decoyally Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 I am getting a .223 in tikka t3lite, it's all black and have sorted a scope but I don't have a clue about the mod... A mate has a t8 but seems to unbalance the rifle a lot.. The dealer recommended a utra but am completely clueless! Would think that if I got one that I could open to clean would be a plus?. Look forward to your suggestions thanks in advance!!👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry931 Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 I have the ASE Utra SL5 it's great. Never bothered cleaning it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zx10mike Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 the ase utra was desighned for the 223.i have one and as good as any mod out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decoyally Posted October 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 What weight is it compared to the t8 roughly? Is it over the barrel type? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet boy Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 Nothing wrong with a T8 mate.Ive got one and I know a few friends who have one and are very happy with theirs too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 (edited) The new sl5 is not an over barrel mod, its about 1/2 the weight as the original s5. Built to last. There's loads out there, and understand your challenge looking for the best, but to be honest I have been in the presence of just about every make and size of mod, they all work, some show better results on paper, but to be honest I don't really think you will notice the difference from the shooters position. So that leaves aesthetics and price. Edited October 6, 2013 by Dougy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stan68 Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 I use ASE northstars. They may be a little bit heavier than others but they are very good at quietening things down and are built to last. I shoot off bipods sticks and bags so weight and balance never really an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tikka.223 Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 I use an Ase Utra Jet Z compact and cant fault it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie-fox Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 Look no further than A-TEC.. I have one on my tikka t3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decoyally Posted October 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 I'm sure they are all top class... Think ill just have to have. A look and see what tickles my fancy! Can you remember the prices of your mods? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 I put an SL5 on a Tikka T3 Lite the other day to get the feel of it and it works well weight wise. They're good solid mods too. After a recent experience with a CMM4 (it blew up) I'm really off of them. It seems the warranty is a bit pointless as if you can't prove you put it back together right after stripping it the distributor won't honour the guarantee! Ok, now I've calmed down a bit I can see Jacksons point on the matter but that still doesn't help me. The piece I need to prove my point is missing - it blew up so it's gone and without it I don't have a leg to stand on. Get something that doesn't come apart, that way they can't wriggle out of any faults. Not that I think you'll get any with an Ase Utra as their build is pretty first class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decoyally Posted October 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 Yea I understand we're you are coming from... I think no matter what I go for it will do the job! Thanks again everyone!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aister Posted October 6, 2013 Report Share Posted October 6, 2013 I have an ASE utra jet-z CQBS on my .223 and an ASE utra jet-z compact on my 6.5x55 and have no complaints with either of them. The 6.5 is a tikka T3 lite and yes it does add weight to the end but I haven't found it a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optomist Posted October 7, 2013 Report Share Posted October 7, 2013 I have ASE Utra dedicated .223 mod on my Tikka TAC reduces it to unmoderated .22lr very happy, yes a little heavy but appears a lot more compact and lighter than a T8. Have you considered a sonic 35? I'm just looking at one for my 17 Fireball and very lightweight seem ok for sporting use. Optomist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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