Dm80 Mod

[mildot]

Well, after what seemed to be an eternity waiting for the said mod (Dave is a very busy man with other work that he does), it arrived and took me half hour to unwrap it! ! ! You could say it was well wrapped.

On inspection it was very well made. And seemed huge compared to my Ase Utra! i dry fitted it and it knocked off about 2" off the overall length of my Anschutz hmr. Which is what i was after.

I went to a little equestrian center that i shoot on and did my usual shooting with my Ase Utra mod which i the quiestest mod that i have used. I have used most others! At the end of the shoot i fitted the Dm80 mod and shot a couple of rounds to see if i could hear any difference as it was too windy to rezero properly. Well it certainly sounded different and to me abit quieter! Always a good thing. i thought i would take a couple of shots at a fence post to see how it would change the poi. It was a tad higher than i aimed at. so not too bad.

I managed to get out this morning for a proper shoot and test! Knowing it wasnt gunna be much out apart from shooting abit high i didnt want to frighten anything by zeroing first. As i drove into the centre there are normaly aload of bunnies to the side and i can normaly get 2-3 bunnies there, But not today as there were none out. However there was a crow sat at about 120yrds so i aimed and it went down! The first thing i noticed was how much quieter it seemed shooting out my car, this was a big suprise. I parked up got ready for a stroll around with a mate, we got down to an area where i believed was a fox den and my mate gave a nudge as i was looking at some bunnies and muttered "fox" i spun round and could see the back of its head. I aimed and it just collapsed. How happy was i, i had been after this blighter for a while.
Next we went for a walk about and after a few more bunnies i asked him if he thought my gun sounded quieter or not. He said it deffinately is.

Then came a proper re-zero! i placed a target at 100mteres confirmed by my range finder strolled back and put 5 shots in a .75" group. this was from a bipod amd me supporting the stock. There was a bit of a breeze too. well the elevation was spot on! and all was needed was 1 click to the right. Not bad at all

So, As a comparison the Dm80 mod just about gets rid of the explosion made by the rounds much for effectivly than the Ase Utra. As all you hear with the DM80 mod is the sonic crack. Where as with the ASE Utra you get both the explosion and the crack!

All in all i am very very pleased with My DM80 mod. I want to buy another one but i dont have a rifle to put it on! so i think i will need to put a variation in....... lol

p.s sorry if it was too long and boring, but its now too late as you've read it all. :D

[AnthonyR]

I couldn't agree more about the DM80 mod, excellent piece of kit for the HMR.

Would also be interested in your views on the Zeiss Conquest scope, been tempted by one myself.

[mildot]

Will let you know when i get me gun back... Its away being checked. Once its all back i will be out playing and will do a write up on the Zeiss.

[cpt-vera]

I'm now waiting for my 3rd DM80 mod, there's nothing that comes close for value and effectiveness.
Barry

[Scotland rifles]

i have been raving on about Dave's mods for a long long time, just glad some of you agree.

bob.

[Gary C]

i have been raving ....for a long long time, just glad some of you agree.

bob.

We all agree Bob..:D

[sbd]

...but still funny :D

[mildot]

I thought with all the recent posts about "which mod to get" threads i would post something that may satisfy the questions, and hopefully stop so many of the same threats being posted!

[cpt-vera]

Ok heres my latest DM80 fitted to my marlin .22WMR, will be trying it tomorrow all being well :)

8388

cheers
Barry

[nice one]

Thought It Was All Bull Til I Got One But It Is A Little Better Than My Sak On The 17 Hmr

[Scotland rifles]

We all agree Bob..:D


just seen this,

cheers Gary,...................:D

[jeffk]

Would also be interested in your views on the Zeiss Conquest scope, been tempted by one myself.

Very good scope - can't fault mine.

[Beer Hunter]

I have used most others!

Have you used a Wildcat Growler? If so can you compare them?

Kev.

[mildot]

NOt yet, A game keeper that i shoot with on a rare occasion has one but i have not shot with him for about 6 months! When i do i will do a comparison test with the most technological equipment you can get! ye old ears! :D

[355v8]

got one one cz452 top bit of kit well worth the wait

[davo601]

I'm waiting on my FAC coming through, I've applied for two mod slots,
because of the understandable wait involved for DM80 mods, if I purchase two 'other' mods once the FAC comes, how do I then order/purchase two more mods if the slots on the ticket are used....:confused:

I want DM80 mods but also want to be able to go out with the new rifles and use them as soon as I can.

(I know I want it all and I want it now.):eek:

[davo601]

Anybody know how it works.:confused::confused:

[jeffk]

Anybody know how it works.:confused::confused:

Legally, you'd have to sell one of the other mods, do a one for one variation, and get the slot back to add another.

However, some RFD's may take the old one off you and give you a new one, as long as the make/model isn't listed on your ticket.

You could also see (In advance) if your firearms dept would accept a letter that you're moving one to an air rifle and one from your air rifle to your FAC gun....but this won't help you buying a new one a delaer knows is for an FAC weapon, as he then has to sell it as a firearm sale, hence you need the slot.

[davo601]

Mmmm, confusing or what! thanks for the info.

[Mr. Gain]

Originally posted by Beer Hunter:

Have you used a Wildcat Growler? If so can you compare them?

I've used both a Growler and a DM80 on my .17HMR and....


...the DM80 is much quieter.

