs balls small as my ase and lighter iam thinking i must get one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P03 Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 I recently did my DSC 1 course and one of the blokes teaching was none other than Steve Bowers of precision custom rifle fame. I asked him about care of T8's and he advocates spraying WD40 into the mod giving a good shake and then letting it drain naturally, this has two effects 1, it stops the acidic condensation attacking the metal and 2, it stops residue dropping off and rattling. Now I'm no expert but he is and I'm sticking with my T8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewyjack.22 Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 My .223 is a pleasure to shoot since having my T8 fitted, less recoil and a lot less " BOOM " as kip says it's like firing hv's out of the rimfire A squirt of wd40 in either end after every use, and hoping she lasts a while yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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