Gunsmithing Brux Barrels lead times.......

[LRSniper]

Not sure where to put this....

I just wanted to let everyone know what I have heard through the grapevine. It seems as if they have been playing favorites lately with some of their customers and they are putting their barrel orders ahead of others who have been waiting in line for months. The biggest one I heard of was Southern Precision Rifles getting huge orders within 4 weeks of ordering the barrels while others are now waiting up to 20 weeks. Apparently they are doing this with others as well. Now you guys can take this for what its worth but I just wanted to fill others in on why Brux's wait time has grown over the past month or so. Personally if I currently had a barrel on order with them I wouldn't be too happy to hear this.


Regards,

LRSniper

 

[707electrician]

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Interesting. I'm curious as to what their response would be

 

[Austan]

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Nice first post...

They do barrels in batches by caliber.

 

[buckey]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Austan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nice first post...</div></div>

What he said..........

 

[my human host]

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Maybe not the best first post.

 

[Kino]

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Just buy it from Greg! He is great to deal with and its not like he has them marked up 500%

 

[LRSniper]

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I'm not worried about it being a first post. I generally don't use the internet much, hence why I wasn't a member. But I felt this was important enough to get out and this seemed better than making 1000 phone calls.

 

[BradfromND]

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You may noy be worried about it being your first post, but long standing members here do. People that join a website just to slander a company and not actually contribute are not looked very highly upon here.

I'll be ordering ANOTHER one of their barrels within the next week.

 

[i_rep]

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Sounds like a post from someone trying to get more to call a specific company for products without actually being a sponsor.


IMHO

 

[lw8]

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Buy from a stocking dealer.

 

[Pusher591]

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Like you said, I'll take it for what it's worth....this coming from someone who's first post is flaming a very respected company/barrel maker and added nothing to prove your claims.

The owner of Brux barrels is a great guy who will help you in anyway he can, at least that's been my experience. Greg, at Southern Precision is as well. Who's to say they may have a contract that Brux has to produce XXX amount of barrels a month for Southern Precision for them to remain a stocking dealer?

I'm in no way affiliated with either but the service I've received from both in the past was better then most, so I will defend them anyway I can.

Troll somewhere else.

 

[buckey]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Kino</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just buy it from Greg! He is great to deal with and its not like he has them marked up 500% </div></div>

+1 here

 

[TitaniumBlue]

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Agreed that that is a bad first post, but it pains me to say that I heard the same thing just a couple of weeks ago. I've been to the shop a few times and know that they don't have any "contracts" with anyone. I'm not saying to not buy barrels from them but it seems that it may not just be some myth.

 

[Cigarcop]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Austan</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

They do barrels in batches by caliber. </div></div>

This is correct....Those guys have always been good to me and their barrels are top notch, wait times have never been overly long compared to some.... I'll also say Greg has been awesome to deal with as well.

Waiting for parts is just something we deal with when building rifles!

 

[Bugholes]

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Brux probably works harder than any other manufacturer (that I know of) to keep their lead times down and help those truly in need. They are first class men, and have made a big commitment to keep shooters shooting- if you dont understand what this means, you dont understand the industry.
With that being said, if you spent HUGE (!) amounts of money every month at your local car repair place, would you expect to wait the same amount of time as John Schnickelfritz who has a squeak in his front end?
to the OP- get real, your fussing because you havent planned ahead. Why dont you just post your name so the industry guys can know to avoid you. I'll be sure to remember you when you need a barrel "Real Bad". I spend more with them in one month than you spend on guns in 5 years. It is apparent that you arent a business man; dont be upset with Brux, me, or others for your lack of planning

 

[biner626]

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That reminds me Greg. I need to give you a call. Actually I've been thinking about it for 6 months now.
BTW LRsniper, I have seen Greg and Co.(AKA Bugholes) run low on barrels too.

 

[Keith Johns]

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Brux Barrels customer service, and from what we can tell so far quality of barrel, is excellent. We love em.
They've all shot great and cut great.

