Are We Boycotting Wildcat Moderators?
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Thanks for that info, very interesting.
Scotty99
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Interesting that all parts are now serial numbered. That’s a good move, stops unscrupulous types making ghost mods from spare parts. Presumably if you order a spare part you will have to quote the serial number of you existing unit. Sounds like a good way forward, however I’ve switched from Wildcat to Stalon which I prefer.
Morkai
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Sounds like a ball ache more like.
Scotty99
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Which is why I’ve switched to Stalon, but probably a way forward to those guys that like Wildcat, better than them not supplying replacement parts.
Morkai
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Ive not had this one vey long so hopefully its with me a long time.
Scotty99
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Don’t get me wrong Wildcats are great mods, had several in the past. It was just that I was changing rifles / calibres anyway so decided to change mods as well. You will get many years out of yours, just remember to strip it and clean it on a regular basis.
I was having a chat with someone in the trade the other day. What I was told is that much depends on your local licensing area.
Some are insisting that the mod is proof stamped for the cartridge (not even calibre) of the rifle it will be used on. Other forces are far more laid back and are happy so long as it is appropriate for the cartridge it is being used for. I’ve just left West Mids/Staffs jurisdiction and they were happy with “misc” calibre and “NVN” for moderators. I’m told other forces have a different view.
As ever, it’s a postcode lottery with licensing.
Some are insisting that the mod is proof stamped for the cartridge (not even calibre) of the rifle it will be used on. Other forces are far more laid back and are happy so long as it is appropriate for the cartridge it is being used for. I’ve just left West Mids/Staffs jurisdiction and they were happy with “misc” calibre and “NVN” for moderators. I’m told other forces have a different view.
As ever, it’s a postcode lottery with licensing.
Morkai
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Im under West Mids but I was purchasing over the border in Powys.
West Mercia then..... Dyfed- Powys are..... unique......
Morkai
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Haha. Yes, indeed they are.
How much is it also an RFD lottery?
What I can’t get my head around is if it states on an FAC that one may “acquire 1 (one) 6mm moderator” why does an RFD feel compelled to insist it states other than simply 6mm, and decline to enter such on the License?
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Kevgun
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My thoughts exactly! they were forced to do it by their local Firearms dept, It's not that they wanted to do it to get up every bodies nose. My friend called them direct for the true reason, and that was what he was told. Moderators shouldn't even be on ticket, But I suppose it's because it's a pressure bearing part. They are very good moderators and when mine fails or wears out I will replace with the same brand, I have a Stalon on my 6.5CM and its showing signs of wear after 1000 rounds the baffle inside is gas cut already. I have a ASE Utra Northstar on my .243 It's Heavy/ and the most noisy moderator of the lot. I have a Wildcat evo on my .223 and a Predator 12 on my .22.250 and that makes less noise than the .223
I don't think that was entirely the case as there were specific components which they would not sell - exactly for this reason.
jimmer.13
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Great product great company fantastic service. It’s a shame they have been forced down this route.
If I need to I will replace mine with the same. No signs of wear tear or failure after a lot of rounds.
I have never really understood the fuss regarding moderators. Wrong uns will always get their hands on stuff they shouldn’t have to do stuff they shouldn’t do…. Pointless really.
Any how if you’re desperate for a moderator simply use a plastic coke bottle with a bit of duct tape….
Worked a treat for Mark Wahlberg
If I need to I will replace mine with the same. No signs of wear tear or failure after a lot of rounds.
I have never really understood the fuss regarding moderators. Wrong uns will always get their hands on stuff they shouldn’t have to do stuff they shouldn’t do…. Pointless really.
Any how if you’re desperate for a moderator simply use a plastic coke bottle with a bit of duct tape….
Worked a treat for Mark Wahlberg
Have one and no issues at all. Didn't buy it for any other reson than at the time I had a choice between two. Chose the Wildcat as I heard good things about them. Would buy another without thinking abou it. Well made and UK made at that.
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