My SilencerCo Harvester Evo 300 exploded today

You have to realize that out of ALL the cans they sell, ANY of the defects WILL find their way onto the internet right?


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I do realize that very obvious thing. They are not handling it well and seem to have no interest in making any design/process changes. That thread was started almost a year ago, has a fair amount of responses, and is still getting weekly replies about it happening to someone.
If you think it’s impossible for any suppressor of any brand to fail, you’d be mistaken.
I think, much like scope durability, you can make purchasing decisions that minimize (but don't entirely eliminate) your chance of a failure. I personally use TBAC cans and have confidence in them. I'm sure there are other brands with similarly solid track records.
 
What? You want me to prove a negative so that you can defend a company that had to recall five different models of suppressors and has an entire thread full of failures from its flagship product? Get real.

I’m only asking for you to back up something you stated as fact? For the simple reason of “I don’t believe you lol.”

But with all due respect, there is a much higher volume of SiCo products out there. If the failure rate is the same % as smaller or more niche brands, it will still seem like a lot more failures.


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The brand loyalists have come out… How many other manufacturers out there are there who have had to recall suppressors and who have documented problems? A couple? On the other hand, there are plenty of other manufacturers who have a perfect safety record so far. Why take the chance if you have a choice?

Would you purchase a firearm from a company that had a 0.1% chance of the barrel bursting under normal use while following the restrictions in the manual? Or whose customer service tells you that the maximum ROF is 10 RPM and that it is listed in the manual, when it clearly isn’t?

If I had to carry a second suppressor because I was concerned that the first one was going to fail catastrophically, I would just buy a good suppressor.

1) It is manufacturing. There is always a defect rate. Always. It looks like OP's can should have been part of the recall.

2) Very few suppressor companies sell anywhere near the number of cans SilencerCo does. Even if they have the same failure rate as other manufacturers, they are going to have more total failures than most other manufacturers.

3) When they discovered a problem, they did the right thing and issued a recall to make things right. We want companies to look after customer safety.

4) I am not a SilencerCo loyalist. I only have the Evo, which I bought because it was cheap on close outs. It is my budget can. My 5 other cans, including the most recent purchase, were made by 4 different companies. If I buy another SilencerCo can, I'll be surprised.
 
I’m only asking for you to back up something you stated as fact? For the simple reason of “I don’t believe you lol.”

But with all due respect, there is a much higher volume of SiCo products out there. If the failure rate is the same % as smaller or more niche brands, it will still seem like a lot more failures.


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What is the acceptable failure rate for a suppressor while being used in accordance with the manufacturer’s published specifications and restrictions?

I’m willing to accept that other manufacturers have had issues with bad welds - even TBAC had a recall - but it’s the persistence of the problem with SilencerCo that bothers me. They had a recall with bad welds in 2023. They still have brand new cans blowing up in 2025. That speaks to a systemic problem or a willingness to accept the risk of putting out poor products rather than fix the problem. There’s no reason to accept unreliable products. This entire website exists to share information on products to help consumers find ones that are less likely to break.

I am not in a position to say that “no AB suppressor has ever failed while being used within specifications.” But they report that they have never had a recall, which is more than can be said for SilencerCo. And there are plenty of others that have never had to acknowledge a widespread problem.

Finally, it doesn’t make me feel better that Silencer Co is selling more of their products - with their poor design and quality control track record - than other manufacturers. That people will buy them out of ignorance is one thing (as I did), but that someone would buy one knowing their track record is another.
 
I’m only asking for you to back up something you stated as fact? For the simple reason of “I don’t believe you lol.”

But with all due respect, there is a much higher volume of SiCo products out there. If the failure rate is the same % as smaller or more niche brands, it will still seem like a lot more failures.


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An exploding firearm component at any magnitude above an extreme anomaly (which the company takes very seriously) is unacceptable imho. It the same rate of X rifle blew up how do you think they would go over? Something 2’ away blowing up isn’t a reassurance.

How many TBAC suppressors can you find reports of failing?
 
3) When they discovered a problem, they did the right thing and issued a recall to make things right. We want companies to look after customer safety.
I don't own one so I genuinely don't know the answer to this, has there been a recall on Scythe Ti suppressors yet?
 
I do realize that very obvious thing. They are not handling it well and seem to have no interest in making any design/process changes. That thread was started almost a year ago, has a fair amount of responses, and is still getting weekly replies about it happening to someone.

