The following are the facts as I see them. CSMC might have a different view--and I will admit that I was a "pest" with excessive letters etc. So here goes:
Received RBL in July. Problem with finish. CSMC graciously agreed to upgrade 4X BW to EX BW for $200 plus $100 shoptime.
Got RBL back in August. Lower tang set too deeply and blemish in wood. Sent Buttstock and receiver back for repair. Got Buttstock and receiver back in Sep--more problems with wood. Contacted CSMC. "LOU" declined to refinish wood. Told me it had passed inspection and I could keep it "as is" or return for refund. Sent it back and got refund last week.
Perhaps I am too "picky," but finish on wood was not satisfactory. I did get a second opinion on quality of finish on wood and it did back up my opinion. You can take this for what it is worth. Not accepting blame or pointing fingers. Just one persons experience and opinion.
Tom McDevitt
