Tikka T3 Light moderator advice please

[Cadex100 0]

Hi everyone, i'm currently in the market for my first centre fire rifle. I have visited my local firearm dealer who has offered me a Tikka T3 Light in .223. I'm no expert but the rifle appears to be in good condition and appears to have been well looked after. It is currently fitted with a T8 moderator, however stamped on the moderator is '308'.

I would have thought that the moderator should have been stamped {.223}. Is this anything to be concerned about?. I'm quite keen to buy the rifle but this is putting me off. Any advice would be well received.

[dixyhmr 62]

That is what calibre the mod is bored for, eg calibres up to 308. It will work fine but may not be as good as a .22 moderater in terms of noise reduction.

 

Many people use such a mod on different calibres in order to save buying a calibre specific moderator for each calibre of rifle they own, which can be a consideration owing to the price of moderators !

 

It wont have any adverse effects so I wouldnt worry too much

[Deker 3,478]

As said..it is not a "problem" as such, BUT it will not give you as good a sound reduction !!

[Mr_Logic 5]

I would avoid the T8, they rust, mostly. Some get on with them, but there are better moderators for the money. Certainly don't count the moderator as a bonus as you will likely end up replacing it.

[Cadex100 0]

Thanks for the advice guys, interesting view on the T8 moderator, have been told that they are prone to rusting so I may steer clear. Thanks again for the advice.

[cunninghamb 2]

Thanks for the advice guys, interesting view on the T8 moderator, have been told that they are prone to rusting so I may steer clear. Thanks again for the advice.

 

 

see if you can knock a bit of money if you take it with out the T8, so you can spend the money you save on a better mod, eg T8 - fully strip-able and i dont think that anyone has had many problems with them - unlike the T8

 

hope this helps,

 

all the best