I think, much like scope durability, you can make purchasing decisions that minimize (but don't entirely eliminate) your chance of a failure. I personally use TBAC cans and have confidence in them. I'm sure there are other brands with similarly solid track records.

All manufacturers have defects.

1. .338 Caliber Suppressor Recall
TBAC issued a recall for the 338P, 338P-1, and 338BA suppressors with serial numbers below #51158 due to a weld defect that could cause catastrophic failure. The issue was with the weld joining the rear end to the suppressor core. Although the defect rate was low (about 0.25%), TBAC considered it unacceptable and offered free upgrades or replacements with the newer 338 ULTRA model.

2. Ultra Gen2 and Dominus Suppressors (2020 Production)
A limited recall was issued for certain batches of Ultra Gen2 and Dominus suppressors due to a welding fault that could cause the endcap and last baffle to detach during firing. TBAC developed a non-destructive test to identify affected units and offered free repairs or replacements. Affected serial numbers include:
• Ultra Gen2: C40001 – C42000
• Dominus: C30001 – C42000, plus a few others
 
All manufacturers have defects.

1. .338 Caliber Suppressor Recall
TBAC issued a recall for the 338P, 338P-1, and 338BA suppressors with serial numbers below #51158 due to a weld defect that could cause catastrophic failure. The issue was with the weld joining the rear end to the suppressor core. Although the defect rate was low (about 0.25%), TBAC considered it unacceptable and offered free upgrades or replacements with the newer 338 ULTRA model.

2. Ultra Gen2 and Dominus Suppressors (2020 Production)
A limited recall was issued for certain batches of Ultra Gen2 and Dominus suppressors due to a welding fault that could cause the endcap and last baffle to detach during firing. TBAC developed a non-destructive test to identify affected units and offered free repairs or replacements. Affected serial numbers include:
• Ultra Gen2: C40001 – C42000
• Dominus: C30001 – C42000, plus a few others
I was also aware of both of those as well. Hence why I said you can minimize but not entirely eliminate your chance of failure.

So TBAC had a couple of very limited issues years ago, recalled them, and there has been no word of issues since then. Back to SilencerCo, how's the Scythe Ti doing?
 
Agree with above^

I think SiCo may have a poorly designed can with the Scythe and I’m sure that’ll get worked out, but as far as the others, with the exception of the recall, I haven’t heard of any Harvester Evos failing outside of those manufacture dates? (Could be wrong.) They ARE $400 welded cans, not $1500 printed cans. So yes, if you spend 3x+ as much you might reduce the risk of failure… but there are many of the SiCo’s in the wild without failure, and when they do fail they have a pretty good customer service reputation.

I use my evo on 300 win mag, 308, 6.5cm, and 7PRC regularly without issue.

I hope OP gets taken care of swiftly.


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Of course there can be manufacturing errors. That’s why good products are well-tested and include reasonable safety margins. And that’s why good companies list the restrictions and specifications in the user manual and on the web page. Read the old Guns & Ammo article about the Scythe… they talk about how intensely they tested it. Hell, they told Guns & Ammo it was good for one round per second until it reached 600 degrees. Something that was actually tested like that should not fail and should not have customer service lying to customers about the published ROF.

When is the last time you heard of a modern rifle barrel bursting under otherwise normally safe circumstances while being properly used?

Forgive me if I expect as much safety margin and QC to go into a $1000 suppressor as I expect from a $400 rifle.

This will be my last post on this thread. Good night.
 
All manufacturers have defects.

1. .338 Caliber Suppressor Recall
TBAC issued a recall for the 338P, 338P-1, and 338BA suppressors with serial numbers below #51158 due to a weld defect that could cause catastrophic failure. The issue was with the weld joining the rear end to the suppressor core. Although the defect rate was low (about 0.25%), TBAC considered it unacceptable and offered free upgrades or replacements with the newer 338 ULTRA model.

2. Ultra Gen2 and Dominus Suppressors (2020 Production)
A limited recall was issued for certain batches of Ultra Gen2 and Dominus suppressors due to a welding fault that could cause the endcap and last baffle to detach during firing. TBAC developed a non-destructive test to identify affected units and offered free repairs or replacements. Affected serial numbers include:
• Ultra Gen2: C40001 – C42000
• Dominus: C30001 – C42000, plus a few others
How many blew up?
 
