Vudoo Gun Works V-22 Rimfire Bolt Action

Spent 4 hours at the Gun Range this morning. I received my Burris XTR3 this week and removed my RT25. I really like the XTR3. I think there is a Parallax issue going on in my RT25 as I was having major issues being able to focus the Reticle and Target over the past 2 weeks. I will be contacting Burris this following week. I have also found a Lot of SK Rifle Match my rifle don’t care for at all. The SK Standard + it seems to like fairly well. 50 yard target and 100 yard target. 50 rounds of each flavor on each target. Paper targets were off the bench. Rifle Match is on top. Then I worked on 200 rounds of barricade shooting at 100 yards. Ladder, Tank Trap and pipe rack.Rifle now has right at 1600 rounds through it. View attachment 7616167View attachment 7616168View attachment 7616169View attachment 7616170View attachment 7616172
Wow, those are some good groupings! Nice shooting. More than good enough for NRL22 matches. I too have a VTRIII Really good scope. My only complaint is with my old eye, the .2 increments can be hard for me to see with my old eyes. But excellent scope.
 
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I opened up a new case of SK Rifle match last night to see if it was better. I can say it is WAY BETTER that the previous case I have 3500 rounds left of. I will dedicate this case to long range PRS/ NRLX matches. And the 3500 rounds to a standard NRL22 COF. I stretched her legs out to 400 yards this morning and was banging a 10” plate at 400 no problem. Targets is 3-10 shot groups at 100. Data is of 1 of those 10.
 

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Question to anyone using NF ATACR F1 7-35 on their builds....

Any issues with parallax for NRL22/PRS distances?

It parallaxes down to 11yd. I've seen a lot of people use it in NRL22, and haven't heard any complaints. I was about to buy one, but went with a ZCO instead for the wider FoV and EyeBox.
 
Cool, wasn't sure since some forums indicate that owners have a issue with the printed distances on the knob not matching up to targets distances.... thanks
 
Printed distances on the knobs match up to distances at room temperature. As it gets colder, it generally will take more on the knob to line up. For example on the ZCO at 45 degrees, I'm usually at the 150 mark on the knob for 100. At room temperature it's spot on. In a 100+ degree temp, I'd be at the 80ish mark for 100.
 
That's interesting, as I am not experiencing that with my razor or just not paying attention and adjusting the parallax knob as needed.
 
Cool, wasn't sure since some forums indicate that owners have a issue with the printed distances on the knob not matching up to targets distances.... thanks

Numbers on any scope’s parallax are just rough estimates. Sometimes they are close but usually they are there to get you in the area to fine tune it.
 
Appreciate the responses, not going to beat the dead Horse on parallax just wanted to know how's NF working out for the 22 crowd....

We're picking one up for my brothers 20" MTU and that's the route he wants to go.

I run a razor and from comparison the ATACR does have tighter field of view...but can't compare it since dont remember looking thru one before to give a opinion.
 
Any recommendations for a Vudoo mag holder? I think I need to upgrade from my cargo pocket. :)
I had 2 custom made by my FFL, there are couple on the market (short action precision) etc but if someone can correct me, any aics mag holder will work
 

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I opened up a new case of SK Rifle match last night to see if it was better. I can say it is WAY BETTER that the previous case I have 3500 rounds left of. I will dedicate this case to long range PRS/ NRLX matches. And the 3500 rounds to a standard NRL22 COF. I stretched her legs out to 400 yards this morning and was banging a 10” plate at 400 no problem. Targets is 3-10 shot groups at 100. Data is of 1 of those 10.
Where are you finding that SK ammo?
 
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Any recommendations for a Vudoo mag holder? I think I need to upgrade from my cargo pocket. :)
I like these from walsh.

 
Appreciate the responses, not going to beat the dead Horse on parallax just wanted to know how's NF working out for the 22 crowd....

We're picking one up for my brothers 20" MTU and that's the route he wants to go.

I run a razor and from comparison the ATACR does have tighter field of view...but can't compare it since dont remember looking thru one before to give a opinion.
I run Zero Compromise ZC527 on both my PRS and Vudoo rifles. I had a Razor Gen II, but the parallax at 25yds was a bit blurry (Parallax on Gen II starts at 32 yds but I tried to push it). LOVE the ZC527 reticle, especially for the 22LR stuff, parallax down to 25yds, and the glass is crystal clear.
 
I run Zero Compromise ZC527 on both my PRS and Vudoo rifles. I had a Razor Gen II, but the parallax at 25yds was a bit blurry (Parallax on Gen II starts at 32 yds but I tried to push it). LOVE the ZC527 reticle, especially for the 22LR stuff, parallax down to 25yds, and the glass is crystal clear.
What magnification were you using on the Razor when it was still blurry?
 
With all the activity in rimfire world since the launch of the original V-22 and more recently, two new three lug platforms, many that are newer to the rimfire disciplines have joined us to enjoy a pretty incredible set of shooting opportunities. With this, there are many questions, comments, discoveries, etc., to be shared, so I've started a new page on IG called Vudoo Labs (@vudoo_labs).

