"Freedom is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it."
~Pericles~
If that's what their product looks like when it is new, they need to fire whoever is in charge of quality control.
You are right in expecting new and unused when you pay for it. Several things stand out here that raise a red flag in my eye, the divot holes don't appear round or square to the plate. several holes have no chamfer breaking the sharp edge ( a no no in manufacturing ). some holes appear to be finished round and with the edge broken so its not sharp. This definitely cries out used unit to me (wether used in in house testing, quality control or a return) this should be sold as a blemish or scratch and dent not new
As to the scratches and gouges these are handling of a used unit or sloppy manufacturering, Many highly polished items are made from like or softer materials with out scratches being present in the parts, its done every day in industry. Scratches and gouges can happen in shipping but the shipping box also shows it usually.
Want to thank everyone for their support, but I have decided to throw in the towel. It’ll cost me $20 and half an hour to ship it back, and then I either get a refund and build one, or I get another that may be better or worse. Instead of spending that half hour to ship it I can chamfer the holes that need it, cleanup the threading, and even refinish the surfaces if I want.
I’ve only heard good things about Magma, but either their production and QC has recently become abysmal or they lied to me. Either way, I gave them a chance to step up and they passed. At least I have her email saying that it was new, so hopefully that will help should any warranty issues arise. Other than maybe someday needing my sizer rebuilt, this will likely be the last time I’ll deal with them. It is unfortunate, but I’ve decided to move on.
Ya’ll have a great evening,
Jim
I bought a television from a big storechain,when I unpacked it,.......it didnt work.......On a close look,it had been mounted by a rear bracket,and marks on the hard plastic....It was obviously used....So ,I took it back to the store.........and the young people there are acting like I was trying to con them....."straight from the bulkstore",the 20 something manager says,couldnt possibly be used.........anyhoo,I demand another one,and unpack and check it carefully,before leaving....New set,after two 20 mile trips,not one....It looks to me someone in the store is conducting a scam,possibly swapping hotel or apartment sets for new,as the box was carefully packed,no torn or cut plastic,or any indication of opening.
BP | Bronze Point | IMR | Improved Military Rifle | PTD | Pointed |
BR | Bench Rest | M | Magnum | RN | Round Nose |
BT | Boat Tail | PL | Power-Lokt | SP | Soft Point |
C | Compressed Charge | PR | Primer | SPCL | Soft Point "Core-Lokt" |
HP | Hollow Point | PSPCL | Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" | C.O.L. | Cartridge Overall Length |
PSP | Pointed Soft Point | Spz | Spitzer Point | SBT | Spitzer Boat Tail |
LRN | Lead Round Nose | LWC | Lead Wad Cutter | LSWC | Lead Semi Wad Cutter |
GC | Gas Check |