Mod isn't the same as rifle

[Lawiswar]

Having had a session down the range zeroing my new rifle I have been told that the mod I bought with it is not the same calibre. I confess that I don't know much about rifles, callibers and how important it is to match them up, I just love stalking and want my kit to be accurate enough to do the job well. I have a 6.5 x 55 and I'm sure the bloke at the range said my mod was 30 cal. He said something about the shop being lazy an not getting the right calibre in for me.
Can anyone tell me if it'll make any real difference as I'm wondering whether it's something to get annoyed about or not.
Cheers

 

[lazza]

What mod is it? Is it a T8?
I only ask because I have a 22.250 with the mod matched to the calibre and a .243 that has a .30 cal mod.
It is supposed to be a little louder when the mod doesn't match the calibre, but to my ears there isn't much in it. It doesn't appear to make any difference with accuracy for me

 

[Thar]

Depends on the manufacture of the Mod, most do two sizes, unless it is a custom one, typically it would be one size up to 6mm or .25 then a .30 cal’ one. Therefore a 6.5 cal’ should be used a .30 cal’ moderator. What make is your mod?

ATB

Tahr

 

[smullery]

Lawiswar,

6.5 x 55 and .30 go together

Stan

 

[thomas]

I use a Northstar .30 mod on my 6.5x55, no problems. I also have a .30 T8 which I use on my 22-250 which works a treat!!

ATB

Tom

 

[Lawiswar]

Many thanks all. It's a Wildcat Predator 8. It seems that I can put the dogs of war back to bed. I appreciate the advice.

 

[pierred]

The Predator 8 has a caliber specific defuser which will make it slightly quieter but it is still acceptable to use a 30 cal on a 6.5

 

[splash]

In the shooting times test, the results said the Wildcat was the worst performer IF it was not the correct match for the rifle.

I have not used a wildcat so can not say if this is true , But i would contact wildcat direct to find out.

ATB Coldweld

 

[devilishdave]

Dont give it a second thought

Dave

 

[ian 243]

hi have got a 223 cz with 30 cal t8 and a 243 with awildcat 8 to fit the cal both groupwell sub inch

 

[roedeerred]

think you may be getting over concerned the ideal is 6mm bullet dia 7mm hole in mod etc.But most companies will not make mods in such small increments so will make two or three to accomadate a range of calibres

 

[Uncle Buck]

No worries should'nt cause any accuracy issues, though it will be a little louder.

Rgds, Buck.

 

[Lawiswar]

Many thanks all. I'm not bothered about a little extra noise.

 

[Hornet]

30 cal mod

Hi mate I would not worry about it,got a 30 cal pes on my .243 very good noise reduction, forget it mate enjoy your shooting,there is always someone offering well meant but unhelpful advice

cheers HORNET

 

[Dickyboy]

I wouldn't worry either....A shop...Sportsman gun centre did the same to me, put a .30calibre on a 243 that I had arranged to pick up on that date a month before. When questioned about it they tried to palm me off saying all T8's were the same and that it had just been proofed to a higher calibre (which I knew was untrue). It was only the lies that annoyed me, made next to no difference on the gun.

Which gun shop did you get it from?