Schultz & Larsen Thunderdome Moderator (Muzzle Mounted)

£275.00
20% VAT incl.


  • Model:SL-TD-MM
Schultz & Larsen | Sound Moderator

HARDCORE SERIES - THUNDERDOME (Muzzle Mounted)


Also See Thunderdome (Over Barrel)

Only Available to Purchase through a Gun Shop or RFD

Silencers and Sound Moderators are classed as a firearm and cannot be supplied mail order. Contact your local dealer for UK ordering. We cannot ship any Schultz & Larsen Sound Moderators outside of the UK. (Please contact Schultz & Larsen directly for ordering outside of the UK)
Call Us on 01978 66 00 01 for ordering details.


The Thunderdome is the moderator for those wanting maximum noise reduction and recoil reduction. This big moderator has the capacity to handle the most powerful loads and is especially recommended for taming the big magnums.

Muzzle Mounted
Length: 135mm
Adds to barrel length: 120mm
Diameter: 54mm
Weight: 387 g

Available in:
6mm (.236” max).
7mm (.275” max).
8mm (.315mm max)
9.5mm (.338mm max)

Thread sizes:
Metric: M14x1 / M15x1 / M17x1 / M18x1
Imperial: 1/2” x 20 UNF / 1/2” x 28 UNEF / 5/8” x 24

An additional baffle module is available as an add on to further increase the noise reduction. The module adds 54mm to the length and around 150g to the weight. If you wish to add or remove modules you will need the pair of C-spanners made by Schultz & Larsen for this purpose. Unusually, for a rifle maker at least, Schultz & Larsen have chosen to design and manufacture their own moderators. In doing so they have set the same standards for performance demanded of their rifles.

Each moderator is made of the highest quality materials and designed to withstand repeated firing with heavy calibres. Every baffle has a stainless steel cone in the centre to ensure longevity – hence the designation for this model range – ‘Schultz & Larsen Hardcore’.

The rear section of the over-barrel models is machined from solid bar and that alone is an impressive piece of engineering.

Maintenance
The moderators require minimal cleaning to prevent rusting. The recommended cleaning method is to run a cleaning rod through the moderator periodically. In theory the carbon left behind from usage actually reduces the noise as it slows the gases flowing through the moderator.

Full Range of Schultz & Larsen Sound Moderators:
- TMD 35 (Muzzle Mounted)
- Ultradome (Over Barrel)
- Superdome (Over Barrel)
- Superdome (Muzzle Mounted)
- Thunderdome (Over Barrel)
- Thunderdome (Muzzle Mounted)
- Ultra Venom (Over Barrel)
- Venom (Over Barrel)
- Venom (Muzzle Mounted)

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