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Somethings never change PT&G again

Just finished chambering a 300 WM MK13 barrel for a PT&G . Took awhile to figure out why it wouldn't close on a gage. Decided to try some ammo. This is what happened. The rivet is standing tall. Not sure if I can dress it down enough.

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Looks like a normal day at PT@G! Quality products out the door every day. Lol.
Fixed a .223 bolt similar to this a few weeks ago. Good times!
 
To be fair, at least you received the product. You can fix it. I spent months waiting on a part that hadn't been made. I told them to kill the order and they told me I'd need to pay a restocking fee. I said, if you have it in stock....send it!.....they didn't.

I literally paid a restocking fee for a part that didn't exist.
 
Just finished chambering a 300 WM MK13 barrel for a PT&G . Took awhile to figure out why it wouldn't close on a gage. Decided to try some ammo. This is what happened. The rivet is standing tall. Not sure if I can dress it down enough.

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last year i had the bolt handle fall off a ptg bolt that wasnt very old. i suppose it was supposedly under warranty but i didnt bother sending it back to them. afterall i wanted to get it back in my lifetime and i wanted it secure.
 
At this point what is even the main focus of their biz? Contracts with OEM?
I don't know, But Kiff is working on adding new products to his lineup, When he should be focusing on taking care of his backlogs.

If you watch his Shot Show video from last year he is talking about the new stuff he's bringing out, His face is all sunk in and he don't look good.
 
Of little assurance, but I only buy things from them in stock and ready to go. I was fortunate to get my 260AI reamer from them in less than 2 weeks, and to print, but am fully aware of their reputation.
 
JGS is the best in the business in my not so humble opinion. They are always willing to take the time to make sure what you get is exactly what you wanted.
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Man, the owner at JGS went way beyond on my reamer issue. Turns out I was wrong!!! But he stuck with me and proved it in a very professional manner.

Top notch!!!!

Interestingly, some of my favorite reamers are PTG. Man, they cut nice.
 
There comes a point in the life of every company, when the decision has to be made to concentrate on the product and customer base that got you there, or expand manufacturing, marketing, and sales at the expense of that base. PTG chose the latter. I spoke with Dave several times, on the phone, previous to this, and I enjoyed the talks. Interestingly enough, I spoke with Dave about a reamer issue when he was with JGS too. Also a pleasant, if somewhat frustrating, chat. Gosh, that has to be close to 35 years ago? WH
 
There comes a point in the life of every company, when the decision has to be made to concentrate on the product and customer base that got you there, or expand manufacturing, marketing, and sales at the expense of that base. PTG chose the latter. I spoke with Dave several times, on the phone, previous to this, and I enjoyed the talks. Interestingly enough, I spoke with Dave about a reamer issue when he was with JGS too. Also a pleasant, if somewhat frustrating, chat. Gosh, that has to be close to 35 years ago? WH
I have come to this same conclusion, except from a consumer point of view.

Make a decision to support a company with goals and values that I agree with, no matter if it costs me 10% more. The only power I have is 1) my voice and 2) the dollars in my wallet. I probably do not use #1 as much as I should, but I always use #2. My money is the way I vote and support businesses I'm proud of.

Powder Valley
Bruno's
Graf's

I will not spend money at
Natches
or CTD
PTG
not a cent.
 
I agree with the above.

I do have a question though, with regards to Natchez and CTD (not sure who CTD is).

What are your reasons for not spending with the two mentioned above?
CTD = cheaper than dirt.

During the pre 2016 panic. Those two places were some of the worst offenders of price gouging on 22LR, 556 ammo, and magazines... all those items that were not to be found pretty much due to hoarding. It was disgusting. I don't want to get into a big debate about it, but it was gouging in the true definition of the term not just 'what the market can bear'. They will never see a cent of my money.
 

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