On this page, I'll be sharing info related to ongoing projects, troubleshooting of various rimfire intricacies, etc. One topic in particular is related to individual results/outcomes at ammunition test facilities and the conversation is based on actually being at the facilities and providing my own follow-up testing/diagnoses.

I'll also share some of the same info here, but not at the level of detail found on the Vudoo Labs IG page.

MB
 
With all the activity in rimfire world since the launch of the original V-22 and more recently, two new three lug platforms, many that are newer to the rimfire disciplines have joined us to enjoy a pretty incredible set of shooting opportunities. With this, there are many questions, comments, discoveries, etc., to be shared, so I've started a new page on IG called Vudoo Labs (@vudoo_labs).

On this page, I'll be sharing info related to ongoing projects, troubleshooting of various rimfire intricacies, etc. One topic in particular is related to individual results/outcomes at ammunition test facilities and the conversation is based on actually being at the facilities and providing my own follow-up testing/diagnoses.

I'll also share some of the same info here, but not at the level of detail found on the Vudoo Labs IG page.

MB
Showing my ignorance - what is an IG page and how do I get to it?
 
I’ll ask Mile high and see if it’s an option 😂 it’ll be done when the AT-X chassis’s are done as I don’t see elite sand looking good with the Manners Saltwater camo lol
 
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History is a pretty awesome thing. As I've looked back over the course of this thread that's been going since August 2017, I've thought about what's next....what follows the Vudoo Three60 Action? But then it struck me....I thought to myself, "well, let's take a look at where it all started." So I went to my office and pulled out the original RAVAGE Rifle. I've not shot this thing for about a year and was suddenly compelled to take it with me on an upcoming trip to MT, where I lay waste to gophers for about a week.

Knowing I had to go to the range today to finish off some testing on a V-22 that was exhibiting sensitivity issues, I decided to take it along to see where it's shooting and OMG! This. Thing. Shoots! I believe a few are already aware, but in case you're not, this is the very first Remington 40X that I converted to test the new magazines way back in the day. It's hand built from parts that I designed and as I recall, I hand made most of the DBM (all manual machining). It's also the rifle that forced me to realize that I'd need to design my own chamber which, to this day, is used in every Vudoo V-22 build shipped from St. George. This rifle originally had a Winchester 52D chamber and I played with it a bit to get it to work the way I wanted, which is what led to the 22LR RAVAGE chamber.

The stock is a Manners MCS-T that was injection bedded and hand-finished. I made and sold the Specter NV Mounts for a while, but this was the first one. You can't see it in the photo, but I made a fully boxed Anschutz Rail and fit it into the forend. The barrel is the first Krieger KUKRI contour, of which, I used lots after this rifle.

So what does this rifle tell me? Where do I go from the Three60? I think I know....

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Right out of the case, to see where this thing was hitting, my point of aim was the end of the staple. It hit a little high, so I fired another eight rounds (target distance is 50 yards). Then, a click down takes impact it to POA; the end of the staple....just like I remembered.

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So I moved to the staple on the top corner, 10 shots.

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I'm going to enjoy shooting this thing for a week, just like old times....

MB
 
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Since everyone knows that short barrels in rimfire always show a higher ES/SD than the longer barrels... This from an ACE 16 inch barrel from one of my Vudoos.

It had been a while since I had put any of my ammo over a chrono, maybe a half case or more. Just to make sure nothing had changed I ran 10 rounds of a solid lot of Red and 5 rounds of a 20-25 year old lot of Blue round nose.

The Tenex is right there at the speed of sound. Every once in a while I get a supersonic crack, but accuracy is still amazing.

The Pistol match is a really good lot and will shoot bugholes right up there with all the best ammo flavors I have used.

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I just got a new 12 round aluminum magazine, and it came with a 3D printed loading tool and a little flyer advising not to use the tabs on the side for loading. Is this really absolutely necessary, if I've never had a feeding problem after loading using the tabs? I always leave enough tension to make sure the rounds are stacking properly. Thoughts? @RAVAGE88
 
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I just got a new 12 round aluminum magazine, and it came with a 3D printed loading tool and a little flyer advising not to use the tabs on the side for loading. Is this really absolutely necessary, if I've never had a feeding problem after loading using the tabs? I always leave enough tension to make sure the rounds are stacking properly. Thoughts? @RAVAGE88
My opinion, based on the actual objective, no sir, it's not necessary. However, not everyone loads the magazines the same way and we're trying to offer something that helps everyone reach the same objective. I don't use the tool.

I've been sharing technical content over on Instagram under vudoo_labs. It's easier and faster to share there because I can do it on the run, at the range, or wherever and all I need is my phone. Anyway, take a look at the two pictures below for a revision I do to my own magazines and I've started doing it to customer magazines when I bring in rifles to take a look at for one reason or another.

