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I did shoot it. Twice at the beginning. Shooting wasn't the problem.
I'm betting it does shoot very well, but if anything went south on that rig, I would not want to deal with that CS again in a million years. But I figger the lights will be out way before then..
I replace valve cover gaskets every 50K, if they don't need them sooner...
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Very odd. My own experience could not have been more different. First group out of my 24B .270 ![[Linked Image]](http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n302/coot_03/270group1_zpseb565743.jpg) Great fit and finish - bedding very clean. Best out-of-the box trigger I have ever seen on a BG rifle. Did find the feeding a bit gritty but a bit of time with a stone and lapping compound cleaned that up just fine. Feeds, extracts and ejects reliably. Luck of the draw I guess.
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Roulette, they like to call it....
“There are some who can live without wild things and some who cannot.”
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They only call it Roulette when referring to Kimbers�... 
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The .223 montana in the rack was awful tempting..
I replace valve cover gaskets every 50K, if they don't need them sooner...
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I know dammit. They feel goood�.
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Take the plunge 
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"...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe
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For what its worth I got the only 1911 they ever made that wasn't worth a schitt, it didn't inspire confidence in them.
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In contrast�I LOVE their 1911s�.
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In contrast�I LOVE their 1911s�. Not me, my Ruger P90 was a better gun. I have Colt that's done right now, happiness.
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RanchoL
Really sorry to hear of ALL the issues you had here! Man I have been drooling badly for an ultralight model (84M or 20B) in either 7/08 or 308 for a good while!
I hated reading about all your problems with yours and then you not shooting it to boot after its return to you! I understand totally what you did though, BUT
I'M GONNA TAKE THE PLUNGE!!!!
I will be getting a 20B in 308 shortly. Lemons appear and I've tasted them sour ones, but I gotta give one a run!!!!#
Wish me luck! I'll let you know how it goes when it arrives.....
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Does anyone have any links to other Forbes owners who have had similar problems? Wondering if this was just a isolated case of a rifle built Friday at 4pm or a epidemic problem.
"Never miss the opportunity to shut the f$%K up." Colonel Hopewell.
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I haven't seen any other's yet, and I Hope I Don't ride the same wave a RL had to!!!!
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STS- ever heard of bad Sako, Tikka, or even Ruger mfg on a Friday?
Gross incompetence and negligence from mfg to CS service
Maybe it was isolated but there were Multiple problems.
I was planning to try one but after all of this, I will pass.
Wish those who try them good luck. If I were Melvin if be chewing ass
But perhaps he and I are different.
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I haven't seen any other's yet, and I Hope I Don't ride the same wave a RL had to!!!!
BloodGroove4570 If you get a bad one, remember you volunteered for it. P
Obey lawful commands. Video interactions. Hold bad cops accountable. Problem solved.
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Does anyone have any links to other Forbes owners who have had similar problems? Wondering if this was just a isolated case of a rifle built Friday at 4pm or a epidemic problem. I had a 20B for a bit. It wouldn't extract a case as shipped from the factory. I called and they mailed me a new extractor. That solved the problem.... The bedding wasn't perfect, but it shot well.
I enjoy handguns and I really like shotguns,...but I love rifles!
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The .223 montana in the rack was awful tempting.. I joined the peasant club. Travis
Trump being classless,tasteless and clueless as usual. Sorry, trump is a no tax payin pile of shiit. My young wife decided to play the field and had moved several dudes into my house
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RanchoL
Really sorry to hear of ALL the issues you had here! Man I have been drooling badly for an ultralight model (84M or 20B) in either 7/08 or 308 for a good while!
I hated reading about all your problems with yours and then you not shooting it to boot after its return to you! I understand totally what you did though, BUT
I'M GONNA TAKE THE PLUNGE!!!!
I will be getting a 20B in 308 shortly. Lemons appear and I've tasted them sour ones, but I gotta give one a run!!!!#
Wish me luck! I'll let you know how it goes when it arrives.....
BloodGroove4570 Chances are that you'll be just fine. I've shot three, and all have been exceptional shooters. The first one had a few minor cosmetic problems, but that was a pretty early model. As SAS noted, the actions can also be a little gritty at first, but smooth out over time. Don't forget to report back in.
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