Sonic moderator

minktrapper

Anyone got a Sonic moderator on their rimfire. I think it is the Sonic 35 that is used. And if yes how are they compared to the Sak moderator.

goz83

Yeah, i've got one. I can't give you a comparison, because I haven't used the sak mod I picked up recently. I like the modular design, but it can be tricky to separate all the modules for cleaning, as they can be tight and awkward when you get down to the last couple of modules.

minktrapper

If the threads are tight put copper grease on them like you would on the chokes of a
a shotgun. I expect it would work.

rsole1

minktrapper wrote: »

Anyone got a Sonic moderator on their rimfire. I think it is the Sonic 35 that is used. And if yes how are they compared to the Sak moderator.

Very well engineered, same sound level as SAK, ie hardly any. The loudest thing you hear with subs is the bullet hitting the backstop.

rsole1

goz83 wrote: »

Yeah, i've got one. I can't give you a comparison, because I haven't used the sak mod I picked up recently. I like the modular design, but it can be tricky to separate all the modules for cleaning, as they can be tight and awkward when you get down to the last couple of modules.

To get a good grip use a tight pair of marigold washing up gloves which gives great grip. Wish I could claim this top tip as my own, but can't as my missus told me to try it as she saw me huffing and puffing and cursing with the last two sections.

Vizzy

They seem to be very expensive though - £199 for a Sonic 35 versus about €50 for a SAK ( or am I looking at the wrong ones ?)

minktrapper

rsole1 wrote: »

Very well engineered, same sound level as SAK, ie hardly any. The loudest thing you hear with subs is the bullet hitting the backstop.

I am looking to use it on a .22 magnum. There is a fair blast from the 22 magnum.

minktrapper

.22 €60 and the HMR €75. If it reduces the noise below the level of the Sak it might be worth buying it.

Vizzy

minktrapper wrote: »

.22 €60 and the HMR €75.

For the sonic 35?

Best I could see was £199 in the UK.

minktrapper

Vizzy wrote: »

For the sonic 35?

Best I could see was £199 in the UK.

Open Season in Nenagh. Also operating under Irish Gun Trader. www.irishguntrader.ie under other accessories

Vizzy

Excellent - might give him a ring in the next few days (waiting for a licence to come through

minktrapper

Vizzy wrote: »

Excellent - might give him a ring in the next few days (waiting for a licence to come through

What are you putting it on.

Vizzy

CZ 455 .22 - hopefully

minktrapper

Vizzy wrote: »

CZ 455 .22 - hopefully

You might know someone with a Sak mod and put some HV ammo through the Sonic and the Sak and compare. If it works for LR it might work for a WMR. Please get back to me with a result.

Vizzy

If I get the licence I'll see what I can arrange.