Just a guess, but you're "gouge" was probably a mark of an arrow pointing out the crack until some unscrupulous actor decided to parkerize over the crack. Obviously, the mark pointing out the defect had to be removed. Just sayin' if I was quality control and discovered that crack I'd probably scratch a big arrow pointing it out.
I would contact the owner of the store from where you bought it and RECORD the call. Next, call Sidewinder factory and also record the call. If you receive no response, file a claim in court. Dont say you are doing it. Just go to your courthouse and file a lawsuit.
@@wilsonrt82 yes. Posting an update video soon. Glad to have it back. Owned it for 6 months, able to use it for 3. Not expecting any more surprises.....then again, that's why they're "surprises".
@@wilsonrt82 still don't have my gun but have been told the lower breech block has arrived and the tech was off last week. Said they should ship it out this week.
😯😠😠😠 GOOD LUCK 👍 Bintac has new design semi auto AEA air rifles. I have read from different customers that when they had a problem with new purchase BIn sent them a new rifle inmediately.. before he received the not working one! Now that is the customer service I want !!!
@@travelcompass591 I don't receive anything until after it's received but Bin passed me to Precision (Rep). But it makes perfect sense because all of the Sidewinders are on backorder. I like dealing with Bin.
Sounds like you need to fix o-rings, and honestly your barrel might of been to loose if your feeling air in your face when shooting. Also misloading a gun can cause it to crack. Send it back
@@Indictedheart I'm not sure what you're referring to. I have a few other videos about this gun. If this crack would have developed after assembly/purchase/use, the parkarized finish would be damaged. I never had any air in my face and the gun has never been misloaded. I'm not even sure what misloaded refers to. The o-rings are perfect.
@@murphystreeter I just placed a pre-order for the exact same product from Bin at the Pellet Shop. Hopefully this was a one-off issue with Western’s production line and not a more frequent problem with their (Western’s) quality control. Quite concerning for sure!
@@murphystreeter yes, but why leave it to buying a new product to use on an upcoming event without a trouble shoot. Nope, dont see it , I think you need better camera equipment. first world problems...
@@bobsch-gd6ze leave it??? Not sure what your trying to say. Turn your phone sideways and zoom in on the parkarized surface surrounding the threads for the power valve and then follow the crack all the way into the belly of the beast.
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It may in brass insert to protect the housing like HW100.
Very interesting
Just a guess, but you're "gouge" was probably a mark of an arrow pointing out the crack until some unscrupulous actor decided to parkerize over the crack. Obviously, the mark pointing out the defect had to be removed. Just sayin' if I was quality control and discovered that crack I'd probably scratch a big arrow pointing it out.
I would contact the owner of the store from where you bought it and RECORD the call. Next, call Sidewinder factory and also record the call. If you receive no response, file a claim in court. Dont say you are doing it. Just go to your courthouse and file a lawsuit.
@@jessecole1011 thank you for the solid advice. Take a look at my other videos.
@@murphystreeter Has your problem been resolved?
@@wilsonrt82 yes. Posting an update video soon. Glad to have it back. Owned it for 6 months, able to use it for 3. Not expecting any more surprises.....then again, that's why they're "surprises".
@@murphystreeterI’m sure you’ll find something else to bitch about Karen.
Has your problem been resolved?
@@wilsonrt82 still don't have my gun but have been told the lower breech block has arrived and the tech was off last week. Said they should ship it out this week.
@@murphystreeter Has your gun been repaired?
@@wilsonrt82 hopefully arrives today from AZ. Hopefully take it on a hunt this weekend. Will post a follow up video.
@@murphystreeternice
Has your problem been resolved?
😯😠😠😠 GOOD LUCK 👍 Bintac has new design semi auto AEA air rifles. I have read from different customers that when they had a problem with new purchase BIn sent them a new rifle inmediately.. before he received the not working one! Now that is the customer service I want !!!
@@travelcompass591 I don't receive anything until after it's received but Bin passed me to Precision (Rep). But it makes perfect sense because all of the Sidewinders are on backorder. I like dealing with Bin.
Sounds like you need to fix o-rings, and honestly your barrel might of been to loose if your feeling air in your face when shooting. Also misloading a gun can cause it to crack. Send it back
@@Indictedheart I'm not sure what you're referring to. I have a few other videos about this gun. If this crack would have developed after assembly/purchase/use, the parkarized finish would be damaged. I never had any air in my face and the gun has never been misloaded. I'm not even sure what misloaded refers to. The o-rings are perfect.
Where did you buy your sidewinder from? AOA? Just curious. Thanks
Purchased from The Pellet Shop in NYC
Purchased from the Pellet Shop NYC
@@murphystreeter I just placed a pre-order for the exact same product from Bin at the Pellet Shop. Hopefully this was a one-off issue with Western’s production line and not a more frequent problem with their (Western’s) quality control. Quite concerning for sure!
@@sallutz I hope so. I won't stop blazing a spotlight on the tolerance issue with the magazines.
This kind of problem can be replaced with a new one for free.
@@wilsonrt82 I'll get a new one but when you pay a premium price, you expect a premium product. I don't feel like this looks like a premium product.
@@murphystreeter Mistakes happen, hope they replace it and throw in something extra for the trouble.
@@reinoudpolee6923 Hopefully they send a replacement soon. I was 3 weeks without during the magazine issue and now another 3-6 for this issue.
@@murphystreeter yes, but why leave it to buying a new product to use on an upcoming event without a trouble shoot.
Nope, dont see it , I think you need better camera equipment.
first world problems...
@@bobsch-gd6ze leave it??? Not sure what your trying to say. Turn your phone sideways and zoom in on the parkarized surface surrounding the threads for the power valve and then follow the crack all the way into the belly of the beast.