SiCo Hybrid is shot. Literally

[FireInTheWire]

Was decommissioning my 300prc this evening. Pissed that ammo is now $100 a box. It was $54 pre-prcflu. I thought I had “pressure” issues when I shot my last 7 rounds Monday. Put the gun on the cabinet and cleared the chamber for safety and saw this

I thought WTH! Went to screw the can off and saw this

Apparently this thing gave up the ghost. Looks like internal failure.

I’ve never had a hiccup with this thing. But I’m assuming too many 338lm and 300prc rounds. Curious to see how SiCo handles this. Just happy me and my buddy are alright. I never thought to check the can when I heard “pressure” issues.

 

[Sam7sf]

Keep me updated. As you know I run the same can. It should have handled it...hm. Dang man.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

They took care of my Osprey no questions asked when I first shot it and got baffle strikes.
This was one of the first, with a serial number below 10.

 

[Big Green]

Definitely want to know what they say.

 

[SQLGeek]

Wow! Any issues with the rifle or just the can?

 

[FireInTheWire]

Wow! Any issues with the rifle or just the can?

Nah man, rifle purrs like a kitten. Always has....

The crown and barrel is clear. I'm assuming the crap in the chamber fell back in when I picked the rifle up to put in my truck

 

[Sam7sf]

They have good customer service. I expect it will be made right.

 

[Joshua - Capitol Armory]

Doesn't look like a can failure at all, the tell-tale signs of a can issue just aren't there. (core separation, erosion, etc)

The bulge on the side is indicative of a baffle strike near the rear of the can, and the numerous endcap strikes at different spots mean you had unstable projectiles, the can was exceptionally lose (about to fall off loose), or you had something coming into contact with the projectiles early on. The stuff back in the rifle is from projectiles hitting the inside of the silencer.

Send it back to SCO and they'll recore the can.

The thing to look for is WHY you were having such wild projectiles. Can wasn't mounted properly or the barrel is cut bad would be the first two things to look at. After that would be an obstruction inside the silencer. (Squib round, debris, cleaning brush, GI Joe leg, etc.)

 

[MTA]

My Omega 36m should be in any day now. I was going to submit for this one next but this is very interesting. I might have to do some research on a suppressor that is purpose built for .300 mag +

 

[MTA]

@Joshua - Capitol Armory I finally ordered some direct thread mounts for my 36m from yall. Been sitting in my cart since last june

 

[Sam7sf]

Doesn't look like a can failure at all, the tell-tale signs of a can issue just aren't there. (core separation, erosion, etc)

The bulge on the side is indicative of a baffle strike near the rear of the can, and the numerous endcap strikes at different spots mean you had unstable projectiles, the can was exceptionally lose (about to fall off loose), or you had something coming into contact with the projectiles early on. The stuff back in the rifle is from projectiles hitting the inside of the silencer.

Send it back to SCO and they'll recore the can.

The thing to look for is WHY you were having such wild projectiles. Can wasn't mounted properly or the barrel is cut bad would be the first two things to look at. After that would be an obstruction inside the silencer. (Squib round, debris, cleaning brush, GI Joe leg, etc.)

Where is the bulge? (And before out of context thread).

I shared this a while ago with fireinthewire but if this is what you’re talking about SiCo says it’s normal and part of the design.

I didn’t notice it until cleaning. Sent them an email. This was the response:

 

[Joshua - Capitol Armory]

One of the pictures it looks like there's a bump on the tube, about 30% up the way from the mounting area. I could be seeing things, but it looks like a bulge in the tube which is very common if a strike happens.

 

[Sam7sf]

Wasn’t sure of that myself. Not sure if it was coating wear or a bulge.

 

[Joshua - Capitol Armory]

On the can with the front picture, there are two things. SCO is referring to the baffle "clipping" there. Basically the mouse hole in the baffles.

The tube being set away from the core is a different thing. The core and tube aren't welded, so in the event of core damage (like the OP's picture surely has) then they can unscrew the core from the tube, put a brand new core, and send it back. Repair takes seconds and is functionally a new can, housing the original serial. The tube and core can have a bit of gap, but outer part is to look pretty and while legally necessary isn't functionally necessary.

 

[FireInTheWire]

GI Joe leg

Joshua- huge thanks for chiming in.

This is undoubtedly what happened. I have not had a single problem with this rifle/can setup. Had 200 rounds through the combo. It happened on the first shot.

This scenario has never crossed my mind. This will cause hyper vigilance going forward to this possibility. I have no idea as to how or what, but something was in there.

 

[Darkpriest667]

Doesn't look like a can failure at all, the tell-tale signs of a can issue just aren't there. (core separation, erosion, etc)

The bulge on the side is indicative of a baffle strike near the rear of the can, and the numerous endcap strikes at different spots mean you had unstable projectiles, the can was exceptionally lose (about to fall off loose), or you had something coming into contact with the projectiles early on. The stuff back in the rifle is from projectiles hitting the inside of the silencer.

Send it back to SCO and they'll recore the can.

The thing to look for is WHY you were having such wild projectiles. Can wasn't mounted properly or the barrel is cut bad would be the first two things to look at. After that would be an obstruction inside the silencer. (Squib round, debris, cleaning brush, GI Joe leg, etc.)

Good to know I just got this can last week, I was in y'alls shop on Friday and was treated amazing even though I had never purchased anything from you until then. I bought the Bravo adapter and was hoping to get the piston for my octane 9 but its out of stock.

I'll be doing my future NFA stuff through you all. Thanks.

 

[OutlawStar]

I'm interested in SilencerCo's response as well. I'm pretty close to wanting to buy their 46M can. I'd like a do-all can but only if the company's customer service is excellent. A baffle strike or "nah thats a feature" has me a little worried.

 

[MTA]

Good to know I just got this can last week, I was in y'alls shop on Friday and was treated amazing even though I had never purchased anything from you until then. I bought the Bravo adapter and was hoping to get the piston for my octane 9 but its out of stock.

I'll be doing my future NFA stuff through you all. Thanks.

Ordered some direct thread mounts for my 36m and they came fast. I think I will go with them for my next purchase too. Thinking about the 46m or the Harvester

 

[Ausländer]

I've had the Hybrid 46 for a few years now and (knock on wood) no complaints or issues so far.