Moderator for a 6.5x55

[Utectok]

Just posted my variation to get a 202 barrel in 6.5x55 and was wondering if anyone could recommend a moderator in 14/1 I think. I have a .308 moderator which I suppose would work but smaller is better right?

 

[si.b]

Got a stalon x108 in 14/1 on my 6.5x55
Works a treat, I’m happy with it

 

[Boomerang]

MAE brushless - MAE Moderator – T12 SCOUT | MAE Moderators. Use mine on a 6.5x47 Lapua - works really well. Noticeable more quiet than my other mod (Lawrence Precision).

MAE Moderator – T12 SCOUT | MAE Moderators

 

[cjs66]

If you're happy with your 308 mod, stick with it, you'll not notice the difference in sound reduction.

 

[Acm]

If you're happy with your 308 mod, stick with it, you'll not notice the difference in sound reduction.

I shoot a .30-06 and a 6.5x55. I use the same mod in .30 cal. It’s an aimsport or some sort and nice and quiet and very light weight.

I would also say I also have an mae t12 in another cal and nothing touches them for quietness in my opinion. But they are heavy.

 

[Overlay]

MAE compact over the barrel are very good

 

[sh1kar]

My son has an A-Tec carbon mod and it works very well
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[James0586]

I have a wildcat evolution on mine and it works a treat.

 

[Foxyboy43]

ASE Utra 5 goes on my 6.5 and .308, lighter than T6 and 8 and very compact plus it lasts for ever!

 

[dave 67]

Got a 6.5x55, 7x64 run them both on a 7.62 moderator with no issue, just use the same one as long as the threads are compatible.

 

[Snowball71]

Dpt...

 

[stevenedwards]

Have replaced a Laurence Precision with an ASE SL5 very pleased

 

[25 Sharps]

If you're happy with your 308 mod, stick with it, you'll not notice the difference in sound reduction.

Yes you will over a dedicated 6.5 or .25 mod, 100%

 

[25 Sharps]

Have replaced a Laurence Precision with an ASE SL5 very pleased

My buddy uses a lawrence precision, first time he fired it on his .284 I thought he’d fired it unmoderated.

Last time we were out and he was using it on .243 I asked him to remind me to bring hearing protection next time he brought it out.

I have 3 SL5s, they are great if you want a lighter all steel mod but the jet-z is better sound attenuation wise if you can cope with the few extra ounces.

 

[25 Sharps]

Got a 6.5x55, 7x64 run them both on a 7.62 moderator with no issue, just use the same one as long as the threads are compatible.

The size of the exit bore compared to the billet directly influence the sound attenuation.

I run a .223 jet Z on my 25-45, it is stupidly quiet because the bullet is such a tight fit very little gas escapes past the bullet

 

[cjs66]

Yes you will over a dedicated 6.5 or .25 mod, 100%

Maybe if you carry a sound monitor with you. For the odd shot out stalking, why worry about it.

 

[25 Sharps]

Maybe if you carry a sound monitor with you. For the odd shot out stalking, why worry about it.

Because I value my hearing, every shot potentially does more damage, even if you only fire one shot in the day.

I also shoot on a range and do quite a lot of load testing.

 

[big ears]

Maybe if you carry a sound monitor with you. For the odd shot out stalking, why worry about it.

My tinnitus disagrees with you. Often sadly at 1 am when it keeps me awake.

Always protect your hearing even with a mod I use peltor head set.

 

[cjs66]

Because I value my hearing, every shot potentially does more damage, even if you only fire one shot in the day.

I also shoot on a range and do quite a lot of load testing.

My tinnitus disagrees with you. Often sadly at 1 am when it keeps me awake.

Always protect your hearing even with a mod I use peltor head set.

Hold on! I'm not suggesting you go around without a moderator. I also wear defenders if I'm at the range or load developing. Anyone that doesn't is asking for hearing trouble. The OP was asking if his 308 mod would suffice on his 6.5. All I said was, for the odd shot out stalking you'd be hard pushed to tell the difference between his 308 and a dedicated 6.5 mod. Obviously, there's going to be a difference but could you really tell? I'm not talking about different makes of mod, just the size of the hole that goes through the middle.

cjs

 

[big ears]

Hold on! I'm not suggesting you go around without a moderator. I also wear defenders if I'm at the range or load developing. Anyone that doesn't is asking for hearing trouble. The OP was asking if his 308 mod would suffice on his 6.5. All I said was, for the odd shot out stalking you'd be hard pushed to tell the difference between his 308 and a dedicated 6.5 mod. Obviously, there's going to be a difference but could you really tell? I'm not talking about different makes of mod, just the size of the hole that goes through the middle.

cjs

Agree but don’t agree that a moderator is enough. Ear damage occurs with a single shot from a moderated rifle and we should be encouraging everyone to wear ear protection and a moderator