Just received an email from Geisselle.......
Typically if the SSAE has occasional doubles or triples or experiences hammer follow this is from a light hold and a soft press at the bench either shooting for accuracy at range or zeroing an optic. The greater recoil impulse of the 308’s makes it more susceptible to recoil induced malfunctions such as doubling or hammer follow instances. It can happen while standing as well but is more common while at the bench.
Hammer follow is when the trigger is being pulled again (due to finger and rifle movement while firing) but the timing is such that the hammer rides the bolt carrier home. The hammer actually falls faster than the BCG can travel to get into battery. The hammer moving with the BCG will cause the firing pin to protrude but will not place enough force upon the primer to cause ignition. This presents itself as a light strike / dimpled primer and a non-functioning trigger. The firearm will then need to be recharged to be put back into use.
Unfortunately since we have not tested with that rifle and there is no mil-spec for 308’s (there are a few more common patterns out there and then a ton of proprietary stuff) it’s difficult to know what else may be going on without having it in hand. If you are located in Canada we are unable to have you send the trigger in for inspection however this is a fairly common initial occurrence with the SSAE and 308’s. Getting tighter on the gun and more direct with the trigger press usually does the trick.
Thank you,
Nick
