DPG Action Update 5-19-25
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just Slightly....... Dont get carried away. Mediocre best describes you
You’re right. Slightly above mediocre it is.just Slightly....... Dont get carried away. Mediocre best describes you
Ehh, I can see how some viewed your videos as negative towards Vudoo/Zermatt. Maybe you didn’t mean for it to come across that way, but I was surprised they would even continue to sell you actions as there was some misinformation posted (Vudoo mag video comes to mind) that threw some serious shade.
Glad to see things are going well. You’ve moved up from using a modified dremel for your extractor cuts from just a few years ago.
Glad to see things are going well. You’ve moved up from using a modified dremel for your extractor cuts from just a few years ago.
My stance on Vudoo mag still is the same. The main issues are the injection molds being worn out and quality control and managment of replacing those molds, tolerances are a wide band. What I said, "Made at a Rubbermaid recycling center." Just to be clear. This will be the last I'll discuss about previous problems as im looking forward to what I think will be a whole revamp in quality in the community.
Edited: Not going to waste time explaining and proving myself to folk.
"Throw a rock at a pack of dogs, the one that yelps is the one you've hit". My intentions are not to offend, but help others in our community
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I wouldn't expect anything less from you Kenny. When can we order? 
The handle is one of the locking lugs but not the only. Thiers a unique feature which will be mentioned upon release.
Nothing wrong with an Anchutz style system. Proven over the years. No need to over complicate what works nor do you need to worry about compromise in metal quality or outsource work to cut cost like others do...
Everything is made in the same facility,by small buisness
I've traded my hobby and what I thought was expensive tools (prs shooting) competition.... I've been dragged into buying machinery and not doing much shooting lately. Good thing is we'll be more involved at matches and events and be happy to give away rifles.
We are giving away custom CZ457 rifle for this match from todays canceled build.
Itll look like this
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Official NRL22 Match @ 9AM (PB02) (1) | ParaBellumAZ
This isn’t just a match—it’s a proving ground for your marksmanship mastery. Step into the Club X arena and show us what precision under pressure really looks like. From barricades to bullseyes—NRL22 is where competitors become masters. Are you ready to level up?www.parabellumaz.com
It'll be ready to transfer at the match. Thank you for understanding.
Thanks for all the updates....looks great!!!
Come to Shane's range at Gravestone match June 14th. Rimfire qualifier. Ill have some of these rifles to give a try. If someone wants to run one for the match, hit me up. I believe ill have a side stage setup so folks can run it through the ringers and ask questions.I wouldn't expect anything less from you Kenny. When can we order?
Gravestone Precision Shooting, LLC
The Bergara North America Best of the West at Gravestone Precision Shooting is shaping up to be a Precision Rifle Series Rimfire Match you don’t want to miss 👏 I have had questions about the COF...
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Our sponsored shooters will be receiving the pre production model. Thier feedback or suggestions will set the pace when these start rolling into full production. Once in production
*Our current clients affected by the delay with the Rim-X are given first opportunity to switch over to get them caught up.
*Then our previous DPG family clients will then get first opportunity to purchase, an email campaign will be sent with a order form to fill out and verify pass purchases. They will receive a significant discount and first opportunity on early serial number barreled actions during this 2 week timeframe. I will have about a month of production barreled actions ready to ship (approximately 20-40).
*Final release to the public with inventory ready to ship early fall. If I allow pre-orders, they will have much shorter lead-times at 300$ non refundable deposits. This will gauge what investments are needed for production expansion, meaning more machinery, training and automation in cnc. Already have a DNX2100s being built and ready to drop into our shop. Will be investing nearly everything I have to ensure quality is kept, material is certified, top of the line tooling to improve overall quality in machining and production time. I have a game plan from seeing expansion success with my family's aerospace manufacturing. Which if all fails, I have access to the best machinery and tech to make production runs... itll be more traveling and overseeing, operating machines and less shooting unfortunately. I already have BBQ schedules for friends and family to help test these rifles before packaging lol as a trap for their time. Lots of Filipino food, karaoke, and ammo
I also will have a few shops after vetting and attending a 2 day course with me, have access to build off these actions and access to our barrels. We want to ensure quality standards are inline ASWELL as customer service we uphold. This will ensure the final product when received in the hands yall will have the same quality and support or better that my shop offers. It may sound snooty but this is an attempt to mitigate joe schmo gun plumber of 40 years with a worn out mill and lathe putting out crap to you guys. This will also give you folks opportunity to support your favor gun builder. Its not the best buisness model for profit, but its how I see quality is held up and our name
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Sounds like you're gonna be busy.Come to Shane's range at Gravestone match June 14th. Rimfire qualifier. Ill have some of these rifles to give a try. If someone wants to run one for the match, hit me up. I believe ill have a side stage setup so folks can run it through the ringers and ask questions.
