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Offline BULLBLASTER

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question regarding gunsmith
« on: July 29, 2011, 12:13:25 PM »
I dropped my sendero 300 rum off at a gunsmith on june 13 to have a brake installed and he said 3weeks. I gave him 4 then called and emailed and he said 2-3 more weeks. It has been 7 weeks now and still no brake. I can't even get Ahold of him trying daily phone calls and emails. Should I go there and get my gun and take to somewhere else? I need to get it and sight it in before hunting season. What would you do?
« Last Edit: July 29, 2011, 12:22:43 PM by BULLBLASTER »

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Re: question regarding gunsmith
« Reply #1 on: July 29, 2011, 12:21:24 PM »
I had a deal like this with Kesselrings ( think thats how you spell it) . I had a brake put on a rifle back a few years ago, same hting promised on one date but didn't get it back until a month after the said date..

To say Iwas pissed is an understatement. I will never do buisness there ever again.

Now you got a couple of choices, Do they do good work? And if so can you afford the time?  Other wise go pick it up and take it elsewhere.. Problem you are gonna run into is this late in the year they will be fairly busy anywhere you take it....
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Re: question regarding gunsmith
« Reply #2 on: July 29, 2011, 12:24:52 PM »
The smith I took it to came highly recommended by numerous people on this site and elsewhere. I already called another smith who said 2 weeks max. I need it done before September. I start bowhunting then and wont have too much range time after that.

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Re: question regarding gunsmith
« Reply #3 on: July 29, 2011, 12:31:40 PM »
Sounds like I might go pick it up and explain to him that you needed it done and it was not done. So now you are going to take it elsewhere.. 

I have foud through the years that a good gunsmith is awful handy to have around, so when I find a good one I keep them busy...

good luck man,
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Re: question regarding gunsmith
« Reply #4 on: July 29, 2011, 12:33:35 PM »
If the guy won't answer calls or emails, I'd be knocking on his door, especially if it was my Sendero. That sucks. I would definitely be at his door.
I had a brake installed and it took about a week and a half.
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Re: question regarding gunsmith
« Reply #5 on: July 29, 2011, 12:35:41 PM »
i dont know where you are located but i would get my gun back quickly, and tell him his business isnt to damn good, i have went to the marksmans club and frontier guns and have had very good luck, thanks for the reminder i gotta get my sons rifle fixed thank you again damn i have forgot all about it   :bash: :bash: :bash:
my grandpa always said "if it aint broke dont fix it"

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Re: question regarding gunsmith
« Reply #6 on: July 29, 2011, 12:37:12 PM »
Looks like I.will make the hour drive over there and get my gun this afternoon. Thanks guys. I will update this thread.

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Re: question regarding gunsmith
« Reply #7 on: July 29, 2011, 01:05:50 PM »
did you take it to Shawn Carlock at Defensive Edge or someone else?

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Re: question regarding gunsmith
« Reply #8 on: July 29, 2011, 01:19:24 PM »
I'd go get it before it is gone. Take it somewhere else and be up front that you have been recently burned and are not willing to jack around.

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Re: question regarding gunsmith
« Reply #9 on: July 29, 2011, 01:43:20 PM »
The gun smith i use tells me when the parts get in, or if there are any hiccups... problems require more communication not less.  :twocents:
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Re: question regarding gunsmith
« Reply #10 on: July 29, 2011, 05:55:28 PM »
Well. Ibpicked it up andI took to mountain shadow arms in Spokane. He might have it done tomorrow. I hope so.

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Re: question regarding gunsmith
« Reply #11 on: July 29, 2011, 09:03:52 PM »
Pretty piss poor operation... their response to not returning calls or emails was pathetic to say the least

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Re: question regarding gunsmith
« Reply #12 on: July 30, 2011, 04:59:50 PM »
picked my rifle up from Shadow Mountain Arms a couple hours ago. one day turn around. i am very happy with the service there.
now just need to do some shooting!

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Re: question regarding gunsmith
« Reply #13 on: July 30, 2011, 05:16:21 PM »
Soundsl ike you made the right decision.

If i may ask what brake did you put on it, I also havea 300 RUM  and was wondering about them. Cost and such.

Man I bet that thing is gonna be loud... 
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Re: question regarding gunsmith
« Reply #14 on: July 30, 2011, 06:07:47 PM »
I went with the defensive edge brake. I don't like radials... after tax was 270. A bit more than other smiths but it was done overnight.

 


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