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8/4/2016 2:43:46 PM EDT
Well, I've had it.  I'm tired of getting the runaround between Brownell's and Aero.  Neither can or will tell me when I'm going to get the rifle I ordered over 6 weeks ago (June 18th!).  I guess a gun with great specs at a great price is a bit too good to be true.  So, with Aero unable to get it done, what should be my 2nd choice?
8/4/2016 6:07:59 PM EDT
[#1]
Buy a complete upper and lower. That's what I did.
8/4/2016 6:14:38 PM EDT
[#2]
Does the price you got  make it worth waiting until they deliver ?
8/4/2016 7:41:52 PM EDT
[#3]
So who did you order from...Aero or Brownells?  Both have always provided excellent customer service for me.
8/4/2016 9:59:57 PM EDT
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So who did you order from...Aero or Brownells?  Both have always provided excellent customer service for me.
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Well, I wish I were you because I've received 0 support from either.  Yes, I bought when Brownell's was doing $50 off so the nearly complete rifle was a good price but if they can't deliver, they can put whatever price they want I guess.  I have called Brownell's numerous times and each time they say the shipment was supposed to arrive at the end of June but they haven't received an update since.  I tried contacting Aero but they will not give the status of a shipment unless it is specifically for me.

I don't plan to cancel until I find a suitable replacement, but the looking has begun, hence my OP.
8/5/2016 7:24:39 AM EDT
[#5]
Not sure what sort of support you are expecting ?  Brownell's either truly does not know when, or is unwilling to promise you a date if they can't meet that date.   Aero has to honor contract obligations with Brownell's to not disclose any contract terms or conditions.     6-8+ weeks wait is aggravating, but probably worth the wait.
8/5/2016 11:52:03 AM EDT
[#6]
Sorry you're having a problem.  It must be isolated.  I order an Aero Precision AC15 from Brownells, and received it a day earlier than promised.  This was 2 mos ago.  Really happy with the rifle.  Good luck.
8/5/2016 12:32:37 PM EDT
[#8]
What kind of prices have you found in Michigan for retailers and manufacturers compared to on-line stuff, that takes up to 6 months to receive?

8/5/2016 12:52:05 PM EDT
[#9]
Well I hope your rifle arrives soon, but all I can say, is welcome to the AR game when an election year is going on, happens everytime a presidential year with a strong gun control advocate is running.
8/5/2016 2:30:38 PM EDT
[#10]
I called to ask when it would be coming off current backorder. I was told they expected a shipment early this month and another early next month.  Seemed like a good deal on a quality weapon, but I decided to go another way.  Good luck.
8/5/2016 9:38:32 PM EDT
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Well, I've had it.  I'm tired of getting the runaround between Brownell's and Aero.  Neither can or will tell me when I'm going to get the rifle I ordered over 6 weeks ago (June 18th!).  I guess a gun with great specs at a great price is a bit too good to be true.  So, with Aero unable to get it done, what should be my 2nd choice?
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1. Six weeks for desirable firearms or parts is not a long duration in this market. July just had another record number of NICS checks. I'm personally on a 8 week wait for an Aero order that "should" have been shipped in 3-4 weeks. I'll gladly wait.
2. Both Brownell's and Aero Precision are reputable companies. You will receive what you ordered at the price you ordered.
3. If you have a beef, it's with Brownells.
4. Lastly, I know you're venting but it's a little hard to offer a 2nd choice if you fail to provide either the specifications of your Brownells/Aero order or what you want in AR. Just sayin'
8/6/2016 7:26:53 PM EDT
[#12]
Well good golly Miss Molly....I'm told the rifle will ship next day which hopefully means I'll see it Monday.  I really, really hope it was worth the wait.

I just don't get how a major company that buys rifles by the 100s can't get accurate ship dates from their suppliers.  Even though I was told I would get an updated ship date, I never heard back from them until the product was in stock and only then it was to ensure I was still interested in buying it.

I will say, Brownell's did eat the shipping costs for the trouble so +1 for that.
8/7/2016 11:47:31 AM EDT
[#13]
Considering the current situation, I would consider the wait acceptable.

Wait times will only get worse the closer to the election we get. Aero makes great products so it's worth the wait.
8/7/2016 12:09:18 PM EDT
[#14]
So you ordered a rifle from Brownells and you are upset with Aero?  
8/7/2016 4:54:50 PM EDT
[#15]
Aero missed a ship date to Brownell's by a mile and neither party would give an update for over a month.  So yeah...I'm upset with Aero AND Brownell's.  Both have blame to share.
8/9/2016 8:45:33 AM EDT
[#16]
I need an update, I need free shipping, now I'm upset with BOTH.  You sound like a Hillary voter?
8/10/2016 10:46:48 AM EDT
[#17]
Things are tight right now, for example I can't find a stripped Anderson upper anywhere.  I saw when I checked my phone at lunch AIM had sent me an email they got them in one morning last week.  I went to their website to order them and within a few hours they had sold out again.

If my stripped lower shows up I will be tickled, it has been ordered from LGS for a week and a half.  Not an usual amount of time  (it took a couple weeks in May for my last one) but it is rough to wait.

8/10/2016 7:26:20 PM EDT
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I need an update, I need free shipping, now I'm upset with BOTH.  You sound like a Hillary voter?
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Chill.  No need for name calling.

Finally got my hands on my rifle.  Scope is mounted but not officially zeroed.  Fired all of 4 shots to make sure everything was working.  So far so good.  Let the learning begin!
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