The order page has changed so I cannot provide a link, but if you ordered directly from ARC the store page clearly stated that the deposit was non-refundable.
EDIT: found a link to the order page. The page no longer exists, but even the link itself contains the words "non-refundable-deposit": http://www.americanrifle.com/produc...n-26-with-deposit-425-non-refundable-deposit/
I dont have an order with ARC, I have one with PVA but the JH clearly stated deposits are non-refundable. I would be surprised if ARC was any different