DM80 .17 Remington moderator

[Si-snipe]

Hi guys
I have been out with my new DM80 .17 Remington dedicated moderator and I have to say I am so impressed!
Initial thoughts when I collected from my RFD was how light and good looking it was. I found it somewhere between the weight of my friends older DM80 and a HMR DM80. It was light to the point where I questioned whether it would moderate as well as the larger .20 cal DM80 I borrowed from my mate Rich (Richness). Upon first firing I realised then the lack of weight had no bearing on the sound moderation efficiency. It made the .17 Rem sound more like a HMR than a CF rifle. The mod sleeves back over the barrel by 5.5" and protrudes 4" in front of the muzzle which keeps the length of the rifle down and the balance point further back too. I struggled to tell there was a moderator on the gun which is impressive bearing in mind its a sporter weight rifle which are sensitive to muzzle weight IMO.
Here are dimensions for those interested:
Overall length: 9.75"
Width: 1.75"
Muzzle protrusion: 4"
Shrouded section: 5.75"
Here are some photos of the mod on the gun:
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u...1298280031.jpg
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u...1298282153.jpg
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u...1298282724.jpg

The moderator oozes quality, is very easy to strip. I would not hesitate buy another.....just need another rifle to put one on....

Any questions on pricing and availability contact Dave Mercer 'DM80' via PM - he is more than happy to help.

Hope this review helped,
Si

[richness]

Yep, as a fan of my DM80 on my 204, i was expecting the 17-specific one to be very good but OMG what a truly excellent piece of kit and for great money. It literally is hardly any louder than an HMR with a SAK on. Put it this way: I'm selling my HMR and getting a 17 Rem now to replace it, with one of these mods on.

[deano]

very neat and 'clean' looking moderator that.

[Si-snipe]

very neat and 'clean' looking moderator that.

It really is Dean - very neat. I was out hunting with it yesterday and walked 3 miles with the 17 Rem. Never did it feel muzzle heavy or noticable with balance. I moderated so well when shooting in woodland and into hillsides. Very impressive.

[bobb d]

I have a T8 on my 17 Rem, it is a multi purpose one I use it on my 222 amd 243 as well. Could do with DM80 to Pm me his details, quite fancy one of those.

ATB Bob

[camo304]

I have 2 at the mo on my rimmys, hopefully will be getting a cf one this week 22-250

[Verminator 66]

I bought one and found it spot on

even go to say got tighter groups with it when tried it with my old one

[nice one]

whats the cost ?

[richness]

whats the cost ?

PM DM80 and ask him nicely mate

[Verminator 66]

you cant knock them well made Easy to clean and a nice weight for the size

[brianb]

What price are they ? And any contact details ?

[Verminator 66]

here you go mate
his profile
http://www.airgunbbs.com/member.php?71685-DM80

[brianb]

many thanks for contact details

[brianb]

I dont seem to be able to send a P M to DM 80 for some reason maybe in box full ! Maybe he could contact me with details

[V8 90]

I had Dave make me 1 for my T3 Varmint .223 - awesome Very quiet