Pretty amazing…. Excellent work as per usual FirewalkerI chuck up the barrel in the lathe and use a carbide insert for aluminum, measure 5.5" back from the front of the moderator and make passes until I hit the 2 clips, I then just break the last few thousandths of plastic off and put the saved housing aside.
I then change tooling and use an insert for hardened steel and cut the clips off, clean up the barrel end, rtc.
Remove the barrel and chuck up the front of the moderator and face the back I cut off, shape it as needed and drill it out with a 29/64" drill bit, blow it out, chuck up a 1/2"-20 UNF tap and run her in!
I did notice a slight improvement of 3 to 4 shots. And I have a chronographed 10 FPS improvement.Did you notice improved shot count with the added plenum? Any idea what your shot count is like now?
If you don't want to save the front part of the moderator I used a angle grinder with a flap disc. I ground it down behind the 5-1/2" mark then used a hacksaw to cut a groove all the way around. I put it in a vise and the twisted the muzzle end and it came right off. That left the little piece to deal with. I cut slots in it with a hacksaw and carefully drove a screwdriver in and twisted until plastic broke. It took me about 30 to 45 minutes to have it completely offDoes anybody know if there is a youtube video of somebody removing it just using tools the average guy would have?
Hacksaws, wrenches, a drill motor, maybe a vice of some sort?
Where are you measuring the 5 1/2 inch mark from? And thank you for your help.If you don't want to save the front part of the moderator I used an angle grinder with a flap disc. I ground it down behind the 5-1/2" mark then used a hacksaw to cut a groove all the way around. I put it in a vise and the twisted the muzzle end and it came right off. That left the little piece to deal with. I cut slots in it with a hacksaw and carefully drove a screwdriver in and twisted until plastic broke. It took me about 30 to 45 minutes to have it completely off
From the end where the pellet comes outWhere are you measuring the 5 1/2 inch mark from? And thank you for your help.
Keeping with the OP but a little further in, is the removal of the housing, adding the ebay plenum kit and reusing the OEM moderator (very good noise reduction) for better functionality.
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Redcorn Outdoors has invented a slip on mod for the Notos moderator that wraps around it and secures both halves together with screws that are included takes 5 minutes to install or less. Just search for his sales site on eBay to take you there. I went with the Terminator Outdoors eBay mod under seller Dadr. You turn the rifle over and drive the two pins out of the factory moderator then pull the red baffle out and slide his mod in and line up the pin holes and insert them back in from the top and drive them back in place. It's whisper quiet and works amazing!
I've decided to leave the suppressor on and dial back the hammer spring.
And maybe go with a heavier pellet. It should temper the sharp higher pitch.
Since I bought a .30 cal Maverick I haven't felt the need to make the Notos reach out as far.
The Notos is my 40 yard gun and the Maverick is for everything beyond.
Redcorn Outdoors has invented a slip on mod for the Notos moderator that wraps around it and secures both halves together with screws that are included takes 5 minutes to install or less. Just search for his sales site on eBay to take you there. I went with the Terminator Outdoors eBay mod under seller Dadr. You turn the rifle over and drive the two pins out of the factory moderator then pull the red baffle out and slide his mod in and line up the pin holes and insert them back in from the top and drive them back in place. It's whisper quiet and works amazing!
Its 780 fps on the box. Usually that with a 15.89Wow! Is the Notos .22 THAT loud at a maximum of 700fps using a 12 grain pellet that it needs a moderator? Or are you simply looking to moderate it more after modifying it to shoot at higher velocity/heavier pellets?
I ask because I have seen prices on a Notos recently that caught my interest, but not if it needs a moderator at OOTB velocities. It would be used for close range pesting in an urban environment where some neighbors are cool with it, but most houses are rentals and change occupants frequently. (heavy sigh)
Thanks!
All my best!
Kerry
Max Velocity 700 fps Overall Length 34.0" Buttplate Rubber Function Repeater Weight 4.0 lbs Scopeable Weaver/Picatinny Safety Manual Suggested for Small game hunting/target practice Caliber .22 (5.5mm) Muzzle Energy 13 ft/lbs Loudness 3-Medium Barrel Length 11.75" Shot Capacity 7 Barrel Rifled Front Sight none Rear Sight none Action Sidelever Powerplant Pre-charged pneumatic Max Shots per Fill 21 Body Type Rifle Cylinder Size 66 cc Shrouded Yes Operating Pressure 3625 PSI / 250 BAR
No, it’s not loud from the factory.It’s just that I would prefer to have it quieter. I think these are really great little guns. I ended up putting the Plenum on it and I haven’t got around to cutting the moderator off at this point. I may just leave it on. I just can’t pick up my mind, but the Plenum does make a difference it seems to I can’t describe it, but it seems like it the impulse is quicker or something. I really can’t describe what it does, but I have two Notos. The one I have modified has slightly more FPS. But that’s not all there is to a gun. You also have how quickly it opens and closes the valve and the amount of air that comes out in a short impulse. As I said, it’s really hard to explain, but it is noticeable. It also adds to the shot count by adding the Plenum. And speaking of plenum, that’s the reason I need to cut my moderator off or I should say I want to cut my moderator off. I installed the Plenum. It makes the air cylinder longer so you can’t put the end cap on. So that’s the reason I wanted to cut my moderator off and add the other part that I bought which is the1/2-20 thread extender that mounts to the barrel. My plan was to be able to put a Donnie FL on the gun or if I didn’t wanna spend that kind of money buy one from Buck rail. Speaking of Buck rail I highly recommend those guys. They guarantee everything they make no questions asked on any returns and they’re just great guys to deal with. Hope this helps. I do enjoy mine very much. A lot of fun to shoot and tinker with.Wow! Is the Notos .22 THAT loud at a maximum of 700fps using a 12 grain pellet that it needs a moderator? Or are you simply looking to moderate it more after modifying it to shoot at higher velocity/heavier pellets?
I ask because I have seen prices on a Notos recently that caught my interest, but not if it needs a moderator at OOTB velocities. It would be used for close range pesting in an urban environment where some neighbors are cool with it, but most houses are rentals and change occupants frequently. (heavy sigh)
Thanks!
All my best!
Kerry
Max Velocity 700 fps Overall Length 34.0" Buttplate Rubber Function Repeater Weight 4.0 lbs Scopeable Weaver/Picatinny Safety Manual Suggested for Small game hunting/target practice Caliber .22 (5.5mm) Muzzle Energy 13 ft/lbs Loudness 3-Medium Barrel Length 11.75" Shot Capacity 7 Barrel Rifled Front Sight none Rear Sight none Action Sidelever Powerplant Pre-charged pneumatic Max Shots per Fill 21 Body Type Rifle Cylinder Size 66 cc Shrouded Yes Operating Pressure 3625 PSI / 250 BAR