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Rifle Moderators
Just thinking out loud. I recently renewed my certificate. My inquiry officer rang me to discuss the renewal He is new to the job my old inquiry officer has retired. During the conversation he asked if I required any moderators as I had not asked for any. I don't shoot live quarry and I have never owned or used a moderator so I said no thanks. Other than the rifle being quieter is there any advantage of fitting a moderator if I had said yes would that of limited my slots. Don't you need separate slots for moderators.
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Re: Rifle Moderators
A moderator can also reduce recoil and if you have slots on your FAC for a moderator or three you can always do a one-for-one variation and swap a moderator slot for another rifle at a later date.
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Re: Rifle Moderators
Moderators also tend to reduce felt recoil. Might not be ideal giving a moderated rifle to someone just starting out as they could get into bad habits but I’ll shoot with them on my rifles whenever possible!
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Re: Rifle Moderators
You would've been given MORE slots not less, each moderator is classed as a firearm in of itself and needs its own slot/listing, whoops!
Pros:
Reduces felt recoil
Reduces muzzle blast for those around you
Can improve accuracy
Makes the gun more pleasant to shoot in general
Allows guns to be used in areas it may be inappropriate to use an unmoderated gun
Cons:
Adds weight and length
Can damage muzzle/crown if not fitted, used properly and removed after use
More expense
Increases wear on semi-autos
Increases cleaning requirements
Pros:
Reduces felt recoil
Reduces muzzle blast for those around you
Can improve accuracy
Makes the gun more pleasant to shoot in general
Allows guns to be used in areas it may be inappropriate to use an unmoderated gun
Cons:
Adds weight and length
Can damage muzzle/crown if not fitted, used properly and removed after use
More expense
Increases wear on semi-autos
Increases cleaning requirements
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Re: Rifle Moderators
I use sound moderators on newer rifles for both range and over land, however I still shoot many pre-war rifles unmodified as intended.
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Re: Rifle Moderators
As above, in my case reduction in felt recoil due to both shoulders now being damaged.
The sound level isn't an issue, a lot of my club members shoot with muzzle brakes, I do try to put them all together at the far end of the firing points when I can :)
The sound level isn't an issue, a lot of my club members shoot with muzzle brakes, I do try to put them all together at the far end of the firing points when I can :)
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Re: Rifle Moderators
I meant to put moderators on my first application but missed it off the application form but when he interviewed me he brought them up so I chucked a couple on. I was thinking you can only use them with specified firearms but apparently they can be used on multiple firearms if you have the same caliber
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Re: Rifle Moderators
I think moderators are great when shooting indoors as it makes it easier to hear other people on the range(especially when you are trying to teach new people).
I think Blackstuff has covered the pro/cons very well.
In my experience FEOs don't seem to worry about adding extra slots for moderators during application/renewal. As such i usually ask for a moderator slot for each calibre rifle i have (then later swap them for a slot if needed via a 1 for 1 variation)
I think Blackstuff has covered the pro/cons very well.
In my experience FEOs don't seem to worry about adding extra slots for moderators during application/renewal. As such i usually ask for a moderator slot for each calibre rifle i have (then later swap them for a slot if needed via a 1 for 1 variation)
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Re: Rifle Moderators
I have many. My reasons are mainly for comfort reduced recoil and reduced report - I never shoot without hearing protection, but more reduction is better, especially when your hearing is important for other hobbies (musician).
In competition or string shooting, I wont use a mod, since the mirage is exponentially worse.
In competition or string shooting, I wont use a mod, since the mirage is exponentially worse.
Re: Rifle Moderators
Cleveland rightly or wrongly.Blackstuff wrote:You would've been given MORE slots not less, each moderator is classed as a firearm in of itself and needs its own slot/listing, whoops!
Pros:
Reduces felt recoil
Reduces muzzle blast for those around you
Can improve accuracy
Makes the gun more pleasant to shoot in general
Allows guns to be used in areas it may be inappropriate to use an unmoderated gun
Cons:
Adds weight and length
Can damage muzzle/crown if not fitted, used properly and removed after use
More expense
Increases wear on semi-autos
Increases cleaning requirements
Use a tier system. The amount of slots they will issue depends on your level of security. I am all ready maxed out on firearms for my level of security if I asked for a slot for a moderator I would have to give up a firearm. So no thanks I will stick with what I have. I should probably ask them I guess how the moderator slots work if they are in addition to or part of your full allowance to possess.
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