Scotch_egg Posted October 19, 2018 Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 I’m looking for anyone who has hands on experience of the Oceania Defence Sound Moderators. https://www.oceaniadefence.co.uk/product-page/762-ratchet-lock-titanium-qd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradders Posted October 19, 2018 Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 I've got one here I just fitted to a customers rifle Very light, a bit odd looking but have no idea how it sounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch_egg Posted October 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 Get it shot Mark and let me know ? Which model is it, Does it use the ratchet lock? It would be good to hear what you think about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradders Posted October 19, 2018 Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 36 minutes ago, Scotch_egg said: Get it shot Mark and let me know ? Which model is it, Does it use the ratchet lock? It would be good to hear what you think about it. I won't be shooting it, I'll leave that to the customer No it isn't the Ratchet lock, and at £750 I don't think it's the suppressor that needs examining, it's your head!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted October 19, 2018 Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 Spendy Look 3 d printed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch_egg Posted October 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 20 minutes ago, bradders said: I won't be shooting it, I'll leave that to the customer No it isn't the Ratchet lock, and at £750 I don't think it's the suppressor that needs examining, it's your head!!!! ? you aren’t the first person to says that Bradders. They are spendy but weigh less than 200 grams and have some good features. There is a taper forward of the threads on the muzzle brake this stops carbon from leaching into the threads. As long as sound suppression is on par with other brands I don’t think the price is that bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldie Posted October 19, 2018 Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 From what I understand about them, they are printed titanium ? Of course, the big advantage to printing, is that Labyrinth designs are available, that cannot be made by conventional methods. They are supposed to be very quiet indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch_egg Posted October 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 I have had a chat with Phillip at Oceania Defence UK this afternoon. It was quite clear the Mil malarket is where these guys sell their wears. However Phillip was happy to chat about a single item purchase and explain the products. The Ti model weighs in at 175g. He advised that is would heat up after 10 rounds and give off a good mirage. He recommended the inconel model that weighs around 300g but handles sustained fire better and has a lower tone to the human ear. He is going to check on the availability of 18X1 brakes as they aren’t a stock item but they are expecting some for a contract in South Africa. Either way I also need a 5/8X24 so as soon as I can make up my mind Ti or inconel I will be ordering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moorlander Posted October 19, 2018 Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 7 hours ago, bradders said: I won't be shooting it, I'll leave that to the customer No it isn't the Ratchet lock, and at £750 I don't think it's the suppressor that needs examining, it's your head!!!! Thats something we agree on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moorlander Posted October 19, 2018 Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 A mate got a Hausken for his AR , weighs 240g , does the job cost , £190.00 and its proofed . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch_egg Posted October 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 I am interested to know if an aluminium moderator will perform like the Oceania. Has your friend used it much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moorlander Posted October 19, 2018 Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 Only several hundred through it so far and no burning/erosion yet , they do strip so easy cleaning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradders Posted October 19, 2018 Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 2 hours ago, Scotch_egg said: I have had a chat with Walter at Oceania Defence UK this afternoon. It was quite clear the Mil market is where these guys sell their wears. Yeah, right!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch_egg Posted October 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 Mark you never fail to entertain. You are just to witty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradders Posted October 19, 2018 Report Share Posted October 19, 2018 7 minutes ago, Scotch_egg said: Mark you never fail to entertain. You are just to witty. Some people don't think so... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldie Posted October 20, 2018 Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 Heck, if they are making them in Inconel, they aren't messing about. I shudder to think what they will cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradders Posted October 20, 2018 Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 1 hour ago, baldie said: Heck, if they are making them in Inconel, they aren't messing about. I shudder to think what they will cost. Strangely it isn't listed on their website I do know that the B&T Inconel suppressor os over £1000 When I went to the Mach 2016 machining show there was a Swedish company there that had made 3D printed cans and they said they'd sold their technology to a company in NZ who also make printed suppressors The most interesting thing though was a 3D printed Eiffel Tower on their stand that was about 2ft tall from memory That was very impressive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moorlander Posted October 20, 2018 Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 1 hour ago, baldie said: Heck, if they are making them in Inconel, they aren't messing about. I shudder to think what they will cost. Is it difficult to work with or expensive or both? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldie Posted October 20, 2018 Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 Both.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradders Posted October 20, 2018 Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 This is the one I have here at the moment, it weighs 165gms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch_egg Posted October 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 I have found a great article reviewing mods. http://www.rodandrifle.co.nz/supressor-test.html#/PhotoSwipe1540021909854 The Oceania’s have performed well in the tests, the ratchet model had the same DB reduction as my usual go to brand Ase Utra and is almost half the weight and that includes the muzzle brake. The inconel is the same price at the Ti mod. https://www.oceaniadefence.co.uk/product-page/copy-of-556-ratchet-lock-titanium-qd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolte Posted October 20, 2018 Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 The Accuracy International 308,s that are supplied by the Bisley Armoury for the McQueen competitions have these Oceania mods fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breacher Posted October 20, 2018 Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 6 hours ago, bolte said: The Accuracy International 308,s that are supplied by the Bisley Armoury for the McQueen competitions have these Oceania mods fitted. If thats the case - very quiet - quieter than my Ase Utra which is what I compared it to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moorlander Posted October 20, 2018 Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 I`ve never found the need for a moderator that does more the reduce noise to a level you do not need ear defenders when stalking/hunting in open spaces , we all wear defenders at the range and confined spaces , I suppose theres a " Walting " value to some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCetrizine Posted October 20, 2018 Report Share Posted October 20, 2018 52 minutes ago, Moorlander said: I`ve never found the need for a moderator that does more the reduce noise to a level you do not need ear defenders when stalking/hunting in open spaces , we all wear defenders at the range and confined spaces , I suppose theres a " Walting " value to some. I always wear defenders with moderators too. The reason I bother moderating my rifles apart from looking like I'm the coolest fat old bloke in the SAS is because my club's neighbors can't hear the shots and thus don't get a pitchfork toting Mumsnet army to shut us down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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