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Offline aguestnomore

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« on: February 08, 2005, 03:24:51 PM »
:D I’ve been hanging around for a couple of weeks now and checking out this site.  I’ve been really impressed by all the knowledge and help provided, thus I am “a guest no more”.  I’m currently on the “on-ramp” for addiction…ordered an ultra varmint in .204 from a local dealer last week.  I received my scope & rings from Midway today and also got in a bunch of cleaning supplies from Brownells.  Those purchases were based on information I received from this site and you folks helped me make informed decisions...thanks.  Now, I just need the gun.  According to my dealer, since it’s new, it might take a while before one of his six suppliers gets one…guess I’ll just have to learn a little patience.  Anyone have any educated guesses on how long I’ll have to be patient?  I guess I also need a definition of patience since I don't have much knowledge in that area.    

I’m no gunsmith and I’m no deadeye, but I do love guns.  I’ve hunted all my life and have even shot prairie dogs a few times here in Wyoming.  Those of you have haven’t, and are headed to the shoot, are in for a great time.  I’ll try to jump in and help whenever I can.

redneckd1:  sounds like we’re in the same boat…I just went over 20 in the USAF.

GB, you've got a great thing going on...glad to be here.

BR
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« Reply #1 on: February 08, 2005, 03:32:19 PM »
Welcome aboard! :D  I hope the .204 Ultra gets here before the 7.62x39 barrels arrive since both are new additions to the H&R line up....7.62x39 barrel production won't start for a few months yet according to Dennis who sent his frame in for a barrel.  If I were you, I'd call or email H&R to find out exactly when the UV will be available. Sports South still shows no stock of the 204 Ultra Varmint so I would guess your dealer will have the same problem..... :cry:

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« Reply #2 on: February 08, 2005, 03:49:51 PM »
quickdtoo:  thanks...just fired off an email to HR.  I've been checking Sports South daily since I ordered it.  I'll post what I hear back from HR.

BR
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« Reply #3 on: February 08, 2005, 04:23:35 PM »
Welcome aguestnomore! I haven't been a member here for long, but this is the best place to find answers to not only gun related info, but outdoors info in general!! However, the Handi guys seem to have the best following and it doesn't take long to figure out why!! What a great bunch of guys!
Congrats on hitting 20! I dropped my retirement paperwork on 1 Feb, so I have 1 year left and I'm going to call it a day! Time to work on a second career and spend more time at home!
Welcome again,
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« Reply #4 on: February 08, 2005, 04:38:21 PM »
Thanks redneckd1.  Congratulations on your pending retirement.  I still don't know what I want to be when I grow up, so I'm going to hang around a wee bit longer.  Maybe if I stay long enough, I'll get a free trip to Iraq.  I've hit all the other "fun to see" locations during my career and feel like I'm missing out on this one.  

Sorry to hear about your episode with the gun dealer.  I can definitely understand your frustration after being completely honest with him.  

BR
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« Reply #5 on: February 08, 2005, 04:43:14 PM »
Welcome. :D
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« Reply #6 on: February 09, 2005, 02:03:54 AM »
Howdy, glad you decided to sign on as a member.  :D
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« Reply #7 on: February 10, 2005, 02:00:20 PM »
Per Quick's advice, I sent an e-mail to HR customer service:

"I just placed an order with a local dealer for an Ultra Varmint in .204 Ruger.  According to my dealer, it’s a “new gun” and could take a while to come in based on availability to his six suppliers.  I was wondering if you could give me any type of estimate on when it will be available.  I’m not much on patience, but if I’ve got a inkling of an idea how long my wait will be, it’ll be easier."

The reply came today:

"At this time there are plenty in stock but that figure changes dailey"

Forwarded this to my dealer asking if he'd had any luck.  Received this reply from him:

"From my experience, the customer service departments have no handle on what is in stock or what is shipping, etc.  I have been checking 9 major distributors on a daily basis and there are none in stock anywhere.  I also have a number of salesman on the look-out for when they may come in."

What's the collective take on this one?  This dealer's got a really great repuation...most of the Cowboy Action Shooters around here deal with him.  I've purchased from him in the past and found him reliable.  Is HR Customer Service "out of touch".  I've read mostly good things about them so far.  Should I call versus e-mail?  

As you've probably already gathered, I'd be better as a patient than at being patient :wink:
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« Reply #8 on: February 10, 2005, 02:52:44 PM »
My guess is the H&R person thought you meant the old ultra varmint and really didn't even check to see which was which...I'm sure there are lots of the old ultra in .223 but after hearing the previous report that the H&R person had never looked at their own web site, I wouldn't be surprised if there's some lack of knowledge if you get the wrong person. Calling may be a better option, then you can at least get a definitive answer....Did you ask by model number or just by name? Maybe a specific model number would yield better results....
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« Reply #9 on: February 11, 2005, 04:07:34 PM »
You were right Tim.  I e-mailed them again with the model number and they admitted to looking up the wrong gun.  They stated the Ultra Varmint Fluted should ship in the next 2-3 weeks.  Thanks for the advice.
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« Reply #10 on: February 11, 2005, 04:41:06 PM »
Thanks, good to know, maybe we should ask for certain people there when we find someone who actually knows what they are talking about! :wink:
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Welcome Bill
« Reply #11 on: February 15, 2005, 07:42:44 PM »
You will love the Handis.  I do!

Oh wait you already know that.

So when are we going to do a WYO P/D hunt?

Meet in the middle.

Got my scope on Monday.

Take Care.

Gusman :jeep:
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« Reply #12 on: February 16, 2005, 12:48:49 AM »
When I get the gun, then we can discuss p-dawg shooting.  I know I'll love the handis...would've loved them a long time ago if you would've gotten me one when you got yours (like you were supposed to :lol:

Glad you got your scope.  Hope no financial review by your "oversight committee" ever discovers your covert purchase!

If it does happen, you can use my camper.
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