F&D Moderator Threads

[EMcC]

I am considering getting a F&D moderator for my Blaser R8 308 but all the F&D moderators do not advertise with a Blaser thread, IE a 14x1 spigot.
There has been mention of a spigot adaptor ??? It is quite expensive for what I think it is which is just a very thin collar to cover the spigot on the rifle barrel.
Has anybody had one and am I correct ?

 

[Mr B]

Yes you are correct. Just a collar that takes up the empty space. The collar isn’t even a very good fit. I’d rather have a better one made by my local precision engineering shop. That said, I really like the 196 moderator. Super light, a good level of attention, and I’ve had no issues with it to date (4 years ish, maybe 500 rounds).

 

[topscots1]

The R8 new barrels are 15x1 no spigot. You can get the adaptor easily enough for an older barrel.

 

[EMcC]

Having had a close look at the thread protector for my present barrel, I reckon I could just cut it in half and use the non threaded bit to cover the spigot just leaving the thread bit of the barrel exposed.

 

[Mr B]

The R8 new barrels are 15x1 no spigot. You can get the adaptor easily enough for an older barrel.

Wonder what prompted the change to M15. I guess the spigot was there to aid with concentricity so I’m surprised they’ve now decided they don’t need it.

 

[wytonpjs]

Just bought a M18 F&D UTS131 to use on a M15 .270 and bought a Hauksen adapter (well several of different sizes). Works well and I have the ability to use the mod on several rifles if need be……

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[Steff]

Having had a close look at the thread protector for my present barrel, I reckon I could just cut it in half and use the non threaded bit to cover the spigot just leaving the thread bit of the barrel exposed.

Would you post a picture of your threaded barrel please?
I suppose you are only looking at the thread protector cap. Newer ones by Blaser do indeed have a non-threaded part. But this is just for convinience when installing / removing the cap.
The standard contour Blaser barrel itself will have a M15x1 thread, no spigot.

 

[Mr B]

Here’s the spigot adapter I got with my F&D mod

 

[EMcC]

Here’s the spigot adapter I got with my F&D mod

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That certainly looks the business, may I ask where you got it from please.

 

[Mr B]

That certainly looks the business, may I ask where you got it from please.

Supplied with the mod

 

[EMcC]

Supplied with the mod by whom from where ?

 

[Mr B]

Supplied with the mod by whom from where ?

Ed. Edinburgh Rifles.

 

[EMcC]

OK thanks,

 

[Edinburgh Rifles]

in stock
They can be run as a spacer or fitted with Orings to float internally in the mod

 

[wytonpjs]

in stock
They can be run as a spacer or fitted with O-rings to float internally in the mod

Ah - that explains the grooves

 

[EMcC]

Real Groovy then

 

[EMcC]

in stock
They can be run as a spacer or fitted with Orings to float internally in the mod

Ed. E Mail sent earlier today ref wanting one, no reply so far ?

 

[Mr B]

He’s a pretty busy guy! You might have to wait a bit longer than a few hours….

 

[EMcC]

He’s a pretty busy guy! You might have to wait a bit longer than a few hours….

He sent me an E Mail and I answered it immediately.

 

[EMcC]

I've resurrected my thoughts on getting a new F&D moderator but have looked at the prices and seen they are £475 so changed my mind, surely they cannot justify that price ?