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I am writing this and posting this on a few forums.

I have left HD Rifles completely.

Basically the new owners are not paying payroll and I am forced to leave because I cannot survive.

There are other reasons as well such as the person they have in the office, Audie.
I will not continue to be blamed for his shortcomings and lying to everyone as well as lying to the management about many things period.

Clay is staying on to try to get everyone�s guns done. I have taught him well and he knows he can call me any time for advice and help, as he is my friend. I no longer own any part of HDR and am in no way shape or form a part of it.

Audie will cease to be at HDR after I leave as well. That decision has been made by the management and HDR will be much better off for it. As he has certainly lied his arse off to you all and to me and Clay, as well as the Managment

Lord knows we (Clay and I) have tried to make a go of it, but for me, it didn�t work.
I apologize to all affected by the mess created by myself and other at HDR. I hope the new management can pull her out, but they can have it as they will not even pay employees.

It saddens me deeply to have to write this but I must.

You all will not be seeing me any more on the forums, but I know I won�t be missed any ways LOL.

Take care

Jeff Hicks

Jeff,

Sorry you has a bad run at it. Although I'm not entirely sure you need to leave the internet forums ... or maybe you do ... what the hell do I know.

On the brightside, I bet you're happy to be leaving Del Rio <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

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I know California could sure use you! But this state would probably be the hardest place to get a business started. But there is definitly a need here.

Phil

I'm incredulous... while I wish the man all the best I wouldn't send him a rusty crowbar no matter where he lived...

Dude, I feel for ya but, Its kind of like saying that you only took your hand off the wheel for a moment to pick up your cigarette lighter you dropped on the floor board. I know you didn't plan on that sudden stop, but hey, schit happens. How in the hell did new management come in if you were doing the job? Why in the hell would someone take over a failing concern, unless they could see room for improvement. I know you have apoligized, but stop whining, we all live and die by our own hands. Steve out.

Now that your gone, is Finch still going to get his rifle back????? This whole thing is like an episode out of "Days of Our Lives"!!!!! I have never seen such a drama!!!

All right Brad, I will see your incredulous and raise you to out- [bleep]-rageous. I couldn't resist. Steve

Alright, alright. One more. "Celt has left the building." Steve <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

What kind of crap is that anyway, the man thinks he can just wash his hands of the whole thing and walk away?
If he owned any part of the business when the rifle went in he is responsible for it. He claims the rifle still exists. OK damnit go in that shop, kick ass until they give it up and send it back to the man.
I smell bullschit and I'm a long way from Texas

"I smell bullschit and I'm a long way from Texas."

I smell it to and I live in Washington.

Jeff Hicks, so what about Flinches rifle?

I not only see lies from your company but I see theft as well.

You may run but you can't hide.


From HD rifles own words.....

"About HD Rifles
HD Rifles
P.O.B. 420397
Del Rio, TX 78842
hdrifles@bizstx.rr.com

All work receives the undivided attention of the (co-owner), Jeff "Celt" Hicks who has over 16 years experience as a gunsmith. There are never outside vendors involved in any operation - ALL work is in the HD Rifles workshop"

I just read a thread over at Snipers hide. Celt put up the same message. Me thinks he stuck it to a few more people than we are aware of. It is worth the read. Steve

Elvis has left the building....Taking everyone's money with him....

What a class act.....not...

Celt.....what is your take on Flinch's rifle now.....

Thanks for the heads up. Seems Celt/Jeff Hicks ripped off more than a few people...

A thread definitely worth reading, especially if HD Rifles has your money and/or components.

I'd also recommend that anyone left in the lurch by HD get ahold of a good attorney and start legal action to recover their property ASAP. The ship is going down and the rats are leaving. Once they all go overboard I'm afraid everybody is going to be permanently left holding the sack.

Given the amount of money involved, I'd say these shenanigans would qualify for Felony consideration in most states...not to menton mail fraud and anything the BATF can come up with.

Good Luck to Those that are caught up with these Scoundrels.

HBB

Guys Im probably violating the terms of agreement for the forums here, some may construe the words Ive spoken as badmouthing Jeff Hicks. I know quite a few of the members here from the old Shooters.com site, guys like Allen in AK, Dube, I think Pumpgun posts here, as I still talk to him on another chat when possible.

As GOD as my witness, everything Ive spoken on www.snipershide.com is the absolute and unabridged truth, I have people that can corroborate every word. Jeff Hicks has violated and degraded the good will of every member of the shooting community with what he has done, and the people deserve to know about it.

I will go so far as to say that the folks who are left in the rubble that Jeff has created will do everything to make right by any member that has a dog in this fight.

Ive already been banned from www.snipersparadise.com for telling the truth about Jeff's lying and stealing from customers, hopefully the members here wont mistake this as rantings but someone who truly wants to shed light on crime's someone else committed against members of our small community.

Take care,

Bruce

Another gunsmith crashs,JBelk,the one who gave up building rifles to build houses in California,and now Celt.

Charlie,look after yourself

This rates entirely off the pathological scale!

Huntr

I think that was Ricks..