Beretta's suck

[Caretaker]

This is what happened to my Sako A7 yesterday target shooting.  I've had two bad experiences with Beretta products, the first being a T3 that misfired, Beretta would not refund nor nor fix it, both factory and reloads.  Sportsman Warehouse manager made good on his sale and offered me store credit.  Later Sako released the A7, I liked what I saw and thought I'd give their products a second chance.  This rifle is barely over a year old.  Question is do I get a factory replacement or buy a custom stock?  Knowing their suckass product support I'm hesitant to contact them, I just don't want to go through the stress of dealing with them and risk another stock breaking.  I took a Elk and Deer with this rifle in the same day this hunting season, accuracy has always been tremendous and I like the smooth action, would like to keep it if at all possible. 

[Ratdog68]

Was a Bipod mounted to it?  If so... does the owner's manual mention whether or not bipods are ok to use?  (I'd be surprised if using one would be prohibited though). 

I'd give them a chance to replace the stock... if they won't... m'be you can find one on eBay. 

[jackelope]

I'd love to hear what lead up to that...

[WDFW-SUX]

yup...

[Caretaker]

Yes, a bipod was attached.  Obviously not a "reinforced" forend grip.  I was actually hunting bear in Copalis and as usual took a couple shots to stay in practice.  Would have made a better story if I had been shooting a bear and missed because of this 

[Bob33]

I think you're supposed to shoot the bear with the gun, not club it.

[Ratdog68]

Yes, a bipod was attached.  Obviously not a "reinforced" forend grip.  I was actually hunting bear in Copalis and as usual took a couple shots to stay in practice.  Would have made a better story if I had been shooting a bear and missed because of this 

From your pic... it looked a bit like a bipod had resided there.  What kind of temps were you hunting in... and/or... have you been out to shoot in any severe (cold) situations?  Just trying to get a handle on any potential contributing factors.

[Caretaker]

Temp was about 45 deg in Copalis, damp.  I've had the rifle in low teens while shooting.  Anyone ever have this problem with any stock?  I haven't, never in 30+ years with wood or fiber.

Funny Bob33

[Ratdog68]

Temp was about 45 deg in Copalis, damp.  I've had the rifle in low teens while shooting.  Anyone ever have this problem with any stock?  I haven't, never in 30+ years with wood or fiber.

Funny Bob33

I'm wondering whether the low temps (previously) may've stressed it (the plastic)?  The 45F temps shouldn't've had an affect, unless it was already fractured and those shots just finished it off?  Mine have all been with wood stocks... but I haven't had troubles with temps down to -10F while in the Alaskan Arctic. 

[bobcat]

Looks like a good excuse to get a good aftermarket stock like a McMillan.

[tlbradford]

I wouldn't be hesitant to contact them.  No need to send the rifle in, just email them the photos and a description of what happened?   

[ICEMAN]

Looks like a good excuse to get a good aftermarket stock like a McMillan.

That is exactly what I was going to post, almost word for word. Since you have fond memories with the rifle, keep the gun, avoid the frustration with their service staff, spend a little on a great new stock. Or, you could have bought a Savage, their stocks don't do that...

[jackelope]

I'd love to hear what happened...kind of a play by play. I don't doubt you for any reason...just have a hard time believing that there you were, just firing a couple rounds and a giant hole mysteriously appeared in the front end of your fairly expensive rifle's stock...
 
did you have it rested on some rocks or something like that, took a shot and the thing came apart or something like that?
just wondering.

[markts]

In his post it states that a bipod was attached, dont know much more

[Gutpile]

I'd love to hear what happened...kind of a play by play. I don't doubt you for any reason...just have a hard time believing that there you were, just firing a couple rounds and a giant hole mysteriously appeared in the front end of your fairly expensive rifle's stock...
 
did you have it rested on some rocks or something like that, took a shot and the thing came apart or something like that?
just wondering.