Kind of seems like that first weld is a common failure point when one does get launched. My resilient simple man failed there… man does it make them loud and kick
 

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Are you thinking that the weight of the can on the end of the barrel bent it enough to cause a baffle strike?
No. I don’t believe it bent the barrel. I believe it flexed in the stock to the point it was not 100% concentric. Basically there is more weight at one end being held on by a short small area of direct thread. I can’t explain it and am likely wrong, but I had it happen on a gemtech that weighed 21 oz and another unknown brand my nephew had that weighed 18oz. These were on the same rifle a TC compass 1 in 308. Maybe just a strange event but two strikes on two cans on same rifle. I sold rifle with full disclosure. The new owner ran a TBAC -9 and hasn’t had an issue to my knowledge.
 
No. I don’t believe it bent the barrel. I believe it flexed in the stock to the point it was not 100% concentric. Basically there is more weight at one end being held on by a short small area of direct thread. I can’t explain it and am likely wrong, but I had it happen on a gemtech that weighed 21 oz and another unknown brand my nephew had that weighed 18oz. These were on the same rifle a TC compass 1 in 308. Maybe just a strange event but two strikes on two cans on same rifle. I sold rifle with full disclosure. The new owner ran a TBAC -9 and hasn’t had an issue to my knowledge.

The only thing that could cause it is the threads themselves not being concentric.


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How many blew up?

Enough they did the recall. I am not saying that TBAC makes a bad product. I merely pointed out that defects are part of manufacturing. Nobody is immune.

I am sorry that OP had a problem and happy nobody was injured. But, the nattering nabobs of negativism getting their panties in a bunch is so predictable.
 
Enough they did the recall. I am not saying that TBAC makes a bad product. I merely pointed out that defects are part of manufacturing.

I am sorry that OP had a problem and happy nobody was injured. But, the nattering nabobs of negativism getting their panties in a bunch is so predictable.
I was curious if they had one of two fail and investigated and subsequently recalled or if it took many failures.

There are dozens of scythe failures reported, some injuries and the sico line is slander the user claiming abuse with zero proof. I’d think a respectable company would be well into recall territory.
 
I was curious if they had one of two fail and investigated and subsequently recalled or if it took many failures.

There are dozens of scythe failures reported, some injuries and the sico line is slander the user claiming abuse with zero proof. I’d think a respectable company would be well into recall territory.
This is the heart of the problem to me. People bringing up manufacturing issues, and I agree, nobody is going to make 100% reliable products without some duds.

The thing is, each time somebody brought up another company besides SiCo it was always in reference to a recall they issued. Well, where is the recall from SiCo? I can understand defending them if they issued a recall, or really just made a statement, but they haven’t done that….business as usual.

I was set to get a scythe for my daughters gun but no way do I trust the can or the company. I ended up with 2 cans from another company instead. Too many other good options out there. I’d imagine I’m not the only customer they lost.
 
Of course there can be manufacturing errors. That’s why good products are well-tested and include reasonable safety margins. And that’s why good companies list the restrictions and specifications in the user manual and on the web page. Read the old Guns & Ammo article about the Scythe… they talk about how intensely they tested it. Hell, they told Guns & Ammo it was good for one round per second until it reached 600 degrees. Something that was actually tested like that should not fail and should not have customer service lying to customers about the published ROF.

When is the last time you heard of a modern rifle barrel bursting under otherwise normally safe circumstances while being properly used?

Forgive me if I expect as much safety margin and QC to go into a $1000 suppressor as I expect from a $400 rifle.

This will be my last post on this thread. Good night.
Q, I really enjoy reading most of your posts. I can not speak for anyone but myself and I take with a grain of salt everything I read online. That being said, I have a dozen various SilencerCo suppressors. I have never had a problem one that was not self inflicted.

The ones that were self inflicted were all handled in the same manner (three incidents). I walk into SiCo and tell them my toy is broke. They tell me go to lunch and come back. They re-core it while I was at lunch. One time they actually ceracoated it a custom color from me and refused to charge me. I had to come back and grab that one a week later. I will never purchase anything but another SiCo. They have treated me too well.

It is too bad they seem to have a problematic model with the Scythe. One bad model really can hurt a company
 
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