 

[Oddball Six]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LRSniper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm not worried about it being a first post. I generally don't use the internet much, hence why I wasn't a member. But I felt this was important enough to get out and this seemed better than making 1000 phone calls.</div></div>

There are about 30 different reasons why the concern over this is stupid.

The most obvious of which is that if I had a commercial relationship with a dealer that moved my product in quantities much greater than your 1 barrel order, it stands to reason I would prioritize them ahead of you. As long as you get your order in the window I told you, the fact that I have setup my manufacturing to meet these other needs is how business works.

 

[LRSniper]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Oddball-Six</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LRSniper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm not worried about it being a first post. I generally don't use the internet much, hence why I wasn't a member. But I felt this was important enough to get out and this seemed better than making 1000 phone calls.</div></div>

There are about 30 different reasons why the concern over this is stupid.

The most obvious of which is that if I had a commercial relationship with a dealer that moved my product in quantities much greater than your 1 barrel order, it stands to reason I would prioritize them ahead of you. As long as you get your order in the window I told you, the fact that I have setup my manufacturing to meet these other needs is how business works. </div></div>


That's where the problem is. The guys I have talked to are getting their barrels over a month later than what was originally quoted.

 

[Straight Shooter]

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The leads times are 14 to 24 weeks across the industry for anything quality. Reamers, actions, barrels, stocks and sometimes triggers are in demand far greater than the manufacturers capacity to make them. Like Greg said; plan ahead; way ahead. Some of the popular smiths are over 3 years lead time and people are still ordering from them daily.

 

[lw8]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LRSniper</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Oddball-Six</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LRSniper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm not worried about it being a first post. I generally don't use the internet much, hence why I wasn't a member. But I felt this was important enough to get out and this seemed better than making 1000 phone calls.</div></div>

There are about 30 different reasons why the concern over this is stupid.

The most obvious of which is that if I had a commercial relationship with a dealer that moved my product in quantities much greater than your 1 barrel order, it stands to reason I would prioritize them ahead of you. As long as you get your order in the window I told you, the fact that I have setup my manufacturing to meet these other needs is how business works. </div></div>


That's where the problem is. The guys I have talked to are getting their barrels over a month later than what was originally quoted.
</div></div>

So what?

Welcome to the world of custom products.

 

[Unknown]

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Posting something like that as his 3rd posting makes some wonder about the motivation. However, if the information is accurate, then I would be pissed if I were a customer...but I'm not a customer. Seeing information like that would however lead me to order from a manufacturer who treats all people the same.

I do support a business owner's right to treat customers any way he wants. I also believe that it is the customer's right to shop elsewhere if they don't like the way they are treated.

If this information is true, it may serve Brux well in the short run, and really hurt them in the long run. Shooters seem to have VERY long memories. I know well the 3 companies that treated me so good I was stunned. I also remember the one company that flat out lied to me.

I have given out numerous referrals for the 3 good ones, and I tell the truth about how I was treated by the bad one just as often. Other people can then make up their minds who they want to do business with.

I would be very interested to find out what Brux's response to this thread is. it is entirely possible that Southern Precision put in a huge order 6 months or a year ago, and the order is just now being filled. Or, it could be exactly as the first posting in this thread says.

If there is no response from Brux, then I would presume that there is likely more truth to allegations initially made. In that case, my business would go elsewhere.

For now, I will wait to hear Brux's response before making any final conclusion.

 

[Oddball Six]

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Do you believe that other manufacturers use true first come first serve? There may be a few out there but it is standard commercial practice to prioritize stock when possible to maintain timeframes based on distribution channel.


I would bet most major component and action OEMs do this. We KNOW that many smiths do that. An agency contract comes up? They are stopping or slowing your build to accommodate.


It's simply how the economics of the industry work. These guys can less afford to walk away from time constrained commercial bulk channels than they can to delay an individual(s) build, part, whatever.

 

[dmg308]

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Man you guys better never buy a NF or S&B because guess what. They are sending a shit load of scopes to the military first.Guess people just need shit to complain about.I mean a whole 4 weeks past the quoted time.Schmidt is what 2 years behind on the 3-20s.

