Vudoo Gun Works V-22 Rimfire Bolt Action

Not sure which action you have, but in the Gen 1, as long as the magazine was inserted, you'll never feel the ejector. A long time ago, we did receive ejectors that were a tad too tall, and a few swipes with a #2 file to remove .01" to .015" resolved any contact issues. For the masses: This is no longer the case, so please don't call the shop and tell them I said your ejector needs to be replaced or repaired.

If you have a Gen 2, I'd be incredibly surprised if you're having this issue, but in the event you are, the fix is the same....a few swipes with a #2 file on the very top of the ejector, the file should not touch anywhere else on the ejector.

MB
Thanks Mike, Gen 1 for me. If the problem arises again, I will inspect closer and perform the above. Thanks for the reply.
 
Just got my super boujee Inflection ammo storage hard case in after three weeks of the post office doing what the do best 😅. Had to spice it up of course lol Everything fits perfectly too, nothing is loose
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More data. Did the Kraft 12 shot 4 position drill at 100yds with vudoo and sk+. I was extremely fortunate all 12 maintained good enough velocity.

Then I shot 88rnds off bipod/bag at 100yds. All but those bottom 6 stayed inside 1.3moa. So not awful for mid grade ammo.
 

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More data. Did the Kraft 12 shot 4 position drill at 100yds with vudoo and sk+. I was extremely fortunate all 12 maintained good enough velocity.

Then I shot 88rnds off bipod/bag at 100yds. All but those bottom 6 stayed inside 1.3moa. So not awful for mid grade ammo.

That's crazy. Your 12 shot group across 4 positions is what I can get in prone. Pretty crazy that you basically have only a .5moa, if that, wobble across all your positions... 22 rimfire target sizes are always at least 2-3 moa when not in prone, which means you must be cleaning up almost everything. Impressive.
 
That's crazy. Your 12 shot group across 4 positions is what I can get in prone. Pretty crazy that you basically have only a .5moa, if that, wobble across all your positions... 22 rimfire target sizes are always at least 2-3 moa when not in prone, which means you must be cleaning up almost everything. Impressive.

That group was a bit lucky obviously.

In the matches we have here, there’s a couple of use who hover around the top. Normal day is 1-3 dropped shots in about 70-80 depending on CoF. Last week I dropped 6 (3 on a mover @155yds) and winner dropped 5 out of 82 possible.

In a competition setting, Rimfire is easier to get stable as you don’t have to engage the rifle as much to manage recoil to see shots like you do in centerfire. Obviously in a perfect world, you drive them the exact same. But in a match, you’ll use every advantage.
 
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Also, with the weight of the rifles we shoot now + sand bangs like fortune cookies and gamechangers, on a stable prop like a steel barricade, IMO the goal is about .1 of visible wobble.

If the weather holds up, I’ll try to get some through optic footage.
 
For those of you that have typically communicated with me via FB, I’ll be deleting my personal account within the next few days. For the time being, the VGW pages will remain.

Please continue to reach out to me here or shoot an email to [email protected]. For those of you that have my cell number, shoot a text or find me on Signal.

Thanks,
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For those of you that have typically communicated with me via FB, I’ll be deleting my personal account within the next few days. For the time being, the VGW pages will remain.

Please continue to reach out to me here or shoot an email to [email protected]. For those of you that have my cell number, shoot a text or find me on WhatsApp.

Thanks,
MB

May I ask why you've left FB and elude to the company leaving as well?

I left FB in 2018 for privacy and moral(political differences) reasons as well as some personal social media issues. My only social media is in the form of forums.
 
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May I ask why you've left FB and elude to the company leaving as well?

I left FB in 2018 for privacy and moral(political differences) reasons as well as some personal social media issues. My only social media is in the form of forums.
Sounds like I'm leaving for the same reasons you left. The only reason I reluctantly joined FB in June 2017 was because of the Vudoo FB page, will be nice to reap the benefits of an enormous drama-ectomy.

MB
 
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Decided I need to dip into the toy fund to buy a Vudoo. It will end up in a KRG bravo to match my PRS rig. Im thinking 20" MTU is the best option for balance? Anyone have any insight?
 
Decided I need to dip into the toy fund to buy a Vudoo. It will end up in a KRG bravo to match my PRS rig. Im thinking 20" MTU is the best option for balance? Anyone have any insight?
FWIW I have a 20” MTU on a AIAX chassis with a ZCO and it balances almost perfect in front of the mag well. I think it’s perfect.
 
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@RAVAGE88 — re; cleaning: what’s the correct rod length to use for the Ravage Ridgeback | Vudoo bore-guide | 20” barrel ?

I'm looking at the "Bore Tech Proof-Positive Bore Stix" and wanna make sure I get the correct length. 😅

(p.s. I won't have my rifle until March (*hopefully) and want to have everything ready to roll when it arrives!)
 
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20 is probably perfect for the majority of chassis options out there. Worst case, you add weights where needed, but it’ll be far less weights needed than using a different barrel.
 
