Vudoo Gun Works V-22 Rimfire Bolt Action
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I first used 200 rounds of Wolf Match to break in the barrel (using the Mike Bush suggested break-in method including Boretech Rimfire Blend, nylon brush and bore guide), then tried of several lots of Midas+ and Center-X, as well as different types of SK, plus Eley and RWS. With 580 total rounds through the barrel at this point, it shoots better with SK Long Range Match than it did with SK Pistol Match Special, SK Rifle Match, SK Std Plus, Eley Match, RWS Rifle Match, or the Center-X or Midas+. The closest second was SK Pistol Match Special. FYI, between testing different ammo families, I dry patched the barrel, and then ran 20 rounds of the new to re-season, then shot at least four 5-shot 50-yard groups for measurement. It surprised me... I expected the Lapua branded ammo to do best, especially since I tested it representing four different velocity numbers. The Lapua did best with a lot/velocity number of 275 or 285, giving an average 5-shot 50-yard group size of .84 MOA (ranging from .279" to .573"). The SK Long Range Match gave an average group size of .75 MOA (.303" to .504") over eight 5-shot groups. My Clark Custom 10/22, which only has 480 rounds total through it, has consistently smaller groups than that, using SK Standard Plus. Conditions were ideal, with 72 degrees F, and no measurable wind.
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In case anyone is wondering; Pelican 1720 case with foam. Half depth of the middle foam for the bolt and bore guide.
For the haters*: scope down from the carry handle...it's surrounded by foam, if damage from a handle breaking off or being dropped would ever happen, the foam protects it just as much either way.
*if you ever fly with a gun; bolt out and chamber exposed...that way if the TSA makes you open the case for inspection, you don't have to pull it out and "wave a gun around"...you're welcome.
For the haters*: scope down from the carry handle...it's surrounded by foam, if damage from a handle breaking off or being dropped would ever happen, the foam protects it just as much either way.
*if you ever fly with a gun; bolt out and chamber exposed...that way if the TSA makes you open the case for inspection, you don't have to pull it out and "wave a gun around"...you're welcome.
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To each his own but my scopes are always towards handle. Would rather have any weight dropping on rifle being on bottom than scope. No reason to have it down bottom.
ETA and just go shoot it. Don’t stress “break in”. Try different ammo and put a 1000 rounds through it and by then it will be “broken in”. Lol
ETA and just go shoot it. Don’t stress “break in”. Try different ammo and put a 1000 rounds through it and by then it will be “broken in”. Lol
The buttstock is toward the wheels. I'd rather have the stock down, than the barrel down, with the scope supporting the weight in that way. Scopes aren't as "delicate" as people think, the barrel and stock support the weight with it scope down too.
Why worry about the barrel down? The padding is there to protect it. Lol As I said to each his own but you can have it both ways and have butt towards wheels and stock up. That’s how mine are.
And scopes are the most delicate part of the system and should be protected the most.
Butt down and scope up would mean chamber down. When I'm flying I want chamber up...barrel down, chamber and scope up wouldn't be bad in that situation.
Chamber up or down has never been an issue when I have flown especially with bolt out. My rifles have always been in cases like pic below and no issues at airports. But how you do yours is up to you.
How did you cut the foam half depth for the bolt and bore guide. Did you cut it totally out, cut that piece in half and insert the half piece back in?In case anyone is wondering; Pelican 1720 case with foam. Half depth of the middle foam for the bolt and bore guide.
For the haters*: scope down from the carry handle...it's surrounded by foam, if damage from a handle breaking off or being dropped would ever happen, the foam protects it just as much either way.
*if you ever fly with a gun; bolt out and chamber exposed...that way if the TSA makes you open the case for inspection, you don't have to pull it out and "wave a gun around"...you're welcome.
I cut the piece out, then sliced it down the middle and used a HOT* glue gun to put the half thick piece back in. Glue is in the cut, so it can't be seen top or bottom.
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Y'all ever seen them load an airplane? They don't give one shit whether it is down, up, or broken. I think the actually "TRY" to break your luggage.
I agree with this, I don’t think you can predict what orientation a case would be in if it fell, making the whole thing moot. Plus the force should be evenly distributed by the foam. I just have things upright when the case is opened.
Many times and a majority grab by the handle and it’s laid down on the belt going into the plane. Another reason I leave a good amount of padding up near the handle also to protect the scope even with the scope up orientation.
Pilot buddy of mine got on the PA one time and said "Sorry folks were are going to be slightly delayed. The machine that rips the handles off your luggage just broke. "
Got to the outdoor range today. Tested it at 50, 75 & 100 yards. SK Pistol Match was decent, SK Rifle Match, not so much. 20 lanes, all full, most people shooting ARs and AKs, I think I was the only one with a .22lr...had a guy with an AR-10 on the bench to my left the whole time I was there. Muzzle brake blew my hat off...so it wasn't ideal.
10 round groups today. Red boxes for each distance 50, 75, 100 yards…red circles were SK Rifle Match, green circle was the first three rounds for zero at 50…disregard. Everything else was SK Pistol Match.
The SK Pistol Match was pretty decent…all things considered. The SK Rifle match was not very good, it wasn’t as good as CCI-SV through my 10/22 Target last fall either. Maybe it’s just not a very good “lot” of SK-RM.
Overall a pretty fun morning, wind was 0-2 mph from the right (260º West), 72º F, Pressure 29.88, humidity 80%...according to the Kestrel 5700 Elite.
Magneto Speed V3 wouldn't register any shots...working on figuring that out.
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Sensitivity 6 has been the answer for me with the Magneto.
Maybe I should have opened the manual...I will take a look at it, thanks for that.
