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Title: Hevi Shot i just bought 3/5 has broken crimp
Post by: devin4484 on February 24, 2011, 05:12:58 PM
I just got my order of 2 boxes of hevi 13 3.5 2 1/4 6's and in one of the boxes 3 out of 5 has no glue on crimp and you can see the shot and the shot buffer.  This is the 2nd time this has happened to me with hevi shot.   First time was in 09 and I told myself I wasn't going to shot hevi shot agian, but after I talked to hevi they fixed problem and sent me another box of shells.  Has anyone else had this problem with hevi shot?
Title: Re: Hevi Shot i just bought 3/5 has broken crimp
Post by: Reloader on February 24, 2011, 05:14:38 PM
Yep, the crimp sealant they use sucks.
Title: Re: Hevi Shot i just bought 3/5 has broken crimp
Post by: Basser69 on February 24, 2011, 05:39:02 PM
Some of mine were concaved, some were convexed, while others were flat. Makes me wonder how consistant they will be. Oh yea, I resealed all of my shells as soon as I got them.
Title: Re: Hevi Shot i just bought 3/5 has broken crimp
Post by: stinkpickle on February 24, 2011, 05:41:58 PM
I had the same problem.  I notified them, and they sent me a hat.   :D
Title: Re: Hevi Shot i just bought 3/5 has broken crimp
Post by: devin4484 on February 24, 2011, 05:52:19 PM
I dont think that I should have to fix there mistake though, especially considering were paying 20 dollars a box.
Title: Re: Hevi Shot i just bought 3/5 has broken crimp
Post by: Boomstick on February 24, 2011, 06:10:58 PM
Quote from: devin4484 on February 24, 2011, 05:52:19 PM
I dont think that I should have to fix there mistake though, especially considering were paying 20 dollars a box.

:agreed:
Title: Re: Hevi Shot i just bought 3/5 has broken crimp
Post by: Skeeterbait on February 24, 2011, 06:42:39 PM
One of several reasons I won't use them.  There product works, don't get me wrong.  But their manufacturing of their product is fly by night.
Title: Re: Hevi Shot i just bought 3/5 has broken crimp
Post by: VAHUNTER on February 24, 2011, 06:46:06 PM
i have never had a single problem with any of the H13 i have ordered
Title: Re: Hevi Shot i just bought 3/5 has broken crimp
Post by: mudhen on February 24, 2011, 07:48:10 PM
Where did you get them?

I just got brand new MB in a new box, and they are sealed perfectly!

I know more than one retailer that is selling 2-3 year old stock...

mudhen
Title: Re: Hevi Shot i just bought 3/5 has broken crimp
Post by: paladin on February 24, 2011, 08:26:59 PM
My roll crimps look great!! Oh wait thats handloads.
Title: Re: Hevi Shot i just bought 3/5 has broken crimp
Post by: shootumindaface on February 24, 2011, 08:29:14 PM
Quote from: Skeeterbait on February 24, 2011, 06:42:39 PM
One of several reasons I won't use them.  There product works, don't get me wrong.  But their manufacturing of their product is fly by night.
And why I am switching
Title: Re: Hevi Shot i just bought 3/5 has broken crimp
Post by: FttFttVroom! on February 24, 2011, 10:07:21 PM
That's a bit disconcerting.....my Winchesters have very nice crimps and seals.
Title: Re: Hevi Shot i just bought 3/5 has broken crimp
Post by: Dew on February 24, 2011, 11:48:19 PM
i had one box i had to seal candle wax works good and by the way natchez shooter supplys has mag blend shells on sale for 13.oo dollars
Title: Re: Hevi Shot i just bought 3/5 has broken crimp
Post by: Basser69 on February 25, 2011, 11:12:23 AM
Quote from: Dew on February 24, 2011, 11:48:19 PM
i had one box i had to seal candle wax works good and by the way natchez shooter supplys has mag blend shells on sale for 13.oo dollars

Great price but They will not ship to Alabama for some reason...Sucks for me
Title: Re: Hevi Shot i just bought 3/5 has broken crimp
Post by: S.C.C on February 25, 2011, 12:40:59 PM
Quote from: Basser69 on February 25, 2011, 11:12:23 AM
Quote from: Dew on February 24, 2011, 11:48:19 PM
i had one box i had to seal candle wax works good and by the way natchez shooter supplys has mag blend shells on sale for 13.oo dollars

Quote from: Dew on February 24, 2011, 11:48:19 PM
i had one box i had to seal candle wax works good and by the way natchez shooter supplys has mag blend shells on sale for 13.oo dollars

THEY DONT SELL TO THE PUBLIC!!!NOT GOOD INFO FROM U!!! :angry9:
Title: Re: Hevi Shot i just bought 3/5 has broken crimp
Post by: Gobble! on February 25, 2011, 07:26:56 PM
Hey I got pretty lucky 1 / 10 had a damaged crimp in the 7s i just got.
Title: Re: Hevi Shot i just bought 3/5 has broken crimp
Post by: SR1 on February 25, 2011, 07:48:44 PM
I just got 2 boxes and not a thing wrong with the crimps.
Title: Re: Hevi Shot i just bought 3/5 has broken crimp
Post by: ILIKEHEVI-13 on February 25, 2011, 07:56:06 PM
Quote from: SR1 on February 25, 2011, 07:48:44 PM
I just got 2 boxes and not a thing wrong with the crimps.

