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I also used a Zeiss stereo-microscope to check the cracks to make sure I wasn't seeing things. The images really pop with these scopes and it was easy to see the cracks.
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Results from hardness test:
-- Rockwell B (1/16" ball, 500kg) = 76
This is roughly 122 Brinell (10mm ball, 500kg) and quite a bit harder than 6061-T6. Talley advertises 7000-series and it certainly appears to be in that range.
Of interest, we used a bar of 6061-T6 to warm-up and exercise the Mitutoyo tester. The alu bar measured 60 on Rockwell B which matches the ASTM spec for this alloy (Brinell 95).
Based on this very limited test, it appears that the material is ok.
No idea what you're saying....but the last sentence clears it all up for me. I have heard of Brinell hardness when buying cast bullets. But that's about it.
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Sorry for the techno-babble. Yes, the material itself appears ok at least in terms of hardness.
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Forgot to mention that Talley customer service has responded promptly with replacements on the way. I sent an e-mail yesterday describing the situation with links. They had replacements in the mail this AM. I was expecting to need a follow-up call with them as most companies don't seem to pay attention to their "Contact Us" forms. Not so with with their C/S.
Used their customer service one other time and they were very prompt then too. Thus far I've got nothing but praise for their customer service. I'm impressed and have had a lot of stuff with lifetime warranties fail, only to get the run around with the customer service department.
Talley also wants the cracked rings back for inspection. Hoping to hear the results of their findings.
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Talley is the best. They've taken care of me twice and service was great and fast.
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Forgot to mention that Talley customer service has responded promptly with replacements on the way. I sent an e-mail yesterday describing the situation with links. They had replacements in the mail this AM. I was expecting to need a follow-up call with them as most companies don't seem to pay attention to their "Contact Us" forms. Not so with with their C/S.
Used their customer service one other time and they were very prompt then too. Thus far I've got nothing but praise for their customer service. I'm impressed and have had a lot of stuff with lifetime warranties fail, only to get the run around with the customer service department.
Talley also wants the cracked rings back for inspection. Hoping to hear the results of their findings.
That's been my experience with them as well. They are great. Very similar to RCBS customer service....
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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