BigGun1 Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 I have a heavy barrelled .223 that is screw cut for a moderator. I saw a T8 reflex that had been proofed for a .223 and grabbed it, (£80 and no rust that I could see! clean inside etc.) Any how, my local RFD ordered me a new barrel bush and rang me to tell me it was in, I collected and the mod and went home all excited!!!. It was only when I got home and tried to slip the moderator on I realised the problem with my plan!!! Normal sized hole in the over barrelled section of the mod and a barrel thats over sized.....any ideas?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 sell the currant T8 and get another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bali Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 I have a heavy barrelled .223 that is screw cut for a moderator. I saw a T8 reflex that had been proofed for a .223 and grabbed it, (£80 and no rust that I could see! clean inside etc.) Any how, my local RFD ordered me a new barrel bush and rang me to tell me it was in, I collected and the mod and went home all excited!!!. It was only when I got home and tried to slip the moderator on I realised the problem with my plan!!! Normal sized hole in the over barrelled section of the mod and a barrel thats over sized.....any ideas?? Hi Just had my .223 Remington shortened by 5 inches which made the T12 Pes inner, touch the outside of the barrel. Had to take off a really, really small amount off the outside of the barrel.You can't see anything and the mod now sits really tidy and comes to a dead stop when screwed up tight (hope this makes sense) and helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodmedod.one Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 sell the currant T8 and get another. Seems like a plan to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Sam Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 I have a heavy barrelled .223 that is screw cut for a moderator. I saw a T8 reflex that had been proofed for a .223 and grabbed it, (£80 and no rust that I could see! clean inside etc.) Any how, my local RFD ordered me a new barrel bush and rang me to tell me it was in, I collected and the mod and went home all excited!!!. It was only when I got home and tried to slip the moderator on I realised the problem with my plan!!! Normal sized hole in the over barrelled section of the mod and a barrel thats over sized.....any ideas?? Gunsmith + lathe (the mod, not the barrel) Should take about 5 mins including fitting to gun. Easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodmedod.one Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 (edited) Gunsmith + lathe (the mod, not the barrel) Should take about 5 mins including fitting to gun. Easy. Are you sure there is enough meat on the inside of a T8 to do that? Edited January 27, 2008 by Hodmedod.one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 I have a heavy barrelled .223 that is screw cut for a moderator. I saw a T8 reflex that had been proofed for a .223 and grabbed it, (£80 and no rust that I could see! clean inside etc.) Any how, my local RFD ordered me a new barrel bush and rang me to tell me it was in, I collected and the mod and went home all excited!!!. It was only when I got home and tried to slip the moderator on I realised the problem with my plan!!! Normal sized hole in the over barrelled section of the mod and a barrel thats over sized.....any ideas?? Gunsmith + lathe (the mod, not the barrel) Should take about 5 mins including fitting to gun. Easy. t8,s are well knowen for rotting from the inside out, i would be very carefull of a t8 that has had this sort of work done on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulkyuk Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 I cant see why it doesnt fit, i have a heavy varmit barrelled sako 75 and its got an older T8 on it!!!! - screwcut is a 5/8th Unef and only the delrin bush has been bored out to fit the barrel ( nothing on the actual moderator has been touched). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Fox Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 I have a t8 reflex on my heavy barrelled tikka t3?, fitted with out any issues? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Sam Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 I cant see why it doesnt fit, i have a heavy varmit barrelled sako 75 and its got an older T8 on it!!!! - screwcut is a 5/8th Unef and only the delrin bush has been bored out to fit the barrel ( nothing on the actual moderator has been touched). Precisly what I meant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted January 27, 2008 Report Share Posted January 27, 2008 I cant see why it doesnt fit, i have a heavy varmit barrelled sako 75 and its got an older T8 on it!!!! - screwcut is a 5/8th Unef and only the delrin bush has been bored out to fit the barrel ( nothing on the actual moderator has been touched). Precisly what I meant. sorry sam . when you said this. Gunsmith + lathe (the mod, not the barrel) did not know you had the mod mixed up with the bush mate. I do apologies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plinker Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 liam , if you want to sell the t8 give us a shout mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigGun1 Posted January 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 Would rather have it fitted to my rifle than spend the cash on a different one! it is only out but the smallest of margins. I'm tempted to run a dremel with a sanding drum up the inside of mod over the weld as thats where it seems to be touching. Rather that than savage the outside of my barrell Or I could sell it (thanks for the offer plinker!) but then I'm gonna end up with a standard can on the end that will make my rifle too long for my liking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigGun1 Posted January 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 Would rather have it fitted to my rifle than spend the cash on a different one! it is only out but the smallest of margins. I'm tempted to run a dremel with a sanding drum up the inside of mod over the weld as thats where it seems to be touching. Rather that than savage the outside of my barrell Or I could sell it (thanks for the offer plinker!) but then I'm gonna end up with a standard can on the end that will make my rifle too long for my liking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigGun1 Posted February 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 It's Sorted!!!!! On closer inspection with a borescpe, on the welded seam on the inside of the mod there was a small blob of weld!! removed the weld with a dremel sanding drum on the end of a home made extension shaft and voila! slips on nice and snug, bush turned out on a lathe, and spot on! all good. Just got to try it now!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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