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Vudoo Gun Works V-22 Rimfire Bolt Action

Caution! regarding V22 barrel lengths in ACC, MPA, etc. chassis. The barrel you get may be shorter than what you order, and there's a reason for it.

I ordered a 20" Ace barrel in Kukri when I got my V22 a year ago. When it arrived, it appeared to me that the barrel was shorter than 20" so I measured it - sure enough, it was closer to 19". I emailed Jill about it. Here's the important part of her response - another example of the attention to detail Vudoo puts into their rifles.

Jill said (color change mine):
"Not an uncommon question that we probably could have been more explicit on, let me explain… One of the reasons the V-22 is so accurate is some of the attention to detail we put into creating the barrel. Our lengths are "published lengths", what we shoot, with our main goal being to make sure the tight portion of the barrel occurs right at the muzzle. This happened to occur very close to 19” on your barrel blank."

She offered to replace the barrel with a full 20" one if I wanted - nope, I'm good.

Here's a photo of my rifle (other photos elsewhere in this 100+ page (!!!) thread). If I had ordered an 18" barrel and there was any shortening as Jill described, the MPA spigot would be as long as the barrel.

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Stuff is starting to arrive...hopefully the V-22 is at the FFL tonight.

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Did you get a 13” forend for that chassis? And then what length barrel are you going to be running? I have a 18” proof that will one day reside in a aiax chassis (gotta buy the centerfire version first) and was wondering how it’ll look.
 
Did you get a 13” forend for that chassis? And then what length barrel are you going to be running? I have a 18” proof that will one day reside in a aiax chassis (gotta buy the centerfire version first) and was wondering how it’ll look.

Yes, I think I got the last pale brown with a 13" known to man as Mile High said they stopped making them a while ago. My V-22 arrived last night and has a 20" Kukri. I measured it and the barrel extends 18.25" from the front receiver lug. I hope to fit it later today to see how it sits in this chassis.

I have an AI in .260 that is in a factory 13" forend chassis and with a 24" proof barrel. Not the best picture, but I didn't have a good side shot. This forend measures 13:"

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ETA - Here's the V-22 with the 20" Kukri in the 13" AICS chassis. The 13" forend actually measures 14.25."

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Defender3, That JAE stock is sweet! Wish I could've gotten one before they closed up...hell, I wish I could afford 4 of them!

I'm right there with ya, I luv my JAE 700 and 100 for my M-14. There's a JAE 700 0n the Exchange in Sniper Grey that is just beautiful. If I didn't blow a hole in my wallet with this Vudoo and associated stuff, I would have bought it.

I also called and spoke with the Vudoo folks before I bought this action asking about the JAE and they said the Vudoo's absolutely luv that chassis.
 
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So just to add, my 18" Kukri measures about 16.5" where the barrel meets the action.

Had a chance to shoot out to 400 yards today. My DOPE was spot on, the wind was tricky. 300 and in was no drama. I did have one hell of a spotter though. :geek:

Shot my centerfire out to 1400. No hits there as my dope got wanky. 800-1100 was spot on, 1300 started getting weird. Like a MIL or more low. Again, my spotter got me straightened out and would have hit at 1400 and maybe gone for a mile if I had brought more ammo.
 
Regarding the suppressors. I've had the same problem when I put my SICO Warlock II on my Vudoo, accuracy degraded. However, for giggles, I tried my Odessa 9mm and SICO 9K can on it. Accuracy did not degrade. It stayed just as accurate. Weird.

I did ask Vudoo what suppressor they recommended and they said they like the AMTAC Fireant. I guess it doesn't push carbon and junk back up the barrel. They didn't say anything about accuracy though.
 
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I got the pieces all lined up and put the action into a JAE and AICS to see which I might prefer.

The JAE:

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The AICS:

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The action in the JAE:

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In the AICS:

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I think I like the father and son combination...

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I love the JAE chassis. A guy let me shoot his rifle at the local public range one day and it was in this chassis. If I recall correctly it was a 6 Dasher and he was fire forming loads. The thing fit me like a glove. After that a JAE chassis was on my wish list of things to own. I was saddened to see them stop production. Maybe I’ll get lucky and have some spare cash on hand someday when someone wants to sell a used one.
 
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I tested approximately 30 different ammos with and without my can. All at 100 yds. Everyone shot better without the can. Estimate 30% better on avg
Groups 3&4 are at 100 yards. The one high one in group three was the second shot as I was trying to find my zero. The way low shot was the first shot of that group. Shot with a TBAC 22TD. So I don’t know man. I think with a can, it’s still plenty accurate for a 22. I’ll try without a can tomorrow so I can have some comparison.
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A question concerning silencers. I have notices a bunch of "crude" being pushed into the action when using my suppressor. Does this "crude" cause barrel damage?
I would have to say no. Reason being, I believe we "shooting community" would have heard something about by now. I personally haven't noticed anything negative when using my suppressors.

I will say that I am reluctant to use the Sparrow on my threaded 10/22 barrel because the action does get extremely dirty very quick and causes feed issues, cycling issues and even magazine issues. It's a safe bet to say I'd never buy another 10/22 barrel threaded unless it just come that way with no cheaper alternative. Other words, I wouldn't pay extra for threads on a 10/22 barrel.
 
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A question concerning silencers. I have notices a bunch of "crude" being pushed into the action when using my suppressor. Does this "crude" cause barrel damage?
doesn’t cause any barrel damage but it sure will lock your action up.

it’s a hard thing to get used to but start carrying your Vudoo muzzle down never muzzle up.
 
