Moderator advice

[george4321]

Evening all, I'm looking for some advice about taking my moderator on and off, I've been out foxing every night and had one shot each night should I still be taking my moderator off, I will be going out again the following night. It worries me that the treads on both barrel and moderator will not stand it the amount of times being taken on and off.
(YES we are on lockdown but I am shooting on my own farm and land without having to drive anywhere protecting our outside lambing ewes)

Thank you George

 

[swaro79]

Yes it’s good practice and gets you into the habbit!I take mine of every time guns go into the gun cabinet!after every use even if it’s only used once!i spray a bit of wd inside mod not a lot and stand it upright and I regrease threads on gun with pro gold grease to keep them good never had any issues threads still like new plus it keeps the crown from pitting with moisture when taken off.

 

[Border]

Take it off even if you don't shoot a shot is what I do.

 

[Cottis]

Mod on gun when being used, otherwise they live apart, always! The threads will be fine. If they get coked up a bit, clean them with a brush and some light oil.

I know people say spray stuff in them and take them apart and clean and all that stuff but for me (with the exception of mods used on HMR's which are filthy, wet and gunky) you should just remove it when you finish shooting and leave it alone. Carbon build up gives an element of protection to subsequent firings. When you return home, leave rifle and mod in the room to come up or down to room temp before storing separately in cabinet. If they get wet, obviously give them a good dry out and ensure no moisture under the action and inside the stock. Cabinets do not breathe well.

When it's knackered, buy a new one.

 

[muddy42]

I have never really thought about wear to the thread. I remove mod after every use, oil the threads (which must also stop the microscopic amount of wear that theoretically happens every time you screw anything on or off) and let it dry on the radiator. My jet-z is over ten years old and still works fine.

 

[Rob1562]

Gun never goes into the cabinet with moderator fitted....ever. Good habit to get in to, other wise....."I'll just leave it on 'til next time" becomes a habit and then you've got a stuck moderator.
Just make sure the threads are clean on the rifle and the mod ,and I can't see how you would wear either out before either the mod/barrel were worn out.

Regards, Rob.

 

[bluesako]

ive had a t8 mod now for over 15 years still going strong and it comes off after being used never leave a mod on bs

 

[G4ZZ]

Never leave a mod on a rifle whether it’s been fired on an outing or not.
A good friend learnt the hard way, his rifle is now in the scrap heap.

 

[Sonicdmb73]

Leaving the moderator on while being stored is asking for a knackered barrel.
The resulting gasses and powder residue are corrosive.
I bought a 222 that someone had left the mod on. It wouldn’t shoot well. When the gunsmith put a bore scope down you could see the damage where the condensation had run down the barrel and rusted the bore.

 

[Rusty Gate]

Every time. If you had a fall in the house/shower & were in hospital or laid up that's more than the few hours you thought you might chance it for. Touch of Alu grease on the threads

 

[UnpasteurisedFarmer]

As a new comer this has been the most educational thread. Thank you!

 

[paul o']

Think of it like this get it out fit it then remove and wipe it ! then put it away Just like you did when you first went with your partner as it keeps all the bits clean and ready for the next event .

 

[UnpasteurisedFarmer]

Well, when I was in the Army, thats what we used to do, but after 40 years of not shooting I bought a 2nd hand .243 and a little semi auto .22 and suddenly there is all this stuff about "Moderators" ??? The gun-shop guy suggested spraying some oil type something in the Mod after shooting ( I wasn't listening) "but don't expect to hit anything with your first shot the next day". Then my professional deer stalker mentor nearly had a heart attack when he saw I had left the Mod on the rifle when not in use and he was totally aghast at the thought of spraying anything into a moderator.

Furthermore, there is all this stuff about "bore guides and cleaning rod alignment"? I had never heard of such terribly sophisticated excuses to spend loads of money

I bought a second hand (very old) Parker Hale that has been re-barreled with a Voere .243 barrel for £130 plus a second hand ASE .25 sound Mod for £200. I really just assumed a pull through was all that's needed. However, I have now been educated and will see if I can get a cheap second hand one on Ebay.

 

[308tikka]

Yes. Moderator off after any shooting. Moisture and heat from each shot round will gradually erode thread and muzzle crown.

 

[bullet chucker]

.22s are not to bad but they can be prone to seizing up, if left on the rifle for ages? When a rifle mod is oil sprayed it should only be dusted, not left gasping for breath! If too much has been used stand it up on a paper towel to drain off before next use. Then, don't be surprised at the, billowing cloud of smoke after your first shot!

BC.

 

[Stayangry]

My Stalon mod is made of aluminium. The rifle barrel is steel. I reckon that the threads on the mod will wear out before the threads on the rifle.

 

[bullet chucker]

But, does your mod have a 'metal' threaded insert ? My alloy CMM4 does?

BC.

 

[Uncle f]

Always mod off when not in use always. Just a dab of grease or some Brunox on the thread sorted