Here's the game plan:Gravestone Precision Shooting, LLC
The Bergara North America Best of the West at Gravestone Precision Shooting is shaping up to be a Precision Rifle Series Rimfire Match you don’t want to miss 👏 I have had questions about the COF...
Our sponsored shooters will be receiving the pre production model. Thier feedback or suggestions will set the pace when these start rolling into full production. Once in production
*Our current clients affected by the delay with the Rim-X are given first opportunity to switch over to get them caught up.
*Then our previous DPG family clients will then get first opportunity to purchase, an email campaign will be sent with a order form to fill out and verify pass purchases. They will receive a significant discount and first opportunity on early serial number barreled actions during this 2 week timeframe. I will have about a month of production barreled actions ready to ship (approximately 20-40).
*Final release to the public with inventory ready to ship early fall. If I allow pre-orders, they will have much shorter lead-times at 300$ non refundable deposits. This will gauge what investments are needed for production expansion, meaning more machinery, training and automation in cnc. Already have a DNX2100s being built and ready to drop into our shop. Will be investing nearly everything I have to ensure quality is kept, material is certified, top of the line tooling to improve overall quality in machining and production time. I have a game plan from seeing expansion success with my family's aerospace manufacturing. Which if all fails, I have access to the best machinery and tech to make production runs... itll be more traveling and overseeing, operating machines and less shooting unfortunately. I already have BBQ schedules for friends and family to help test these rifles before packaging lol as a trap for their time. Lots of Filipino food, karaoke, and ammo
I also will have a few shops after vetting and attending a 2 day course with me, have access to build off these actions and access to our barrels. We want to ensure quality standards are inline ASWELL as customer service we uphold. This will ensure the final product when received in the hands yall will have the same quality and support or better that my shop offers. It may sound snooty but this is an attempt to mitigate joe schmo gun plumber of 40 years with a worn out mill and lathe putting out crap to you guys. This will also give you folks opportunity to support your favor gun builder. Its not the best buisness model for profit, but its how I see quality is held up and our name
Lester Bruno. Hopefully you've heard of him and his company Bruno Shooters Supply. Give you a little story, the only reason I know about Kenny and DP Gunworks is because for the last year our club has been getting wiped out with his rifle builds in small bore F Class. It started with a young man who brought his PRS rifle in and cleaned the first run, now the top 5 are always a DPG build. Here's me and my club buddy's sitting here with turbo actions, benchmark barrels watching this young man's ARA target get plugged, asked who built the rifle and saw DPGunworks and setting a club record.
Lester I've known for years and has helped my F Class game. We started watching Ken's videos and was amazed at the knowledge he shares. Lester has been building world class rifles for over 40 years, and when he said for me to go to Ken's shop to build this 22lr, that is a statement in my book. The only reason I didn't do so is because of my loyalty and promise I told Lester of being my only gunsmith.
With the Rim-X bolt issue we had, we contacted DP Gunworks and had a pleasant conversion with Mrs. Ashley. That women knows more about rifles than 90% of the folk here. Ran us though their findings and offered any support they can, No other shop in my 70+ years of life has given this dedication to customer service and speaking with Ken confirmed his dedication to the lord and this sport. The folks that continue to jump on this god awful form to disrespect this man should be ashamed of your selves. You folk don't know the talent this man has
He litterally said you were only 4 months in. You asked me who my gunsmith was. Your assumptions reflect your character and I think he made the right choice. YOU decided to comment on this post. YOU decided to keep bringing up your buisness. Move along pumpkin
He's mad he got kicked out of the restaurant and has to choose a lesser meal.
Here pumpkin @Masojoh fill out this hurt feelings report Hurt Feelings Report. Your the only one that needs to be fed attention and manners here.
Here pumpkin @Masojoh fill out this hurt feelings report Hurt Feelings Report. Your the only one that needs to be fed attention and manners here.
So from thr jest of this thread....this is a highly upgraded version of a cz 457, or is there more to it? Is there something ground breaking and "new" that this recieve will do that hasn't been done or seen before?
From what I have gathered, I wouldn’t call it an upgraded 457 with extractors (and possibly the bolt lugs?).
It’s compatible with R700 triggers and chassis, right?
I am trying to follow along as closely as I can, but the constant injection of anal ache is off-putting. Which might be the intent. Regardless, I’m squirreling away nickels for a barreled action.
Happy Friday everyone!
It’s Memorial Weekend!
Think about that!
Also…. I’m starting to want one of these. We know it’ll shoot well, but it’s sexy and gains some style points..
