ODGreenThumb 13 Posted June 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2011 Step by step guide 1. Call cadiz 2. say hello, then say " I have a saiga rifle in 5.45 that is keyholing" I have inspected it and it appears that the bit broke in the barrel. 3. Give them your info and wait for email 4. Fill out form that cadiz emailed you 5. Email the filled out form back to cadiz 6. Cadiz will email a ups shipping slip 7. Place rifle in box and place shipping slip on box.. Accidently forget to place the magazine in box as compensation for the hassle that the stupid bleaping russian caused 8. Take box to ups hub, or give to driver 9. Personally, I would explain to Tom (owner of cadiz) by phone that this is not a repair job, but a inspect and replace. this way you dont have to wait line for him to get to your gun. 10. He will see the bore and say, please send FFL info for me to ship NEW rifle to, he will also need the amount your ffl charges for transfer so he can pay you back for having to pay it twice. 11. Wait for your ffl to call and inform you to come pic up rifle Done and done Thats all well and fine except for the conversion work and parts that are on it. Step 6 1/2 remove all conversion parts, replace all pieces possible, the rest in a bag, though I dont think Tom would want them. PG conversion does not void warranty.... Ask me how I know this....if you want hear about my pos s12 going back to cadiz 3 times. In my situation I had alot more done to my shotty so I didnt go for replacement even though it was offered. I hope Tom doesn't wan them, all I have left is the butt stock and FCG. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ODGreenThumb 13 Posted June 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 Update: So, before I could call Cadiz today, RAAC called me back. They said that they will ship the gun back to them and have a local gunsmith check it out (not Cadiz). They also said they would repair the problem if possible. If it's not possible they will send me a new one, but, I might be out the parts I installed. I can't afford putting another $100 plus into this gun to buy another conversion kit, so I hope the problem can be fixed or they will send me my parts back. Still hoping for a satisfactory resolution. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SergeK 15 Posted June 6, 2011 Report Share Posted June 6, 2011 Can't take the parts out now? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IndyArms 10,186 Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 take the parts you put on/in OFF and send them the rest... include the old parts along with the gun, in case they keep it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ODGreenThumb 13 Posted June 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 Yeah, I'd Like to do that. They want it 'as is' Quote Link to post Share on other sites
veprk 12 Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 (edited) I just gave cadiz a call to discuss your issue, no answer since theyre east coast and its late. But dont ship a damn thing back to raac yet...let me talk with Tom first. I'll will pm you as soon as I hear back Remember, or if you dont know...not all gun guys are good guys! Tom at cadiz is one of the good guys! Edited June 7, 2011 by veprk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dmac27 17 Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 I am watching and waiting to see what happens here. Has anyone ever had this problem with a X39 Saiga? I converted mine before firing it...looking back on that seems a little rash now. I still haven't been able to get it out to shoot it yet...hopefully tomorrow. Finger's crossed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SergeK 15 Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 I am watching and waiting to see what happens here. Has anyone ever had this problem with a X39 Saiga? I converted mine before firing it...looking back on that seems a little rash now. I still haven't been able to get it out to shoot it yet...hopefully tomorrow. Finger's crossed Just take a peak down the barrel. I am doing my conversion without shooting my 5.45 first. I'm not too worried about it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigChongus 765 Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 Has anyone ever had this problem with a X39 Saiga? Nobody's ever had this problem with any Saiga, with exception to the OP's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dmac27 17 Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 Glad to hear that but still sympathetic for the OP. It could just as easily been mine...I did the same thing exactly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ODGreenThumb 13 Posted June 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 I just gave cadiz a call to discuss your issue, no answer since theyre east coast and its late. But dont ship a damn thing back to raac yet...let me talk with Tom first. I'll will pm you as soon as I hear back Remember, or if you dont know...not all gun guys are good guys! Tom at cadiz is one of the good guys! Thanks man, much appreciated. I called Cadiz yesterday, but the lady that answered ( I believe it's his wife?) was just heading out the door to take Tom to the doctor. She had me email them with the issues I'm having. Still waiting to hear back. She did however mention that they only service guns with RAAC stamped on the side. Mine is a Mercury Hermes Legion. Not sure if that changes anything. Sure hope not. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
physicsnerd 139 Posted June 7, 2011 Report Share Posted June 7, 2011 I just gave cadiz a call to discuss your issue, no answer since theyre east coast and its late. But dont ship a damn thing back to raac yet...let me talk with Tom first. I'll will pm you as soon as I hear back Remember, or if you dont know...not all gun guys are good guys! Tom at cadiz is one of the good guys! Thanks man, much appreciated. I called Cadiz yesterday, but the lady that answered ( I believe it's his wife?) was just heading out the door to take Tom to the doctor. She had me email them with the issues I'm having. Still waiting to hear back. She did however mention that they only service guns with RAAC stamped on the side. Mine is a Mercury Hermes Legion. Not sure if that changes anything. Sure hope not. Since your gun is a Mercury Hermes that is a different importer than RAAC. In fact, in reading this thread, I am surprised that RAAC would offer to warranty a gun they did not import and I do not know if they would even have any new rifles with which to replace yours if it was in fact a bad barrel. Have you called Mercury Hermes? Since they imported it they may have someone who does warranty work or they may just ship you a new rifle. I recommend this as you've stated several times that the RAAC markings are etched out and that it was imported by Mercury Hermes. If you want to get back to shooting condition soon you may be disappointed if Cadiz or RAAC declines to look into the matter further as they are not responsible for rifles imported by a different company. