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Vudoo Gun Works V-22 Rimfire Bolt Action

#8,051
Quick update on my Vudoo feeding issues. I bought some Vudoo 12 and 15 round aluminum magazines, and also a speed loader from JKL Precision. This is a must-have product and at only $6, I highly recommend getting one (https://jklprecision.com/product/vudoo-speed-loader/). There is another speeed loader branded with a V for Vudoo that is yellow but I found it doesn't work as well. I also cleaned my barrel to ensure there weren't any carbon ring issues causing feeding problems. Added bonus: The 12-round and 15-round aluminum mags actually hold 13 and 16 rounds respectively with no issues! The aluminum mags also allow feeding of X-Act ammo, which the plastic ones would not allow me to do.

Bottom line: What I discovered is that using the speed loader to load the mags helped align each bullet precisely so that each rim was located in front of the rim below it, allowing each bullet to angle upwards instead of horizontally. I think by (originally) pushing the side tabs down to load the magazines manually it allowed room for error and was causing some misaligned bullets. Today I took it to the range and shot a couple hundred rounds with only two jams. Both times I ejected the mag after it jammed and noticed the bullet BELOW the jammed bullet was horizontal, instead of pointing upwards. So the bullet that jammed didn't have a ramp to go up as it entered the chamber, causing it to hit the bottom of the chamber, shave off a piece of lead, and push up at a weird angle, and then jam into the top of the chamber.

The rifle is shooting very accurately now, and I'm very pleased. I also installed an internal weight kit in the front to balance out the rifle a bit, and while it's much heavier, it's easier to hold it still on barriers. Very pleased with my Vudoo!

Thanks RAVAGE88 for all your help along the way and for being patient with someone completely new to the sport. Vudoo customer service really is top-notch!
 
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sys700 said:
Quick update on my Vudoo feeding issues. I bought some Vudoo 12 and 15 round aluminum magazines, and also a speed loader from JKL Precision. This is a must-have product and at only $6, I highly recommend getting one (https://jklprecision.com/product/vudoo-speed-loader/). There is another speeed loader branded with a V for Vudoo that is yellow but I found it doesn't work as well. I also cleaned my barrel to ensure there weren't any carbon ring issues causing feeding problems. Added bonus: The 12-round and 15-round aluminum mags actually hold 13 and 16 rounds respectively with no issues! The aluminum mags also allow feeding of X-Act ammo, which the plastic ones would not allow me to do.

Bottom line: What I discovered is that using the speed loader to load the mags helped align each bullet precisely so that each rim was located in front of the rim below it, allowing each bullet to angle upwards instead of horizontally. I think by (originally) pushing the side tabs down to load the magazines manually it allowed room for error and was causing some misaligned bullets. Today I took it to the range and shot a couple hundred rounds with only two jams. Both times I ejected the mag after it jammed and noticed the bullet BELOW the jammed bullet was horizontal, instead of pointing upwards. So the bullet that jammed didn't have a ramp to go up as it entered the chamber, causing it to hit the bottom of the chamber, shave off a piece of lead, and push up at a weird angle, and then jam into the top of the chamber.

The rifle is shooting very accurately now, and I'm very pleased. I also installed an internal weight kit in the front to balance out the rifle a bit, and while it's much heavier, it's easier to hold it still on barriers. Very pleased with my Vudoo!

Thanks RAVAGE88 for all your help along the way and for being patient with someone completely new to the sport. Vudoo customer service really is top-notch!
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Anytime Dude, just let me know if you need anything.

MB
 
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Duc said:

RAVAGE88,​

My apologies if it's been asked, Will Vudoo be offering the 3lug action in the Magnum calibers? If not...why?

Thank You.
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Hey Duc,
No worries, it's been asked elsewhere but I don't think it's been asked here. For the foreseeable future, the three lug action will be specific to 22LR only. The "why" part is a pretty long answer and reserved for internal Vudoo discussions for the time being, but we move forward quickly.

MB
 
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So far so good. Literally the first 50 rounds shot after zeroing at 50 with SK match. Should tighten up more with a tuner when it settles down. Blustery, quartering tailwind. 360.

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littlepod said:
Dang I'm definitely jealous of these Altus orders coming in on time, that means I could've used a three 60 at nationals! My order from Vudoo won't be until mid July :(
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Yes, first class service from Altus. I didn't even plan on purchasing one but when I noticed that they had a 22" MTU in stock
I'd to get it. Since my RimX barrel is shipped out to the gun smith for chamber issues there was a need for a "spare" anyway
because I made the mistake to sell my B14r to a colleague at work.
Ordered mine on Monday, installed it in the chassis last night. And so far it seems to feed perfect.
I'm VERY impressed with the quality and function of the barreled action ! Plan on shooting it this Saturday.
Thank you very much Mike & Vudoo !!
 
