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So I bought a MRC X3 and it is a real disappointment. The chamber is so rough the spent cases look like someone took a file to them upon ejection , and speaking of ejection , the bolt likes to "lock up" or "stick" anywhere it contacts the receiver mid stroke upon attempted cycling. A Remington TI even cycles smoother than this thing. , The rifle is aesthetically pleasing and its features are desirable but as far as function goes I would have been better off with a 299 dollar Mossberg , so disappointed. This is just a caveat to perspective buyers , I would steer clear of these rifles. 1300 dollars should buy oneself a quality piece of equipment , this was not my experience unfortunately. I hope they can get it together

I hate to hear that because I was considering one in 6.5 PRC. What caliber did you purchase and was it accurate?

I'd give them a call and see what they can do about fixing the rifle. I agree that for $1300 you shouldn't have those problems.

Similar problems arose on here regarding the previous version as well (X2). Feeding was an issue in that instance. But, the worst part was, the customer service received was worse than the faulty product.

itz funny. how this place in general will absoluteky excoriate one compamy for sending out a 1300 dollar lemon, yet look at all the known problems with kimber montaans and yet those issues shpuld almost be acceoted as par and the gun still be considered a bargain

Yup.

That's disappointing. I've watching for feedback on the X3. It seems like they really got it right with the weight reduction. I expect problems are uncommon but the stories about customer service don't inspire confidence

Haven't seen many Kimber problems lately. And CS has been reported to have improved as well.

I have a MRC X3 in 6.5 PRC.No problems at all. Fine rifle in every respect. Also have an older X2 in 260 Remington. I'm happy with both of my rifles from MRC.

My x2 MRC is a wonderful rifle.

They have new management and improved CS is said to be on the front burner. There's some chatter about it on the AH forum. I'd contact MRC and see what they say. You're not even out the cost of a long distance phone call anymore.

Just my $02.

RM

$1300 fat girl or $1300 skinny girl. People put up with more having the latter.....

That's good to hear and I hope new management does shake things up. I've had two MRC 1999's, one X2 which jams everything except plastic tipped bullets - it does feed those just fine - and which may be what KenMi is speaking of, and one ASR which was a fine rifle in all respects.

Regarding trying to get the feeding problems fixed on the X2, if you talked to the right person (singular) at MRC, things got done as far as that one person could do them. But unfortunately, that person couldn't handle everything and had to delegate and that's where the problems started. My experience trying to get the X2 fixed involved sending it back to the factory twice and a string of mostly dropped balls. "Oh, I asked him to email you last week, didn't he do that?" type of thing. If anyone's interested I might could dig up those old threads where I reported on that.

Hmm, I'll wait awhile and see if good stories and kudos for CS appear about MRC and might try sending that rifle back a third time...

and thats silly
for that kind of money i expect whatever i buy to be unphugged from the get go

Kimber a bargain!? Who said that?

You really need to call them and have a chat. I suspect they'll happily do what it takes to make you a happy customer. I will probably own one in the future. Your account wouldn't turn me away. Multiple accounts might. If they fail you on customer service, that could sway me. You owe it to yourself to give them a chance. You bought a premium priced gun. You should get a premium quality product.

I received a response from the CEO saying the "new" MRC will stand by the rifle no.matter what, hopefully it will be a good customer service experience, the rifle has lots of potential. That's why I bought it.

How much does your rifle weigh?

I've had pretty crappy luck with a X2 6.5 CM. It's back to them for the 2nd time. I've now asked them to rebarrel it to a .260 Rem, because in the long delay to get theirs working right, I bought a 6.5 from a different MFR that smacks clover leaf groups. Truth be told, some of the delay is due to me, I travel extensively and my ability to get home and take it to the main UPS hub to ship it (only open 4-6:30) is a PIT, but dang a $1200- $1300 dollar gun should feed and extract out-of-the-box.

Here's my take if you want a MRC. I really do like the features of their actions. But save yourself some hassle. Buy one of their bare actions, buy a shilen barrel, buy a Mc Edge stock and find a good local gunsmith. You'll probably be into it for $2K, but you'll have the best of the best.

Glad to hear it.