Bad lot of winchester primers

[MagnumManiac]

I had the same issue, contacted Winchester, they took the bad primers and replaced my bolt…
The cause of the pinhole is incorrectly annealed brass sheet, when the cups are punched, minute fracturing occurs which pinholes upon firing.
Here's some pics.

 

[DJ Fergus]

I contacted Winchester a couple of years ago about some bad primers I had. They didn't offer to replace them.

 

[the big greasy]

Would anyone so happen to have the number for winchester to contact them for this issue? I've tried a few numbers with no luck to even speak with a human.

 

[slikmrc]

Had an issue with some ammo and contacted Winchester via email off there web site. Got back to me quickly and resolved the issue. Never did talk to anybody on the phone, may be a thing of the past with them.

 

[the big greasy]

Had an issue with some ammo and contacted Winchester via email off there web site. Got back to me quickly and resolved the issue. Never did talk to anybody on the phone, may be a thing of the past with them.

Tried the email thing too lol.

 

[Hand Skills]

Have you tried this toll free number?

800-945-5372

Found it here;

Recalls and Safety Announcements | Winchester Repeating Arms

Current Recalls and Safety Announcements

www.winchesterguns.com

From what I understand, any lot with a DHL prefex is suspect along with prefexes;


HBL
HFL
HCL
HAL

 

[the big greasy]

Have you tried this till free number?

800-945-5372

Found it here;

Recalls and Safety Announcements | Winchester Repeating Arms

Current Recalls and Safety Announcements

www.winchesterguns.com

Have not found that one, will try tomorrow. Thanks you!

 

[MagnumManiac]

Would anyone so happen to have the number for winchester to contact them for this issue? I've tried a few numbers with no luck to even speak with a human.

Because I am in Australia and Winchester Australia are HOPELESS, I contacted Winchester USA direct by email, the response was immediate, within an hour of them receiving the email and they organised Winchester Australia to replace my bolt, supply me with another 1,000 primers and take the faulty primer brick, as we call it here. I can tell you, Winchester Australis were not happy at all that I contacted the USA people…but I knew I would get nowhere with the donkeys at our Australian division through experience and it makes no difference that the CEO is a personal friend of mine.
Try the service centre/warranty email, that's what I did.

Cheers.

 

[the big greasy]

Have you tried this toll free number?

800-945-5372

Found it here;

Recalls and Safety Announcements | Winchester Repeating Arms

Current Recalls and Safety Announcements

www.winchesterguns.com

From what I understand, any lot with a DHL prefex is suspect along with prefexes;


HBL
HFL
HCL
HAL

Number says not available.

 

[Hand Skills]

Number says not available.

Sorry to hear that

I tried an old number, and it was still in service. Spoke with a rep this morning and she said you'll want to try

844-653-8358

Good luck!

 

[243winxb]

https://www.ar15.com/forums/Armory/Issues-with-older-WLRM-primers-/42-546325/Old 2013 primers?

May 2022- Had 2000 WSPM defective primers. . No gun damage. Winchester said replacement primers would be sent.
Got a check instead, that did not cover replacement cost. Plus had to pay again, hasmat, shipping & 6% sales tax.

Photo of 2013 WLR

 

[243winxb]

Olin Emails i have, no longer work.



PHONE 618-258-2000
Olin/ Win
600 Powder Mill Rd, East Alton, IL 62024

 

[the big greasy]

Will try those numbers, thanks guys!

 

[baldhunter]

I had issues with Winchester primers I bought in 2008-2012.They always seemed to have a looser fit than other brands of primer.Sent them back to Winchester.They paid me back for the ones I turned in.I talked to a gunsmith about the bolts.He said it was cosmetic and wouldn't affect anything.He said if he cleaned up the bolt face,he would also have to set the barrel back.He said if they were his,he would leave them as is.I have bought Winchester primers after this issue.They fit tight like they should and have had zero issues since.