Airlock Zero Gravity Nano (.224)

[Ajsomp]

Going on an 18” tikka 223. Saw it at my FFL yesterday, it’s pretty cool. Looking forward to getting my 6.5 soon as well.

 

[TradLife406]

Preferred has 18" 22 creed pipes in stock for just over $500...
almost want to buy one even though I don't have an action yet

 

[Judd]

Mine will go on either a 16 or 18" 22 Gaymoor.

 

[TradLife406]

Mine will go on either a 16 or 18" 22 Gaymoor.

16" is the way. 77's at 3082 fps.

 

[thunderchicken21]

I’m leaning 22 creed so I can get another bolt gun


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[lovetohunt93]

For a 22 creed hunting rifle, should I go Nano for the size/weight, or 6.5 for the more volume/max suppression? Both seem appealing really and wanted opinions.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

For a 22 creed hunting rifle, should I go Nano for the size/weight, or 6.5 for the more volume/max suppression? Both seem appealing really and wanted options.

Between those two, I would go with the Nano. I own them both. The larger diameter of the 6.5 is a drawback, although it is an excellent option. Everything comes at a cost. But for a .224 caliber rifle, I prefer the Nano.

 

[dreamingWest]

Between those two, I would go with the Nano. I own them both. The larger diameter of the 6.5 is a drawback, although it is an excellent option. Everything comes at a cost. But for a .224 caliber rifle, I prefer the Nano.

Q, due to diameter, I'm debating buying an OG6.5 for my new 20" 6.5 PRC. And then moving my 6.5 Airlock to a shorter barreled rifle. Currently, with a Trijicon Accupoint 4-16x50 in UM lows, the Airlock is visible around 6-7X.

I believe you have both. Can you tell me if the smaller diameter and slightly shorter length in front of the OG allows you clear views at lower scope powers? Or is the difference insignificant?

I don't have a great way to test this with my TBAC 7 because it uses a CB mount. I think the smaller diameter will be better.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

Q, due to diameter, I'm debating buying an OG6.5 for my new 20" 6.5 PRC. And then moving my 6.5 Airlock to a shorter barreled rifle. Currently, with a Trijicon Accupoint 4-16x50 in UM lows, the Airlock is visible around 6-7X.

I believe you have both. Can you tell me if the smaller diameter and slightly shorter length in front of the OG allows you clear views at lower scope powers? Or is the difference insignificant?

I don't have a great way to test this with my TBAC 7 because it uses a CB mount. I think the smaller diameter will be better.

I don’t see any difference between the Airlock 6.5 or the OG 6.5 using a 3-9x40 on my 22” Sauer 100 or my 18” CZ 527.

 

[Shortschaf]

I don’t see any difference between the Airlock 6.5 or the OG 6.5 using a 3-9x40 on my 22” Sauer 100 or my 18” CZ 527.

Mind posting pictures at low power through the scopes?

 

[Q_Sertorius]

Mind posting pictures at low power through the scopes?

I can’t do that. Never works out for me. Maybe there is a phone adapter I need? Any recommendations?

I can say, at 3x I can see the merest shadow of the LS Wild covers on the bottom edge of the scope. Maybe 1-2mm of occlusion across the bottom quarter of the scope on the 22” barrel. Just peach fuzz on the 18” barrel.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

I don’t see any difference between the Airlock 6.5 or the OG 6.5 using a 3-9x40 on my 22” Sauer 100 or my 18” CZ 527.

I will also say, that both these rifles have relatively high mounts. I will run another comparison with my Tikka tonight.

 

[lovetohunt93]

Between those two, I would go with the Nano. I own them both. The larger diameter of the 6.5 is a drawback, although it is an excellent option. Everything comes at a cost. But for a .224 caliber rifle, I prefer the Nano.

Exactly what I was looking for, thank you!

 

[Q_Sertorius]

Exactly what I was looking for, thank you!

For what it’s worth, on my Tikkas with low rings and a fixed 6x, I can’t see any of my suppressors. Not the Airlock 6.5, OG 6.5, or AB Raptor 10.

 

[Judd]

For what it’s worth, on my Tikkas with low rings and a fixed 6x, I can’t see any of my suppressors. Not the Airlock 6.5, OG 6.5, or AB Raptor 10.

So in short it's a largely over stated inconvenience? Do folks use less than 6x for anything other than a snap shot? My scopes start on 6x and I will go up to 15-24x on a long shot but majority of the time it rarely goes above 10x, unless at the range.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

So in short it's a largely over stated inconvenience? Do folks use less than 6x for anything other than a snap shot? My scopes start on 6x and I will go up to 15-24x on a long shot but majority of the time it rarely goes above 10x, unless at the range.

I cannot speak for every rifle in every barrel length, but at 6x on my 20” Tikka with UM low rings, it is certainly not an issue.

 

[dreamingWest]

I don't think it's an overstated issue (Airlock 6.5 w/ 1.7" OD). As far as I know I'm the only one I've seen minorly bitch about it. But I do find it distracting at 4X, 5X, even 6X. This a 20" Tikka T3X with a Trijicon Accupoint 4-16x50 mounted with UM Low. Once I swap the factory stock for the RokStok, I may be able to move the scope and eliminate the distraction.

It's a non-issue at 7X. But yes, I've killed many critters out west well below 6X.

Sorry to clutter the Nano thread. I just wanted to ask Q because I knew he also owned the OG6.5 at 1.55" OD.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

I don't think it's an overstated issue (Airlock 6.5 w/ 1.7" OD). As far as I know I'm the only one I've seen minorly bitch about it. But I do find it distracting at 4X, 5X, even 6X. This a 20" Tikka T3X with a Trijicon Accupoint 4-16x50 mounted with UM Low. Once I swap the factory stock for the RokStok, I may be able to move the scope and eliminate the distraction.

It's a non-issue at 7X. But yes, I've killed many critters out west well below 6X.

Sorry to clutter the Nano thread. I just wanted to ask Q because I knew he also owned the OG6.5 at 1.55" OD.

Yeah, It is certainly a relevant issue for some rifles in some situations. Just as gas management, heat buildup, or other factors can matter in some situations and not others. Weight, length, and SE DB aren’t the only relevant considerations.

 

[Ucsdryder]

My Dominus shows in the bottom of my scope. At first I noticed it, now I don’t. Go shoot it a bunch and you’ll forget it’s there. At least that’s what happened with me.