 

[Bugholes]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dmg308</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Man you guys better never buy a NF or S&B because guess what. They are sending a shit load of scopes to the military first.Guess people just need shit to complain about.I mean a whole 4 weeks past the quoted time.Schmidt is what 2 years behind on the 3-20s.</div></div> but this is just NOT FAIR! I should be able to get my 3-20 before the German military gets their 5000 scopes!
this damn capitalism thing has just gone too far....

 

[AKA-Spook]

Re: Brux Barrels lead times.......

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bugholes</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dmg308</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Man you guys better never buy a NF or S&B because guess what. They are sending a shit load of scopes to the military first.Guess people just need shit to complain about.I mean a whole 4 weeks past the quoted time.Schmidt is what 2 years behind on the 3-20s.</div></div> but this is just NOT FAIR! I should be able to get my 3-20 before the German military gets their 5000 scopes!
this damn capitalism thing has just gone too far.... </div></div>

The mistake you're making is believing fair ever enters into it.

 

[ssatt68]

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If you order over 200 barrels a year every year and pay extra to be a stocking dealer you've earned and payed for priority placement

 

[Edds]

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If I call a barrel manufacturer and place an order for 1 lousy barrel and I am told the barrel will be shipped in 4 months, I expect the barrel to be shipped in 4 months regardless of who orderd what before or after my order was placed.

 

[Oddball Six]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Edds</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If I call a barrel manufacturer and place an order for 1 lousy barrel and I am told the barrel will be shipped in 4 months, I expect the barrel to be shipped in 4 months regardless of who orderd what before or after my order was placed. </div></div>

I think this is a fair recognition of the managed service itself.

E.g. It doesn't matter who ships before and after me so long as the agreement that I have made, and the criteria that it encompasses are met.

This is one area that I have spoken out here several times about. The firearms industry is well behind on the maturity curve in establishing and maintaining realistic time frames as well as factoring in customer service (the good and the banal) time into employee resourcing - and those time frames.

The position this thread started with ( Gee, guys, I heard through the grapevine that some people order 500 barrels a year and are getting fulfillment faster than I am, can you believe that shit? ) is a very different issue than the base commitment criteria and/or setting and adjusting appropriate expectations for customers.

The former is a load of horse shit that simply indicates the lack of sophistication and/or real business experience.

The latter is a continuing challenge across more than a few of the big names in the industry. In my opinion, a symptom of the fact that few (note: not "none" but "few") companies have been able to scale up to a significant size to start forging ahead on the maturity curve while maintaining quality enough at scale to stay a go-to name.

 

[Jeff in TX]

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This thread has been comical to say least. It's basic business 101. For the customer purchasing a single barrel the wait times may not seem fair. Having your delivery dated bumped back because the barrel maker received a large order that had to expedited doesn’t seem right either, but it is what it is! For the gun builders and barrel makers making their living in this industry, time is money and quantity orders take precedence. Do they try their best to honor committments on ship dates, you bet but orders sometimes slip. At the end of the day barrel makers are in the business to make a living. You can’t keep the doors of your operation open being focused on the single orders that come in even though that may be how you started out and started building your buisness.

Like I said its simple business 101

 

[Bayou1535]

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If I'm told 4 months then I expect 4 months, plain and simple. If I get pushed back because of a more high dollar order or say a large order I still expect my barrel on the expected date. If it wasn't for us lowly single barrel orders I doubt the company would survive. If the single orders weren't made then I think the demand would not be there for large contracts. Doesn't there company start off because personal expierences with a barrel like at the rifle and benchrest comps?

 

[Oddball Six]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Bayou1535</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If I'm told 4 months then I expect 4 months, plain and simple. If I get pushed back because of a more high dollar order or say a large order I still expect my barrel on the expected date. If it wasn't for us lowly single barrel orders I doubt the company would survive. If the single orders weren't made then I think the demand would not be there for large contracts. Doesn't there company start off because personal expierences with a barrel like at the rifle and benchrest comps?</div></div>

It would be nice if life worked that way.

But realize that many of the suppliers you are dealing with do not have the scale to be unaffected by a sudden large commercial order. See my post above about firearms industry maturity and the difficulty of achieving scale in a very specialized space.

