a conundrum (sp?)

[joshco84]

Ok i already have a 204 handi 22 in hb.  I got a receiver from darat and later purchased the factory barrel for it, a 500 s&w.  Here is the dilema.  The 204 locks up great on its original receiver, and the new one.  The 500 locks up great on the 204 receiver, and is a little loose on its factory receiver.  Now here is the question.  If i were to put the 500 on the 204 receiver would it shoot loose on it like it has its receiver??  Also do you suppose if i shipped the receiver and barrel to nef they would fix this problem, since it is what i would consider a flaw in production process???  All answers are appreciated. 

Also nothing against darat, he was great to deal with and everything was exactly as stated it would be.

Thanks guys

josh

[quickdtoo]

If the .500 barrel was factory fitted to the frame, yes, they'll put a new barrel on it.

Tim

[joshco84]

I also forgot to add that this barrel has a muzzle break, will that make a difference??

[quickdtoo]

I doubt they'll replace it, but it wouldn't hurt to ask, give em a call Monday and see what they say. The alternative would be to shim it, see the barrel fitting instructions in the FAQs if they say no.

Tim

[joshco84]

if nothing else i could probably have a smith take it off and put it on the new one couldnt i?  surely they wouldnt say this is reason enough to not warranty the barrel would they?

[quickdtoo]

I don't know, you'd have to ask em.

Tim

[joshco84]

got ahold of them today and they will replace the barrel, but will not switch the break to the new one.  Either have to do it myself or have a smith do it.

[quickdtoo]

Kudos to H&R CS, once again!!

Tim

[bigjeepman]

I don't have enough Handi's yet to have needed their "Customer Service" ... but it is great to know that they are taking care of customer issues like this one.

[joshco84]

this is only my second, but i am not going to complain about having to use customer service.  they were very nice, however depending on what time of day you call it can take a while to get through.