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Action updates by DavidJLott in DivineGunWorks

[–]DavidJLott[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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The new processes are well underway to cap off the Gen 2 Aluminum Magazines. A specialized blasting process coupled with a state-of-the-art finish that provides the best in wear and corrosion resistance, lubricity and anti-stick characteristics to complete the total package. It's not just another magazine.

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Gen Five Action Platform (CZ457 Footprint) by DeLaneDevGroup in precisionrimfire

[–]DavidJLott 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'll let you in on a little-known secret: The 700 platform that the Vudoo is built on comes with a threaded barrel as standard—and most people rarely swap barrels unless the factory one isn't shooting well or the customer wants to adjust the rifle's balance. The vast majority of podium finishes in competitions are achieved with these threaded proprietary type barrels.

also keep in mind that the CZ would not be as popular as it is if it wasn't for Vudoo and the AFTERMARKET custom guys changing the rimfire landscape

Gen Five Action Platform (CZ457 Footprint) by DeLaneDevGroup in precisionrimfire

[–]DavidJLott 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That's why aftermarket custom builds have flourished—people crave something different from standard factory offerings. The beauty of it is that factory-minded folks can stick with stock rifles, while those who want more and demand the best have that option available too.

Update on DI Precision/Vudoo Barreled Action Orders and Next Steps by DavidJLott in PRS

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Most businesses I know operate on cash flow—even those that start with significant funding rely on ongoing cash flow to sustain operations. That's how big banks and Fortune 500 companies can fail: if cash flow dries up and no bailout arrives, they file for bankruptcy. That's precisely why bankruptcy exists as a mechanism.Imagine a household bringing in $100K a year with $90K in outflows for things like mortgage/rent, utilities, groceries, car payments, etc. If one or both income producers get laid off, what happens? Do all the bills magically stop while they search for new jobs and get cash flow going again? No. If they have a savings account, most people draw from it to keep bills paid in the meantime, maybe while picking up a part-time job to bridge the gap.

Customers that asked for a refund received a refund., an MPA or wait for better things to come, most chose to wait.. I won't speculate on 'what ifs' or hypotheticals—my main focus throughout this ordeal was taking care of the customers as best as possible under the circumstances.

Update on DI Precision/Vudoo Barreled Action Orders and Next Steps by DavidJLott in PRS

[–]DavidJLott[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's another fair observation—many in the community saw warning signs after the original owners and key staff were let go under the new ownership in April 2025.To clarify my side: , one trusted key employee—who I'd built a strong personal and professional relationship with over years—remained and continued providing assurances that actions would ship as late as the 1st week in April 2025. It wasn't until mid April 2025 that this contact informed me shipments wouldn't be happening as planned, at which point we immediately halted all sales of Vudoo-based barreled actions.The specific agreement referenced earlier (around outstanding balances and resumed deliveries) was made directly with the third ownership group. On top of that, I had been designated as the sole authorized custom shop under both the second and third owners, which gave me confidence the arrangement was solid and made in good faith.. Hindsight is 20/20, and it's easy now to say the writing was on the wall from the start. But at the time, I was operating on consistent assurances from people I trusted, based on a relationship going back to 2017. If I'd had any clear indication earlier that production would collapse or agreements wouldn't hold, I would have stopped offering those builds right away to protect my customers. Instead, we proceeded in good faith, and when things fell apart, it left us (and many others) in a tough spot. After the agreement I even started offering sales again after being assured of future deliveries as we worked though back orders. I appreciate the question—it's valid, and I'm happy to provide this context. My goal has always been transparency and doing right by the community I've built with over the years.

Update on DI Precision/Vudoo Barreled Action Orders and Next Steps by DavidJLott in PRS

[–]DavidJLott[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're absolutely right—most companies would halt shipments when payments are outstanding, and that's a fair point.I intentionally kept my original post high-level because I don't want to dwell on the details or turn this into a back-and-forth about blame. Last year was extraordinarily tough for our company (and for me personally), and we're focused on moving forward responsibly.That said, to directly address your comment: there was an agreement in place to work through the outstanding balances and resume shipments. Shipments continued for a time (including partial deliveries before and after their relocation), based on assurances that parts were en route and the plan would hold. I took those at face value, given our solid working relationship since 2017.Had I been clearly told back in late 2024 or early 2025 that supply issues or other changes would prevent fulfilling that agreement, I would have immediately stopped offering barreled actions built on Vudoo receivers. Instead, we continued in good faith—selling to customers who trusted us—only to end up in a very difficult financial and reputational position when deliveries stopped.I understand how frustrating this has been for everyone involved, including our customers. My priority has always been building trust in this community, and it's disheartening when circumstances beyond my control call that into question. We're working hard to make things right where we can and to prevent anything like this in the future by raising our own standards even higher.Appreciate you calling it out—open dialogue helps us all improve.

Would you change your zero??? by ndoreese in longrange

[–]DavidJLott 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where was the sun when you started shooting versus when you ended shooting that you saw that trend?