But as "Jeff in TX" indicated, it's basic business 101. The economic value of that contract has to take precedence over your single barrel order. If that means a SLIGHT impact to your customer sat when its 5 months instead of 4, so be it.

If you are getting bent out of shape because its 5 or 6 months on a barrel, then clearly I have to question your experience dealing with suppliers in this industry. While I empathize with the plight, it IS basic business, at the end of the day.

Now if they tell you 4, and its been 8, clearly the magnitude of the delay, the service that the shop is offering in communicating with you, and how they are making it up to you all come into play.

 

[Bayou1535]

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Well quite honestly there is no reason to question my expierence in this industry because quite simply I have none, just starting "lol". Basic business to me is to treat everyone the same, that should be the backbone of every company. I'm not getting bent out of shape in the least but myself personally will only continue to do business where I have been treated fairly. I have no dog in this fight but if someone feels wronged then they should not do business with that company. There are always other companies that would be glad to have your business, especially in this economy.

I think when I'm ready for a barrel I will be looking for a stocking dealer as that seems to be a quicker route. Honestly after dealing with the NFA perwork and stamps that I have a person does need patience in this game.

 

[Edds]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jeff in TX</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Like I said its simple business 101 </div></div>
I think it is simple management/planning skills. Most businesses, not just barrel makers, deal with these same issues every day. Some do it well, some don't.

I have placed two single barrel orders in the past year. The first barrel was shipped a couple of weeks sooner than I was told and the second was shipped on the exact date I was told.

 

[bohem]

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I ordered 2 from Brux in 2011 and 1 in 2012 so far. Lead times were quoted at 8-10 weeks on all of them, all of them were custom twist rates, and they arrived everywhere from 5.5weeks (SURPRISE) to 9 weeks on the spot.

My experiences with them are that all barrels have been excellent, each one is on a <3/8MOA rifle and the customer service has been smooth and easy.

 

[Bill Larson]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LRSniper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Not sure where to put this....

I just wanted to let everyone know what I have heard through the grapevine. It seems as if they have been playing favorites lately with some of their customers and they are putting their barrel orders ahead of others who have been waiting in line for months. The biggest one I heard of was Southern Precision Rifles getting huge orders within 4 weeks of ordering the barrels while others are now waiting up to 20 weeks. Apparently they are doing this with others as well. Now you guys can take this for what its worth but I just wanted to fill others in on why Brux's wait time has grown over the past month or so. Personally if I currently had a barrel on order with them I wouldn't be too happy to hear this.


Regards,

LRSniper</div></div>

AGAIN AND AGAIN....WHAT`S POSTED ON THE INTERNET/SH WEBSITE ABOUT SOMEONE/SOMETHING DON`T MAKE IT SO....
bill larson

 

[Thud]

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Another thread not worth the bandwidth.

 

[LRSniper]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bugholes</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Brux probably works harder than any other manufacturer (that I know of) to keep their lead times down and help those truly in need. They are first class men, and have made a big commitment to keep shooters shooting- if you dont understand what this means, you dont understand the industry.
With that being said, if you spent HUGE (!) amounts of money every month at your local car repair place, would you expect to wait the same amount of time as John Schnickelfritz who has a squeak in his front end?
to the OP- get real, your fussing because you havent planned ahead. Why dont you just post your name so the industry guys can know to avoid you. I'll be sure to remember you when you need a barrel "Real Bad". I spend more with them in one month than you spend on guns in 5 years. It is apparent that you arent a business man; dont be upset with Brux, me, or others for your lack of planning </div></div>

If I spent huge amounts of money anywhere I would expect to be treated the same way that the smaller customer is treated as the smaller customer is the reason they are in business. Without the small guys, a business like Brux wouldn't be around. Unless you have more than half of their sales, then they probably don't need you to stay afloat.

This has nothing to do with me not planning ahead because I have the things I need already. This is about letting people know that Brux Barrels seems to be playing favorites with people and putting huge orders like yours ahead of everyone else, constantly pushing others back farther and farther. I don't care how much you spend each month, it doesn't make you better or more important than the guy who buys 1 or 2 barrels a year. And if you think that that makes you more important than the next guy, then you are sorely mistaken.

