Using Vudoo mags with other platforms?

[garandman]

Anyone ever tried it?

Like a CZ455 or a Tikka or other barrelled action in a chassis based on Rem 700 short action (I beleive that's what Vidoo did)

Or are there other more full sized mags that can be paired with a 22 rimfre action in a chassis?

 

[tansinator]

Proprietary to Vudoo, pretty sure it will not work with any other make or model.

 

[garandman]

Proprietary to Vudoo, pretty sure it will not work with any other make or model.

Per the video it is the same dimension as the AIC S and accurate mags so it should work with any chassis that will take those mags.



Then the only question is will the bullet feeding lips sink up with the action of the rifle in the chassis.



Doubtful but worth exploring to me.

 

[Dthomas3523]

You’d have to alter the action or build your own around the vudoo mag.

Can be done, seen it done. But doubt anyone is gonna do it large scale. They would have to design their action in such a way to accept the magazine, but not infringe on any action design patents vudoo has.

 

[garandman]

You’d have to alter the action or build your own around the vudoo mag.

Can be done, seen it done. But doubt anyone is gonna do it large scale. They would have to design their action in such a way to accept the magazine, but not infringe on any action design patents vudoo has.

Im wanting 1 or 2. Not to go into business doing this.


AICS /Accurae mags work in my XLR / MPA chassis... as the video done by Vudoo notes. The only question left is the interface btwn the Vudoo mag and other manufacturers actions.

 

[powdahound76]

Short is no.

Long is kinda a waste of time since the short answer is pretty darn clear.

Only exception is a 700 40x .22 converted to be a repeater by either Mike Bush or a member here named Jelrod. Machine work to that designed around working with this mag. That was in effect the precursor of the Vudoo

 

[Dthomas3523]

Short is no.

Long is kinda a waste of time since the short answer is pretty darn clear.

Only exception is a 700 40x .22 converted to be a repeater by either Mike Bush or a member here named Jelrod. Machine work to that designed around working with this mag. That was in effect the precursor of the Vudoo

Seen custom actions built from the ground up to work with vudoo mags. But they aren’t for sale.

 

[powdahound76]

Which kinda proves my short answer true....... ?

Its possible, easier with making an action than modifying an existing one (except the 40x) if I was guessing.

Not sure making a custom action would be better than a Vudoo other than a guy can and has.
Which is darn impressive and reason enough for me, if I had the equipment and skill.

 

[garandman]

My thot would be .... the mag alrady positions the bullet near the chamber of any 22 rimfire rifle, centered up to the barrel / path of bolt travel.

Then its just a matter of adjusting mag height so the bullet feeds from magazine to chamber.

OF COURSE it wouldn't be this easy. But I'm a sucker for hopeless causes.

I might just buy one for giggles, to see how badly it will NOT work. But the fact it (1) will already fit my chassis, and (2) the positioning of the rounds in the front of the Vudoo mag / near the rifle chamber are two major hurdles already overcome.

 

[jbell]

It is kind of pointless when you consider how damn good the V-22 action is and all it brings to the table with chassis or stock and trigger options. I get the idea of kicking the thought around, I am not trying to rain on your parade...

 

[Diver160651]

My take, while the Vudoo mag is cool..... , and while I love how I can use the same Kydex mag pouch as my centerfire; currently, mag changes are not part of the NRL22 or PRS rimfire.. if it was, not having a Vudoo would be an issue..

That said, and forgetting the chassis/stock interchangeability with 700s, that they control the round and that they shoot; one of the VERY BEST THINGS about them is you can use your same trigger!!!! Forgetting that, would be a mistake.

Hands down, the best positional package for duplicating the feel of your 700 based centerfire — the trigger plays a huge roll.

So before going through the expense and work to convert to Vudoo mags, I would consider the full package as an upgrade

Just my 2 cents.

 

[garandman]

So before going through the expense and work to convert to Vudoo mags, I would consider the full package as an upgrade

Just my 2 cents.

Very logical. But Im already financially committed to CZ 457 action and Lilja bbl.

 

[Diver160651]

Very logical. But Im already financially committed to CZ 457 action and Lilja bbl.

Can not really shoot much better than that.. but keep us in the loop for your total spend and hourly wage..

I know a few guys, including myself, who use an extra trigger and 700 chassis... or a couple others who swap those in..

The barreled action really is not out of line..

Unfortunately, US shooters arn’t As used to buying high $$ 22s as Europe..

I just had a dear buddy told me he saved $700 by buying a non-RS tripod. My bet is he’ll end up selling it and buying an RS. In the end he’ll get a tripod sooner but it won’t be what he wanted. I work way too fucking hard to cheat myself into spending more in the end game..

So I would either be happy with the unmodified 457 and shoot the shit out of it, or get the Vudoo and never look back.

Just me..

 

[jbell]

I bet throwing your CZ action and barrel in the trash as a complete loss and buying a Vudoo would still be cheaper than having a flat top stock fully inletted and a custom BM machined. Not to mention immediately more reliable.

As sad as it is to say I think this is a very true statement.

 

[garandman]

I bet throwing your CZ action and barrel in the trash as a complete loss and buying a Vudoo would still be cheaper than having a flat top stock fully inletted and a custom BM machined. Not to mention immediately more reliable.

We'll see. Tho I had pretty good results with Lilja in my 455.

The 457 action is really good. And I did throw the 457 barrel in the trash. Replaced it with a Lilja. Had them headspace it too.

 

[garandman]

Unfortunately, US shooters arn’t As used to buying high $$ 22s as Europe..

That's definitely true. If I were starting this decision process from scratch I would probably end up with a Vudoo.

We shall see how the Lilja bbl does.

I will have $1,000 in this Lilja bbld action 457 vs 1,750 for the Vudoo bbld action.

 

[garandman]

Would help to see some Vudoo groups.

 

[garandman]

I got an MPA chassis coming for my Lilja 457... so... yeah.... ergos.

 

[garandman]

We'll see. Im a chassis fan, so...

 

[jbell]

Would help to see some Vudoo groups.

Plenty here:

https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/6x5-thread-v3-0.6253073/

 

[RAVAGE88]

Just ran across this thread. The problem with interfacing the Vudoo magazine to the actions mentioned here is receiver diameter (among other more challenging things). I've looked at the other actions to see if making it work makes sense and short answer is, with the current Vudoo magazine, it doesn't. The current magazine would be too close to the breech face which screws up feed timing and angle. I'm considering designing magazines specific to the smaller diameter actions, but these projects aren't near the top of my TO DO list just yet. The other issues are bigger than receiver diameter, so using a magazine with the outer form of the AICS won't be easy....

MB

 

[powdahound76]

And the word is still no.

Like grandad telling you there is not better way to start the day than hot black coffee, fried eggs, and bacon.
Just the straight truth.

Not that your old enough to be my grandad @RAVAGE88........
????

Thanks for weighing in. No one else was ever gonna let me be right!

 

[0dd]

Just ran across this thread. The problem with interfacing the Vudoo magazine to the actions mentioned here is receiver diameter (among other more challenging things). I've looked at the other actions to see if making it work makes sense and short answer is, with the current Vudoo magazine, it doesn't. The current magazine would be too close to the breech face which screws up feed timing and angle. I'm considering designing magazines specific to the smaller diameter actions, but these projects aren't near the top of my TO DO list just yet. The other issues are bigger than receiver diameter, so using a magazine with the outer form of the AICS won't be easy....

MB

Well That saved me from trying to find your post in the Tikka T1x thread about the same thing.