20 is probably perfect for the majority of chassis options out there. Worst case, you add weights where needed, but it’ll be far less weights needed than using a different barrel.

I always recommend 22”.

People are having issues balancing even 22”. Chassis are being made with current centerfire weights, not Rimfire contour barrels like vudoo kukri and mtu.

It won’t balance in most any foundation, even with 22” mtu, nor most mpa chassis.

I have 22” in matrix with full internal and external kits and it barely balances properly/neutrally on a bag.

You’re far better off with longer barrel. You can only add so many weights and you’ll almost assuredly have to add weight with most chassis.
 
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Also, make sure if going for a neutral balance point, you are balancing it on a bag, not just a flat surface under the chassis.

With a bag, you need the balance point to be 3-5” in front of the magwell. Otherwise it will be rear heavy once you sit the rifle on a bag.
 
I always recommend 22”.

People are having issues balancing even 22”. Chassis are being made with current centerfire weights, not Rimfire contour barrels like vudoo kukri and mtu.

It won’t balance in most any foundation, even with 22” mtu, nor most mpa chassis.

I have 22” in matrix with full internal and external kits and it barely balances properly/neutrally on a bag.

You’re far better off with longer barrel. You can only add so many weights and you’ll almost assuredly have to add weight with most chassis.

Ill be able to pretty much mimick everything but barrel / muzzle brake with my match setup. Im running a 26" Northland Varmit Profile w/ Hellfire in my current KRG Bravo. Balance is perfect. Trick is going shorter to know how much weight is needed. I I know being closer to the center will require more weight vs less farther out.

Will I have any issues with 22" and velocity drop? Imagine going 22" will slow me down as standard velocity like SK Match cant still be burning powder that long?
 
Ill be able to pretty much mimick everything but barrel / muzzle brake with my match setup. Im running a 26" Northland Varmit Profile w/ Hellfire in my current KRG Bravo. Balance is perfect. Trick is going shorter to know how much weight is needed. I I know being closer to the center will require more weight vs less farther out.

Will I have any issues with 22" and velocity drop? Imagine going 22" will slow me down as standard velocity like SK Match cant still be burning powder that long?

Powder burn is over around 16”

Velocity doesn’t usually slow down until after 22” which is why vudoo offers 22” without special order.
 
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That group was a bit lucky obviously.

In the matches we have here, there’s a couple of use who hover around the top. Normal day is 1-3 dropped shots in about 70-80 depending on CoF. Last week I dropped 6 (3 on a mover @155yds) and winner dropped 5 out of 82 possible.

In a competition setting, Rimfire is easier to get stable as you don’t have to engage the rifle as much to manage recoil to see shots like you do in centerfire. Obviously in a perfect world, you drive them the exact same. But in a match, you’ll use every advantage.
Great shooting sir! I did see that you struggled a bit on the mover but can you give us any pointers on shooting that target? Do you wait and ambush it or do you follow it?

Thanks.
 
Great shooting sir! I did see that you struggled a bit on the mover but can you give us any pointers on shooting that target? Do you wait and ambush it or do you follow it?

Thanks.

I use a modified “track-bush” method. I will track the target so I always know where it is, then jump ahead and ambush. I always break on center target and never on the lead edge. But I am never moving when I actually break the shot as if you track, you have to keep tracking through the shot. For me, that’s too much to think about snd too much moving for me to see the shot impact.

Always keeping the target in my FOV and behind my reticle allows me to decide if I want to engage faster. Some matches only allow so many passes on a mover instead of time. So you never want to lose sight of it and want to get shots off as fast as you can properly execute the fundamentals of marksmanship.
 
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I use a modified “track-bush” method. I will track the target so I always know where it is, then jump ahead and ambush. I always break on center target and never on the lead edge. But I am never moving when I actually break the shot as if you track, you have to keep tracking through the shot. For me, that’s too much to think about snd too much moving for me to see the shot impact.

Always keeping the target in my FOV and behind my reticle allows me to decide if I want to engage faster. Some matches only allow so many passes on a mover instead of time. So you never want to lose sight of it and want to get shots off as fast as you can properly execute the fundamentals of marksmanship.
So if you're always breaking on target center, have you pre-dialed in what you feel is appropriate lead?
 
Has anyone rebarreled their Vudoo yet? I have an 18" Kukri that shoots really well but I am chasing balance on my rig. It's in a Manners PRS1. Wanting an MTU at 20 or 22 inches. Thoughts? Mr. Vudoo ... Do you offer a rebarreling option?
 
I bought my T1X less than a month ago...just placed my order today for a 22" MTU from Atlus! ETA is ~ month. Will be going in a KRG Bravo with Triggertech Special. Yet to finalize Optic choice yet but have time for that.

Went down that rabbit hole quick. 🤣
That hole is very easy to fall into. I went from a 10/22 to the RPR, to a T1X, then to a Bergara B14R, and finally the Vudoo. All within the first year.
 
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That hole is very easy to fall into. I went from a 10/22 to the RPR, to a T1X, then to a Bergara B14R, and finally the Vudoo. All within the first year.
Lol

Went from RPR, to CZ455 to RH V22 and now waiting for LH V22.....in maybeeeeee year and half time frame....

