Scythe issues?

[Tgunz64]

Hey guys. Over on Rokslide there is a thread going where people are talking about some issues with the Scythe. Mainly weld fails. Anyone here have that issue or some other failure? Little nervous now that I ordered one. Some failures with 22" 300 PRC or 20" 280ai. As a couple examples. I'm going to be using mine with a 24" 300prc and a couple smaller calibers. 17.5" will be the shortest in 7mm08. And an 18" 6.5CM.

 

[EFouraker]

I blew mine up in less then 200 rds. Silencerco fixed it and had it back to me in about a week.

I also had a hybrid46 blow up a couple years back. It was also replaced under warranty. The same can now has a rattling baffle stack and needs to go back for warranty work again.

I'd recommend buying a thunderbeast Magnus

 

[Gabe22BR]

I'm sure there is a min barrel restriction on it, for the pressure generated.. I'm sure a quick call you'll get it straightened out..

 

[waspocrew]

I'm sure there is a min barrel restriction on it, for the pressure generated.. I'm sure a quick call you'll get it straightened out..

That's the problem - it's advertised as "no barrel length restrictions". Clearly there's an issue. I just got one last week - it's going to stay on my 6 ARC, 6 Creed, etc.

 

[Gabe22BR]

Other than getting it extremely hot( which all TI cans have warnings on) , must have been made on Fri..
I'm sure they'll fix it.

I seen one, while I was on the hunt for another brand. I had to pass on it, it wasn't exactly what I was wanting.

 

[FireFlyFishing]

Seems like bad welds from what I've been reading. If you do get one, maybe the best thing to do is blow it up so you can get it fixed. I'm going the other direction and not buying one at all. Good luck!

 

[AdamCO1980]

Titanium cans need to kept under 800 degrees F in atmosphere or your risk embrittlement of the material which leads to failure of the material.

 

[doctorjj]

I've got one and have had zero issues with it. I have 14 other cans and have zero issues with any of them. The Scythe has been on 7 PRC with a 20" barrel and on 6.5 Grendel and 6mm ARC so far.

 

[FireFlyFishing]

Here's the current thread on RS:

SilencerCo Scythe Ti failures

I’m not totally sure, but I think you’re right mine would be in the 22XXX range Mine is not very old as far as how long I've owned it. Not much use yet and no failure. It is marked SYT30-13XXXX

rokslide.com

 

[tahoe1305]

Titanium cans need to kept under 800 degrees F in atmosphere or your risk embrittlement of the material which leads to failure of the material.

It's not a heat issue unless they are heating in a single shot or two….which I've never experienced. (Not saying it would hold together ripping 30 on a AR either though…that's just not what's happening in the RS failures).

It's a short barrel high power cartridge issue. There's definitely a trend on the 15 or so that have reported failures. Seems to be about 20" and magnums.

 

[Tgunz64]

It's not a heat issue unless they are heating in a single shot or two….which I've never experienced. (Not saying it would hold together ripping 30 on a AR either though…that's just not what's happening in the RS failures).

It's a short barrel high power cartridge issue. There's definitely a trend on the 15 or so that have reported failures. Seems to be about 20" and magnums.

That's what is making me nervous. One of the main guns I want it for is a 300prc. 24". For me the suppressor checked the boxes. Mainly being short. But at only 6.1" including a brake I thought it would be a great fit to keeping a longer barreled rifle a little shorter with a can vs my nomad LTi. And it is advertised as No barrel restrictions. So I figured great no worries with anything I'll shoot through it. But apparently it might not be the case. Wish I would have seen all of these before ordering. Seems the issues are random no matter the serial number. Hoping it was the case with earlier ones but from the thread it's all over. My serial is 18xxx. Fingers crossed I got a good one.

 

[tysonmax]

It's not a heat issue unless they are heating in a single shot or two….which I've never experienced. (Not saying it would hold together ripping 30 on a AR either though…that's just not what's happening in the RS failures).

It's a short barrel high power cartridge issue. There's definitely a trend on the 15 or so that have reported failures. Seems to be about 20" and magnums.

While not a Scythe, I had the identical issue with a SilencerCo Harvester Evo last year. Was shooting a 22" 6.8 Western with N570. So I think it's definitely a shorter barrel/higher power cartridge problem. To their credit they handled it very well. The notes in the paperwork mentioned all new baffles and reinforced welds, looks brand new again.

 

[tahoe1305]

That's what is making me nervous. One of the main guns I want it for is a 300prc. 24". For me the suppressor checked the boxes. Mainly being short. But at only 6.1" including a brake I thought it would be a great fit to keeping a longer barreled rifle a little shorter with a can vs my nomad LTi. And it is advertised as No barrel restrictions. So I figured great no worries with anything I'll shoot through it. But apparently it might not be the case. Wish I would have seen all of these before ordering. Seems the issues are random no matter the serial number. Hoping it was the case with earlier ones but from the thread it's all over. My serial is 18xxx. Fingers crossed I got a good one.

I'm "guessing" you'll be ok at 24". There's a big difference in that last 4". I can't recall seeing one on that long of a barrel, but if you're worried you can skim the data. Folks are listing barrel length and rounds fired. It's pretty helpful.

 

[Tgunz64]

While not a Scythe, I had the identical issue with a SilencerCo Harvester Evo last year. Was shooting a 22" 6.8 Western with N570. So I think it's definitely a shorter barrel/higher power cartridge problem. To their credit they handled it very well. The notes in the paperwork mentioned all new baffles and reinforced welds, looks brand new again.

Were you one of the guys on the Rokslide thread? With what you said it sounds like one of the failure stories mentioned there.