POI Change with Compensator

[bowwild]

If you've seen my Steyr threads, you know I'm thrilled with the rifle. So much in fact that I'm tinkering with accessories a bit that I haven't done much of with my other rifles. (I've only been "doing" air rifles for about 5 years).

I bought this Compensator which is advertised for the 16mm barrel on .22 Steyr. I bought it simply because I thought it was cool looking (I'm 64 and my grandkids don't think I have license to use the world "cool"). I removed my Belita Huggett and put this on the end of the barrel. It seems that (short range -13 yards) the point of impact has changed and the group enlarged. The pellets are striking 1/2" towards 11:00 and the group is about double the size of a hole and half with a flier usually causing the spread. 

I'm wondering about how well lined up these interior cones (2 shiny things)? Maybe the pellet is being clipped by this device?

Anyone have thoughts on it. By the way, the Compensator isn't a have too item because it doesn't provide any deadening of the rifle, like the Huggett does. 

Thanks
Roy

 

[Springrrrr]

 How heavy is it and does it move your barrel around?

 

[bowwild]

I just measured it.

• It is 2.41 inches long.
• .85 ounces

It is much lighter than the adaptor plus huggett I compared with this.

Thanks
Roy

 

[Skip-in-WV]

I put one of those on my Steyr LG-110 FT. Yes, the POI changed. It sure was loud. I put my AZ supressor back on.

 

[T3PRanch]

POI shift is common place with very tight baffling and on a number of suppressors. 
That is why I run a .30 LDC on my .25. I do not want to re-zero a scope just because I want to use or not to use a LDC.

Thurmond

 

[bowwild]

Interesting T3PRanch!

I have a DonnyFL KOI in .22 (moderator) coming soon. Now I'm wondering if I should have gone with a .25 KOI for the reasons you state above. I've sent a note to Donny to ask him this question.
Thanks
Roy

 

[Hynzie]

theese guys no there stuff ,,but can you rotate the stripper 90 degrese,and then 180 and 270 ,just for giggles i no it wont be tight but by indexing you may just confirm your suspission of clipping ,,,good luck ,,, would love to c photos of such a fine rig,,,pat

 

[Altair-uy]

You can move the little cones, try that but warning, they are for .177 not .22!

 

[bowwild]

Oh my, I had no idea these were for .177! Wow, I sure wasted $93!
Dummy me.

 

[Grin_Reaver]

Could be less of a waste if you sell it but do mention the history if you do so.

 

[airgunmonkey]

Or you can just drill the holes to a 5.5mm.

 

[Eaglebeak]

Sorry to be a party pooper, Roy, but that thing at best is an ugly decoration. All that it will be doing, is adding weight to the end of your barrel. If you have a real suppressor, stick with it. Don't waste your time with miniature tank muzzle break replicas. 

 

[Altair-uy]

It’s very useful in fact, the best one in the market, it helps reducing tge flip but it’s for .177

 

[bowwild]

Thanks all. A couple times now this site has helped me discover my mistakes. I’d much rather know than not, but a bit humbling to discover goofs in public.

I wondered about drilling out the cone holes myself. I might try that. The unit isn’t damaged, that I can tell. But as one suggested, if I sell it (before drilling of course) I’d be obliged to tell this story. Or I could mount on a plaque, “Read the Fine Print!”

I’m just glad I didn’t put a hole in the wall on my indoor range!

i knew when I bought this I would likely not go for looks over quiet and stick with a moderator. So not a big deal. I just hate that I was so focused on getting it that I didn’t consider the caliber.

 

[scottblair]

Roy, if you like the looks of this flip compensator on your Scout, that's all that matters!! Simply drill it out as large as possible, while leaving enough material within the center of the tiny air distribution holes, and enjoy it. I think it looks pretty cool.

Have fun,
Scott