Same with glass..... started off with Diamondback tactical went to PST GEN2 and now sporting a razor..

Struggle is real



Someone mentioned balance...

My RH V22 20" MTU with full weight kit on xlr envy pro (pst gen2 on top)
 

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So that's 20" MTU plus weight kit. Exactly what I'm looking for from a balance perspective. Has anyone achieved that level of balance with a Kukri and a weight kit? I have the A419 ARCA rail and I believe they make a weighted version. Maybe I'll try that first. I will experiment with some weights first before I do it to see what may be possible.
 
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Wolf Extra Match was delivered last night and I had the day off today so I figured i'd go out to the range and try my luck. Today was really windy, with speeds ranging from 5-10 mph so the 100 yard targets aren't so pretty. Maybe i'll go to an indoor range tomorrow and try my luck.

Didn't bring home my cold bore target cause it was a sticky, so I used a free app (SubMOA) to get my group.
This was with Wolf Extra Match, I didn't notice any cold bore flier. This was my first group of the day @ 50 yards.


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Next up Wolf Extra Match vs. Eley Contact. The Wolf cost me .08 a round while the contact was .04 a round.

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Next up was 40 gr CCI minimag and 45gr American Eagle Suppressor. Both are copper plated. The 45 gr AE did so bad I didn't even try shooting more than 1 5 round group with it. Below I shot a 10 round group with Lapua Center X.

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This was at 100 yards. Real messy target. The wind wasn't all to blame, I just wasn't shooting all that well today. Shot two 5 round groups at 100 and then 1 ten round group. I did an extra 10 round group of wolf to see if I could tighten up my group at all.
CCI I managed to get only 1 4 group on paper, this round really fell apart at 100 yards + wind. Did not attempt to shoot the AE 45gr at this range.
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I have a limited supply of Lapua center x so I shot 1 five round group and 1 ten round group. I have seen this rifle and ammo combo do much better in this rifle. This is definitely shooter error + wind involved.

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Over-all it was a lot of fun. While I don't think the Wolf EM is worth double the price of Eley Contact, it was available and I managed to snag 3000 rounds of it. For me it's plenty accurate for practice and will work for competition when I can't get Center-X.
 
That's crazy. Your 12 shot group across 4 positions is what I can get in prone. Pretty crazy that you basically have only a .5moa, if that, wobble across all your positions... 22 rimfire target sizes are always at least 2-3 moa when not in prone, which means you must be cleaning up almost everything. Impressive.

Here’s some footage of the same barricade. 8lb WieBad tater tot, 20lb rifle. Kneeling. Rifle and one bag only.

100yd dry fire. The big movements are running bolt. The reticle settling is my breathing out to the bottom pause.

 
I do like the mpct3 reticle from looking at that video :)

Here is some live fire. First 2 shots my vertical movement was 2-2.4 or so. I tend to get more stable during the course of a stage. Bad habit I’m working on. Need to be the same stability throughout.

1 shot = center punch
2nd = low right
3rd = right

Probably around .4 moa group. The tactacam was focused on 27x, so the jump is magnified.

 
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Got my Vudoo put together today and checked to make sure it fed correctly. Everything looked good so I went ahead and bedded the barreled action, have to bed the bottom metal tomorrow since it looks like the stock was inletted too deep. Just put a jewell trigger I had in the drawer temporarily until the other trigger shows up.
 
So that's 20" MTU plus weight kit. Exactly what I'm looking for from a balance perspective. Has anyone achieved that level of balance with a Kukri and a weight kit? I have the A419 ARCA rail and I believe they make a weighted version. Maybe I'll try that first. I will experiment with some weights first before I do it to see what may be possible.
I have a 20" Kukri. Rifle total weight is 17.6lbs
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The KSS ATS tuner and the brake add a good .75lbs to the front which really helps with the balance. That bipod is also 1.5lbs. Surprised it balanced so well like that at only 17.6lbs, I was expecting more of 18.5ish with the bipod/brake/tuner.
 
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The KSS ATS tuner and the brake add a good .75lbs to the front which really helps with the balance. That bipod is also 1.5lbs. Surprised it balanced so well like that at only 17.6lbs, I was expecting more of 18.5ish with the bipod/brake/tuner.
Without the bipod it wants to fall back ever so slightly. I'm sure if i manipulate it enough it will balance without the bipod. I too was expecting more weight closer to the 19lb range but that's not what the scale showed. Also want to mention that 17.6lb number included a loaded 15 round aluminum mag so that's its highest weight, will be slightly less with the 10 rd polymer mags
 
Here is some live fire. First 2 shots my vertical movement was 2-2.4 or so. I tend to get more stable during the course of a stage. Bad habit I’m working on. Need to be the same stability throughout.

1 shot = center punch
2nd = low right
3rd = right

Probably around .4 moa group. The tactacam was focused on 27x, so the jump is magnified.


Dave what camera system did you get to work with the ZCO, I have tried 2 with no success.