 

[Oddball Six]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LRSniper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

If I spent huge amounts of money anywhere I would expect to be treated the same way that the smaller customer is treated as the smaller customer is the reason they are in business. Without the small guys, a business like Brux wouldn't be around. Unless you have more than half of their sales, then they probably don't need you to stay afloat.

This has nothing to do with me not planning ahead because I have the things I need already. This is about letting people know that Brux Barrels seems to be playing favorites with people and putting huge orders like yours ahead of everyone else, constantly pushing others back farther and farther. I don't care how much you spend each month, it doesn't make you better or more important than the guy who buys 1 or 2 barrels a year. And if you think that that makes you more important than the next guy, then you are sorely mistaken.</div></div>

Have you actually bought anything in quantity on behalf of a business before?

Have you actually sold anything in quantity on behalf of a business before?

Business is not first come first serve.

In the issue of should manufacturers meet thier commitments? I say sure, but cut them a little slack because 99% of the suppliers in the firearms industries are small shops that are going to experience pops and drags due to the low number of people involved. When its month 5 of a quoted 4 month wait, that's inconvenient and I might mention it in a review, but I wouldn't go out and create a stink over it. When its month 8 of a quoted 4 month wait with little communication from the shop, that might be another matter, worth more stringent discussion.

In the issue of should I get my 1 barrel before the order of 50 gets theirs, just because I ordered on March 1 and they ordered on march 2. They got theirs on march 30 but I was told 4 months and it actually took 4 months. Tough shit. Welcome to the world as it really works in capitalism.

Not going to order from someone who does this? Your places to put your business anywhere in any field are going to be fairly limited.

And, fill out your profile.

 

[Frank]

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First I think we should be glad we can order barrels directly from the maker. Lots of industries require you to be a wholesaler or retailer before you can buy a product So the end user has to but what is available or special order with who knows how long delivery will be.
In some industries individual/personal orders are accepted but do not come ahead of their normal quantity customer orders.
A manufacturer has to stay in business and I'm sure a big regular buyer will have priority over a one-time buyer.

 

[doc gordon]

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this is common in all maufacturing!if you buy 1 someone else buys 40 several times a year well you do the math.i waited for months up until ship date for a custom action then was told they just sold out!i had a friend check and they received a large order for military use.yes it pissed me off but life goes on.

 

[areaone]

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Reminds of the story as When to plant a windbreak>>>>>20 years before you need it. Same goes for a rifle barrel, trying to save $20.00......go for the wait, otherwise get some cheese to go with the whine.

 

[Swamplife]

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When I first decided to have two precision rifles built (last month) I started checking on availability. Surgeon said they were backed up and it would be about six months or so. Mike Rock didn't want to estimate a date as they were swamped with back orders. And an Obermeyer blank have left people waiting for years. I then did a search and came across Greg (Bugholes) a fellow member here and he had everything I needed in stock. In three weeks time I had Rock & Obermeyer blanks and a 1086 Surgeon. My point is, having people like Greg shelling out big bucks on large orders and getting priority treatment can also get you priority treatment.

 

[LRSniper]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Swamplife</div><div class="ubbcode-body">When I first decided to have two precision rifles built (last month) I started checking on availability. Surgeon said they were backed up and it would be about six months or so. Mike Rock didn't want to estimate a date as they were swamped with back orders. And an Obermeyer blank have left people waiting for years. I then did a search and came across Greg (Bugholes) a fellow member here and he had everything I needed in stock. In three weeks time I had Rock & Obermeyer blanks and a 1086 Surgeon. My point is, having people like Greg shelling out big bucks on large orders and getting priority treatment can also get you priority treatment. </div></div>

So what you are saying is that if you want a custom barrel that Greg doesn't have, you should just order it from him anyways because he can get clearly get them quicker? I mean who really cares about the people that ordered a custom barrel through Brux and had their order pushed back because Greg needed something.....

