I mostly have PCP air rifles, but am looking to add a decent springer or gasser rifle to the collection. I've noticed that most of the options out there today don't seem to be moderator friendly (have threaded barrels). Why is that? I want to be able to put on one of my LDC's if I buy one of these. What are my options? I'd prefer as light of a gun as possible, .177-.22 caliber, 650-850 fps would be ideal, and of course needs to have a threaded barrel.
Other Threaded barrel options?
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How about the HW30, HW50, and HW80 that come with a sound moderator? Airguns of Arizona has them.
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HW98 comes to mind as one that comes threaded. Various shrouded Hatsan and Benji/Crosman barrels were actually threaded for 1/2x20. The Diana 34 EMS and K98 underlever also. None of these are particularly light, an HW30 or HW50 mentioned previously would be your best bet. You can get threaded adapters too, one double ended for the TX200 or a generic slip on adapter for 14mm/15mm/16mm barrels.
A moderator does nothing for the action noise in a piston gun. A heavy piston backed by a strong spring (coil or gas) makes quite a bit of noise. Piston guns also push a smaller amount of air (relatively) behind a pellet at higher pressure compared to most pcp's or co2 guns, thus a moderator is less efficient. The need for a moderator isn't great on piston guns unless the barrels are are carbine length or shortened considerably, but they do reduce/eliminate muzzle report. Reduced piston weight, swept volume and/or softer spring will reduce action noise and report (power too). Still will make some noise though.
A moderator does nothing for the action noise in a piston gun. A heavy piston backed by a strong spring (coil or gas) makes quite a bit of noise. Piston guns also push a smaller amount of air (relatively) behind a pellet at higher pressure compared to most pcp's or co2 guns, thus a moderator is less efficient. The need for a moderator isn't great on piston guns unless the barrels are are carbine length or shortened considerably, but they do reduce/eliminate muzzle report. Reduced piston weight, swept volume and/or softer spring will reduce action noise and report (power too). Still will make some noise though.
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Thanks for the suggestions. I really like the looks of the Diana Mauser AM03, and kind of like the gas piston option. I wonder if this has standard 1/2x20 threads. Anyone own and have any input on this model? Nothing against woodies, but I think prefer the synthetic look.
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