I thought I came across a post recently stating that the Bullshark threads were not 1/2x20 and you would need some type of adapter to run a moderator. Can anyone confirm or deny this?
Stoeger Bullshark moderator
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The Bullshark’s are indeed 1/2-20 and there is no issue mounting a moderator directly to the gun. So it not being moderator friendly is absolutely not true.
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Excellent. Thank you.
It's possible that I could have misread the post or just got it confused with a different model.
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Anyone running a moderator on one of these and having any clearance issues when filling while the moderator is installed?
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If your mod is much bigger than the shroud diameter it won’t allow the fill probe to insert.
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Thanks for the pics. Easy enough to just unscrew the mod while filling I suppose. What mod are you running there and how does it sound?
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I am not running it with a mod, I just put it on to check clearances for you. It is a buckrail 1.5 dia sintered nylon mod. I didn’t shoot my bull shark a lot yet because I haven’t had it long and it was very cold and windy lately. I’m planning to use it as a woods walker and would like to keep it as short as possible. The moderator definitely does quiet it down though it’s not terribly loud without. I have a solution for you though.
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You need to either run a mod with an outside diameter of 1 1/4” / 31.5mm or less. If you want a bigger one you can always slide the shroud forward 3/16” and it will work. However you have to either remove the internal baffles completely or add an appropriate spacer to prevent them from sliding back and forth.
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Well I really appreciate that. I wonder if the tapered Buckrail moderator would allow enough clearance. I have heard the Bullshark isn't bad in stock form, but I imagine I will want to quiet it down as much as possible.
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Looks like the tapered Buckrail moderator should be a perfect fit according to the numbers listed on his site. It's 1.2" in diameter and the tapered aspect itself might allow for enough clearance to seat the fill probe.
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It will work. Even the non tapered 1.2 will work flawlessly.
It will also look better because the neck of the tapered mod is smaller than the barrel shroud.
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Here is a thread I started on my bull shark. I still waiting on a few parts.
Wooden stock for the Bullshark. - https://www.airgunnation.com/threads/wooden-stock-for-the-bullshark.1325169/
https://www.airgunnation.com/threads/wooden-stock-for-the-bullshark.1325169/
I’m pretty excited about it. You need to check out the mags from Tango Sierra. His website is Big Air Precision.
Wooden stock for the Bullshark. - https://www.airgunnation.com/threads/wooden-stock-for-the-bullshark.1325169/
https://www.airgunnation.com/threads/wooden-stock-for-the-bullshark.1325169/
I’m pretty excited about it. You need to check out the mags from Tango Sierra. His website is Big Air Precision.
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That walnut stock is looking great. I will certainly look into a few of those mags, I have been reading some good things.
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Have to unscrew the Tatsu some to fill bottom gun. The top gun uses a Tanto and clears no problem.
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Thanks for the pics. The Tanto is another option that I was looking at and seems like it would be a perfect match. Would also save me a little over an inch in total length over the Buckrail.
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You might want to consider a printed moderator from Torque Master on GTA. You can either slide the shroud pretty far forward and use an in shroud or get one that screws into the shroud.
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Here are some more photos of the tapered base 1.2 vs the straight base 1.2 from buckrail. Both allow sections to be removed to make it shorter and you can fill the gun with the mod installed.
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Thanks again. I saw that both of those are currently out of stock and it looks like keeping them in stock is a bit of an issue. I guess we will have to see what is available when I'm ready to make the purchase. So much to think about with this being my first PCP purchase...
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Buck Rail offers a printed moderator that had metal 1/2 20 threads and is in sections. You can use only as many sections as you need to make your gun quiet. I have one on my Prod with a couple sections. It has a tapered end (or is available that way).
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