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ODGreenThumb 13 Posted June 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 (edited) I just gave cadiz a call to discuss your issue, no answer since theyre east coast and its late. But dont ship a damn thing back to raac yet...let me talk with Tom first. I'll will pm you as soon as I hear back Remember, or if you dont know...not all gun guys are good guys! Tom at cadiz is one of the good guys! Thanks man, much appreciated. I called Cadiz yesterday, but the lady that answered ( I believe it's his wife?) was just heading out the door to take Tom to the doctor. She had me email them with the issues I'm having. Still waiting to hear back. She did however mention that they only service guns with RAAC stamped on the side. Mine is a Mercury Hermes Legion. Not sure if that changes anything. Sure hope not. Since your gun is a Mercury Hermes that is a different importer than RAAC. In fact, in reading this thread, I am surprised that RAAC would offer to warranty a gun they did not import and I do not know if they would even have any new rifles with which to replace yours if it was in fact a bad barrel. Have you called Mercury Hermes? Since they imported it they may have someone who does warranty work or they may just ship you a new rifle. I recommend this as you've stated several times that the RAAC markings are etched out and that it was imported by Mercury Hermes. If you want to get back to shooting condition soon you may be disappointed if Cadiz or RAAC declines to look into the matter further as they are not responsible for rifles imported by a different company. RAAC told me they handle Mercury Hermes. And yes, I called Mercury Hermes who gives you the phone number to RAAC. Edited June 8, 2011 by ODGreenThumb 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
supertex 242 Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 RAAC told me they handle Mercury Hermes. And yes, I called Mercury Hermes who gives you the phone number to RAAC. that`s good news , for all us mercury owners Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ODGreenThumb 13 Posted June 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 Well the gun is on it's way to RAAC headquarters, where it will be looked at by their local gunsmith. Everybody keep their fingers crossed for a happy ending..... and not that kind of happy ending, though I suppose it would be a nice perk for going through this ordeal... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
physicsnerd 139 Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 RAAC told me they handle Mercury Hermes. And yes, I called Mercury Hermes who gives you the phone number to RAAC. Gotcha! That is information I did not have. Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dmac27 17 Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 Any updates OD...have the received rifle yet? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ODGreenThumb 13 Posted June 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 Any updates OD...have the received rifle yet? They received it this past Thursday. Have not heard anything from them yet... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
man-at-arms 2 Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 When I shot it today, I was getting keyholes on every round into the paper. Only shot from about 50 feet, 25 feet, and 10 feet. i been thinking..... doesnt the 5.45x39 round need to travel a certain distance before it stabilizes? like 75 or 100 yards? 50 feet is 13 yards/meters. have you tried shooting at 100 metered targets? next time you shoot it, try some longer shots. maybe your to close? It shouldn't keyhole at any distance. Can you owners of 5.45 Saigas confirm for me that they do not leave oblong holes under 25 yards? My Century Bulgarian (I know I'm asking for it) leaves perfect holes beyond 25 yards, but below that it leaves pointy ovals (never full keyholes). I've only shot Ukrainian surplus. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
man-at-arms 2 Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 No deal, eh? Thanks anyway. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ironhead7544 35 Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 When I shot it today, I was getting keyholes on every round into the paper. Only shot from about 50 feet, 25 feet, and 10 feet. i been thinking..... doesnt the 5.45x39 round need to travel a certain distance before it stabilizes? like 75 or 100 yards? 50 feet is 13 yards/meters. have you tried shooting at 100 metered targets? next time you shoot it, try some longer shots. maybe your to close? It shouldn't keyhole at any distance. Can you owners of 5.45 Saigas confirm for me that they do not leave oblong holes under 25 yards? My Century Bulgarian (I know I'm asking for it) leaves perfect holes beyond 25 yards, but below that it leaves pointy ovals (never full keyholes). I've only shot Ukrainian surplus. As long as the groups are OK then I would not worry about it. Try some different ammo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ODGreenThumb 13 Posted June 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 Minor update: RAAC is waiting for their gunsmith's diagnosis. Supposed to hear back early next week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dmac27 17 Posted June 24, 2011 Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 (edited) Hey it's late this week any word yet? I just bought a 5.45 Saiga today...definitely going to shoot it before I convert anything. Edited June 24, 2011 by dmac27 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ODGreenThumb 13 Posted June 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2011 Well, was supposed to hear back today. No word yet however. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SergeK 15 Posted June 25, 2011 Report Share Posted June 25, 2011 You have the patience of a Saint. I woulda been losing my shit by now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dmac27 17 Posted June 25, 2011 Report Share Posted June 25, 2011 You have the patience of a Saint. I woulda been losing my shit by now. I think I would have been as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ODGreenThumb 13 Posted June 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2011 Yeah, and what do you know? I didn't hear shit from them today. The basically say don't call us, we'll call you. But I've heard stories about wheels that produce squeaking noises that have received grease. But at this point I feel like I'm being fluffed. I don't want to bad mouth, and its been so long at this point its getting hard to give a shit. Plus I just had a beat up Suzuki samurai dropped in my lap that I'm trying to fix up. But damn, that 5.45 would look great on a gun rack in the samurai. Going shooting tomorrow... wish I could afford ammo for the m1 garand Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dmac27 17 Posted June 28, 2011 Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 We might have to start calling you Job... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ODGreenThumb 13 Posted June 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 Okay, I guess I'm supposed to hear something today... Will not be holding my breath. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mullet Man 2,114 Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 (edited) Shot my Mercury Hermes "Legion" iz240 yesterday with Russian surplus ammo from AIM at ~25yds and i had a few rounds that keyholed. About 4rds out of a 30rd mag. YAY! I'm kind of thinking ammo. I'll have to do more testing once i get some commercial 5.45. Edited June 30, 2011 by Mullet Man Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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