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Offline 3bailey3

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apex?
« on: March 08, 2018, 07:30:27 PM »
i have just read that someone posted of hot loads that busted a barrel and some the that did not have enough powder to push the load through the barrel, i have some that i have not shot yet and kind of scared to try them now. any input would be helpful from someone that has shot some of these.

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Re: apex?
« Reply #1 on: March 08, 2018, 07:50:30 PM »
I’d turn around and sell what you got on here for 2 times the money...Seems like the OG way!!!


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Re: apex?
« Reply #2 on: March 08, 2018, 08:34:54 PM »
If they are 20 gauge, I’ll take them off your hands.


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Re: apex?
« Reply #3 on: March 12, 2018, 09:28:07 PM »
i just got a recall notice from Apex for those shells, only three days before my season starts, glad i have not shot them and that i have some Fed,s 7,s left

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Re: apex?
« Reply #4 on: March 14, 2018, 01:08:20 AM »
i just got a recall notice from Apex for those shells, only three days before my season starts, glad i have not shot them and that i have some Fed,s 7,s left

How are they implementing the recall?   I seem to remember someone on here stating they (Apex) didn't seem to notate any date of manufacture or lot numbers on their boxes. 
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Re: apex?
« Reply #5 on: March 14, 2018, 02:48:00 AM »
I’ve seen so far about 3 maybe 4 posts of busted barrels on FB. Bubba

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Re: apex?
« Reply #6 on: March 14, 2018, 08:11:16 AM »
Yes no lot numbers, they said any GT shot purchased between I think July 17 until January 18

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Re: apex?
« Reply #7 on: March 14, 2018, 04:53:09 PM »
Makes me question whether or not I would take a chance and buy this ammo.....

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Re: apex?
« Reply #8 on: March 14, 2018, 10:51:03 PM »
i would say no! i have asked for a full refund!

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Re: apex?
« Reply #9 on: March 15, 2018, 08:08:33 PM »
I saw a post today and it was snatched down just as fast as it went up.

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Re: apex?
« Reply #10 on: March 16, 2018, 09:29:10 AM »
I wouldn't shoot them after everything I've seen.  Their loads scream of no quality control.  They know they've made mistakes while loading and want to blame it on bad powder.  I can assure you if Hogdon or Alliance had a bad run of power we would have heard about it.  I just hope someone hunting doesn't get killed if they squeeze one off and the wad doesn't exit then quickly try a follow up show.  It won't be pretty.


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Re: apex?
« Reply #11 on: March 16, 2018, 06:52:25 PM »
I wouldn't shoot them after everything I've seen.  Their loads scream of no quality control.  They know they've made mistakes while loading and want to blame it on bad powder.  I can assure you if Hogdon or Alliance had a bad run of power we would have heard about it.  I just hope someone hunting doesn't get killed if they squeeze one off and the wad doesn't exit then quickly try a follow up show.  It won't be pretty.
Me neither! Gonna stay away!

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Re: apex?
« Reply #12 on: March 29, 2018, 03:07:29 PM »
Bought a box of Apex #9. First shot patterned like a dream. Second shot didn’t fire. Shot went about 10 feet and dropped and I had shot all in my action and barrel. Sent them a photo and a message on social media, they responded within 10 minutes and sent me new ammo. I sent them back my box that I had the issue with. I’m sitting on about 20 rounds of apex. #9 and blends. Not decided if I’ll use. I will be patterning this weekend weather permitting. I look to follow up on the earlier issue.
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« Reply #13 on: March 29, 2018, 03:56:19 PM »
I had the same situation last month with 2 boxes of the Apex 20 gauge 1 5/8 oz #9 TSS loads that I purchased last summer.  I contacted Apex and the sent me a Fed Ex pick up label and I sent those shells back to them.  They said it was a component problem from last years loadings.   The sent me 2 new boxes within a week and they pattern beautifully.  Great customer service!

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Re: apex?
« Reply #14 on: March 29, 2018, 05:57:05 PM »
Same deal here! Haven’t shot new ones, mine were purchased towards the end of last summer.  (Before a price change) I agree. Hopefully they cycle well in my gun
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