What would you do?

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Molded-in finishes are not perfect as an industry standard. Here is another popular stock maker's take on the issue:

Molded in Colors and Finishes​

McMillan’s molded in finishes feature color that is impregnated into the exterior layer of the stock. All of the molded in finishes below should be considered a utility-grade. Mold lines, sanding marks, fiberglass/carbon fiber cloth and small imperfections may be visible.

 

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I didn’t order a field grade, or a molded in finish. It’s a painted finish so I don’t think that would apply.

The photo you posted was a molded-in finish.

 

[tthomp302]

The photo you posted was a molded-in finish.

It is not. It’s a painted finish as ordered.

 

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Was trying to be slightly discreet about it since I am still working on resolving it in another means. But there is a hair under the clear coat.
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This is a molded-in stock.

 

[pdog06]

“Minor imperfections” in the stock is one thing. Human or animal hair under the clear coat is another. That is not an imperfection in the stock. That is a mistake that was man made during the finish and was very poor QC cause you know damn well they saw it and just let it flow without fixing it.

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

At least that hair is not a short and curly

 

[Ccrider]

Did you read the webpage?

I don’t believe in smoke and mirrors.

 

[drop_point]

I don’t believe in smoke and mirrors.

Reading is not smoke and mirrors. Don't like it, don't order one. But having owned half a dozen of these, they will all have scratches and pinholes. McMillan molded-in stocks are the same way.

 

[Ccrider]

Reading is not smoke and mirrors. Don't like it, don't order one. But having owned half a dozen of these, they will all have scratches and pinholes. McMillan molded-in stocks are the same way.

It is all relative. They should post pictures of examples of what they consider “minor imperfections” and include a picture of this stock of it fits the description. Otherwise, the onus is on them to satisfy their customer since they give such as vague description.

I will add that I expect that they will make it right since they have a stellar reputation.

 

[Bottom Fodder]

I guess if I order a custom stock I should ask them if it comes with a hair under the finish do I have to accept it

 

[drop_point]

It is all relative. They should post pictures of examples of what they consider “minor imperfections” and include a picture of this stock of it fits the description. Otherwise, the onus is on them to satisfy their customer since they give such as vague description.

I will add that I expect that they will make it right since they have a stellar reputation.

Well, the OP didn’t bother to even noticed that on their page about finished and he’s claiming it is a black painted stock, despite obviously being a carbon/camo stock. When in doubt, call and ask.

 

[6MMsteve]

you could say it splits hairs all day long even if I don't do my part

 

[rayporter]

I didn’t order a field grade, or a molded in finish. It’s a painted finish so I don’t think that would apply.

remember now, no names.

 

[WileyG]

Interesting situation. I wonder if the rifle will shoot just a hair to the left.

 

[tthomp302]

Alright it has been resolved. Called Tom up and he said that it’s not a minuscule thing and it should have been caught in final check. He explained that it’s a piece of horsehair from the brush they put the gel coat on with. He is sending a return label and says he will get it back to 110% perfect. Thanks for all of the opinions and recommendations.