Reasonable first baffle wear?

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31-12-2018, 04:41 PM
Preacher

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Reasonable first baffle wear?

I tried to send this pm to @DPT but it is not allowing me to send picture. And we all know without pictures....

What would be considered a normal amount of wear on first baffle of over barrel dpt can from a 17in .243 barrel shooting 80 & 100gr factory ammo (Winchester super x)?

I will definitely be purchasing a s/s baffle as soon as funds allow so that is something I am already aware of.

Just wondering if this seems excessive for 20-25 rounds, mixed 100/80gr?

P.s suppressor is awesome and very happy with its performance so this is not a gripe, just after info as do not have a lot of experience with them.

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31-12-2018, 05:08 PM
Shamus

The 'problem' with modular suppressors is that you can open them up and have a look. If it was a one piece unit, you wouldn't know and you wouldn't worry about it ...
31-12-2018, 05:16 PM
Micky Duck

looks to me like you have cleaned it...there is no white powdery stuff around it....like mine has,told to leave it there as it helps to slow down wear.
31-12-2018, 05:17 PM
mikee

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You got me curious so I opened up mine
16 Inch Barrel .375WSM @ approx 200 shots (250gn bullet at approx 2500FPS)
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6.5SAUM 26 Inch Barrel @ approx 450 shots (143gn bullet at 3100fps)
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but the one I am most interesed in is my 6.5TCU Suppressor as its done the most work @ 2050 rounds (123gn bullet at 2550fps) however I am unable to remove the first baffle as it has Stuuck and wont undo, and the pics are slightly off centre :(

All Are DPT, the man makes a good product
31-12-2018, 05:18 PM
Preacher

Just gave it a quick wipe with a paper towel. I'm sure it's fine just kinda got a shock with how much it looks hammered already.
31-12-2018, 05:26 PM
DPT

Quote:

Originally Posted by Preacher

I tried to send this pm to @DPT but it is not allowing me to send picture. And we all know without pictures....

What would be considered a normal amount of wear on first baffle of over barrel dpt can from a 17in .243 barrel shooting 80 & 100gr factory ammo (Winchester super x)?

I will definitely be purchasing a s/s baffle as soon as funds allow so that is something I am already aware of.

Just wondering if this seems excessive for 20-25 rounds, mixed 100/80gr?

P.s suppressor is awesome and very happy with its performance so this is not a gripe, just after info as do not have a lot of experience with them.

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If I was sent that picture with no background info and asked how many rounds it has had through it id say maybe 800 +. A s/s blast baffle would definitely stop that.

Ideally an email should be sent to us and we can discuss this further sales@dpt.co.nz keeping in mind we are on holiday for two more weeks so I will reply as soon as I can

Thank you
DPT
31-12-2018, 05:31 PM
DPT

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Originally Posted by DPT

If I was sent that picture with no background info and asked how many rounds it has had through it id say maybe 800 +. A s/s blast baffle would definitely stop that.

Ideally an email should be sent to us and we can discuss this further sales@dpt.co.nz keeping in mind we are on holiday for two more weeks so I will reply as soon as I can

Thank you
DPT

Looking at it more id actually lift that to over 1000 rounds. That is rather “baffling” with only 25 rounds through it
31-12-2018, 05:38 PM
tetawa

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Mine has had 40 rounds 243 17" barrel plus 25 rounds 270 BAR 17" barrel
31-12-2018, 05:55 PM
Preacher

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Originally Posted by DPT

Looking at it more id actually lift that to over 1000 rounds. That is rather “baffling” with only 25 rounds through it

Rifle was only purchased a month ago. With new suppressor supplied. It was flawless before first shots and out of 2 boxes of 20 rounds I have 16 left.

I can supply date of purchase and from where if required.
31-12-2018, 06:15 PM
Micky Duck

looks and sounds like sending it back to Darren with relevant detail is in order....Id bet Rushies left one it will come back betterer than new they have outstanding customer support,suspect someone slipped an old one on thinking you would never know.
31-12-2018, 06:23 PM
Frogfeatures

My 243’s running a DPT, and I’ve probably put 200 + rounds through it.
The first baffle looks a shit load better than yours.
Maybe you got a ‘used’ baffle in error as MD says
Very happy with mine
Darren’ll see ya right, stands behind his product.
31-12-2018, 06:40 PM
matto1234

My 14inch 308 is holding up way better than that, i think the other chaps might be onto something and you have been given a second hand one without knowing?
31-12-2018, 07:17 PM
Kiwi Greg

I would say looking at that Pic there is a hell of a lot of unburnt powder hitting that baffle courtesy of your short barrel & factory rounds

I would always use a SS first baffle on a barrel that short especially with an over bore case like the 243.