Unless Greg is over half of Brux's sales I don't see why he should be a priority. He should have to wait the normal wait times just like everyone else. And this has nothing to do with me having an order with them, as I don't. If what I was told is true, then Brux needs to stop playing favorites and pushing other peoples order back just to appease one man.

 

[bigngreen]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LRSniper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
So what you are saying is that if you want a custom barrel that Greg doesn't have, you should just order it from him anyways because he can get clearly get them quicker? I mean who really cares about the people that ordered a custom barrel through Brux and had their order pushed back because Greg needed something.....

Unless Greg is over half of Brux's sales I don't see why he should be a priority. He should have to wait the normal wait times just like everyone else. And this has nothing to do with me having an order with them, as I don't. If what I was told is true, then Brux needs to stop playing favorites and pushing other peoples order back just to appease one man. </div></div>

So you don't have a barrel on order and just heard that they pushed back someone to fill a larger order and you found it worth your time to come on here and crap on Brux and tell them how to run their business, WOW!!!! Deal with it like a man and call the guys at Brux and get it from them!!!

I have a Brux barrel on order most of the time, one barrel at a time and they have NEVER been late but they have been early. I couldn't care less if they bumped me back, if it's better for them to do a production run for Bugholes or someone so be it, who am I to think I'm mister special because I order one barrel.

 

[Swamplife]

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What I'm am saying is how I went about getting what I wanted. You don't even have a barrel ordered with Brux and you are basing this thread on hear say that you don't even know is true. You are the only one that I have ever seen complain about Brux or Greg. Dude get over it!

 

[Trovan]

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Received my 4thBrux barrel from bugholes today! Only took 40 days on a special order. Thanks Greg!

Sorry if that offends people who are still waiting because they ordered from another source.

For those who can't understand why anyone would ever get to the front of a line in business, please don't go to any Florida theme park if you visit our great state. Both Disney and Universal have programs called Fast Pass and Express pass where people move to the front of the line for rides. If a barrel order upsets you, that may drive you completely insane.

 

[cotntop]

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Just received rifle #4 from Greg (Stiller, Brux .308) and it was really worth the wait. Had stroke of luck when I found his web.

 

[V-Ref]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LRSniper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Not sure where to put this.... </div></div>

I can think of a few places off hand of where you can put it.

Just who in the wild world of sports are you to get on the internet and post up trash about one of <span style="font-style: italic"><span style="font-weight: bold">the best companies</span></span> in this industry? What is your resume? I see by your username you Snipe at Long Range? Please describe your accomplishments so we know what they are?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LRSniper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I just wanted to let everyone know what I have heard through the grapevine. </div></div>

It's a good song... you may have heard of it...but that's about the end of the utility of the "grapevine" for folks with credibility. You have labled yourself as an Official Dipshit for posting about what you "heard".

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LRSniper</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It seems as if they have been playing favorites lately with some of their customers and they are putting their barrel orders ahead of others who have been waiting in line for months. The biggest one I heard of was Southern Precision Rifles getting huge orders within 4 weeks of ordering the barrels while others are now waiting up to 20 weeks. Apparently they are doing this with others as well. Now you guys can take this for what its worth but I just wanted to fill others in on why Brux's wait time has grown over the past month or so. Personally if I currently had a barrel on order with them I wouldn't be too happy to hear this.

Regards,

LRSniper </div></div>


What I'd like you to do is call any of the reputable barrel manufacturers on here...tell 'em about your post, and then place an order for a barrel. I'd like to see when you get a barrel.

I've had rifles built around Bartlien, Broughton, Krieger, Brux, Shilen, and Hart. They all shoot.

Since your new to the industry/discipline...here's some advice on custom rifle components/builds:

1. Place the order for what you want.
2. Wait for the phone call/email that it's done.
3. Send it to the smith
4. Wait for the phone call/email that it's done.
5. Shoot it and be happy.

Any other extra steps you put in there, will only introduce variables that will cost time/headaches down the road.

If our industry attempts to cater to temper tantrum customers like the OP above...it will only add cost/time to the process that actual LR shooters have to go through to get barrels/actions/components built into shooting systems.

You shoulda just sat on your hands instead of posting.