Vudoo closed the doors…

[steve123]

Man, that thing is cool

It's funny because first I bought a Steyr LGB1 Biathlon trainer pcp air rifle for plinking in my yard and liked the concept so much I decided I'd buy a Fortner 1827F 22rf.

Fortner actions = It's just one of those things you run across in life that is above everything else you've tried before and from then on going back doesn't "do it" for you anymore. Around 12 years ago, and about 10 minutes of running the action from the time I got my 1827F I was totally sold on it.

Then in NRL22 I was able to shoot almost as fast as 10-22's but had all the precision of a bolt gun. I used to win the stages where the positions were awkward because I didn't have to break position and could stay there and keep firing away and I'd win matches solely because of the extra speed and convenience of staying in position, and the gun being so reliable. It was only by a few points but often that's all it takes to get the W.

And now looking how far this melding of modern chassis, plus the more rigid 1727 action, that has come to fruition, I almost want to sell some stuff to go for it but nah for what I do nowadays with 22's I'll stay in my lane and besides I still win a match here and there in a Field Target style match I compete in.

 

[ma smith]

What's super cool about the APS chassis is they are getting away from bolt-on weights.

IMHO If your design engineer is telling you your chassis needs 13 bolt-on weights to balance the rifle with a match barrel?

Guess what? you're chassis design sucks...

 

[steve123]

I can’t say one way or the other regarding the Anschutz, since I’ve not had nor shot one. I just know that having champagne taste and a beer pocket book, I saved extra to get the 20” CZ457 MPR and have zero regrets. I would not turn down an Anschutz.

Oh, and come shoot a PRS22 match here in Florida. I guarantee that you’ll have fun. Or my name’s not Northman Stillwater.

It’s not.

That's the rifle I'd go with if I were to buy another bolt gun. Too good of a rifle for the price because they run so well.

Thanks for the invite. That'd be a fun but also a very looooong trip. Could maybe bring a airgun to shoot Igauna's and do some fishing too to sweeten the deal.

 

[Sagittarius]

Sounds like Vudoo is on a downward spiral to nowhere.
For those thinking about ordering a RimX, don't do it.
Kenny has dropped them because their receivers aren't properly heat-treated anymore.
Right now, I wouldn't want a RimX free of charge!
This should be a Godsend for Kenny's business and new action!
Kenny is about to see an avalanche of orders, is my guess.
I trust Kenny to give everyone a rifle they can be proud of, and I would not hesitate to order one from him.

To Mike Bush...
When are you bringing out a new rifle?
...I will be waiting.

 

[RAVAGE88]

Sounds like Vudoo is on a downward spiral to nowhere.
For those thinking about ordering a RimX, don't do it.
Kenny has dropped them because their receivers aren't properly heat-treated anymore.
Right now, I wouldn't want a RimX free of charge!
This should be a Godsend for Kenny's business and new action!
Kenny is about to see an avalanche of orders, is my guess.
I trust Kenny to give everyone a rifle they can be proud of, and I would not hesitate to order one from him.

To Mike Bush...
When are you bringing out a new rifle?
...I will be waiting.

I’m actively working on structure, etc., and will be keeping everyone informed. I know I want to, just have to put some pieces together.

MB

 

[Sagittarius]

I’m actively working on structure, etc., and will be keeping everyone informed. I know I want to, just have to put some pieces together.

MB

Sounds pretty awesome, Mike.
Look forward to what's coming in the future!
Right back at ya!

 

[carbonbased]

It's funny because first I bought a Steyr LGB1 Biathlon trainer pcp air rifle for plinking in my yard and liked the concept so much I decided I'd by a Fortner 1827F 22rf.

I’ve always wanted a straight-pull vintage biathlon rifle. The above one is new and is a little too optioned-out for me. I’d want a regular scope too.

Prob more like the below one, although that’s not a rimfire.

 

[Adam B]

I’m curious as well and when do we expect to see them in the US?

 

[JMo22]

From FB

Yeah lots of folks on the internet don't know how to read apparently. Or they're just addicted to gossip.

 

[Pocket]

Yeah lots of folks on the internet don't know how to read apparently. Or they're just addicted to gossip.

Except that’s the posting from the “current owner” of vudoo

 

[JMo22]

Except that’s the posting from the “current owner” of vudoo

Right, and you have everybody out there speculating instead of reading it straight from the horse's mouth. Why is everybody on this site so damn combative, geeze.

 

[Pocket]

Right, and you have everybody out there speculating instead of reading it straight from the horse's mouth. Why is everybody on this site so damn combative, geeze.

I wasn’t “combative” at all, I’m more than happy to be tho. Soo let’s get your facts straight.

1. I didn’t start this thread so “me” having everyone out there speculating is incorrect

2.”instead of from the horse’s mouth” I literally copy/pasted what the F’n OWNER of vudoo posted I don’t know how much more 1st hand information you can get vs shoving a fist up his ass and making him a puppet!?!?

