RemyBolt 420 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 I'm looking at getting a cute little .22lr, however, from what I can tell, it's an unthreaded barrel, and I'm looking at adding a moderator. How simple is it to get a barrel threaded so that it can accept a moderator? Any idea of costing would also be appreciated. Quote Link to post
paulus 26 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 I'm looking at getting a cute little .22lr, however, from what I can tell, it's an unthreaded barrel, and I'm looking at adding a moderator. How simple is it to get a barrel threaded so that it can accept a moderator? Any idea of costing would also be appreciated. had a couple done over the years the last one i had shortened and screw threaded to 1/2" unf was 45 quid Quote Link to post
Born Hunter 17,775 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 I assume you will loose any choke the barrel might have? Quote Link to post
paulus 26 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 I assume you will loose any choke the barrel might have? never noticed any difference to be honest, are rifle barrels choked ?? Quote Link to post
Born Hunter 17,775 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Some are I believe, yes. Quote Link to post
paulus 26 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Some are I believe, yes. what a rimmy Quote Link to post
Born Hunter 17,775 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 I was considering having my 455 barrel shortened from 20" to 16". But it's choked and I'd worry about loosing accuracy. I could just buy a 16" barrel but I imagine there would be paperwork involved and it's not like I need it. Quote Link to post
Born Hunter 17,775 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Some are I believe, yes. what a rimmy Quote Link to post
paulus 26 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Some are I believe, yes. what a rimmy i have had 2 shortened and never noticed any difference in accuracy although i read somewhere muzzle velocity is reduced but again i have never noticed any difference, if it was important i think the gunsmith might have mentioned it as hes been a gun smith for over 50 years Quote Link to post
Born Hunter 17,775 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Also, importantly, the muzzle end of the barrel is choked inside to ensure the best possible accuracy; even the 16in is choked and not just a shortened 20-in barrel. http://www.shootinguk.co.uk/reviews/rifle/cz-455-17-hmr Quote Link to post
paulus 26 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Also, importantly, the muzzle end of the barrel is choked inside to ensure the best possible accuracy; even the 16in is choked and not just a shortened 20-in barrel. http://www.shootinguk.co.uk/reviews/rifle/cz-455-17-hmr maybe my shootings that crap i never notice a difference then honest theres no noticeable difference before or after shortening on both the cz`s i have had done Quote Link to post
danw 1,748 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Some are I believe, yes. what a rimmy i have had 2 shortened and never noticed any difference in accuracy although i read somewhere muzzle velocity is reduced but again i have never noticed any difference, if it was important i think the gunsmith might have mentioned it as hes been a gun smith for over 50 years you're no going to ring him and ask are you paulus Quote Link to post
Born Hunter 17,775 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Choking a rifle barrel may not make that much difference in your average rimfire hunting terms. But also the rifles you had shortened may not have been choked in the first place. Just a niggling thought that would put me off. Quote Link to post
paulus 26 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Some are I believe, yes. what a rimmy i have had 2 shortened and never noticed any difference in accuracy although i read somewhere muzzle velocity is reduced but again i have never noticed any difference, if it was important i think the gunsmith might have mentioned it as hes been a gun smith for over 50 years you're no going to ring him and ask are you paulus i asked my solicitor and he advised me not too Quote Link to post
danw 1,748 Posted May 6, 2014 Report Share Posted May 6, 2014 Some are I believe, yes. what a rimmy i have had 2 shortened and never noticed any difference in accuracy although i read somewhere muzzle velocity is reduced but again i have never noticed any difference, if it was important i think the gunsmith might have mentioned it as hes been a gun smith for over 50 years you're no going to ring him and ask are you paulus i asked my solicitor and he advised me not too Quote Link to post
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