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A question concerning silencers. I have notices a bunch of "crude" being pushed into the action when using my suppressor. Does this "crude" cause barrel damage?

I don't think it damages anything, but may contribute to accuracy degradation.

One of the reasons Vudoo told me they like the ATAC Firefly, was because it does NOT push crud back into the barrel. It would be interesting to know from other's whether the suppressor they are using is pushing crud back into their barrels. I can say for sure that my Warlock II, does push crud back into the barrel.
 
I know my TBAC .22 take down sure does. The baffles are coned shape and act like a funnel dumping the un burnt powder back down the barrel.
I have a SILCO Sparrow that sounds like it is more shaped like the ATAC Firefly. A monocore wave style.
If the weather allows I'll run a side by side comparison off of a bench this weekend.
I figure off a bench without moving or picking up the rifle will be a fair comparison to see which rifle is cleaner.
 
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Paid for my Vudoo yesterday and it's on it's way to my FFL. Hope to have it in hand this week, but with the Bighorn this weekend, I doubt I'll be shooting until next weekend.

This thread is so damn awesome! Lots of nice lookin rifles!

Anyone running a Huber Two Stage in their rifle? Any problems to note? I have one and am hoping to use it for the time being.
 
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Paid for my Vudoo yesterday and it's on it's way to my FFL. Hope to have it in hand this week, but with the Bighorn this weekend, I doubt I'll be shooting until next weekend.

This thread is so damn awesome! Lots of nice lookin rifles!

Anyone running a Huber Two Stage in their rifle? Any problems to note? I have one and am hoping to use it for the time being.

Yes. 2.25 lbs. And I like it a lot.
 
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Paid for my Vudoo yesterday and it's on it's way to my FFL. Hope to have it in hand this week, but with the Bighorn this weekend, I doubt I'll be shooting until next weekend.

This thread is so damn awesome! Lots of nice lookin rifles!

Anyone running a Huber Two Stage in their rifle? Any problems to note? I have one and am hoping to use it for the time being.

I just installed a Bix'n Andy TacSport Pro 2 Stage with flat 90 degree trigger shoe in mine. I fucking love it. Its amazing. 2nd stage pull weight is set at 6oz. Very noticeable wall between 1st and 2nd stage, 2nd stage breaks like glass. So happy I bought 3 more. My Vudoo did require the High sear...
 
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Paid for my Vudoo yesterday and it's on it's way to my FFL. Hope to have it in hand this week, but with the Bighorn this weekend, I doubt I'll be shooting until next weekend.

This thread is so damn awesome! Lots of nice lookin rifles!

Anyone running a Huber Two Stage in their rifle? Any problems to note? I have one and am hoping to use it for the time being.

I'm putting a Huber in mine, just haven't done it yet.
 
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Anyone have suggestions to a mount for a etr/Cronus on my Ridgeback with a 20 moa base and MTU contour? Looking for suggestions with those with a similar setup for clearance
 
I just installed a Bix'n Andy TacSport Pro 2 Stage with flat 90 degree trigger shoe in mine. I fucking love it. Its amazing. 2nd stage pull weight is set at 6oz. Very noticeable wall between 1st and 2nd stage, 2nd stage breaks like glass. So happy I bought 3 more. My Vudoo did require the High sear...

Do you have pics you can post? Are you able to compare it with, for instance, a Huber two-stage?
 
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Do you have pics you can post? Are you able to compare it with, for instance, a Huber two-stage?

Here you go. I havent had it out yet in this new MDT XRS they sent me to review. Waiting on their full length ARCA to arrive so I can get it out.

24" Keystone Accuracy GM M24
Lilja Chamber
MDT XRS
Bix'n Andy TacSport Pro 2 Stage
High Sear
90 Degree Flat Shoe
Athlon Cronus BTR 4.5-29x56 APRS1 MIL
Vortex PMR 0.92" Rings
MK Machine Pro Throw Lever











Here's the 1st time I had it out shooting some CenterX


 
I can't compare it to a Huber as I've never owned one. Just Timney, Jewell and TT Diamond. I'll take this over all of those... that's why I bought 4 of them setup identical to this.... Haha

Thanks. I've had a Timney, Jewell and TriggerTech and prefer the Huber over them. Maybe I'll order one if they aren't all out-of-stock. :)
 
Thanks. I've had a Timney, Jewell and TriggerTech and prefer the Huber over them. Maybe I'll order one if they aren't all out-of-stock. :)

Lololol

Don over @ Bullet Central will get you squared away. Great guy. They come with a medium sear. Make sure you order the right sear for your action ( High if putting in Vudoo) or you will have issues. They will even install the sear and tune trigger pull to what you want before shipping it out if you ask.
 
Lololol

Don over @ Bullet Central will get you squared away. Great guy. They come with a medium sear. Make sure you order the right sear for your action ( High if putting in Vudoo) or you will have issues. They will even install the sear and tune trigger pull to what you want before shipping it out if you ask.

Thanks for the advice. I may try the Huber first and see if I can shoot with it as after burning this hole in my wallet, another $375 won't help.
 
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Just got my Vudoo...V22 took it home to install my Huber 700 trigger but the trigger hanger pins were freaking hell to get installed. I gave up halfway as I was hammering my punch for an hour and it just wasn't budging. I think maybe then they cerakoted it, maybe it made the trigger pins a bit too small? I was going to knock the pins back out so I could maybe lap those holes, but I gave up trying to knock it back out too.

Suggestions? I've never had issues with any other trigger installs or punch pins out of my bolts etc, but these trigger pins are not going in. I might try to swing by a gunsmith tomorrow.