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I realize that all of you may not have Instagram (vudoo_labs), where I've been putting out various pieces of information relating to current "goings-on." I just started a series about Proper Rifle Setup, which, based on the limited post space and vast amount of info, will require numerous posts to effectively cover the topic. I'm going to paste the text here, but not the photos. This is the first post of a multi-post series:

I mentioned to a few of you that I’ll be posting about Proper Rifle Setup based on the “sensitive” rifle I talked about in another post. As I’ve thought about my approach to such a vast topic, I know I’ll not have enough room in a single post to discuss this, so I’ll be doing a series about how to diagnose nagging issues. But, given the subject, some of you may be a little surprised where I start so, ultimately, we can get to the end.

So where does one start when you’re shooting a rifle that appears inconsistent? Do you start at the rifle? Ammo? No, you don’t. Before I go any further, I’ll say that I’m going to approach this part of the topic with the utmost humility, not from high atop Mount I-Know-Everything, because I don’t. But, over a long career, I’ve been fortunate to tap into instructional resources and have developed a capable technique with a rifle in my hands. For the best info related to sound technique, I turn to guys like @shlowlight, @dthomas3523 or @bynum.jacob at @rifles_only. These guys are welcome to comment here and open themselves to questions, etc., if they choose. Simply stated, without solid shooting mechanics, it’s hard to start at the rifle when it comes to diagnosing what one sees on the target.

So, and I’m stating this from a position of humility, before you start diving into diagnosing whether a rifle is shooting to its potential, ask yourself an honest question….”Do I have the shooting skills necessary to draw a sound conclusion around how this rifle is shooting?” If not, that’s fine, no one loses their man card over this. But, answering this question honestly will help one faster and more appropriately than not answering it honestly. Shooting is a perishable skill that requires proper technique, an understanding of the environment you’re shooting in and a regular dose of skill building time at the range or in the field. And be prepared, if/when you reach out to me to discuss what could be a “sensitive” rifle, I’m going to start by diving into “you” before talking about your rifle. @vudoogunworks

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RAVAGE88 said:
I realize that all of you may not have Instagram (vudoo_labs), where I've been putting out various pieces of information relating to current "goings-on." I just started a series about Proper Rifle Setup, which, based on the limited post space and vast amount of info, will require numerous posts to effectively cover the topic. I'm going to paste the text here, but not the photos. This is the first post of a multi-post series:

I mentioned to a few of you that I’ll be posting about Proper Rifle Setup based on the “sensitive” rifle I talked about in another post. As I’ve thought about my approach to such a vast topic, I know I’ll not have enough room in a single post to discuss this, so I’ll be doing a series about how to diagnose nagging issues. But, given the subject, some of you may be a little surprised where I start so, ultimately, we can get to the end.

So where does one start when you’re shooting a rifle that appears inconsistent? Do you start at the rifle? Ammo? No, you don’t. Before I go any further, I’ll say that I’m going to approach this part of the topic with the utmost humility, not from high atop Mount I-Know-Everything, because I don’t. But, over a long career, I’ve been fortunate to tap into instructional resources and have developed a capable technique with a rifle in my hands. For the best info related to sound technique, I turn to guys like @shlowlight, @dthomas3523 or @bynum.jacob at @rifles_only. These guys are welcome to comment here and open themselves to questions, etc., if they choose. Simply stated, without solid shooting mechanics, it’s hard to start at the rifle when it comes to diagnosing what one sees on the target.

So, and I’m stating this from a position of humility, before you start diving into diagnosing whether a rifle is shooting to its potential, ask yourself an honest question….”Do I have the shooting skills necessary to draw a sound conclusion around how this rifle is shooting?” If not, that’s fine, no one loses their man card over this. But, answering this question honestly will help one faster and more appropriately than not answering it honestly. Shooting is a perishable skill that requires proper technique, an understanding of the environment you’re shooting in and a regular dose of skill building time at the range or in the field. And be prepared, if/when you reach out to me to discuss what could be a “sensitive” rifle, I’m going to start by diving into “you” before talking about your rifle. @vudoogunworks

MB
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I think you can view posts on Instagram without an account.
 
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A few of us from Kansas used to come out to Byers to shoot LR Weekends at CRC, and to shoot HP matches (I legged-out there in July, 2001). Been more than 12yrs IIRC since I've been out to shoot there - what kind of 22RF events is the club running nowadays?
 
