So, do I send it in to fix it or just keep shooting it?

I stopped shooting it after it happened. I wish I would have fired it a bit more to see if, and how bad it affected accuracy. Does anyone have an idea on this?

I believe it happened because I had my cover on too tight and it managed to depress the latch and the can backed off a bit. That's my theory anyway.

call aac, I personally wouldn't keep shooting it. Don't know what caused that strike, could make it worse.

I would send it in. Hate to see baffles get tore up and make it worse.

I would send that in too.

I have a minor end cap strike and it hasn't effected anything. But that's a little more than minor IMHO

Let us know what happens

I sent AAC en email last night and they responded today. They said if I wanted to send it in I could and they'd send me a label but they would need it sent in today or tomorrow because of their move. After that it would have to go to their new facility.

I chose to gently tap the damaged area with a hammer until it was back in shape. Everything looked good at this point so I tried some .223 thru it first. Everything was good so then I stepped up to 300 blk subs. Everything was still good. Checked the ammo I was shooting when the damage occurred for keyholing without the can and that seemed fine. Finally I checked the same setup as when the damage happened and everything was fine.

Accuracy seemed ok as well. Only did one 5 shot group at about 80yds off the bipod.





In the end it was definitely my fault. I knew the can had potential to come loose because i had the cover on too tight but I kept shooting. Everything seems normal so I will leave it as is until proven otherwise.

Looks good to go to me!

Looks a lot better since you tapped it back down!