Dunkield Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 The discussion regarding which mod is best comes up quite a lot on this, and other shooting forums. The current Shooting Times magazine has a back to back test on most of the front runners, that may be of interest to anyone about to buy. I didn't buy it, but I know some people on here subscribe, I couldn't see the test on their site either, maybe it will be added at some time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 i walked round sainsburys on thursday and read it while the wifey was doing the shopping then put it back before we got to the checkout not that im tight or anything....its nearly a box af carts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted April 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 I did exactly the same walking round . . . . Tesco's Luckily no one saw me. I didn't see anything else of any interest in the mag otherwise I would have bought it (and I had just chucked Trout & Salmon in the trolley) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexm Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 Don't leave us hanging!... what was the verdict? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted April 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 That would be telling, you will have to buy it, or borrow it for a few minutes like Harv and I did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 excactly stu, the cheek of some people they are so T8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted April 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 PES sisley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 Sadly no review of the Brugger & Thomet mod though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPARKIE Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 whats it say then come on dont leave us hanging Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wookie Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 Youy bunch of tightwads! Ok, I'll go and get my copy at lunchtime as post up the results... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPARKIE Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 nice 1 m8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted April 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 Get it scanned and stuck up here, I am sure they won't mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 Well that aside, I recently heard a T8 fitted to .22-250 and was very surprised indeed, just how well it worked. Does having a neoprene cover fitted make a difference to the performance of the mod? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulkyuk Posted April 28, 2008 Report Share Posted April 28, 2008 Axe - only if you do fire a quite a few shots off - they tend to make the mod get real hot real quick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagerman Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 The review was pretty poor actually, Mr Potts contradicted himself, last year the A-TEC was the best thing since sliced bread now his buddys PES mods are 2 of the top three...go figure! How the T8 can come that far down is beyond me... Now can anyone shed light on how he came to his conclusion because I cant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob300w Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 Well that aside, I recently heard a T8 fitted to .22-250 and was very surprised indeed, just how well it worked. Does having a neoprene cover fitted make a difference to the performance of the mod? Not to the performance, they are to stop the ringing noise that occurs when twigs hit them whilst stalking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexm Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 (edited) I haven't read the review yet but it continues to amaze me how much disagreement and controversy still surrounds sound moderators. It's hard to believe that not one person has done an unbiased, strictly scientific test on all the moderators available so that there can be nothing left to argue about! (maybe they have, but I have never seen it! ) The tests should all be performed on the same rifle and include: 1) Noise, measured a consistent distance from the muzzle a - equivalent distance to shooter's ears, b - equivalent distance to a 'spectator' and c - a set distance down range 2) Weight/distance of centre of mass (an end of barrel mod will make a rifle more nose heavy than an over-barrel mod of same weight) 3) Size 4) Price 5) Build quality 6) Ease of stripping/maintaining 7) Aesthetics Out of these points 1) to 4) are scientifically measurable and/or absolute. 5) to 7) are somewhat subjective, admittedly. A simple score on each of those points then people can make an informed decision based on their individual requirements! Or am I over simplifying an extremely complex subject over which we must all argue indefinitely? Edited May 1, 2008 by alexm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 (edited) I quickly read the article on the bog. I thought the T8 came out tops - or was that me just projecting my own thoughts onto the article given that I coughed for a T8 not that long ago? If there is a scan in the pipeline I shan't bother, but if there isn't I shall retrieve said mag from the office bog and scan away. Edited May 1, 2008 by Mungler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted May 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 You must of had a quick read, or a quick pooh. The PES came out on top when I read it (also scanned very quickly while bouncing along with a Tesco's trolley, before I chucked it back on the rack) Jagerman, are you involved with A-Tec in any way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagerman Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 Well that aside, I recently heard a T8 fitted to .22-250 and was very surprised indeed, just how well it worked. Does having a neoprene cover fitted make a difference to the performance of the mod? Not to the performance, they are to stop the ringing noise that occurs when twigs hit them whilst stalking. Thats the good thing about the A-TEC it doesnt make any noise if its knocked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagerman Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 You must of had a quick read, or a quick pooh. The PES came out on top when I read it (also scanned very quickly while bouncing along with a Tesco's trolley, before I chucked it back on the rack) Jagerman, are you involved with A-Tec in any way? Ive got 2 if that means im involved...im guilty me lod! Ive used pretty much all the mods on the market and have my favourites for one reason or another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted May 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 Ive got 2 if that means im involved...im guilty me lod! Ive used pretty much all the mods on the market and have my favourites for one reason or another. It is good to hear from an owner. A-Tec's can storming onto the market as the next best thing, and took quite a pounding in some areas of the web for poor build quality and then poor service backup. I take it yours are both fine? what calibre rifles do you have then on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagerman Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 (edited) Ive got 2 if that means im involved...im guilty me lod! Ive used pretty much all the mods on the market and have my favourites for one reason or another. It is good to hear from an owner. A-Tec's can storming onto the market as the next best thing, and took quite a pounding in some areas of the web for poor build quality and then poor service backup. I take it yours are both fine? what calibre rifles do you have then on? Mine are still fine, no issues. Build quality is second to none as far as I can see, and as for service its spot on. Any ramblings ive seen on the net are complete hash and there is more to it than people let on im sure. Calibre wise, 270, 243 and 6.5x284. Like ive said, I have use most and there are none to touch the light weight and noise recuction of the A-TEC IMO. Edited May 1, 2008 by Jagerman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 Mine are still fine, no issues. Build quality is second to none as far as I can see, and as for service its spot on. Any ramblings ive seen on the net are complete hash and there is more to it than people let on im sure. Calibre wise, 270, 243 and 6.5x284. Like ive said, I have use most and there are none to touch the light weight and noise recuction of the A-TEC IMO. I totally agree with Jagerman here, I have two A-Tecs, one on the .243 and one on the 6.5 x 47. The .243 has done a LOT of work and the Mod is absolutely fine. It's too early to tell about longevity of the one on the 6.5 but sound reduction qualities are superb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPARKIE Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 from what i read of the artical it was a load of **** they had no sound testing equipment and they cant make out what was best. when looking at the chart where he graded them he had 4 mods joint 1st and the t8 was the worst on there. how does he come up with these conclusions. and anouther thing was prices were they rrp as it said the jetz is £299 i picked mine up for £279 so in my eyes its not a true test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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