Aluminum magazines in every size are finally back in stock!
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Vudoo V22 5 and 10 Round Aluminum Magazine - Vudoo Gun Works
5 and 10 round magazines are currently available.
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Adjusted the Magneto Speed to "6", works great. 100 rounds though the tube at the indoor range today. Zero didn't change. 1082 average FPS for SK Pistol Match out of my 20" Ace MTU barrel. SK Rifle Match averaged 1078 FPS.
Picked up my 360 today. In fact, it came into my FFL a day early!
Using Eley Tenex, the first 25 rds x 2 ragged hole at 50 yards. A fantastic rifle!
22" MTU Bartlein, 30 MOA rail, ZCO, Foundation Centurion
However...
@RAVAGE88 - I purchased 4 12rd and 15rd aluminum magazines and none of them fit into the Vudoo dbm. Not even close or sorta-snug-fit. Just does not enter the hole at all. Plastic magazines work great, though! I'll send an email, too.
Using Eley Tenex, the first 25 rds x 2 ragged hole at 50 yards. A fantastic rifle!
22" MTU Bartlein, 30 MOA rail, ZCO, Foundation Centurion
However...
@RAVAGE88 - I purchased 4 12rd and 15rd aluminum magazines and none of them fit into the Vudoo dbm. Not even close or sorta-snug-fit. Just does not enter the hole at all. Plastic magazines work great, though! I'll send an email, too.
I got an email yesterday that my build will be another 2 weeks due to some part just becoming available. Mind you I was told that the build was to start a month ago, as all parts were ready. We are now looking at 5 plus months since the order was placed and deposit was paid, and 2.5 months since I paid the full balance. I sure hope it is worth it, as I’m considering just selling it when it comes in.
Gen 2 with a 22” MTU barrel and 40 MOA base in sniper gray. No changes since first order was placed.
Gen 2 with a 22” MTU barrel and 40 MOA base in sniper gray. No changes since first order was placed.
Picked up my 360 today. In fact, it came into my FFL a day early!
Using Eley Tenex, the first 25 rds x 2 ragged hole at 50 yards. A fantastic rifle!
22" MTU Bartlein, 30 MOA rail, ZCO, Foundation Centurion
However...
@RAVAGE88 - I purchased 4 12rd and 15rd aluminum magazines and none of them fit into the Vudoo dbm. Not even close or sorta-snug-fit. Just does not enter the hole at all. Plastic magazines work great, though! I'll send an email, too.
Hmm, i had the exact opposite experience. All mine (plastic and aluminum) all were sloppy in their dBm....
@Masojoh - my last order was placed 01NOV20 and I received shipment notification 28APR21. ..with couple changes on my 22" LH MTU...(barrel length and threads/no threads)..
I had the same mag fitment issue with the Vudoo DBM as well. Plastic mags insert and drop free with no excessive force needed and no movement once inserted. The aluminum mags initially required quite a bit of force to insert and remove. I now have them broken in where you can insert with no force, but they do not drop free requiring a slight pull to remove. Between the anodizing on the aluminum mags and the cerakote on the DBM, the fitment improves over time with use.Picked up my 360 today. In fact, it came into my FFL a day early!
Using Eley Tenex, the first 25 rds x 2 ragged hole at 50 yards. A fantastic rifle!
22" MTU Bartlein, 30 MOA rail, ZCO, Foundation Centurion
However...
@RAVAGE88 - I purchased 4 12rd and 15rd aluminum magazines and none of them fit into the Vudoo dbm. Not even close or sorta-snug-fit. Just does not enter the hole at all. Plastic magazines work great, though! I'll send an email, too.
Once you get it the last thing you do will think about selling it.
You have to remember they are custom rifles and sometimes things happen with supply chain even if they think they had all the parts. Even 5 months is not long on a custom. I know that doesn’t help the anticipation but once it arrives you will forget all this.
I shot one box of PM and one box of RM:
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Very interesting....shoot me an email ([email protected]) and I'll make sure you get squared away.
Sorry for the hassle....
MB
This about when I like to clean the barrel. But to be honest, when I do clean it, it cleans really easy.
I received my Three 60 BA last week (18” Kukri, not marked so I’m assuming Ace barrel) and put it into a KRG Bravo, with a Trigger Tech Special. Accuracy is great-to-unbelievable (to me). This weekend I shot my first .1xx groups in my life. It really quickly changes your perspective on group size. Now, if I shoot. 5-shot 50 yard group of .5”, I go “ugh, I blew that one “. My first 15 five-shot groups averaged .348” at 50yd with a variety of ammo. Std+ gave some amazing groups but wasn’t consistent. SK Long Range and RM, along with Center-X were consistently in the .2-.3” range.
The only issue I’ve had so far is with weak ejection. Some cases go flying, some kind of fall out, and some stay inside pointing backwards. I’m in communication with VGW regarding this issue and am confident we’ll get it worked out. Overall though I’m really happy with my purchase.
The only issue I’ve had so far is with weak ejection. Some cases go flying, some kind of fall out, and some stay inside pointing backwards. I’m in communication with VGW regarding this issue and am confident we’ll get it worked out. Overall though I’m really happy with my purchase.
Vudoo sells an Eley-specific mag follower if you decide that's a road you want to travel down with your repeater while waiting for your single shot.
On mine, doing the "button snap" or "mag tap" fixes the orientation enough to solve the problem. See Vudoo's video here:
My Gen I repeater doesn’t chamber Eley, not without a lot of force. I think it feeds OK though.
My gen 1.2 doesn't either, requires a lot of force to get the bolt forward enough to cam down. It feeds into the chamber fine, but the headspace / bullet profile requires a lot of jamming in.
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