Freyr and Devik

[Coddy]

Clever marketing.

The one advertised as 280 Titanium (which you would think is the lightest one) is actually heavier and shorter than the 269.

 

[Scandially]

I think they look awful....

 

[Ronin]

All moderators over time will suffer gas cutting and corrosion if exposed to the elements and high pressure hot gases (so anything that’s used on a firearm outside)

Treat them as disposable (like barrels) and reduce some expectations that they will last forever (they won’t)

Pick a mod that suits your needs and the design - in my view the solid heavy designs will outlast thin walled light design types

 

[Blackhawk]

Clever marketing.

The one advertised as 280 Titanium (which you would think is the lightest one) is actually heavier and shorter than the 269.

The model numbers are actually the weight.

 

[slider]

Marketing blub is Marketing blub. The fact that some feel they were mislead by this doesn't stop any item doing what it does. In this case the F&D doesn't suddenly become heavier!

 

[Coddy]

The model numbers are actually the weight.

Exactly.
The lightweight Titanium one at 280g is heavier than the normal one at 269g.

 

[AnthonyR]

Was it a b###er to get apart after that many rounds ? I haven’t put that many through mine buts it’s seized. Any ideas ?

No mine came apart quite easily and the cover was fairly easy to remove as well.

I have left stuck mods in soak in soapy water overnight before to loosen them up a bit with varying succes and then try those rubber filter remover thingys that somebody posted a pic of earlier in the thread

 

[rem284]

God it’s way easier not using a mod. Nothing worry about but that sweet high pitched ringing in my ears

Eh, speak up

 

[Utectok]

Eh, speak up

What???!! Lol

 

[muddy42]

I think they look awful....

Apparently they are designed so that there are no rear facing vertical sides, therefore less glare when using a lamp. I have not lamped with mine, so cannot comment, but it seems like a cleaver idea.

 

[muddy42]

All moderators over time will suffer gas cutting and corrosion if exposed to the elements and high pressure hot gases (so anything that’s used on a firearm outside)

Treat them as disposable (like barrels) and reduce some expectations that they will last forever (they won’t)

Pick a mod that suits your needs and the design - in my view the solid heavy designs will outlast thin walled light design types

Agreed, everything is a trade-off. I also have a solid steel jet-Z, that has been used hard for 15 years and still looks and works as good as new. It does weight over 400 grams, but you get used to it and a short barrel helps. I think all mods benefit from being left on a warm radiator or AGA after every use.

 

[Tazz]

Was it a b###er to get apart after that many rounds ? I haven’t put that many through mine buts it’s seized. Any ideas ?

Soak the joint in WD40 by wrapping a cloth soaked it with WD40 then use two rubber “Strap wrenches” in opposite directions to undue it, worked on mine now I undue it regularly and ensure the threads have graphite grease on them

 

[Steff]

... I think all mods benefit from being left on a warm radiator or AGA after every use.

I‘ve got floor heating .

So I got this. It‘s held by magnets.

 

[EMcC]

I had a Dpt Magnum moderator with a stainless first baffle and was reasonably happy with it until I read the advertising blurb by F&D and other SD members.
Gullible I fell for it and 'needed' an F&D moderator eventually settling for their 280 magnum !!
I used both alternately on my 30-06 using PPU 180gn bullets and from the reports of the farm workers working in the area the Dpt came out quietest.
However to me, behind the gun ! there was no discernible difference between the two reports/noise.
I have yet to try the F&D on my .308 but I reckon I will stick to using the Dpt on my 30-06 and use the F&D on the .308, as for weight there was not any noticeable difference to me.
I think if I could get an F&D threaded section in 1/2 " x 20 I would and use it on my .222 regardless of the other section being for a .30 calibre rifle.

 

[deerstalker.308]

I actually know for a fact that it is the case. The mod in question had a catastrophic failure.

You are correct I apologise!

 

[Steff]

I actually know for a fact that it is the case. The mod in question had a catastrophic failure.

Would you be more specific please? Is there a source?

 

[Bestman]

This is a massive PITA as I was about to order the Featherweight 196 for the front end of my incoming K95 (Ducks for cover).

Looks like I might be better off using my existing, and excellent, SL5i - doesn't look as nice though.

Is it possible to get an adapter as it is for a spigoted 15x1, and the K95 is just straight 15 x1 with no spigot?

 

[Cumbrian 1]

I’m sure forestry England have also stopped using them due to failure. I’d be steering clear of them.

Yup friends partner had one blow up in her face (FC ranger), trip to the hospital, concussion and perforated ear drum, and a large bit of shrapnel in her boot. She had shot several deer that morning with no prior problems.

 

[Buchan]

I had a Dpt Magnum moderator with a stainless first baffle and was reasonably happy with it until I read the advertising blurb by F&D and other SD members.
Gullible I fell for it and 'needed' an F&D moderator eventually settling for their 280 magnum !!
I used both alternately on my 30-06 using PPU 180gn bullets and from the reports of the farm workers working in the area the Dpt came out quietest.
However to me, behind the gun ! there was no discernible difference between the two reports/noise.
I have yet to try the F&D on my .308 but I reckon I will stick to using the Dpt on my 30-06 and use the F&D on the .308, as for weight there was not any noticeable difference to me.
I think if I could get an F&D threaded section in 1/2 " x 20 I would and use it on my .222 regardless of the other section being for a .30 calibre rifle.

How did you get > 1 per rifle? My FEO says "no" I keep meaning to ask

 

[Steff]

Yup friends partner had one blow up in her face (FC ranger), trip to the hospital, concussion and perforated ear drum, and a large bit of shrapnel in her boot. She had shot several deer that morning with no prior problems.

I‘m sure there was a police report or some other kind of investigation as to the cause of this incident. What was the result?