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flatland1 said:
A few of us from Kansas used to come out to Byers to shoot LR Weekends at CRC, and to shoot HP matches (I legged-out there in June, 2001). Been more than 12yrs IIRC since I've been out to shoot there - what kind of 22RF events is the club running nowadays?
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This:
www.snipershide.com

Rifle Competition Events - Colorado Rifle Club - Long Range Rimfire Match

Match Description: This match is designed to be fast-paced, fun, safe, and to challenge competitors’ practical field shooting skills, such as rapid target acquisition, magazine and DOPE changes during shot strings, and optionally, shooting from various positions off a tripod. There are five...
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as well as traditional NRA-sanctioned SB Prone and SB F-Class.
 
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Starbuck said:
This:
www.snipershide.com

Rifle Competition Events - Colorado Rifle Club - Long Range Rimfire Match

Match Description: This match is designed to be fast-paced, fun, safe, and to challenge competitors’ practical field shooting skills, such as rapid target acquisition, magazine and DOPE changes during shot strings, and optionally, shooting from various positions off a tripod. There are five...
www.snipershide.com www.snipershide.com

as well as traditional NRA-sanctioned SB Prone and SB F-Class.
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Thanks for the reply - will keep this match in mind!
 
#8,086
A question for the PRS and NRL22 people. My love is shooting standing offhand. Back does not allow me to do the other positions. However my range has a mini-PRS station, a lattice of 2x4s creating windows at various heights. I decided to try shooting with barricade support this week. A Wiebad Fortune Cookie draped over a horizontal 2x4. Breathing, NPA, follow-through good cheek weld, good shoulder weld, proper trigger finger placement and grip pressure same as for offhand shooting as . Feet placement different so still experimenting. My question is what to do with with left arm and hand since I am a right-handed. Looked at various photos and seems one common approach is to place left hand on top of scope near the objective end of the scope. Also where possible to support some portion of the left hand on something solid. Are there principles worth knowing and trying to implement?

One thing is certain. Standing offhand trying to keep shots within a 3MOA disk at 50yd is a challenge, at least for me. Something I cannot do with any degree of regularity. Actually, to be honest, requires something close to a miracle. But with a Vudoo and barricade support, no challenge at all in absence of time pressure. One MOA not so easy, not nearly so easy, in fact a challenge.
 
#8,087
rick137 said:
A question for the PRS and NRL22 people. My love is shooting standing offhand. Back does not allow me to do the other positions. However my range has a mini-PRS station, a lattice of 2x4s creating windows at various heights. I decided to try shooting with barricade support this week. A Wiebad Fortune Cookie draped over a horizontal 2x4. Breathing, NPA, follow-through good cheek weld, good shoulder weld, proper trigger finger placement and grip pressure same as for offhand shooting as . Feet placement different so still experimenting. My question is what to do with with left arm and hand since I am a right-handed. Looked at various photos and seems one common approach is to place left hand on top of scope near the objective end of the scope. Also where possible to support some portion of the left hand on something solid. Are there principles worth knowing and trying to implement?

One thing is certain. Standing offhand trying to keep shots within a 3MOA disk at 50yd is a challenge, at least for me. Something I cannot do with any degree of regularity. Actually, to be honest, requires something close to a miracle. But with a Vudoo and barricade support, no challenge at all in absence of time pressure. One MOA not so easy, not nearly so easy, in fact a challenge.
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You might get better information if you had posted this in the Practical Marksmanship Questions subforum.
 
#8,089
NotoriousBassin said:
10 waiting period applies to all firearms, including a bolt action 22lr, a barreled action, and even just an action
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If you like guns and believe in the American Constitution, it may be time to think about getting out of that state.
Before they build a wall and make you turn in your guns. I'm German, speaking out of experience here.....
 
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#8,090
After what felt like an eternity, my Three 60 has finally landed and is at home with me 😍😍😍 @RAVAGE88 and crew, y’all outdid yourselves on it. Initial thoughts are it’s incredibly smooth, bolt lift is not super heavy, and I’m looking forward to getting it in its new chassis at the end of the week hopefully and testing it out! First Bartlein rimfire barrel but I don’t doubt it’ll hammer out of the gate!
 

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Krob95 said:
After what felt like an eternity, my Three 60 has finally landed and is at home with me 😍😍😍 @RAVAGE88 and crew, y’all outdid yourselves on it. Initial thoughts are it’s incredibly smooth, bolt lift is not super heavy, and I’m looking forward to getting it in its new chassis at the end of the week hopefully and testing it out! First Bartlein rimfire barrel but I don’t doubt it’ll hammer out of the gate!
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Thanks Krob, I think you're gonna like it. Reach out if you need anything....

MB
 
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DellaDog said:
Anyone know what/why this is? First real cleaning after 200 rounds and I thought this was carbon. (Looks smaller in real life). But, it ain’t carbon and feels like metal on metal.

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That's a revision mark that was laser engraved so we know how to properly service your rifle should we ever see it again. It has no bearing on function, etc.

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