Dissappointing Side-kick (update)
 

I was looking for a Nef Side-kick for a while and finally found one that looked really nice from the pictures. Well, the outside looks really good (95-98%) but the bore is the worst I have ever seen.
I wanted a reasonably priced, wooden stock rifle that would have no blowback, and with the new breech-plug that Busta designed, this would fit the bill.
Here are some pictures of the bore after I tried to clean it with solvent, 0000 steel wool and Flitz.





I just e-mailed the guy and sent him pictures, just waiting for his reply

RE: Dissappointing Side-kick
 

Some people will sell rifles and tell you they are 95% when in fact they are not close to that at all. Its a shame actually. Too bad the bore is in ruff shape.

RE: Dissappointing Side-kick
 

If the sellerspecifically described it as 95% new condition(or equivalent language) he was either lying to you or didn't know what he was talking about. Either way he owes you a rebate or refund.

RE: Dissappointing Side-kick
 

you can get replacement barrels from new england firearms. it will probably cost as much as the used gun though. i think there like 100$ plus 30$ to have it fit.

RE: Dissappointing Side-kick
 

I am sure he was not educated on what he was selling, he appologized for not checking the barrel and offered to take it back or give half of my money back 75.00. This was for shipping, 45 to 50 bullets, sabots,a short starter, scope base. He said he wants me to be happy. So i guess I will take the refund and go from there.

RE: Dissappointing Side-kick
 

I take it you found this problem during the inspection period of your purchase? This is why they have them. I am glad he is working with you. It is a shame anyone would treat a ML likes this. It just boils down to being lazy and not caring for his rifle.

I would just send it back and find another one that you can inspect before you buy. Buying a used ML through the mail is an iffy proposition at best. I have only bought NIB through the mail.

In the future, I would ask a lot of questions to get the seller on record before I commit to a sale.

RE: Dissappointing Side-kick
 

The fact that he's working with you has to count for something. And who knows, there's always at least a chance that it still might shoot okay, and with the refund you've almost got yourself a new barrel. Hope it all works out.

Vince

RE: Dissappointing Side-kick
 

If I figure the extras, (80 xtps, didn't think there was that many, 60 sabots, short starter, and scope base) 35-40 dollars ?, i will only have 40 to 45 in the rifle, and the stock is like new.

RE: Dissappointing Side-kick
 

I guess you are pretty lucky that he even answered you back in this world we live in today.

RE: Dissappointing Side-kick
 

If you decided to keep it, don't look here;

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=128014096

RE: Dissappointing Side-kick
 

I seen that, but really had my mind set on wood, I have too many rifles that are synthetic and stainless, weird ya ???

RE: Dissappointing Side-kick
 

I know what you mean. I have a blue/wood Huntsman and like its looks.

RE: Dissappointing Side-kick
 

I also have the blue/wood Sidekick and would not even think of replacing it with a SS/syn. gun.



This gun has harvested more deer then any other gun in my safe!

RE: Dissappointing Side-kick
 

I have the same gun. I would recommend shooting that sidekick before returning it.

RE: Dissappointing Side-kick
 

Well, after working on the sidekick, shooting some conicals, 0000 steel wool, Flitz, I think I got it to shoot pretty good.

I shot the first target, the one on the right, 4-5 days ago and the second one yesterday, no cleaning between, Blackhorn, remington muzzleloader primers, and Bustas, new breech plug design worked great.



One on the right is 300 gr. xtps and the left is the 240 gr. with CR sabots

Only a 1.5 - 4 power scope at 100 yds. maybe with a little experimenting and a 3x9 scope itmight do a little better.

Just a fun little rifle to shoot, I believe it would give my Encore a run for the money in the likeability contest.