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New Rifle BARREL IS PITTED

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30 July 2004, 20:08
trashcanman
New Rifle BARREL IS PITTED
Just got a new win 70 300 wsm and it looks likle it got some moisture in the end of the barrel cause its pitted pretty bad the last 2 to 3 inches of the barrel. what do i do???? How do I contact Winchester?
30 July 2004, 20:13
tasco 74
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Just got a new win 70 300 wsm and it looks likle it got some moisture in the end of the barrel cause its pitted pretty bad the last 2 to 3 inches of the barrel. what do i do???? How do I contact Winchester?

that's what i would do......there's a good chance a respectable co. like winchester will make it right ....keep us updated on what happens.......
30 July 2004, 22:05
mho
Try USRA Contact Page
- mike
31 July 2004, 01:29
<eldeguello>
I would take it back to the dealer you bought it from. They should be willing to exchange it for an undamaged one!
31 July 2004, 03:48
RSY
How does it shoot?

RSY
31 July 2004, 08:48
CGB
I have had 2 new Winchester barrels that looked pitted; I believe it was actually their !@#$ hammer forging. They replaced one (new one didn't look much better than the old one) and I didn't even try on the other.
They will probably replace it for you.
C.G.B.
31 July 2004, 08:59
shilen30
I'd try trading it with the dealer first, then go through winchester. They are a good company and they should make things right.