Service problems with Ramline/Blount mags

Bartholomew Roberts · October 23, 2000, 11:45 AM

Just had a magazine spring fail in my 15rd. full-capacity Ramline Hi-Power magazine. I wasn't too worried since these magazines had a "lifetime warranty".

Upon contacting Blount (the parent company of Ramline), I was told that they didn't have any replacement springs available for this magazine and that they wouldn't repair it. Their best deal was to offer me a $10-$15 credit or refund on a hi-cap magazine.

If this level of service disturbs you as much as it did me, then be aware that Blount is also the parent company for RCBS, Federal, and Outers.

Jhp147 · October 23, 2000, 04:32 PM

A year or two ago, I found out that RCBS had purchased Ramline some time back. I have a couple of 17 round Smith and Wesson 5900 mags of theirs that had broken floorplates. I called them and a lady there offered to send me the new floorplates, free of charge. The newer plates are of a more flexible plastic and don't look like they will break. My guess is that they were getting rid of the old Ramline stuff anyway. Guess I got the right person....I've got the magazines still and for sale if anyone wants one or three.

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October 23, 2000, 11:45 AM	#1
Bartholomew Roberts member Join Date: June 12, 2000 Location: Texas and Oklahoma area Posts: 8,462	Just had a magazine spring fail in my 15rd. full-capacity Ramline Hi-Power magazine. I wasn't too worried since these magazines had a "lifetime warranty". Upon contacting Blount (the parent company of Ramline), I was told that they didn't have any replacement springs available for this magazine and that they wouldn't repair it. Their best deal was to offer me a $10-$15 credit or refund on a hi-cap magazine. If this level of service disturbs you as much as it did me, then be aware that Blount is also the parent company for RCBS, Federal, and Outers.

October 23, 2000, 04:32 PM	#2
Jhp147 Senior Member Join Date: November 27, 1999 Location: Texas Posts: 597	A year or two ago, I found out that RCBS had purchased Ramline some time back. I have a couple of 17 round Smith and Wesson 5900 mags of theirs that had broken floorplates. I called them and a lady there offered to send me the new floorplates, free of charge. The newer plates are of a more flexible plastic and don't look like they will break. My guess is that they were getting rid of the old Ramline stuff anyway. Guess I got the right person....I've got the magazines still and for sale if anyone wants one or three. ------------------ Shamans emerge whenever certain needs remain unanswered...Mark Levy