Rock River Arms Question

[Bren]

Shot my new RRA LAR-15 yesterday and noticed a large bulge in the empty cases about quarter inch above the rim. The barrel is a 20 inch NM stainless steel. My Bushmaster does not do this so is this normal for a RRA?

Bren

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[Liftrat]

Doesn't sound normal to me. My RRA doesn't do that; I suspect a mis-reamed chamber, or an over-pressure load. Any chance of a picture?

[Bren]

Me and cameras just don't go well together. I was using standard Remington and Winchester loads.

The barrel has a Wylde chamber and it looks like I will have to send it back to RRA.

Thanks for the response.

Bren

[corben1]

Bren,

If the bulge is 1/4" in front of the rim, that places the bulged area within the chamber.

I'm sure that RRA will want several of the fired cases returned with the upper.

[hagar in SC]

I would send it back pronto..

I bought one of the early RRA NM uppers back in 2000, and it was ripping the rims off brass, front sight was off center and had other issues, I sent it back, and they sent me a new upper. Also had 2 NM triggers replaced by them, but these 2 have held up well for 6 years now.

[Bren]

Talked to the people at RRA and they gave me an RMA number. The rifle will be shipped out tomorrow.

I wonder if they will send me a Bushmaster? Just dreaming.

Bren

[Bren]

Still waiting.

The only respnse to my questions from RRA is "I have no idea".

[Bren]

Guess what guys? I'm still waiting.

Bren

[irishsteve]

Squeaky wheel gets the grease.I would call,and ask to talk to some kind of manager.

[M1Riflenut]

I like RRA but the wait right now is crazy. I can see it for a new purchase/order,but for something that a customer already has and it has issues,there should be no waiting,you already did that.
I've got 2 complete RRA lowers waiting patiently for uppers,one was ordered/paid for back in January,was just told July/August on that one. The second upper I just ordered this month,probably won't see that until December or January.
I have a friend who bought and paid for one of their .308 rifles back in March 08 and still has not got anything!! That's getting near 16 months and still no rifle. I know things are crazy but that is just absurd. I'd get my money back and get something else but he has'nt done that yet.