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Post by parson on Mar 19, 2021 15:48:16 GMT -5
The last three rifles that I have bought have all needed to be sent in for accuracy issues
KSA .22 replaced barrel
T/C Compass .308 replaced barrel
Henry Single Shot .357 replaced rifle
Of course they were all under warranty, but its a hassle to get return ticket, box it up, and ship it out.
Is this really that widespread of an issue, or do I have an uncanny ability to pick a loser?
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Post by bullseye69 on Mar 19, 2021 19:03:59 GMT -5
IDK Whos your favorite sports teams? Browns, Reds?
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Post by esshup on Mar 19, 2021 19:07:58 GMT -5
Don't forget da Bears! (with the exception of 1986)
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Post by parson on Mar 19, 2021 19:14:35 GMT -5
My "gift" seems to be limited to rifle selection. In other areas I make great choices. For instance, my darlin' wife has put up with me for almost 54 years.
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Post by lawrencecountyhunter on Mar 19, 2021 19:49:09 GMT -5
What was wrong with the Henry? Just wouldn't group? I've been pretty tempted to pick one up since I gave my daughter my H&R.
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Post by parson on Mar 20, 2021 7:07:02 GMT -5
What was wrong with the Henry? Just wouldn't group? I've been pretty tempted to pick one up since I gave my daughter my H&R. I was getting 2" - 5" groups off of a bench at 50 yards. Not good. My S&W 686 can do better. I just received the replacement yesterday, so haven't had it out yet. I bought this partly because my nephew has one in .44 mag, and it will shoot about 2" at 100 yards. Not bad for a PCR. Hopefully, my first one was an anomaly. I'll give a report after a little range time. |
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Post by jjas on Mar 20, 2021 9:41:12 GMT -5
I've run into the same type of issues over the last several years. Some were fine, but some firearms wouldn't group, some wouldn't extract/feed well, some were just rough. Some I sent back for repair, some I tried to use and see if they would improve with time (some did, some didn't), others I just sent down the road.
I think it's just the nature of the beast anymore. Slap 'em together, send 'em out and repair the ones that people complain about.
With demand as high as it is, I would imagine it will only get worse.
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Post by stevein on Mar 20, 2021 10:26:58 GMT -5
Folks with new Marlins since Remington went bankrupt are in limbo. I hope my year old does not have any surprises. 60 rounds, so far so good. Now Ruger bought Marlin so maybe they will do warranty work someday.
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Post by parson on Mar 22, 2021 12:23:17 GMT -5
Was able to get to the range with replacement rifle this morning. Much more pleased with the results.
Only shot at 50 yards, but with 180 grain cast & max load of 2400, holes were touching. it shot other loads acceptably but this one was the most accurate so far.
Next trip I'll stretch it out to 100 yards and try a few more loads.
Took a while, but I got a keeper now!
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