I simply remove the rear corner of the follower and I started doing this because of the tighter tolerancing in the Aluminum magazines. The angle isn't vitally important, but I work to maintain 45 degrees as I do these by hand on my belt sander. Makes an appreciable difference in the Polymer and Aluminum magazines.

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My opinion, based on the actual objective, no sir, it's not necessary. However, not everyone loads the magazines the same way and we're trying to offer something that helps everyone reach the same objective. I don't use the tool.

I've been sharing technical contact over on Instagram under vudoo_labs. It's easier and faster to share there because I can do it on the run, at the range, or wherever and all I need is my phone. Anyway, take a look at the two pictures below for a revision I do to my own magazines and I've started doing it to customer magazines when I bring in rifles to take a look at for one reason or another.

I simply remove the rear corner of the follower and I started doing this because of the tighter tolerancing in the Aluminum magazines. The angle isn't vitally important, but I work to maintain 45 degrees as I do these by hand on my belt sander. Makes an appreciable difference in the Polymer and Aluminum magazines.

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MB
Does this help with feeding issues? Or make for more reliable feeding?
 
I just got a new 12 round aluminum magazine, and it came with a 3D printed loading tool and a little flyer advising not to use the tabs on the side for loading. Is this really absolutely necessary, if I've never had a feeding problem after loading using the tabs? I always leave enough tension to make sure the rounds are stacking properly. Thoughts? @RAVAGE88
I've only had mine a short time as well but also have never used the loading tool, just would be something else I would have to keep track of. Just make sure you don't give too much slack when loading and snap the follower a couple of times. It hasn't screwed me yet.
 
I have the new follower in the aluminum mag and I definitely notice that it's feeding slicker. It's really nice now. I've never had loading issues, but things are jiving pretty well.

@RAVAGE88
I have another shooter that had a Gen1 Vudoo, good shooter that wins our Open division half the time and then upgraded to a new Gen2 22" MTU that he bought directly from Altus. He stuck it in in the MDT ACC and he's been having erratic days. Labradar has his chrono with center-x with an SD of 3.2! And then when he shoots the groups can be really good, or just randomly bad. He cleaned it all up and shot yesterday and chono'd to check everything. Then came in today for the match and rounds were going all over.

I've been following the Vudoo labs IG (Thanks MB) and reading about that person with their MPA, what steps do you recommend on diagnosing?
 
I have the new follower in the aluminum mag and I definitely notice that it's feeding slicker. It's really nice now. I've never had loading issues, but things are jiving pretty well.

@RAVAGE88
I have another shooter that had a Gen1 Vudoo, good shooter that wins our Open division half the time and then upgraded to a new Gen2 22" MTU that he bought directly from Altus. He stuck it in in the MDT ACC and he's been having erratic days. Labradar has his chrono with center-x with an SD of 3.2! And then when he shoots the groups can be really good, or just randomly bad. He cleaned it all up and shot yesterday and chono'd to check everything. Then came in today for the match and rounds were going all over.

I've been following the Vudoo labs IG (Thanks MB) and reading about that person with their MPA, what steps do you recommend on diagnosing?
The first thing to do is answer a simple question by breaking the system down to it's sub-components. That question is, does the problem reside in the barreled action (BA) or in the chassis system/stock....maybe both for some unique reasons.

So, first thing to do is move the BA to another chassis or stock and see if the problem follows the BA. In the case of the sensitive rifle I just worked on, the issue followed the BA. So that's where I started and there's one place in the BA that's hugely important to everything that happens at the target. The barrel to receiver interface. So, I broke the barrel loose from the receiver and inspected everything closely. The threads were perfect, chamber and bore were perfect, threads and associated features in the receiver were perfect. So I cleaned everything up nicely, re-seated the barrel to the receiver and torqued to spec. Chances are, re-torquing likely is what moved this particular rifle in the correct direction.

Next, take a close look at the chassis/stock without the barreled action installed. The MPA I was working with was brand new, no issues at all. I re-installed the BA and after putting the NV Mount back in place, I noticed it was ever so slightly contacting the sun shade screwed into the objective on the Burris optic. So I removed the sun shade. Next, the horizontal stadia in the scope was seriously out of plumb, so I'm sure on barricades and such, the rifle was being canted. So before truing it up, I shot a six shot group. First three shots were with the horizontal stadia held plumb and next three shots were with the bubble level on the chassis held plumb. Instead of having one, six shot group, I had two three shot groups nearly half inch apart at 50 yards. After that test, I re-mounted the optic correctly.

With the barrel re-seated/torqued, removing physical conflicts in the chassis and re-mounting the scope, I went back to the range and tested again. The rifle is a hammer....couldn't ask for a better shooter. So break it down this same way and see what you find.

MB
 
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I followed similar to this after your IG post. I was still at random having some group issues and a slight tracking issue to the Right at distance. I loosened the scope cap screw and inverted the Fix-it-Stick scope jack and sure enough it was a touch out. I had only leveled the scope with a bubble level on it. It started raining before I got a chance to check it, but I think that will have it settled down.
 
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