I bet plenty of Guys with "Bush Pigs" would fill their pants if they were able to look inside their suppressors...even with only a couple of boxes through them...

As mentioned previously with a segmented can you can pull it to bits to see whats going on, with the others you need a bore scope to give yourself a fright ;)
31-12-2018, 07:26 PM
DPT

Quote:

Originally Posted by Preacher

Rifle was only purchased a month ago. With new suppressor supplied. It was flawless before first shots and out of 2 boxes of 20 rounds I have 16 left.

I can supply date of purchase and from where if required.

Hi,

Please email us sales@dpt.co.nz

Thanks
31-12-2018, 10:58 PM
Preacher

I am well aware it will require a s/s baffle and no it was perfect before first shots, definitely not substituted second hand component.

Will contact dpt via email furthermore
31-12-2018, 11:08 PM
Max Headroom

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Originally Posted by DPT

Hi,

Please email us sales@dpt.co.nz

Thanks

Like this, Finger on the pulse of issues. Good one.
01-01-2019, 06:49 AM
Marty Henry

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So heres my 223 supressor 2500 rounds through it about 400 with an ar which isnt recommended. It also spent a week sitting on a 22-250 and did 50 rounds but needed a few more baffles for that. The pitting developed quite quickly round the centre hole while on the ar but never seemed to get any worse.
01-01-2019, 07:32 AM
Danger Mouse

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Originally Posted by Max Headroom

Like this, Finger on the pulse of issues. Good one.

Yeah sounds like dpt has immediately come to the party to address any concerns. Good customer service!
01-01-2019, 08:07 AM
res

that looks about like my 7mm one did after 400ish rounds,I put a stainless one in and problem solved - another 1k through it and you can hardly tell
01-01-2019, 08:44 AM
foxhound

My 243 running DPT with hundreds of rounds through it looks like tetawa,s can. Mine has been shortened too 20 inches but all are my reloads. I now run it on my AR as well but will purchase a SS blast baffle soon.
07-01-2019, 10:56 PM
ZQLewis

well I know from experience that a short barrel 243 spits one hell of a jet of flame. that's got to eat out what ever it hits.
having said that others above have short barrel 243's with no issue.
side question, why did you go 243 for short barrel rifle?
I shoot a couple of 243's but for a short barrel rifle based on the 308 family a larger bore would be more efficient. (yes trajectory and recoil would be worse than the 243).
Zq
08-01-2019, 09:30 PM
Preacher

Pretty much so the whole family can shoot it and because I already have .30 cals. Didn't want to go .223 and the barrel length was for ease of carry for the smaller ones.
08-01-2019, 10:34 PM
Preacher

Max shots will be 200 odd on sika and fallow.
11-01-2019, 09:00 AM
ZQLewis

Cheer's Preacher, Thats a perfectly good reason.
One of my 243's ended up at <18" due to crown damage and an internal rust pit. It had shot well for years then suddenly the best i could get was 4" groups so got it cut back. This was before i discovered suppressors. It was awful, loud, big flash, and kicked badly. Ended up finding a gunsmith with an old (but unused) factory 22" barrel to suit.
For family use the 243 makes a lot of sense, Particularly if you don't reload. Recently a mate tried starting his son on the 7M08 with factory reduced loads. (Did not go well)
Zq
15-01-2019, 04:37 PM
DPT

Please flick us an email so we can get this issue resolved sales@dpt.co.nz
30-01-2019, 09:04 AM
DPT

@Preacher

Please get in contact with me regarding this issue so we can get it resolved.
30-01-2019, 07:11 PM
Micky Duck

man..this sucks.... a fella comes onto the open net and shows what looks like a really bad issue...and when the manufacturer tries to help..........goes mute . Darren you are doing your best and Im plurry sure any and everyone can see that you are trying to resolve this.
really poor form indeed preacher...get on to it bud.
30-01-2019, 07:18 PM
Kiwi Greg

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Originally Posted by Micky Duck

man..this sucks.... a fella comes onto the open net and shows what looks like a really bad issue...and when the manufacturer tries to help..........goes mute . Darren you are doing your best and Im plurry sure any and everyone can see that you are trying to resolve this.
really poor form indeed preacher...get on to it bud.

You can't please all the people all the time.....or some of the people some of the time even...
30-01-2019, 09:46 PM
Preacher

I hadn't actually seen the thread until I was tagged this morning and have since emailed DPT.
Also have only just come off shift so how is that bad form?
31-01-2019, 09:09 AM
DPT

Email received yesterday afternoon. Thanks