@EagleEyeShooting you gotta offer these raw if possible. ?
It’s Memorial Weekend!
Think about that!
Also…. I’m starting to want one of these. We know it’ll shoot well, but it’s sexy and gains some style points..
@EagleEyeShooting you gotta offer these raw if possible. ?
Good morning Gents!
As memorial day is just around the corner. Let's remember the sacrifices made to enjoy freedom like our hobby here. I think we should be able to find common ground and agree with one another that we love this hobby/sport.
Now, I'm not going to make accusations and stroke my own production about this action being better because of this, or that. I simply do not know and I am just taking a stab at offering another option from my experiences building custom 22lrs. As for this form and post, I'm needing your feedback to help mold a product with what the community is looking for. I'm extremely happy on how its turning out but I'm trying to remain unbiased to allow any improvement before final release. Just ran serial #1 at a local NRL22 match.
I added 3 features to this action that are aimed only to enhance the reliability of the action during competition use. Hidden in plain sight in some of the pictures I posted, Ill elude to more info as I'm securing a utility patent for them. One of the features is a rear bolt retention system. Allowing the shooter to have peace of mind when transitioning positions in PRS, the bolt will stay in the rear ward position until the shooter is ready to rack a round. It can be disabled by backing off the detent also
@Shootin25 I personally like the raw look. Im seeking ways to have a polished finish after heat treatment. If I can achieve a good luster polish without to much time, itll be an option. 17-4 ph after heat treating becomes a golden bronze look. Might be cool looking too. DLC coating will definitely be an option unless my tolerances are to tight, ill have to revert to QPQ Nitride. IMO I think Nitride is better as it penetrates the substrate of the metal, but DLC does add more smoothness and abrasive resistance. Ill also try Black Ice Coatings to see how it holds up
As memorial day is just around the corner. Let's remember the sacrifices made to enjoy freedom like our hobby here. I think we should be able to find common ground and agree with one another that we love this hobby/sport.
Now, I'm not going to make accusations and stroke my own production about this action being better because of this, or that. I simply do not know and I am just taking a stab at offering another option from my experiences building custom 22lrs. As for this form and post, I'm needing your feedback to help mold a product with what the community is looking for. I'm extremely happy on how its turning out but I'm trying to remain unbiased to allow any improvement before final release. Just ran serial #1 at a local NRL22 match.
This being a 700 footprint, how much more can we improve upon it? That's the ambitious attempt I'm trying to make, but overall I'm relying on you folks to tell me. The action does have a similar operation like a CZ457/ Anschutz because of the bolt design lacking locking lugs. However their are 3 locking features that ensure a tight and consistent lockup with the Handle being the main one. The purpose of eliminating lugs is for gaining smoothness in the bolt feel. This also mitigates the need for difficult undercuts in the action using forming tools or a key seater to cut a locking lug channel and keeping headspace tolerance within 1 thou is the goal
I added 3 features to this action that are aimed only to enhance the reliability of the action during competition use. Hidden in plain sight in some of the pictures I posted, Ill elude to more info as I'm securing a utility patent for them. One of the features is a rear bolt retention system. Allowing the shooter to have peace of mind when transitioning positions in PRS, the bolt will stay in the rear ward position until the shooter is ready to rack a round. It can be disabled by backing off the detent also
@Shootin25 I personally like the raw look. Im seeking ways to have a polished finish after heat treatment. If I can achieve a good luster polish without to much time, itll be an option. 17-4 ph after heat treating becomes a golden bronze look. Might be cool looking too. DLC coating will definitely be an option unless my tolerances are to tight, ill have to revert to QPQ Nitride. IMO I think Nitride is better as it penetrates the substrate of the metal, but DLC does add more smoothness and abrasive resistance. Ill also try Black Ice Coatings to see how it holds up
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I’m a fan of the heat treat. I have a few silencers and muzzle devices that are heat treat and like the look. I always liked those untreated defiance actions too.
So a combination of a few different rifles...in a 700 foot print.
Will be interesting to see what happens once they get out into the wild. Though I am quite happy with my RimX, I am always open to new rifles.
Will be interesting to see what happens once they get out into the wild. Though I am quite happy with my RimX, I am always open to new rifles.
Even though I’m in the heart of Tuscany, enjoying some of the finest food and wine in the world, the updates back in AZ keep coming.
This action has been revised and ball milled to add a super cool feature with the bolt, and is literally riding on ball bearings. Smooth as silk.
Can’t update pics from here in the villa since we’re pretty remote but when I get to Florence tomorrow I’ll try to see if pics will load.
Hope y’all are having a great Memorial Day weekend, and raise a glass to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for us all.
