I bought a Dead Air nomad TI XC to put on a new Seekins Precision Havak in 6.8 Western. Before getting through a box of ammo, the bolt lift on an expected round became impossibly heavy. I went back-and-forth with Seekins on this, including sending the rifle back to them twice. One thing that was noticed, was a heavy carbon ring inside the chamber. But I was hesitant to believe that this brand new suppressor was the problem, but ultimately stuck my AB Raptor find the rifle and the problem disappeared.
Then today, I mounted the Dead Air on my Tikka TX3 in .308 Winchester and the exact same problem occurred, even though the 308 obviously has far less pressure. I have shot the Tikka they ton, always suppressed, and used the same ammo today that I've always used.
I can't come up with any other explanation than it is the fault of the suppressor. Somehow it must be causing too much back pressure and pushing back into the chamber.
Does anyone else have any other thoughts on what it could be and why?
I spoke with Dead Air today and their initial response was that this was not something they are seeing.
Then today, I mounted the Dead Air on my Tikka TX3 in .308 Winchester and the exact same problem occurred, even though the 308 obviously has far less pressure. I have shot the Tikka they ton, always suppressed, and used the same ammo today that I've always used.
I can't come up with any other explanation than it is the fault of the suppressor. Somehow it must be causing too much back pressure and pushing back into the chamber.
Does anyone else have any other thoughts on what it could be and why?
I spoke with Dead Air today and their initial response was that this was not something they are seeing.
