Winchester M-22 Ammo Recall

[IndyDave1776]

Perhaps Winchester tried this as an addition to the WSM line and then thought better of it?

 

[Beowulf]

The only amusing thing I could see is people who bough from flippers but only bet reimbursed for the actual value. Ha!

That's an interesting point. If Winchester isn't offering a replacement, but rather a check for an amount they consider normal retail, but you basically can't buy it retail and you paid more for it on a secondary market, I wonder if you have much ground to stand on (legally speaking) to sue Winchester for more.

Granted, it's all academic, as unless you bought in really massive bulk, it wouldn't be worth all the hassle to get the difference in price.

 

[gregkl]

There is nothing printed on the inside flap on the individual boxes (500 round) that come in the 1000 round packs
there are 3 sets of numbers/letters on the bottom.

It not printed in ink. It is embossed. I had to use a magnifying glass to be able to read mine. Yes, I am old...

 

[BIGE7.62]

Thanks for the heads up on this .

 

[Mackey]

I'd like to choot some out of my 22 revolver and see what happens.

 

[gregkl]

I'd like to choot some out of my 22 revolver and see what happens.

Just be sure to turn your head away when you pull the trigger! lol.

 

[wizardfitz]

No way I can check. All my ammo is lose in ammo cans.

 

[gregkl]

No way I can check. All my ammo is lose in ammo cans.

Yeah, this just taught me a lesson. I have been trying to decide what kind of containers I want to buy to keep my ammo in for when I go to the range. Now I will be sure to record the lot numbers somewhere when I dump it.

 

[SpaldingPM]

The only amusing thing I could see is people who bough from flippers but only bet reimbursed for the actual value. Ha!

Companies should do this more often in this case! Hahah just kidding...

 

[tenring]

I'd like to choot some out of my 22 revolver and see what happens.

Last words of a Redneck, "Hey 'yawl, watch this!"

 

[Leo]

I just posted about this recall on another gun forum.

MUCH to my surprise, a small majority of the respondents so far say the same thing.
"Winchester says they'll give you a check for your recalled rounds, but NO replacement. No way in hell I'm giving up MY stash. You can't find .22Lr ANYWHERE. Why in the world would anybody turn in their ammo for a check?..."

Frankly I'm a little more than surprised by the reactions.

I understand the .22Lr is not exactly a "high-power" round, but still.

How many of you would say, "To hell with the recall, I'll keep my ammo..."?

Not me, but I'm curious.

I would not fool with it. Even though most firearms would probably be able to contain the problem round and protect the user, there would be be a good chance of a ruptured case rim. This will often hurt the extractor or hurt the firing pin. On a current production firearm the replacement parts are probably available, but there will be a lot of cost and trouble to repair the damage. On an older, more rare firearm, maybe the parts are not available. That could cost far and above the price of the ammo. I would turn it in or scrap it in a heartbeat.

 

[Joe G]

Finally dug out the 2 boxes I had. Ammo safe is getting full so I had them stashed elsewhere... Then I couldn't remember where they were (Gotta hide the evidence from Mrs G ya know ).


Good news... 2000 rounds are good to go. Not part of the recall!








Side note... didn't realize how much more ammo I have stashed beyond what I counted last fall.

 

[Tydeeh22]

What the....

What the... is in the classifieds?

 

[Number9xd]

I got a bunch of this, reminds me I need to check my lot #'s.

 

[M4Madness]

I just posted about this recall on another gun forum.

MUCH to my surprise, a small majority of the respondents so far say the same thing.
"Winchester says they'll give you a check for your recalled rounds, but NO replacement. No way in hell I'm giving up MY stash. You can't find .22Lr ANYWHERE. Why in the world would anybody turn in their ammo for a check?..."

I received my REPLACEMENT ammo from Winchester today.

 

[Joe G]

I received my REPLACEMENT ammo from Winchester today.

Wow! I thought they weren't going to do that. Did you have to get someone higher up involved?

 

[M4Madness]

Wow! I thought they weren't going to do that. Did you have to get someone higher up involved?

Nope, first person I spoke with when I called the recall number. I politely told them that sending me a check wouldn't do me a bit of good with the availability issues, and they agreed to replace it. I've seen mention elsewhere on the net of some going through the same paperwork process that I had to, so I can't be the only one getting replacement ammo.