SilencerCo Scythe Ti failures

[HighUintas]

I am wondering if this 10 shots per minute limit that they're telling people (me included) is a firing rate that should be adhered to per shot, ie 6 seconds per shot. So if a guy shoots 3-5 shots rapidly with a bolt gun in a training scenario, and does it frequently even though letting it cool between volleys... Maybe that would be causing it IF the failure mode really is heat related.

I doubt that is the case. If it is, maybe I'll blow it up with my 223 sometime this year

 

[JJ.]

3 pieces appears to be a record. Dang!

Mine was in 3 pieces. Just couldn’t find the center section.

 

[HuntHarder]

Maybe we should paint our Scythes with Templaq so we do not go above 806* 3/4 joking

 

[Ryan Avery]

Do you have any knowledge based on that project about if/how 3D printed cans can be repaired if needed? Not suggesting the UM project will need such a thing, just curious if you have any insight on the general topic based on peripheral exposure to the manufacturing and development?

Destroy and hit print ... I don't know that's above my pay grade, I'm just on the demo team.

 

[JGRaider]

SiCo is obviously FOS.

 

[wind gypsy]

I really doubt they are getting anywhere near 800 degrees in most of these cases.

 

[docdb]

My scythe ti failed at the second weld this weekend and I overnighted it to silencerco after filling out the return auth. They received it yesterday and FedEx notified me I have a package coming from them today. I hope it’s good as new, wonder if they will replace the cover too? My rifle is a 20” barrel 7PRC, and the can has about 100 rounds through it. Amazingly it did not affect my 200yd three shot group. Scared the bejesus outta me and my spotter (wife)

 

[Marbles]

I sent a lengthy email to them. I was re-assured that it is less than a 1% failure rate. They also said no more than 10 shots in a minute is their recommendation. Basically stating that most or all failures are user error. Oof. Not sure how to take that. I asked if they would make a public statement of acknowledgement? Sounds like no. I'm going to keep shooting mine and hope for the best!

I can't find 10 rounds per minute in the manual, or on their site, cannot even find a firing schedule. But, basically they admit to making a toy that is unfit for use on a bolt gun by anyone who practices. Then failing to specify how toy like it is, so it is the users fault for assuming it was not a toy.

Pathetic joke, sadly joke is on me as I gave them my money.

 

[HighUintas]

It in a weird way had me wanting to get a short magnum so I can intentionally blow it up while following their guidelines for my toy

 

[Marbles]

It in a weird way had me wanting to get a short magnum so I can intentionally blow it up while following their guidelines for my toy

Me too. I suddenly want a 16 inch 300 RUM.

 

[TxLite]

Interesting that 10 shots per minute is what they described as allowable. When I spoke to them while I waited for my f4 to clear, I was told mag dumps on the AR were ok but to let it cool between mags.

Don’t know about yall but mag dumping an AR to me is 30 rounds in much quicker than 60 seconds.

Regardless, I did it and it survived the sbr.

 

[khuber84]

Interesting that 10 shots per minute is what they described as allowable. When I spoke to them while I waited for my f4 to clear, I was told mag dumps on the AR were ok but to let it cool between mags.

Don’t know about yall but mag dumping an AR to me is 30 rounds in much quicker than 60 seconds.

Regardless, I did it and it survived the sbr.
View attachment 871090

Get a bigger magazine and keep testing their theory please!

 

[TxLite]

Get a bigger magazine and keep testing their theory please!
View attachment 871140

I mean I definitely don’t recall him saying what magazine size is ok. Maybe he actually meant the double drum 100 rounders?

 

[khuber84]

I mean I definitely don’t recall him saying what magazine size is ok. Maybe he actually meant the double drum 100 rounders?

For the science!

 

[TxLite]

For the science!

I mean if she’s gonna pop it needs to be before October right? Haha

 

[Tahoe1305]

This problem of ours is SOO easy to solve.

1) we all chop our magnums to 10” or so.
2) get about a dozen of us to link up
3) the one dude who refused to ruin his magnum tikka takes the video
4) on count of three we all blow up our no length restriction scythes on video.
5) they finally admit there’s an issue.

Edit: man that sounds like it will hurt…maybe this idea isn’t too good.

 

[khuber84]

I mean if she’s gonna pop it needs to be before October right? Haha

Better just get it over with! It's inevitable! Let it not be at the worst possible moment!

 

[PanhandlePilgrim]

I have a couple hundred rounds through mine ranging from a 6 BR up through a 30 Nosler +P and haven't blown it up... yet. Now I'm paranoid.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

I have a couple hundred rounds through mine ranging from a 6 BR up through a 30 Nosler +P and haven't blown it up... yet. Now I'm paranoid.

I think 90% of the people tracking this thread are paranoid. The other 10% are traumatized.

 

[Flyjunky]

I have a couple hundred rounds through mine ranging from a 6 BR up through a 30 Nosler +P and haven't blown it up... yet. Now I'm paranoid.

What barrel length is on your 30 nos? How many rounds has that gun put through the scythe?