[Sheriff160]

What parts did you need to get replaced? Did they send you a new bbl too?

The barrel wasn't necessary, because the gun is stainless, I just polished out the scratches. Can't even tell they were there.
They sent me a:
Butt stock, rear sight assembly, front barrel band w/screw, tang screw, and receiver filler screws.

They offered to replace the entire rifle, I opted to just keep this one and make the repairs myself.

 

[Lance Boyle]

After all that, I certainly hope it runs!

good on you for working with them in a calm and professional manner to get it done. At least you didn't get what I got from Rem factory inspection repair on a minute of barn titanium rifle. "Test fired, inspected, in spec, return to customer". The dreaded "in spec" covers just about anything they don't want to deal with or can't figure out. In spec is apparently less than 10 moa groups for $1300 rifles.

I know I see a huge difference in fit and polish in Remington firearms (and others from the 1980's to present) I much prefer the old one's metal work, but the newer stocks have better lines and checkering.

My 9422 classic final production rifle isn't as nice as the early 1980's 9422 I had back in the day. It's a shame but craftsmanship has mostly been replaced by CNC, MIM, Plastic parts and other cost cutting measures.

Could be internet lore but on ar15.com there was a post about kimber pistols with nice test targets. Too bad the barrels never had a chamber cut precluding them ever firing a round.

Well I suppose if I have to check the accuracy of my order before pulling away from the drive through then i may as well inspect a rifle before leaving the gunshop. I know I often am the first one opening the box at my local shop on special orders. They often don't get to them as soon as they arrive.

 

[scooter22]

I ALWAYS give a new rifle a thorough check just like a used one. I've had 2 bad experiences in the past. 1) I bought a new Win M94AE Trapper 30-30. When I ran a patch in the barrel I found one of the grooves looked like a RR track. Apparently the reamer chattered all the way through. Took it back the next day to the gunshop and they told me to send it back to Winchester. I did and it came back perfect 2) Bought a new Marlin 1894CL 25-20. After shooting it the first time all the cases had fine ridges, just like flutes running from the rim to the shoulder. Sent it back 2 times and it still wasn't 100% right. They polished the chamber and said it was in spec. I was going to tell them to keep it but that was a short run clambering and it was no longer available. So I am glad to have it along with the Winchester. So I always give a thorough inspection.

 

[ROGER4314]

I get real annoyed with folks who get uptight about slight blemishes on a rifle or pistol. They are machines/tools/objects and don't need to be perfect. In fact, honest wear from long use is a real attraction to me as a purchaser. That adds "character" to the gun.

That being said, the pictures tell the tale of an assembly person who didn't give a flip about what he was doing, inspectors who didn't care OR a management that told them to ship it anyway. That bites and I agree that someone needs a tuneup! You were right to complain and I would have done the same.

Flash

 

[jim mccoin]

Welcome to the future, as has been said earlier, keep your eye out for a well cared for used one. All patina has a story to tell.

The finish on my seven year old M39a leaves a lot to be desired and until I checked out the Marlin forum I didn't know the extractor was a piece of bent wire that you can tweak with a pair of needle nose pliers.

On Monday I ordered a pair of milled steel extractors, thanks for the heads up gang:bthumb:

Jim