3. My other posts in this thread asked a fellow shooter when he said he said other actions where superior to which he thought were and why

- and then he said was shooting a qualifier and I asked if it was in FL bc I was going to one there on the same mentioned day but it was to a different one. Other than that I don’t think I’ve commented other than looking at possibly rehoming my rig, which was already on my mind for other business practices about singling out one gunsmith to do any of vudoos works - and that they wouldn’t sell parts to my smith and I HAD to go through DI for it. So I was thinking about moving my business elsewhere. But all those details I didn’t explain I just said I was thinking about going to a different platform. As to not fearmonger or sway anyone’s opinion. My opinion is just that MINE.

Who hurt you? Why are you on a crusade about this? But also it’s a forum

Fo•rum / noun
1. A place, meeting, or medium where ideas and views on a particular issue can be exchanged

2. A court or tribunal

Heaven forbid people in the community want to ask questions and have a discussion about a brand or sport they are passionate about.

 

[slowworm]

Just wondering out loud if Theis was involved....

 

[JMo22]

I wasn’t “combative” at all, I’m more than happy to be tho. Soo let’s get your facts straight.

1. I didn’t start this thread so “me” having everyone out there speculating is incorrect

2.”instead of from the horse’s mouth” I literally copy/pasted what the F’n OWNER of vudoo posted I don’t know how much more 1st hand information you can get vs shoving a fist up his ass and making him a puppet!?!?

3. My other posts in this thread asked a fellow shooter when he said he said other actions where superior to which he thought were and why

- and then he said was shooting a qualifier and I asked if it was in FL bc I was going to one there on the same mentioned day but it was to a different one. Other than that I don’t think I’ve commented other than looking at possibly rehoming my rig, which was already on my mind for other business practices about singling out one gunsmith to do any of vudoos works - and that they wouldn’t sell parts to my smith and I HAD to go through DI for it. So I was thinking about moving my business elsewhere. But all those details I didn’t explain I just said I was thinking about going to a different platform. As to not fearmonger or sway anyone’s opinion. My opinion is just that MINE.

Who hurt you? Why are you on a crusade about this? But also it’s a forum

Fo•rum / noun
1. A place, meeting, or medium where ideas and views on a particular issue can be exchanged

2. A court or tribunal

Heaven forbid people in the community want to ask questions and have a discussion about a brand or sport they are passionate about.

Do you really not know that "from the horse's mouth" means from the origin (i,e, the owner of Vudoo)? Movin' on. Since your reading comprehension is apparently nonexistent, I was saying that despite the owner making a direct statement, people on the internet would rather speculate. None of which was directed at you, but was a response to you posting the owner's statement. So yeah, you getting all defensive about it is combative. So many people on here (YOU, in this case, since you can't seem to figure out context clues) jump to responding before ever taking the time to process what they're replying to.

 

[Pocket]

 

[JMo22]

It's cool man, being wrong is tough sometimes.

 

[steve123]

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I’ve always wanted a straight-pull vintage biathlon rifle. The above one is new and is a little too optioned-out for me. I’d want a regular scope too.

Prob more like the below one, although that’s not a rimfire.

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I had to have a custom steel scope mount made for my 1827 because the thin factory aluminum mount isn't designed strong enough for a heavy scope, something which would have been nice not to need to do.

1727 is the way to go!

 

[lash]

It's cool man, being wrong is tough sometimes.

Now who’s being combative? Knock it the fuck off already!

We were having a good discussion until you came in to be judge.

Now.
Back to that Anschutz. That is one pretty rifle.

 

[JMo22]

Now who’s being combative? Knock it the fuck off already!

We were having a good discussion until you came in to be judge.

Now.
Back to that Anschutz. That is one pretty rifle.

I literally made a comment about people speculating instead of reading the statement from the owner. It's not my fault you dumb fucks can't read.

 

[brianf]

Sorry, but that isn’t how it works. You build a business, pour your life into it and then a day comes along and you get the big payout. Most people who start a business go years without a pay check. Good for them selling and if the new owners tanked it so be it.

100% you run a business to sell it. You run the books so it’s appetizing to buyers with deep pockets.

Personally I think they saw the 22rf craze slowing down the last few years and popped smoke white the worth was still high.

Barrels don’t wear out, actions don’t wear out. There’s very limited “future” sales / revenue when nothing wears out and ammunition is stagnant for 30 years.

With that said, i hope the make everyone whole with a rifle or refund.

 

[TahoeDust]

I literally made a comment about people speculating instead of reading the statement from the owner. It's not my fault you dumb fucks can't read.

Personally, I think the new owner is full of shit.

 

[RAVAGE88]

I literally made a comment about people speculating instead of reading the statement from the owner.

MB

 

[kbiss]

22lr slowing down, that's funny. Ask modacam or dps gunworks if it slowing down. Over a year wait for barreled action

 

[CroweMan]

22lr slowing down, that's funny. Ask modacam or dps gunworks if it slowing down. Over a year wait for barreled action

For real. Jonathan at MCR has closed his books temporarily. He can’t keep up!

 

[lash]

From a modern rifle perspective, that’s a purdy rifle. Jus’ sayin’…