steve_b_wales Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 (edited) I am now selling my T8 moderator which I use on my 243, as I am having a new T8 for my 308. I can use the 308 T8 for my 243 (I've been told by a RFD ) as long as I keep the barrel sleeve. This sleeve would be no good to anyone else anyway, as they would have to get a sleeve machined to fit their barrel. Would be selling for £150 if anyone is interested. The Moderator is only 9 months old and is in excellent condition. It's had about 300 rounds through it and has had a cover on it since new. Edited August 4, 2008 by steve_b_wales Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixer1 Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 What thread is on it? What rifle did it come off? I am looking for one for my weatherby 243. Thanks, Garry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted August 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 (edited) It's a 'standard' thread (not sure the size) but one that's on most guns. It is coming off a Tikka T3 Lite,( my 243) As I have just bought a new Tikka T3 Lite in 308, I can use the same Moderator. Edited August 4, 2008 by steve_b_wales Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decroyffe Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 It's a 'standard' thread (not sure the size) but one that's on most guns. It is coming off a Tikka T3 Lite,( my 243) As I have just bought a new Tikka T3 Lite in 308, I can use the same Moderator. Is it factory cut or did you have a gunsmith do the work for you, only asking because my T3 Lite was factory cut, and by no means a common size? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted August 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 (edited) I've just checked with my RFD who is also a gunsmith and did the work for me, and he told me that the thread is 1/2 inch x 20 UNEF which is the more common thread for barrels. Edited August 4, 2008 by steve_b_wales Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grasshopper Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 (edited) If i were you Steve,i would wait and see what the noise reuction is like with the 30 cal mod 1st! I was told the same when i bought a Wildcat predator 8. RFD sold me a 30cal for my .243 saying he,d sold about 40 with no probs,but the noise reduction was only about 1/3 whereas when i replaced the baffle section with a 25 cal end,the noise reduction was nearer 2/3s. Not wanting to throw a spanner in the works,just letting you know Edited August 4, 2008 by grasshopper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted August 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 (edited) Thanks for the advice grasshopper. I will check this with my RFD. I thought that if a moderator was made for a 308 caliber, then it should be okay with a 243 caliber, as this should be slightly quieter. It will be nice to find out though. Anyone got any thoughts regarding this? Edited August 4, 2008 by steve_b_wales Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sussex lad Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 Thanks for the advice grasshopper. I will check this with my RFD. I thought that if a moderator was made for a 308 caliber, then it should be okay with a 243 caliber, as this should be slightly quieter.It will be nice to find out though. Anyone got any thoughts regarding this? Lifed from Jackson rifles website Baffle hole diameter Standard baffle apertures are 7.5 mm , 8,5 mm, 10,5 mm and 13.0 mm. As a rule, the bullet caliber (bullet actual diameter ) plus at least one millimetre gives the exit aperture diameter. * 7.5 mm hole takes 222, 223, 22-250, 6mm, 243, etc. * 8.5 mm hole takes 6.5mm 270, 7mm, 308 , 30-06 etc. * 10.5 mm hole takes 9.3mm, 338 etc. * 13 mm hole takes 45-70 etc. * The reinforced "magnum" model (stamped "M") for cartridges above 30-06 case capacity has 10.5 mm exit aperture as standard (other aperture sizes to special order). The smaller the baffle hole diameter the better the sound suppression, but the difference between each of the above hole size increments is only 1 or 2 dB. In general, it is better to reduce the sound by adding more baffles than risk making the baffle holes too small. All rifle bullets yaw a little on leaving the muzzle. The longer the bullet the more baffle hole clearance we need to accommodate this yaw without risk of a bullet grazing a baffle. If a bullet grazes a baffle, it can cause a "flyer" (a shot which flies well out of the group). the Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magwa1962 Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 if you will accept £100 i will buy it, you can get them new for £170 at Border Gunroom Roxburghshire scotland. jimmymcguire12@btinternet.com you can contact me at above address. cheers Jimmy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulkyuk Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Keep the 25 cal T8 for your 243 - a 30 cal one is noisey as grasshopper says try them both before you sell anyway, you will notice a differance i promise you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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