This action has been revised and ball milled to add a super cool feature with the bolt, and is literally riding on ball bearings. Smooth as silk.
Can’t update pics from here in the villa since we’re pretty remote but when I get to Florence tomorrow I’ll try to see if pics will load.
Hope y’all are having a great Memorial Day weekend, and raise a glass to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for us all.
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Im ready for production. Got the first 5 rifles ready for T&E. Gravestone match will be the first public hands on.. The bolt head was the last small piece to the puzzle. Just got that dialed in today. These last little implications gave me a pretty high confidence that itll leave a solid first impression with anyone who handles it. All up to my pro shooters to give the thumbs up.
Only part I need to figure out to make in house eventually is the firing pin assembly. Im on the list with the great support @RAVAGE88 MB is giving to support our community. My machine can make the firing pin assembly, but its not proficient unlike a Swiss lathe. I have leads to a good used Tsugammi. But Im about to dropped cash on a Xyil X7 VMC to start making my own Rim-X AICS hybrid metal mags (7075-T6 top half and polymer bottom)
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Watcha guys think about the Glass Bead Finish as an option???Just got these back from heat treat and bead blasting. This is basically the finish that's put on right before DLC.
Heat treatment made a difference in feel. Action has more of a metalic surgical sound and lock up. 42 HRC... should be hard enough to withstand gouging
Heat treatment made a difference in feel. Action has more of a metalic surgical sound and lock up. 42 HRC... should be hard enough to withstand gouging
I actually really like that finish, although I’m partial to a nice DLC finish. Any word on barrel options?
I have a set currently getting nitrided. Best in the nation. I personally think nitride is slightly better for long term use as it penetrates the metal slightly, where as DLC is a top layer coating.
@Jagerwerks. Barreled actions will have the option of 22, 24 and 25.5" with 1.20 DPG barrels. 24" is our all around performer and recommendation. I also will have a WTO switch lug option for folks who want to swap between 17 HMR/ 22 WSM and 22/17 HM2. Same bolt head will accommodate these cartridges. This will allow quick removal of the barrel and just swap a magazine for the HMR/WSM
Left handed action with 24” barrel will be ordered the moment it is available 
Any estimate on what a barreled action is going to run? I think it may finally be time to supgrade from my T1x and this looks excellent.
My preference is nitride for the surface hardening and color.
2nd choice would be DLC, 3rd would be the bead-blast stainless steel.
I havnt finalized all cost yet, including DLC coating, V22 firing pin assembly and feedback I get from our pro shooters. So this is just an estimate. Im estimating around 2,299 USD. Thats about the same price as the others in the market
This is aimed mostly for the PRS / NRL22 competitor. Barreled actions will be more readily available in a straight contour with us. Other contours will have be a custom quote and subject to a leadtime to contour a barrel. Our 17 cal offering in the WTO switch lug will be offered in a Sendero Contour Lilja barrel. The Lilja 17 cal barrels seem to have been the most consistent in accuracy from testing.
I have two other partner shops that will be also providing sale and manufacturing of these barreled actions. This is an attempt to keep up with demand, I have already trained them and can vouch their quality and customer service is as good or better than ours. Folks will be able to purchase available barreled actions or complete rifles from their website or in person. If their seems to be more of a request for a certain contour, I'm sure we can accommodate that with our partners. Please let me know the contours your wanting
Partners as of 5/28/2025:
H&W Precision
Thermal Suppressors
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With the fixed extractor I'm assuming user replaceable barrels will be possible?
Would you consider doing barrel flats to aid in barrel changes, or are you just assuming 99% of people will just stick with a truck axle barrel?
Searched the thread but didn't find it, what will be the weight of a .22 LR barreled action with each barrel length?
TIA
Its not a fixed extractor. It uses a 40x style extractor which I wire edm from S7.
WTO switch lugs do not require torquing the barrel on. They are a tapered lug that the shooter will just need to hand tight a barrel to the shoulder and tighten a T25 torx to 30in lbs
To emphasize, primary focus of this action is competition use. Light contour 22lr barrels do not produce the same repeatable accuracy as a straight or heavy taper
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Fully assembled action is just over 2lbs
Barrels can range from 6.5 to 7.5lbs in a 1.20in straight
Action #5 btw.. Bix trigger works flawless. Been gravitating towards a Bix lately
Thanks for this Kenny. Is the Bix sear low, med or high? The default shipped is usually medium. I ask since some (early) RIMX needed to have low sear for functionality.
It works with medium and high. Haven't tried a low but my Flavio 0.5oz BR trigger works which says it shouldn't have an issue.
Outstanding, thanks for the quick response and great design (not being trigger brand sensitive)!
