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Offline jenkst

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hubbards ram rod
« on: February 09, 2012, 09:01:52 AM »
Has anyone purchased a hubbard rod in the last two months? I ordered one the first week in december and have not recieved it yet. I called just before christmas and he said he had no stock.

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Re: hubbards ram rod
« Reply #1 on: February 09, 2012, 06:12:55 PM »
I believe that Mr. Hubbard ran out of brass to make more ramrods, and he is currently waiting for more  raw materials.  IIRC there was a thread regarding this problem/delay.

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Re: hubbards ram rod
« Reply #2 on: February 09, 2012, 11:57:02 PM »
i ordered mine a couple weeks ago he said he is making them now so i should be getting mine soon.hopefully
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Re: hubbards ram rod
« Reply #3 on: February 10, 2012, 04:18:34 AM »
Anybody has a picture of the ram rod that Mr. Hubbard makes?

Also, Mr. Hubardd's phone number?

Thanks.

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Re: hubbards ram rod
« Reply #4 on: February 10, 2012, 05:12:46 AM »
Anybody has a picture of the ram rod that Mr. Hubbard makes?

Also, Mr. Hubardd's phone number?

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Re: hubbards ram rod
« Reply #5 on: February 12, 2012, 05:35:14 PM »
I ordered a Ben Hubbard Ram rod for my Sidekick on Nov 6th Here is his Orginal response
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"Casey, I have a couple of them left and it will be a while, before I get a shipment of material and make up some more. I get $40.00 for them. If you want one, I will need the following: Length of your rifle barrel, ; your mailing address and phone number. I will assemble it and ship it to you on invoice and you send me a $40.00 check or money order. Fair enough? Ben Hubbard"
well about 3-5 times a week since then I would get stupid junk political email and jokes from him, so today I sent him this
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Please take me off from your email list, the only thing I would like to hear is if you got my ramrod done...Thanks!
and this was  his reponse
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Be Happy to. I will let you know when I finish your ramrod. After I get paid for it. Remove me from YOUR list.

needless to say I WILL NOT be using a Hubbard Ramrod!!
 

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Re: hubbards ram rod
« Reply #6 on: February 13, 2012, 03:38:21 PM »
Good luck on finding one that's as good quality wise. ::)
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Re: hubbards ram rod
« Reply #7 on: February 13, 2012, 03:59:50 PM »
I have one and its a very good rod.. I only use it when in the woods hunting as I find a "range rod" far handier...
 
He IS quite a character... A couple years ago when I ordered mine it had a message something like this..." Sorry we missed your call leave a message" (Droning down beat) Then MUCH more upbeat and in the same message: "If you wanna go hunting or fishing call my cell 123-456-7891" LOL I found it quite amusing...
 
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Re: hubbards ram rod
« Reply #8 on: February 14, 2012, 12:00:14 AM »
I ordered a Ben Hubbard Ram rod for my Sidekick on Nov 6th Here is his Orginal response
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"Casey, I have a couple of them left and it will be a while, before I get a shipment of material and make up some more. I get $40.00 for them. If you want one, I will need the following: Length of your rifle barrel, ; your mailing address and phone number. I will assemble it and ship it to you on invoice and you send me a $40.00 check or money order. Fair enough? Ben Hubbard"
well about 3-5 times a week since then I would get stupid junk political email and jokes from him, so today I sent him this
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Please take me off from your email list, the only thing I would like to hear is if you got my ramrod done...Thanks!
and this was  his reponse
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Be Happy to. I will let you know when I finish your ramrod. After I get paid for it. Remove me from YOUR list.

needless to say I WILL NOT be using a Hubbard Ramrod!!


I hope you at least had the decency to cancel the order. 
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Re: hubbards ram rod
« Reply #9 on: February 14, 2012, 03:15:43 AM »
I called him and ordered one a few weeks ago and he said mail him a check after i get it in mail. Maybe i should call him and see if he is still making it for me
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Re: hubbards ram rod
« Reply #10 on: February 22, 2012, 01:19:36 PM »
mr. hubbard called today and said he had more material for ram rods. He sure is good man to deal with.   jenkst

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Re: hubbards ram rod
« Reply #11 on: February 22, 2012, 01:42:55 PM »
Yup.  Ben called me, too.  We had a nice chat.  Hellava man at 79 years young.

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Re: hubbards ram rod
« Reply #12 on: February 22, 2012, 02:24:22 PM »
I ordered a Ben Hubbard Ram rod for my Sidekick on Nov 6th Here is his Orginal response
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"Casey, I have a couple of them left and it will be a while, before I get a shipment of material and make up some more. I get $40.00 for them. If you want one, I will need the following: Length of your rifle barrel, ; your mailing address and phone number. I will assemble it and ship it to you on invoice and you send me a $40.00 check or money order. Fair enough? Ben Hubbard"
well about 3-5 times a week since then I would get stupid junk political email and jokes from him, so today I sent him this
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Please take me off from your email list, the only thing I would like to hear is if you got my ramrod done...Thanks!
and this was  his reponse
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Be Happy to. I will let you know when I finish your ramrod. After I get paid for it. Remove me from YOUR list.

needless to say I WILL NOT be using a Hubbard Ramrod!!


