Gunshops willingness to correct ammo count mistake.

[Notmyjk]

Picked up a 150 count can of 50 BMG from a local Indy shop. The next day I ran the rounds through a case length headspace gauge and counted the rounds. I came up with 144 on multiple counts. At $3.15 a round I would like them to fix this. I sent and email with pictures At noon on the day after I purchased them. How willing are shops to correct this mistake? I know the big thing is no returns on ammo but I have never been shorted before.

 

[Tryin']

My regular shop would correct it, but I don't think it would be as smooth at the ones I drop in and out of. I reckon it depends on the proprietor, your relationship, and attitudes on both sides.

 

[rosejm]

It's a possibility, and worth a call. That's ~5% shortage and I'd be rather disappointed to learn a bulk case I bought only had 950 rounds in it instead of 1k.

I would also recommend being ready to chalk up that $20 mistake as a relatively inexpensive lesson. While I don't think counting 1k loose rounds before paying is feasible, counting 150 might be considering $3ea.

 

[sapper83]

The only thing you can do is address the issue asap with the shop, if they don't rectify it, NEVER shop there again. 1. They shorted you! Poor QA. 2. They wouldn't fix it =3. They suck and do it a lot, i bet!

But if they make it right! That would be my go-to shop! Hope it works out.

 

[JFriar96]

Picked up a 150 count can of 50 BMG from a local Indy shop. The next day I ran the rounds through a case length headspace gauge and counted the rounds. I came up with 144 on multiple counts. At $3.15 a round I would like them to fix this. I sent and email with pictures At noon on the day after I purchased them. How willing are shops to correct this mistake? I know the big thing is no returns on ammo but I have never been shorted before.

I know some people that had this happen. Contact the manufacturer and they will likely send you another box to make it right!

 

[foszoe]

Best to weigh before opening

 

[Judamonster]

Most bulk ammo is off. I have counted a few buckets/boxes of bulk ammo. Not sure I ever found one to be spot on.

 

[sapper83]

Most bulk ammo is off. I have counted a few buckets/boxes of bulk ammo. Not sure I ever found one to be spot on.

Me personally 150 rounds of 50 isn't bulk and should never be off. 100% agree bulk is off alot of the time. Last time I ordered 1600rds of 556 and it was off in my favor, i recieved 1633rnds

 

[Notmyjk]

Just got an email saying that I will have a $20 credit in their shop for whatever I want. Sounds good to me.

 

[1nderbeard]

glad they made it right. personally as a business owner it would **** me off if a client got shorted like that.

 

[penguinship]

6 rounds at 3.15 + 7% tax is 20.22, plus you'd probably get charged tax again on the next purchase. If it's a local shop you like, it's probably reasonable to overlook, but otherwise, I'd want a refund or more store credit value (since credit favors the store).

If you have no goodwill toward the store and paid with a credit card, you can always do a charge back since the product isn't what you bought.

 

[Notmyjk]

6 rounds at 3.15 + 7% tax is 20.22, plus you'd probably get charged tax again on the next purchase. If it's a local shop you like, it's probably reasonable to overlook, but otherwise, I'd want a refund or more store credit value (since credit favors the store).

If you have no goodwill toward the store and paid with a credit card, you can always do a charge back since the product isn't what you bought.

My desire for ammunition is greater than my desire for cash so I'm good with what they offered.

 

[DefenseInsight]

I see the issue was largely resolved. Was the ammo case/can sealed?

 

[Notmyjk]

I see the issue was largely resolved. Was the ammo case/can sealed?

It was not sealed

 

[Gunaddict]

I agree that they should correct it. I usually slide the boxes open if I buy from a store or at the range to check and make sure there are no damaged cartridges.