Who uses a moderator on their stalking rifle ? And what's your reason for your choice . I use a .308 and a .243 without a mod , to me , as a recreational stalker I don't need one and I prefer how my gun handles without one . I use ear protection in the form of the squishy inserts !
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I never used one in my lifetime of stalking but have them on my vermin rifles. [ Rarely used now ! ]
HWH.
HWH.
What you do in your time is no concern of mine mate !
PointBlank
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I use one, I already have tinnitus so I don't need anymore damage
timbrayford
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I use a mod on my .243 to protect the hearing of myself and anyone else in the near vicinity and it has also been useful in damping down the recoil so that I have been able to see the bullet strike. atb Tim
Monkey Spanker
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Wouldn't shoot without one! Low noise and less recoil avoids flinches and therefore improves accuracy! More sympathy on the rifle (especially optics) and user. Can see the bullet strike and watch animal reaction/direction which is probably the most important feature for me. No muzzle flash or smoke! Sympathy towards others as I shoot in a lot of semi urban areas too. Doesn't affect balance as I invariably shoot supported and carry rifle muzzle down by choice anyway. Less disturbance to deer and other wildlife also!
MS
MS
Chris J
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Can't really answer yes or no on the poll as I have a fair few rifles. Some moderated and some not.
For stalking, I do have a moderated rifle in .308 so that it covers all UK basic needs. I don't really use it much, but I am one of those chaps who sees the way thing are going and tries to be prepared. I don't stalk FC land anymore, but at the time there was pressure for everyone to use mods, so I got one so I was sorted. Horrible things and they cost money which I'd rather spend on other things.
For foxing, I do have a mod on my .17 Rem because I want to be be able to communicate with my mate on the lamp without hearing protection / shouting. We tried lamping in ear muffs and it was like a comedy sketch. The foxes nearly died laughing at us.
Not any more.
Chris
Should have added that I too value my hearing. Worked in industry, played drums, shot handguns, clays and a lot of rifles. I wear good protection fitted properly and have hearing checks periodically. Everything still good.
For stalking, I do have a moderated rifle in .308 so that it covers all UK basic needs. I don't really use it much, but I am one of those chaps who sees the way thing are going and tries to be prepared. I don't stalk FC land anymore, but at the time there was pressure for everyone to use mods, so I got one so I was sorted. Horrible things and they cost money which I'd rather spend on other things.
For foxing, I do have a mod on my .17 Rem because I want to be be able to communicate with my mate on the lamp without hearing protection / shouting. We tried lamping in ear muffs and it was like a comedy sketch. The foxes nearly died laughing at us.
Not any more.
Chris
Should have added that I too value my hearing. Worked in industry, played drums, shot handguns, clays and a lot of rifles. I wear good protection fitted properly and have hearing checks periodically. Everything still good.
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I've always used one on my rimfires so use one on my .243 - my MAE T12 is quiet but now I've been out on a few all-day sessions it's a bit of a weight!
I value my hearing so will probably continue using one - could do with an aluminium mod with some sort of coating to make it as resistant to gas cutting etc!!!! Not titanium as can't afford it and I'm also told it becomes brittle when exposed to carbon and heat (NASA research before the debates ensue)
I value my hearing so will probably continue using one - could do with an aluminium mod with some sort of coating to make it as resistant to gas cutting etc!!!! Not titanium as can't afford it and I'm also told it becomes brittle when exposed to carbon and heat (NASA research before the debates ensue)
Yes on my Rimfire,22-250, 6.5x55.
No on my 30-06, 338-06. Both are being built
No on my 30-06, 338-06. Both are being built
timbrayford
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enfieldspares
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Never had one, never used one, never will as ALL my stalking rifles (in fact all my rifles) going back over thirty plus years have all had iron sights in addition to any telescopic sight that they may have been fitted with. If you either don't take more than a couple of shots OR if doing so wear good hearing protection then there isn't a problem to you IMHO.
I also think that if you have a longer barrel...60cms or 24"...then it also with cartridges around or under 2,800 fps less of a problem. The longer the barrel the further the noise is away.
The very worst culprits were Churchill XXV shot guns!
Having said that I can see that they have great advantages in both noise and blast reduction. Although the quietest firearm that I ever encountered was hearing a Welrod pistol being used. Or rather not hearing it being used. It was virtually bar the strike of the firing pin on the primer silent.
I also think that if you have a longer barrel...60cms or 24"...then it also with cartridges around or under 2,800 fps less of a problem. The longer the barrel the further the noise is away.
The very worst culprits were Churchill XXV shot guns!
Having said that I can see that they have great advantages in both noise and blast reduction. Although the quietest firearm that I ever encountered was hearing a Welrod pistol being used. Or rather not hearing it being used. It was virtually bar the strike of the firing pin on the primer silent.
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bobjs
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on all 3 of mine,
saves my ears, and after firing a chieftain/fox/scorpion/Carl gustav 84mm/lmg/gpmg/slr/9mm pistol/smg/sa80/30 cal browning/50 cal browning, my ears have taken a beating. so the best i can do now is save what i have left,
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bob.
saves my ears, and after firing a chieftain/fox/scorpion/Carl gustav 84mm/lmg/gpmg/slr/9mm pistol/smg/sa80/30 cal browning/50 cal browning, my ears have taken a beating. so the best i can do now is save what i have left,
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jackfish
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Yep use one on my .243 and on the .22lr, as said it helps with the recoil and most importantly my hearing which has taken a hammering with the shotgun over the years. Funnily enough when i had my last medical it was my left ear that was the problem which I thought was a bit strange being right handed. Nurse told me that the sound travels round and affects the opposite ear, seemingly quite common in shooters!
Bryan
Bryan
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