Don't forget we want to see some patterns soon!   :z-guntootsmiley:
Title: Re: Hevi Shot i just bought 3/5 has broken crimp
Post by: SR1 on February 25, 2011, 08:00:08 PM
I will but its not gona be in the 50's around here for another month :character0029:
Title: Re: Hevi Shot i just bought 3/5 has broken crimp
Post by: ILIKEHEVI-13 on February 25, 2011, 08:01:31 PM
Quote from: SR1 on February 25, 2011, 08:00:08 PM
I will but its not gona be in the 50's around here for another month :character0029:

Heck I will be 100yrs old by then.   :lol:
Title: Re: Hevi Shot i just bought 3/5 has broken crimp
Post by: chatterbox on March 03, 2011, 06:24:26 PM
Quote from: slickyboyboo on February 24, 2011, 07:57:34 PM
Quote from: Reloader on February 24, 2011, 05:14:38 PM
Yep, the crimp sealant they use sucks.

Yes it does, they should use Alex Plus!!  ;D
I just went through all my boxes of hevi-13, and found only one box outta five had decent seals. Per slickys advice, I used Alex Plus, and I'm very pleased! :icon_thumright:
Title: Re: Hevi Shot i just bought 3/5 has broken crimp
Post by: spaightlabs on March 04, 2011, 06:42:17 AM
Just got 4 boxes, 2 out of 20 shells have crimp problems and are losing a little buffer...

Shouldn't matter how old they are - I've got lead that I've been dragging around for 5 years - ina and out of vests, in and out of luggage and no problems...
Title: Re: Hevi Shot i just bought 3/5 has broken crimp
Post by: Progunner on March 04, 2011, 08:54:03 AM
Quote from: stinkpickle on February 24, 2011, 05:41:58 PM
I had the same problem.  I notified them, and they sent me a hat.   :D

How well did the hat shoot ????? ;D
Title: Re: Hevi Shot i just bought 3/5 has broken crimp
Post by: gatrkyhntr70 on March 04, 2011, 09:03:19 AM
Quote from: Progunner on March 04, 2011, 08:54:03 AM
Quote from: stinkpickle on February 24, 2011, 05:41:58 PM
I had the same problem.  I notified them, and they sent me a hat.   :D


How well did the hat shoot ????? ;D

:TooFunny:  :TooFunny:
Title: Re: Hevi Shot i just bought 3/5 has broken crimp
Post by: black beard on April 26, 2011, 01:52:56 PM
I know they have pretty good customer service.  A friend of mine called and they took care of him right away.  I have called both Kent and Remington in the past and could not even speak to a live person, only a phone tree.  What a pain.
Title: Re: Hevi Shot i just bought 3/5 has broken crimp
Post by: trkehunr93 on April 26, 2011, 02:15:12 PM
Quote from: CamoMan4025 on February 24, 2011, 05:39:34 PM
Just put some candle wax or Elmers Glue on the end, it will fix them right up.  I had to do that to some Nitros I bought a few years ago.

:agreed: This will fix it right up.
Title: Re: Hevi Shot i just bought 3/5 has broken crimp
Post by: stinkpickle on April 26, 2011, 02:15:22 PM
Quote from: Progunner on March 04, 2011, 08:54:03 AM
Quote from: stinkpickle on February 24, 2011, 05:41:58 PM
I had the same problem.  I notified them, and they sent me a hat.   :D

How well did the hat shoot ????? ;D

I can keep it in 10" circle at 40 yards.  Heck, I can keep it in a 10" circle at 40 MILES!   :D
Title: Re: Hevi Shot i just bought 3/5 has broken crimp
Post by: bowhunter84 on April 26, 2011, 02:24:53 PM
Quote from: devin4484 on February 24, 2011, 05:52:19 PM
I dont think that I should have to fix there mistake though, especially considering were paying 20 dollars a box.
:agreed:
Title: Re: Hevi Shot i just bought 3/5 has broken crimp
Post by: goblr77 on April 26, 2011, 03:27:38 PM
Quote from: FttFttVroom! on February 24, 2011, 10:07:21 PM
That's a bit disconcerting.....my Winchesters have very nice crimps and seals.

Winchester Xtended Range loads used to leak buffer worse than any load I have seen. Don't know if they still do b/c I don't use them anymore.
Title: Re: Hevi Shot i just bought 3/5 has broken crimp
Post by: bowhunter84 on April 26, 2011, 03:32:12 PM
Quote from: goblr77 on April 26, 2011, 03:27:38 PM
Quote from: FttFttVroom! on February 24, 2011, 10:07:21 PM
That's a bit disconcerting.....my Winchesters have very nice crimps and seals.

Winchester Xtended Range loads used to leak buffer worse than any load I have seen. Don't know if they still do b/c I don't use them anymore.

i had some win. shells do the same thing.
Title: Re: Hevi Shot i just bought 3/5 has broken crimp
Post by: Clay on April 26, 2011, 04:30:15 PM
I noticed this week that the Hevi #7s that I've had loaded in the Benelli were doing that - pushing in and allowing some of the buffer to be visible and escape.  They didn't stand up to use nearly as well as I was expecting.  They worked great on the two gobblers that I got in range, but the ones that I carried in my gun look to be the worse for wear for sure!  Need to do some research and find the best thing to put on the rest of mine to avoid that...
Title: Re: Hevi Shot i just bought 3/5 has broken crimp
Post by: spaightlabs on April 26, 2011, 07:54:51 PM
little bit of elmer's glue on the crimp and you're good to go.
Title: Re: Hevi Shot i just bought 3/5 has broken crimp
Post by: cannonball on April 26, 2011, 07:55:38 PM
I have had the same thing happen on a couple of the Hevi shells too.