
Posted: 6/26/2002 7:54:41 AM EDT
[Last Edit: 6/26/2002 7:56:52 AM EDT by FMJunkie]
First, I want to make it clear that my intent last night was not to point out a mistake made by Lauer and crucify them or spread ill will. I was, and still am, very excited about the refinish they did on my rifle and just wanted to share. As I said in the original post, I had not had a chance to contact them and would not judge them until I did. I was confident that they would be stand-up and make it right.
Well, [b]they did.[/b]
I am shipping it back to them overnight. They will fix it and send it back to me, overnight, and they want to reimburse me for my shipping expense to return it to them. (Which I declined, it was an honest mistake which they owned up to and eagerly want to make it right. That's all I want.)
They were extremely concerned and apologetic, even the shipping manager who had absolutely nothing to do with this.
[b]Lauer Custom Weaponry is a good company and I will most definitely be engaging their services again in the near future.[/b]
Now, for those that didn't get to see, here's the beautiful job they did:
[img]www.ar15.com/members/albums/FMJunkie%2FIM000318%2Ejpg[/img]
[img]www.ar15.com/members/albums/FMJunkie%2FIM000319%2Ejpg[/img]
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Thanks for the update. Glad to hear that all is well.
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Thanks for the update on the LCW threads. But this is only HALF of the problem/solution. We still need to hear from DVD so the jury is still partly out on this one.
So does this mean that all the LCW threads will be unlocked now or????
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Sounds like a good company to me !!!
ilikethepaintjob they did.
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B4eautiful work! Where's your FA?
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Originally Posted By Pangea:
B4eautiful work! Where's your FA? View Quote |
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FMJunkie:
Nice rifle. What's the reason that the ejection port cover, charging handle, etc were left unfinished? I don't think it detracts from the look [i]at all[/i], just curious.
BTW, are you going to get a bunch of mags refinished to match?
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FMJunkie-that's a sharp paint job. Did you get it done in the winter camo 'cause it looks cool or did you get it done for some kind of hunting?
Geez you even volunteered to pay the shipping, you are a good guy. I woulda scammed a t-shirt off 'em-they are pretty cool looking [;)]
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I'm guessing, the "cammo material" looks like a coating. If "moving parts" were coated it would change the "tolerances" enough to effect the function of those parts.
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Humph! AR10. That's like 5 less than an AR15! Loser!
LOL! Great looking rifle. You know, you could mail it to me and let me shoot it a little. Of course you'd have to send ammo too.
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Hmph, I missed the original thread and I was just wondering if you wouldn't mind telling me what was wrong originally. If not, I understand.
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The muzzle brake is on wrong, it's off 90 degrees-look where the holes are.
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Originally Posted By Aimless:
FMJunkie-that's a sharp paint job. Did you get it done in the winter camo 'cause it looks cool or did you get it done for some kind of hunting?
Geez you even volunteered to pay the shipping, you are a good guy. I woulda scammed a t-shirt off 'em-they are pretty cool looking [;)]
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Originally Posted By FMJunkie:
Actually, both. I recently secured the ability to make regular hunting trips to Colorado! This coming winter is going to be an Elk hunt! (with a different rifle, of course) View Quote |
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Eswanson, painting internals doesn't usually change the tolerances(there are certain parts on certain firearms you don't refinish, however). They are left black for cosmetic looks.
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Originally Posted By NSFJojo:
Eswanson, painting internals doesn't usually change the tolerances(there are certain parts on certain firearms you don't refinish, however). They are left black for cosmetic looks. View Quote |
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You are correct Aimless. I know a lot elk huters that use 30-06 and even .308's. Must be a West Coast thing[;)].
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Originally Posted By Aimless:
Originally Posted By FMJunkie:
Actually, both. I recently secured the ability to make regular hunting trips to Colorado! This coming winter is going to be an Elk hunt! (with a different rifle, of course) View Quote View Quote |
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I recenly read a article in a hunting magazine concerning this subject. It is more of a matter of placing a precise shot that will take the animal down. When huting an animal as big as an elk though, you either use a big gun or make sure your shots are from close range so that when the bullet is losing trajectory you don't have to worry about not getting "deep peneration" [:D].
