Looks like the BBB has taken this as far as it can go. I don't know about anyone else here, but I've never seen any smith charge over $4,000 to true and barrel a Rem 700.
STS has claimed that I owe them over $5,000 in addition to the $3,945 that I have already paid.
So far this is the work that was done:
Multicam dip Cadex Strike33 chassis. True Remington 700 LA (although this action was previously trued), install Badger bolt knob; thread, chamber and install customer supplied Rock Creek Barrel; thread for suppressor and install customer supplied PWS brake; finish barreled action in black Cerakote; supply Sphur scope mount.
That is what was completed and delivered. This rifle failed to perform to the accuracy guarantee outlined by STS. It is of note that the rifle was never test fired for function, safety or accuracy before being shipped by STS.
The rifle was returned to STS and a new Broughton barrel was, threaded, chamber and installed to include being threaded for a brake and the brake installed.
STS is charging me for labor for the second barrel install even though we agreed that it would be done free of charge due to not meeting the accuracy guarantee. Although we agreed that the broughton would be supplied free of charge I agreed to pay for the barrel.
So that's the latest and greatest. Now I'm just waiting for the courts. I did the math the other day...over $13,500 worth of cash and equipment tied up in this and other than sleepless nights I have absolutely nothing to show for it.