Can you fit a moderator

[derry boy 2]

I have an old Brno .222 with the fixed sight attached to the end of the barrel. Can this be removed to allow a moderator to be fitted?

 

All advice welcome.

[Lez325 2]

I have an old Brno .222 with the fixed sight attached to the end of the barrel. Can this be removed to allow a moderator to be fitted?

 

All advice welcome.

 

 

Yes is the simple answer- I had a CZ in 222 with the same problem- I had to have 3 " taken off the barrel though re-threaded and a new crown

 

but well worth the effort

 

 

Les

[bewsher500 3]

sight removal is not a big job, if it is dovetailed on a small fillet can be used to replace the sight dovetail, if screw on you can juts cap the holes and polish them off.

removing inches off the barrel will effect the muzzle velocity so not everyones cup of tea

[Lez325 2]

sight removal is not a big job, if it is dovetailed on a small fillet can be used to replace the sight dovetail, if screw on you can juts cap the holes and polish them off.

removing inches off the barrel will effect the muzzle velocity so not everyones cup of tea

 

 

Yes in some case it can- but if kept in line with the twist rate the effect on velocity is minimumal

 

best to speek to a Gunsmith- if you have one in your area

 

Les

[derry boy 2]

Thanks for that.

 

Couple more questions.

 

Do you need to have the mod variant on you FAC before you have the work done i.e barrel cut and screwed.

And roughly how much should it cost.

 

Thanks again.

[Dakaras 3]

Thanks for that.

 

Couple more questions.

 

Do you need to have the mod variant on you FAC before you have the work done i.e barrel cut and screwed.

And roughly how much should it cost.

 

Thanks again.

 

 

Yes you need a slot on your FAC for a moderator

 

Between £ and £120 I was quoted between £ and £100 to screwcut a .243

[irish lad 0]

just wondering who is the best gunsmith to screwcut a rifle in the strathclyde area

Edited November 9, 2010 by irish lad

[jamie g 17]

sight removal is not a big job, if it is dovetailed on a small fillet can be used to replace the sight dovetail, if screw on you can juts cap the holes and polish them off.

removing inches off the barrel will effect the muzzle velocity so not everyones cup of tea

 

as 222 isnt really going to be used over 250 yards what ever loss in mv wouldnt really matter. ive got a 222 cut to 18 inches. and up to 200 yards its bang on

[geordieh 74]

Thanks for that.

 

Couple more questions.

 

Do you need to have the mod variant on you FAC before you have the work done i.e barrel cut and screwed.

And roughly how much should it cost.

 

Thanks again.

Hi

No you don't need the mod on your ticket before you have it threaded i have had a 308 243 222 and 22wmr done in the last few months and they cost me £35 each

Geordie

[derry boy 2]

Ok I guess the next question is which mod would be most suitable for this rifle and I'm not sure how they vary on price as I've never had one before.. Also if the rifle is cut and screwed can it be used without the mod? Just thinking where I would stand if for some reason I could not get the mod on my FAC.

[Dakaras 3]

My bad I miss read post you dont need it on to get the work done, just to bolt it on after. If you state health and safety hearing protection I cant see it being an issue

[Colster 1]

Also if the rifle is cut and screwed can it be used without the mod? Just thinking where I would stand if for some reason I could not get the mod on my FAC.

 

 

Yes, you'll ususally get a thread protector with the screwcut but it's not essential (just stops any muck getting in the threads)

 

Bear in mind if you ever plan to sell the gun afterwards it will need re-proofing (some gunsmiths will always re-proof anyway and charge accordingly).