Another Rusting T8 Victim

[sandersj89]

Looks like I have fallen fowl to the T8 Rusting Welds issue. Mod less than a year old, already had one replaced prior to this.

Pictures are not great as only have phone camera with me but two holes and one that looks like it will form soon.

Call due to Jackson Rifles tomorrow, might see if I can swap to a Ase mod rather than the T8

 

[admin]

I have to say I have had similar problems with two T8's, although it does not appear to cause any issues at present. I bought mine from Finland, which is where they are made, for a lot less than you would pay over here. It appears to be a common trait with T8's.

Sikamalc

 

[sandersj89]

Just been looking at the Utra Northstar mod, stainelss steel so should be less of an issue.

Anyone use one?

 

[Offroad Gary]

did you WD40 the outside of the moderator before you took it out for the first time, the parkerising is porous to hold the oil or provide a base for a paint coating? i've had 3 reflexes and its only happend to 1 of them, which i didnt oil but painted it when it was a few months old (mind you 1 is only a couple of weeks old ).

 

[sandersj89]

Yes, oil regularly and never stored on the rifle. The rusting looks to come from the inside out as well.

 

[243varmint]

Hi Jerry
Get a ASE Jet Z compact , bloody good mod.
My mate had a T8 and corroded out on markd the barrell

Jonathon

 

[Roedinator]

jonathon also got the jet z compact very pleased with it
over at a mates last weekend hes got a reflex also rusted
out

 

[bambislayer]

My oldest t8 is 6years old and fired at least 5000 rounds with no trouble, I've also seen some go in a year with very few rounds.
It seems to be done to luck as I never take my old one of the rifle and only ever spray it with oil if it's wet!!!

 

[Richard Parsons]

Yeah, get an Ase Northstar. Ive got one and its brilliant and half the size of a T8.

 

[sakoson]

t8

I have had my T8 for 2 years and fitted a neoprene sleeve from the start so had no problems.

 

[traveler]

Does anyone, like me have any concerns about the neoprene sleeves retaining heat within the moderator/barrel? I dont use one and when zeroing take the moderator off after each group and walk to the target to let things cool a little.

 

[sir-lamp-alot]

ive had a t8 for about 3 years and the only trouble i have had with it have been down to me keeping it on the gun for to long i have wrapped it up in cammo tape instead of using the neoprene sleeve to take the ting out of it i dont wd40 it up ever

 

[finnbear270]

rusted out mods

Didn't have to oil or paint my Wildcat!, Did have to paint my T4!