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Oh, I wanted to ask you, does the paint job seem real durable?
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Originally Posted By Corporal_Chaos:
I recenly read a article in a hunting magazine concerning this subject. It is more of a matter of placing a precise shot that will take the animal down. When huting an animal as big as an elk though, you either use a big gun or make sure your shots are from close range so that when the bullet is losing trajectory you don't have to worry about not getting "deep peneration" [:D]. View Quote |
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Hey man, I'm with you on that. I hate waching people cripple animals or simply "sport hunt." I personally plan on using a .308 for my first elk. And I was speaking of what appears to be "West Coast preference." Elk aren't the quitest animals so they aren't incredibly difficult to find but they aren't the dumbest either. There are just some places in the west where you can't get so close to that big trophy bull everyone wants. If you plan on taking far shots you still must be capable of precision. Just that the farther you plan on shooting from the bigger your round may need to be. Hope I've clarified it for you.
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That thing looks sexy BTW Aimless [;)].
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Originally Posted By Aimless:
The muzzle brake is on wrong, it's off 90 degrees-look where the holes are. View Quote |
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Originally Posted By Corporal_Chaos:
Hey man, I'm with you on that. I hate waching people cripple animals or simply "sport hunt." I personally plan on using a .308 for my first elk. And I was speaking of what appears to be "West Coast preference." Elk aren't the quitest animals so they aren't incredibly difficult to find but they aren't the dumbest either. There are just some places in the west where you can't get so close to that big trophy bull everyone wants. If you plan on taking far shots you still must be capable of precision. Just that the farther you plan on shooting from the bigger your round may need to be. Hope I've clarified it for you. View Quote |
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Yankee, I agree with you 100%.
I make it my responsibility to be completely proficient with every firearm I own. Point well taken about the magnum rounds. Let me just tell you that a .338 Ultra Mag kicks like freight train on crack with a bad attitude!
It is specifically because of this that I forced myself to shoot it until I no longer flinched and was able to get consistent shot groups of under 1.5" at 100 yds and under 3" at 200 yds. (that's the longest range I got)
Now, before I start hearing about MOA and all that, it is not easy with this big of a round...
Anyway, I am without a doubt a novice/beginning hunter. I've fired more rounds downrange than most infantry divisions but, that's paper. Nothing scares me more than shooting and losing an animal. Especially something as big as an Elk. I guess that is why I am going with the 'big gun' for my first hunt.
I would appreciate hearing your thoughts on this and any advice you might have. (since I am coming to your turf!)
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Originally Posted By FMJunkie:
Yankee, I agree with you 100%.
I make it my responsibility to be completely proficient with every firearm I own. Point well taken about the magnum rounds. Let me just tell you that a .338 Ultra Mag kicks like freight train on crack with a bad attitude!
It is specifically because of this that I forced myself to shoot it until I no longer flinched and was able to get consistent shot groups of under 1.5" at 100 yds and under 3" at 200 yds. (that's the longest range I got)
Now, before I start hearing about MOA and all that, it is not easy with this big of a round...
Anyway, I am without a doubt a novice/beginning hunter. I've fired more rounds downrange than most infantry divisions but, that's paper. Nothing scares me more than shooting and losing an animal. Especially something as big as an Elk. I guess that is why I am going with the 'big gun' for my first hunt.
I would appreciate hearing your thoughts on this and any advice you might have. (since I am coming to your turf!) View Quote |
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Great! I'm glad they have decided to fix it for you. Now, what was wrong with it again?
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Originally Posted By QuikSilver:
Thanks for the update on the LCW threads. But this is only HALF of the problem/solution. We still need to hear from DVD so the jury is still partly out on this one.
So does this mean that all the LCW threads will be unlocked now or???? View Quote |
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