ELEY Announces Whidden Gunworks as Official Test Center

[22turborimfire]

John ,
Will you be testing barreled actions as well ?
JW

 

[Hi-NV Shooter]

Hi-NV, we're working with shippers to offer a program where the customer doesn't have to go through an FFL. I expect it will come to pass once we get some details worked out.

We're calling this our Valet Shipping. You'll be able to go to our website, check the price, and choose this option if you'd like. We'll ship a case to you along with the shipping label, bubble wrap, even tape for the box. You put your gun in, attach the label, and put it in the hands of FedEx anywhere. When we're finished, we'll ship the rifle directly back to you.

That is great to hear about returning directly to the owner.
That’s one of the reasons I haven’t shipped anything.
With new technology I would suggest using realtime testing where FaceTime or something similar could be used to let the customer see results as it happens

Lee

 

[22turborimfire]

Lee ,
That does throw a little thorn in my side with the other . I would be shipping in VA and receiving in Florida just additional cost on my end plus additional time . I'm on the other manufacturer list but I would like to broaden my possibilities with John as well .

 

[Hi-NV Shooter]

Lee ,
That does throw a little thorn in my side with the other . I would be shipping in VA and receiving in Florida just additional cost on my end plus additional time . I'm on the other manufacturer list but I would like to broaden my possibilities with John as well .

Even though I am only 5 hours away from Mesa I don’t have the time to go
I agree the added cost of transfer fees for your own rifles is a bit much

Lee

 

[whiddengunworks]

JW, yes we plan to test barreled actions as well. We have quite a number of fixtures to hold the different actions. With having a machine shop in house, we shouldn't have any big problem making something new when needed either.

Lee, thanks for the suggestion about testing through Facetime or Zoom or similar. We have discussed this and it's something we want to offer. We have plenty of work to do ahead of us, but that's also an item we're working on.

 

[MUP]

Well, I was really excited, until the FedEx transport entered the conversation. I've had nothing but mis-delivered packages, and late packages that actually did make it to my address, from them. UPS has been nothing short of perfect, thus far, for years in this area of the state. (TN)

 

[ttfreestyle]

Road trip

 

[Hi-NV Shooter]

JW, yes we plan to test barreled actions as well. We have quite a number of fixtures to hold the different actions. With having a machine shop in house, we shouldn't have any big problem making something new when needed either.

Lee, thanks for the suggestion about testing through Facetime or Zoom or similar. We have discussed this and it's something we want to offer. We have plenty of work to do ahead of us, but that's also an item we're working on.

That would be a big plus if you can do live online testing. in this modern day of Zoom and Facetime it will take testing to the next level. and if it is recorded the owner of the rifle will have that as proof on how it shot.
I think you are going be very busy. good luck on getting this all figured out.

Lee

 

[Hi-NV Shooter]

Well, I was really excited, until the FedEx transport entered the conversation. I've had nothing but mis-delivered packages, and late packages that actually did make it to my address, from them. UPS has been nothing short of perfect, thus far, for years in this area of the state. (TN)

Big difference between FedEx and UPS is FEDEX is almost always an independently owned and operated company under the FEDEX banner. UPS is completely corporate owned and run using Teamsters labor and drivers.

Lee

 

[MUP]

Road trip

Would definitely be worth it to plan a day trip I'm thinking.

 

[nakneker]

I think Whidden was a solid choice. No matter who they partnered with somebody was gonna be unhappy about it. Whidden has shown a strong support of the shooting sports, innovation and a competitor himself. Congratulations!

 

[pmpski_1]

So...what happened with Killoughs?

 

[BCR1]

So...what happened with Killoughs?

Now owned by eley and still selling ammo/accessories.

Bill

 

[Vudoo22c]

Is there a link to sign up I don’t see on the site. I’d love to get on the calendar and take a vacation road trip out there. Especially if I align it with a 22PRS match along the way

 

[Dgd6mm]

info@widdengunworks.com
Drop them a note that you would like to get on the list to be informed asap when signup starts.
He has a list going. John mentioned it in another thread.

 

[22turborimfire]

I emailed John a while back he responded back that he or someone will reach back out at a later date.i would suggest reaching out to him if interested.
JW

 

[Dgd6mm]

I emailed John a while back he responded back that he or someone will reach back out at a later date.
JW

Same here.

 

[pmpski_1]

Now owned by eley and still selling ammo/accessories.

Bill

Sorry if I'm taking this thread off topic, but didn't KSS already do testing? If there's another thread detailing this feel free to reference it.

 

[VLNBYR]

Eley(KSS) has given up on running their own testing center. Subbing the job out to a third party.

 

[PWNolan]

Now owned by eley and still selling ammo/accessories.

Bill

Just to add....KSS has been owned by Eley for several years now. So it's nothing new