To be fair to the Growler, it's made as a .22 cal. moderator and it is both smaller and lighter. However, neither the weight or the bulk of the DM80 is a problem and it costs less than half as much.

It's got me thinking I should get another DM80 for my .22WMR now and retire the Growler to the V22 where it looks great (and more than copes with .22LR).

[Bayard]

Legally, you'd have to sell one of the other mods, do a one for one variation, and get the slot back to add another.

I would suggest that it isn't illegal to own a moderator, but that it would be to fit one to a firearm without the slot. My FAC states a moderator calibre, which corresponds to the appropriate firearm allowance.
I also consulted the local PC in the ethics of buying the DM80 (i.e. sending it through the post, and not face-to-face), and she didn't have a problem with it. In theory, you could own 10 moderators, but the law must know to which firearm the mod. of choice is fitted.

Personally, I recently replaced my 0.22lr Parker Hale with a DM80, and plod only wanted to know the manufacturer's name (i.e. Dave Mercer), in order that they could update their records. The Parker Hale's now gathering dust in my cabinet.




By the way, the DM80's worth every penny! ;)

[davo601]

Thanks again guys, its all a lot clearer now.

[jeffk]

I would suggest that it isn't illegal to own a moderator, but that it would be to fit one to a firearm without the slot. My FAC states a moderator calibre, which corresponds to the appropriate firearm allowance.

For a new mod, that's fine as long as it's not supplied knowing it's for use on a firearm - you won't find an RFD that will send you a mod without a face to face firearms transaction if you say "can I please have that for my HMR, and just pop it in the post will you?", as they are then knowing supplying something to be used as a firearm without checking you can legally receive it (Which, without a spare slot, you can't!) :D

I think some firearms depts just apply a bit of common sense here, which is good.

[jitsupjc]

heard a lot of good reviews on this mod, how do i get one and how mutch do they cost

[jeffk]

heard a lot of good reviews on this mod, how do i get one and how mutch do they cost

Send a PM to DM80. DOn't know the current cost, as had mine a while ago. More than a SAK, less than the commercial over-barrel ones.

[oneseven]

£65 a go and worth every single penny. I have one on my HMR and it is a very well made, quality bit of kit and as such a lovely fit. Very effective as well, much more so than a SAK imo. I have one coming soon for the .22LR - NICE!!!!!!! :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v280/knotlessknut/Rimfire%20Centrefire/Moderators/dm801.jpg

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v280/knotlessknut/Rimfire%20Centrefire/Moderators/dm803.jpg

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Just got mine and am very impressed.

Mutt, on the last picture attached I can see you have a leather or fabric wrap around on the stock of your CZ. Can I ask where you got it? Cheers

[HMR -WALES]

i have asked for a price and sytle for my ar15 but had no reply :(hope he can fit me in
mark

[BigGun1]

After reading all about how good the DM80 mods were I emailed and asked for price and availability, all fired up ready to hand over cash......but he never got back to me:( ended up with a T8..would have prefered the DM80 but what do you do:confused:

[GLow]

I know Dave is snowed under at the moment, pm me for his email address if its not on his profile.

[AHPP]

About changing moderators and having to put them on our certificates. Couldn't we ask for "open" status on moderators? It'd save a fair bit of hassle, for us and the police.

[markbivvy]

About changing moderators and having to put them on our certificates. Couldn't we ask for "open" status on moderators? It'd save a fair bit of hassle, for us and the police.

:confused::confused::confused:

[AHPP]

:confused::confused::confused:

Well, as I understand it, you have to sell one moderator before getting another if you only have one slot. Now let's say you wanted to test two one after the other, in the same session. Can't do it.
If we were allowed to have as many moderators as we liked, no problem.

[jamie g]

Well, as I understand it, you have to sell one moderator before getting another if you only have one slot. Now let's say you wanted to test two one after the other, in the same session. Can't do it.
If we were allowed to have as many moderators as we liked, no problem.

that would be good but the way they see it. is you can only fire a rifle with one mod on so why would you want others :(

[Eagleman]

As it currently stands a moderator doesn't have to be proofed. Indeed, it is probably a total waste of money getting them proofed but the proof houses are very happy to take your money. Oh yes. It is true that you have to have a moderator on your ticket if you want to use one on your rifle out in the field but you can have as many as you like purchased as "airgun moderators" to test to your heart's content one at a time.

The whole thing is a nonsense from start to finish. In reality, most of the full bore moderators are so expensive that you still have to make a choice based on recommendation etc. Only the relatively well off could afford to buy a stack of moderators.

[EMcC]

CPT-VERA,
says "I'm now waiting for my 3rd DM80 mod,"
Why are you wanting a third one , do they wear out that quick or are they not inter-changeable like my T8 which I use on all my rifles?

[Eagleman]

CPT-VERA,
says "I'm now waiting for my 3rd DM80 mod,"
Why are you wanting a third one , do they wear out that quick or are they not inter-changeable like my T8 which I use on all my rifles?

I think the answer to this is that Dave makes them "calibre specific" so they are not interchangable with other rifles unless of the same calibre.

[jamie g]

I think the answer to this is that Dave makes them "calibre specific" so they are not interchangable with other rifles unless of the same calibre.

dont forget some rifles have different thickness barrels to so i think he makes them to suite that as well. but some rifles will be the same i guess even if the they are made by different firms :)