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SBR upper for hunting
RobertH:
--- Quote from: Les on July 03, 2016, 07:39:55 AM ---From the research I've done sounds like 6.8 would be the better bet with an existing 15 lower, however seems to be some gray area regarding the warranty for an omega in anything larger than 5.56 in an sbr. It's rated for 5.56 down to 10.5" barrel but minimum length for .308 is 16". Not really any documentation that I've found regarding the 6.8. 68forums have lots of info.
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Call up SiCo and ask them. Have them email you the answer so you have it in writing.
Les:
Agreed I should do that, and will. I was looking at a thread over on 68forums, seems that someone already did. The following is what he got back.
First from Tyler @ SiCo:
Thank you for your question. The differences come from the use of different materials between each suppressor series. The Saker features a full Stellite Core, with all other parts being Stainless Steel. Stellite is selected as the complete core material for its strength, and is 30% stronger than Inconel. This is what allows the Saker 762 to handle the 6.8 all the way down to 7", and thus your 8.5" as well. The other option, which is also made of the same materials, and will offer better suppression is the Specwar 762. This model being of a full Stellite core as well, is also rated for use down to 7". The Omega does use a Stellite Blast Baffle, however the rest of the baffle stack is Stainless Steel.
and the second answer from Jay @ SiCo:
In regard to the Omega minimum barrel length, there was an email sent with incorrect information. It was mistakenly stated that the Omega minimum barrel length was 10" when in fact it is 16". The case capacity and muzzle pressures are such that using anything under 16" may damage the suppressor.We completely apologize for the confusion and will be happy to answer any additional questions or concerns you may have regarding the Omega and its capabilities.
Les:
On the surface it would appear that they won't cover it, wished I'd known that before I bought one. I know, it's still operator malfunction, should've done more research. But I will contact them after the weekend.
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