sorry for the late input here...
some people have had more luck than others. i dont really know why that is. as insane as it sounds, the ones cut closer to the chuck could be better than the ones cut from the end of the stock... .007" is not a very considerable difference. the TA is still working on updating the code and producing more, but i would be foolish to make any comment about when theyll be done. he is clearly on his own schedule and i cant b**** him out too much since hes doing me a favor and isnt really getting paid (and if he was i doubt it would make a difference).
but - i havent given up on getting them and i dont think you guys should either - timeframe is another story though.
the polished rings look sharp. id love a set myself haha... hopefully there will be a few extras when the TA ships them to me.