More problems with the Weather Shield on CVA Mountain Rifle
09-16-2012, 07:35 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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More problems with the Weather Shield on CVA Mountain Rifle
Well I was cleaning the rifle today after some range time and found this:
I sent CVA another email and will await their response. I can understand the barrel, but the receiver also??? I am very unhappy and don't know what to do. I love this rifle.
This damned coating is chipping off all over the gun. Why did they have to put it on in the first place?
I sent CVA another email and will await their response. I can understand the barrel, but the receiver also??? I am very unhappy and don't know what to do. I love this rifle.
This damned coating is chipping off all over the gun. Why did they have to put it on in the first place?
Last edited by rafsob; 09-16-2012 at 07:38 PM.
09-16-2012, 07:46 PM
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Typical Buck
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Man that stinks. I have asked why ever since I heard it was on stainless steel. I believe this was a bad idea with the coating. You will have some that may not have a problem with it and some that do. I know I would probably be one that did with my luck. I mean they make the Optima in stainless steel which is one of their cheaper models so why not just make the MR in stainless!!
09-16-2012, 07:52 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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09-16-2012, 07:59 PM
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Typical Buck
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Something I don't understand was they told you that they had a problem with the barrels with some oil being left on the area it was chipping but what about the frame? Was there oil left there too? Very interested in hearing what they have to say about this one.
09-16-2012, 08:23 PM
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well yeah you cant expect it to hold up in an area thats getting rubbing and clinking when putting a barrel back into place. Kind of like bluing, its gonna wear off where its handled a lot.
Its basically like a scratch on a brand new car, hurts like hell to see it.
Its basically like a scratch on a brand new car, hurts like hell to see it.
09-16-2012, 08:34 PM
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Dominant Buck
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I disagree MD. If a coating is applied, then they must have figured it to last. That chipping area is an invitation for dirt, crud and eventually rust. I don't blame rafsob's concerns. If me, it would be going back to the company. And a note, when it's made without that coating, give me a call.
