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I am guessing that they will get this resolved. The price of the gun might get slightly more expensive though. Quality control is expensive. If my ordered NULA is as good as I anticipate, I am going to turn around and order another centerfire and the .22. No telling how long Melvin will continue to make rifles with his direct involvement.
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I don't know if anyone's even looked at it yet.. UPS is the only one's talking to me.
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Rancho That's too bad. Sorry to hear this.
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This whole thing sucks. Rifles in this price range shouldn't have such shoddy quality and QC, period.
I had some quality issues with my first Forbes from last fall, but these were limited stock aesthetics (Safety cutout was ugly, and there was a visible 1/2 nick in the stock out of the box). However, all of my Forbes shoot well, and the bolts have smoothed out too.
My thoughts are that Forbes needs a customer service department. I'm not sure about now, but when I had issues I had to talk to Rick, who also did Sales and Business Development. He is a nice guy, but he is juggling a lot. I'm not making excuses for them, as Forbes has definite quality and operational issues that need to be addressed.
Good luck getting this resolved.
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Scheels in Great Falls has four or five of them. They ain't selling either.
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I did think I wanted one,-- Not anymore --
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I want one, but am waiting to see how this plays out.
It's a shame.
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Once upon a time I had two of the Forbes in 30-06. Never any issues like those mentioned here. I have since sold them and picked up 3 Tikka T3's. In .223, .308 and .270WCF at $635 each and they were exceptional right out of the box. While I still enjoy my pre '64's, the Tikka's are simply a Sako on sale. Good luck out there.
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I did recieve an email today. Rifle is in the paint shop. No ETA yet.
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Perhaps the average guy that buys a Forbes rifle doesn't pull it apart and scrutinize the build quality. If the rifle shoots, they dial it in and go hunting... The whole while marveling at the lightness and moa ish accuracy. Kimbers are famous for QC issues and everyone loves them.
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Really a surprise that Melvin does not get on here and assure folks that he will correct all written above and that he, quite specifically, is working to get future quality where it should be. Stunning actually.
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I sent Forbes a link to this thread on their face book page. They are either asleep at the wheel, understaffed, or not concerned.
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forbes is aware of the issues they have along with Melvin but I dont think you will see them get involved in these issues on a public forum .........if you have a problem with one of their products call them i am sure it will be addressed
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Kimbers are famous for QC issues Not really.
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Perhaps the average guy that buys a Forbes rifle doesn't pull it apart and scrutinize the build quality. If the rifle shoots, they dial it in and go hunting... The whole while marveling at the lightness and moa ish accuracy. Kimbers are famous for QC issues and everyone loves them. Interesting, but I would think that not many average hunters are plunking down $1500 for a rifle like a Forbes. Even mentioning Kimber and QC issues in the same sentence will get plenty of folks riled up here. IMO the Kimbers are finished much more nicely than the Forbes, but tend to have mechanical issues. These issues came up more in the older Kimbers, and those issues and remedies are both well documented here. Out of 4 Mod 84's, I eventually got three to shoot and still have a Montana in 243. My 3 Forbes (and 1 CLR) all shoot great, but IMO the Forbes are not finished to the same standard as the Kimber, or even the CLR for that matter. I hope that Forbes takes care of Prairie Goat quickly, and takes time to Man Up on the quality issues.
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Rancho Loco is the one taking it in the can.
Not Prairie Goat.
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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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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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I can't speak for Rancho's side of things, but no can taking here.
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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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My knowledge of Kimber QC issues is dated. As has been mentioned, at one point they had a reputation for some mechanical problems. Perhaps this is a small sample of Forbes rifles that were made on a Monday.
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