I came across this exact post on another board.  I guess CaseyF has an axe to grind.  To be honest, I thought the email from CaseyF to Hubbard was a reasonable request, but could have been interpreted as being a little rude.  I thought Hubbard's reply was actually kind of funny!  The fact that he is going to send you his product before payment is pretty unusual in this day.  If you don't want his ram rod, which receives great reviews, you should let him know.  To take his ramrod without paying for it would be dishonest. 
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Re: hubbards ram rod
« Reply #13 on: February 23, 2012, 12:28:07 AM »
Oh I agree.  I do not want to be on everyone's auto send email list either.  But if this is legit, he will wait until the rod shows up and not pay for it.  Send him one last email and say please cancel my order like a man would do.  As you stated this seems like a personal thing if he is spreading it all over the net. 
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Re: hubbards ram rod
« Reply #14 on: February 23, 2012, 12:39:31 AM »
I ordered a Ben Hubbard Ram rod for my Sidekick on Nov 6th Here is his Orginal response
Quote
"Casey, I have a couple of them left and it will be a while, before I get a shipment of material and make up some more. I get $40.00 for them. If you want one, I will need the following: Length of your rifle barrel, ; your mailing address and phone number. I will assemble it and ship it to you on invoice and you send me a $40.00 check or money order. Fair enough? Ben Hubbard"
well about 3-5 times a week since then I would get stupid junk political email and jokes from him, so today I sent him this
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Please take me off from your email list, the only thing I would like to hear is if you got my ramrod done...Thanks!
and this was  his reponse
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Be Happy to. I will let you know when I finish your ramrod. After I get paid for it. Remove me from YOUR list.

needless to say I WILL NOT be using a Hubbard Ramrod!!

CaseyF,
Instead of being a lil' baby about having to delete a few emails it would seem easier to just learn how to use your spam filter.  I think when you get his product you WILL USE IT and you should pay for it.
 
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Re: hubbards ram rod
« Reply #15 on: February 23, 2012, 04:17:33 AM »
he called me last niight and said mine would be sent this week

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Re: hubbards ram rod
« Reply #16 on: February 23, 2012, 04:44:14 AM »
I ordered a Ben Hubbard Ram rod for my Sidekick on Nov 6th Here is his Orginal response
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"Casey, I have a couple of them left and it will be a while, before I get a shipment of material and make up some more. I get $40.00 for them. If you want one, I will need the following: Length of your rifle barrel, ; your mailing address and phone number. I will assemble it and ship it to you on invoice and you send me a $40.00 check or money order. Fair enough? Ben Hubbard"
well about 3-5 times a week since then I would get stupid junk political email and jokes from him, so today I sent him this
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Please take me off from your email list, the only thing I would like to hear is if you got my ramrod done...Thanks!
and this was  his reponse
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Be Happy to. I will let you know when I finish your ramrod. After I get paid for it. Remove me from YOUR list.

needless to say I WILL NOT be using a Hubbard Ramrod!!

CaseyF,
Instead of being a lil' baby about having to delete a few emails it would seem easier to just learn how to use your spam filter.  I think when you get his product you WILL USE IT and you should pay for it.
 
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I apologize to this forum and GB for my personal comments made in my previous post.  Mr. Hubbard is a first class gentleman and fine craftsman and he doesn't need me defending him in a public forum.
 
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Re: hubbards ram rod
« Reply #17 on: February 23, 2012, 05:13:09 AM »
It's unfortunate, but it seems like  :-X , just joined to post the one comment knocking Mr. Hubbard. 

I do hope that Mr. Hubbard didn't get beat on the ram rod.  There aren't many people who still do business the old fashioned way.  I can see why.  It is a shame. :-[
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Re: hubbards ram rod
« Reply #18 on: March 02, 2012, 05:43:27 AM »
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Re: hubbards ram rod
« Reply #19 on: March 02, 2012, 06:15:28 AM »
i got mine in the mail yesterday,went straight to post office and put a money order in mail for it, you dont find to many people like him any more.
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Re: hubbards ram rod
« Reply #20 on: March 03, 2012, 12:43:08 PM »
Got mine today. She sure is purty. Mr. Hubbard does great work and great to work with. A  true gentleman. Not many left like him.             jenkst

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Re: hubbards ram rod
« Reply #21 on: March 14, 2012, 01:33:24 AM »
Got mine today...great workmanship..can't wait to try it out..$40 well-spent...Garb
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