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wallenba
06-08-2011, 11:34 AM
It's the little things that bug me the most. Bought these bulk from Midway a while back. Just got to this one today. I spent about a minute trying to install the die[smilie=b: Don't have the reciept either, and is hardly worth the postage to return it.
dragonrider
06-08-2011, 11:36 AM
Nice finish on the ID :veryconfu
angus6
06-08-2011, 11:46 AM
Send them a pic and ask them to include return shipping with replacement , you might be surprised
tomme boy
06-08-2011, 12:00 PM
If you have an account with Midway, just look up your order histry on the web site. You do not need the reciept. I would also call Hornady. They will replace that without any questions. I have broke parts and they sent new ones no charge. I tried to pay but they would not let me. Call Hornady and let them know about this, and let us know what they say.
wallenba
06-08-2011, 12:15 PM
Just got off the phone with Midway. They did not have any in the singles so they are sending me a three pack...GRATIS !! How's that for customer service? Should have them by Tuesday.:bigsmyl2: :bigsmyl2:
noylj
06-08-2011, 12:19 PM
See, don't get upset until you have talked to the retailer and the manufacturer.
I expect these sorts of things with CAD/CAM and the ability of people to pick up from one bin and drop in another bin.
wallenba
06-08-2011, 12:24 PM
Anyone need an .82 caliber push thru sizing die? They did not even want it back, or ask for proof. It pays to have a long customer account record I guess.
Gswain
06-08-2011, 12:42 PM
I have had similar experiences with midway, they always have tried to make things right for me.
1hole
06-08-2011, 12:49 PM
"I spent about a minute trying to install the die"


????
Jim
06-08-2011, 12:59 PM
Every now and then, I used to find threaded(or supposed to be!) pipe fittings like that.
Daywalker
06-08-2011, 01:00 PM
Wallenba, I sent you a pm. Think I can help you out so that you can still use that bushing...
Doc Highwall
06-08-2011, 01:56 PM
Send a picture to the manufacture, maybe they will send you some.
btroj
06-08-2011, 02:01 PM
:kidding:Can't you just file off the threads on the die? Should fit pretty well then.
wallenba
06-08-2011, 04:38 PM
:kidding:Can't you just file off the threads on the die? Should fit pretty well then.

LMAO Good idea:mrgreen:
wallenba
06-08-2011, 04:42 PM
"I spent about a minute trying to install the die"


????
I meant, run a reloading die (sizing die) into it.
Yep, mebbe only thirty seconds before I looked to see what the h311 was wrong. It was a morning pre-coffee event.

"Wallenba, I sent you a pm. Think I can help you out so that you can still use that bushing..."

Got it Tommy, PM'd back.
MtGun44
06-08-2011, 04:58 PM
Run a die into it. Now, who has a 7/8 - 14 die in stock?

CHANGE: OOPS! I meant TAP, run a tap into it. Too late at night, I guess!

Bill
wallenba
06-08-2011, 05:10 PM
Run a die into it. Now, who has a 7/8 - 14 die in stock?

Bill

Bill, I got an offer from Daywalker to use one. But I think it's more trouble than it's worth. I'm gonna keep it as a reminder to check my stuff when it arrives. P.S I knew you meant tap.
1hole
06-09-2011, 11:09 AM
"Yep, mebbe only thirty seconds before I looked to see what the h311 was wrong. It was a morning pre-coffee event."

Just funning ya. ;)
wallenba
06-09-2011, 12:49 PM
"Yep, mebbe only thirty seconds before I looked to see what the h311 was wrong. It was a morning pre-coffee event."

Just funning ya. ;)

I knew that:smile:
Artful
06-09-2011, 02:56 PM
Maybe it's supposed to be for one of them morse taper dies..
29yrsreload
06-09-2011, 03:01 PM
I felt the same way last Friday. I had purchased, among other paraphernalia for loading up 22 boolits, a .225 sizing die for my Saeco Lubrisizer. After casting a batch of 225107s with the wonderful die from NOE I went to set up the sizer. Pulled the 30 cal die and started to put the 22 die in when I made the stunning realization that...........IT HAD NO HOLES IN IT TO LUBE THE BOOLITS!!![smilie=b:
After calming down a bit I decided to call Midway Monday morning. However, I started going thru Boolit Withdrawal Saturday. I took some measurements on a 30 cal die, then went to the shop to check my homemade V-block for holding roundstock in the Lagun mill....damn! too big and 1/8 inch end mill had 1/4 shank........Then made trip to Big Tool Store on other side of Wichita (35 miles) and got small end mill and small V-blocks. Got home....more measurements, carefully measure to center of die boreline, then eyeball because I measured wrong..... a little tapping oil and a little time and had a working lube die:bigsmyl2:
Bad thing was I forgot to take pictures for posterity and to send to Midway..ah well, I was a happy camper tho 8-)