Anyone talk with James Lederer recently

[338 Mollett]

The holiday spirit sure left quick.

 

[Capt45]

Ho, Ho, HO!!

 

[farmerjohn]

Saying I "know" him is a bit of a stretch, but, I've met him several times and he is a nice guy. Makes the very best barrels he can possibly make with the success of the shooter foremost in his mind. Greatest business manager ever, probably not. We talked about this sudden surge in popularity a bit and he swore to me that he would not let the quality drop off to meet demand and I don't think he will, if you want to wait he makes good barrels, all this being said is in no way critical of any of the other fine barrel makers out there and just MHO....
John

 

[Shrek]

JMO but guys like Mr Lederer would probably make themselves and their customers happier if he closed his customer list and just keep a list of people he services. If he has some openings then post someplace like here that he’s got a few openings for new customers. Once an artisan becomes famous and popular there’s no way to continue as a one man operation and keep up. It ends up like this. People calling him out and running down his reputation because he can’t keep up.

 

[338 Mollett]

I would rather have a turn over issue than get more people involved and have a quality issue.One problem and you will still be in business,the other you will not .

 

[sparker]

Made contact with James today. All is well.

 

[mturner]

I can be reached at the above email address, or called in the evening at 575-682-3036. Current stock is very limited.

Michael

 

[sdean]

I've been waiting close to 1yr and 1/2...nada. I am not holding my breath... Lol

You should have let Butch order it for you!!

 

[ridgeway]

You should have let Butch order it for you!!

Naaa I'll pass. There are barrel makers making exact same quality. He is not doing anything magical, that's for sure...

 

[mturner]

Because of this thread, my current stock has been completely depleted. Wait times are 2 to 6 months.

Michael​

 

[Beck]

Because of this thread, my current stock has been completely depleted. Wait times are 2 to 6 months.

Michael​

I guess I’m confused. There’s people saying that they have waited a year, sometimes longer and you’re saying you had barrels. Why were those customers not able to get a barrel? Maybe I should just look for a more reliable source for barrels.

 

[dogdude]

I got one ...Thanks' Mike.

 

[mturner]

I guess I’m confused. There’s people saying that they have waited a year, sometimes longer and you’re saying you had barrels. Why were those customers not able to get a barrel? Maybe I should just look for a more reliable source for barrels.

I have been a dealer for James for a couple of years. I have ordered about 150 barrels. i stock them, and people by them from me. I could have sold you a barrel at any time if you would have contacted me. Bullet Central is another dealer. He does not do the volume that i do, but he might still have something. As always, I sell them based on first come first serve. My inventory was also drastically reduced by the match outside of Lubbock TX (Cotton Boll). I always take barrels to the matches to save people on shipping charges. Keep in mind that I only stock the popular barrels like 6mm X 13.5 LV and 6mm X 8 HV, and a few others.

Michael

 

[urbanrifleman]

I have been a dealer for James for a couple of years. I have ordered about 150 barrels. i stock them, and people by them from me. I could have sold you a barrel at any time if you would have contacted me. Bullet Central is another dealer. He does not do the volume that i do, but he might still have something. As always, I sell them based on first come first serve. My inventory was also drastically reduced by the match outside of Lubbock TX (Cotton Boll). I always take barrels to the matches to save people on shipping charges. Keep in mind that I only stock the popular barrels like 6mm X 13.5 LV and 6mm X 8 HV, and a few others.

Michael

Smart man right there. Smart man!!

 

[Beck]

I have been a dealer for James for a couple of years. I have ordered about 150 barrels. i stock them, and people by them from me. I could have sold you a barrel at any time if you would have contacted me. Bullet Central is another dealer. He does not do the volume that i do, but he might still have something. As always, I sell them based on first come first serve. My inventory was also drastically reduced by the match outside of Lubbock TX (Cotton Boll). I always take barrels to the matches to save people on shipping charges. Keep in mind that I only stock the popular barrels like 6mm X 13.5 LV and 6mm X 8 HV, and a few others.

Michael

How often do you receive barrels? Every month, every 2 months, twice a year?

 

[mturner]

How often do you receive barrels? Every month, every 2 months, twice a year?

I have received barrels every few weeks, and I have received them every few months. It varies. How long someone waits for a barrel depends on when they order. Some people have no wait, some wait a few months. Worst case was a guy waited 8 months.

Michael

 

[butchlambert]

LOL! So, you tell a complete stranger to man up because you had a different experience! You are either really salty or some old fart with too much free time.

You have zero knowledge of the details behind my statement, but think you have it all figured out. You think that 3 months is reasonable. Well, so do I. How would you feel about 9 months on an order for 3 barrels? How about no reply to phone calls and emails for the purpose of simply changing the length and contour on one barrel?

Bottom line for me is that there are several great barrel makers out there, and life is too short to put up with that kind of customer service. FYI, I now shoot one of his 8 twist barrels, and am very satisfied....but I am also very satisfied with the 2 Krieger, one Brux, and one Hawk Hill.

This was not any disrespect to James' barrels . I wish him the best, but hope that he gets better organized, and maybe some help.

So, butchlambert, maybe you should get a few more facts next time, and don't get your panties in a wad.

Carry on.

So, you have carried on?