Vudoo Gun Works V-22 Rimfire Bolt Action

[bikeracer]

Went out to the range today to confirm dope and take time on paper. Also took time to do all the proper natural point of aim, follow through etc to try to get a decent set of 50yd groups. The freshly cleaned and lubed 360 felt great. Really smooth feeding and shot well. The one larger group, I rushed since they were going to call cease fire for target change and I wanted to fit the group in.

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I checked my kestrel and dope out to 200 and it is within .05mils which is good. Slight left to right wind. Kestel called for 7.34mils and I dialed 7.3mil.

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My 24xx lot shoots well enough for me to use until it's done. Chronoing at 1055. 2mils to 103yds, 7.3 mils to 200 yds. 50yd zero.

7 mils for me at 200m, 1.9 mils at 100m - thats with Midas+ out of a 20” barrel. 8.7 mils at 228m. I set the MV in the Kestrel to 1085 even though it chrono’d higher. Zeroed at 50M. 8000 ft. elevation.

 

[Doctorwho1138]

Sheared the bolt stop off my Vudoo 360 with just under 2000 rounds. I think I run the bolt firm but by no means hard. Attached is a link to an Instagram video of me running the bolt. Has his happened to anyone else?

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is that glued in? There is a dark spot in the center of the bolt stop. Just wondering what that is. I am sure Vudoo will take care of you. Have you reached out to them?

 

[Jefe's Dope]

How far are you fellas screwing in your firing pin after disassembly and reassembly of your 2nd gen bolts?

I had light primer strikes after cleaning mine and had to disassemble on the firing line during site in and turn the firing pin out several turns to get it to fire.

The last time I disassembled and cleaned I was able to turn the firing pin all the way back in without light strikes.

 

[littlepod]

How far are you fellas screwing in your firing pin after disassembly and reassembly of your 2nd gen bolts?

I had light primer strikes after cleaning mine and had to disassemble on the firing line during site in and turn the firing pin out several turns to get it to fire.

The last time I disassembled and cleaned I was able to turn the firing pin all the way back in without light strikes.

I've never taken apart my bolt lol. I don't know how (I do have a Gen 1.2). I just clean the face of it and call it good.

 

[Panther]

I had light primer strikes after cleaning mine and had to disassemble on the firing line during site in and turn the firing pin out several turns to get it to fire.

I have mine just ONE turn out. But I had reshaped the firing pin face to look more like a benchrest gun style.

 

[Harry_19]

is that glued in? There is a dark spot in the center of the bolt stop. Just wondering what that is. I am sure Vudoo will take care of you. Have you reached out to them?

No, it’s a machined piece that sheared off. Go Big Tactical who I bought the barreled action from already contacted Vudoo and a new one is in the mail.

 

[Revo]

No, it’s a machined piece that sheared off. Go Big Tactical who I bought the barreled action from already contacted Vudoo and a new one is in the mail.

Are they replacing the entire barrelled action?

 

[Badjujuu]

@Harry_19

Sorry about your rifle, that's really strange and you're the first case I've heard of that it happened to. Looking forward to seeing what happens next.


I'm kinda concerned you're seeing such metal on metal contact in circled locations.

I got 2 Vudoos and one has easily over 6k rounds thru it and the other bit over 1k and I'm not experiencing such wear out in same locations.

Maybe the 360s are build differently...

I got one on order so this kinda concerns me....

And maybe it's just cosmetic and i shouldn't lose any sleep over it .....

 

[Harry_19]

Are they replacing the entire barrelled action?

No, just the bolt release.

 

[Harry_19]

@Harry_19

Sorry about your rifle, that's really strange and you're the first case I've heard of that it happened to. Looking forward to seeing what happens next.


I'm kinda concerned you're seeing such metal on metal contact in circled locations.

I got 2 Vudoos and one has easily over 6k rounds thru it and the other bit over 1k and I'm not experiencing such wear out in same locations.

Maybe the 360s are build differently...

I got one on order so this kinda concerns me....

And maybe it's just cosmetic and i shouldn't lose any sleep over it .....

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Those are not wear marks, that is some Frog Lube Paste which I use to lube the bolt.

 

[Chopping Broccoli]

@Harry_19 PM sent

 

[nikonNUT]

I've read this thread from first to last and ordered my Three60 last Thursday! Can't wait for March to get here!!! BTW, (and I sure everyone here already knows this but) JoAnn is THE nicest person you will ever talk to and made me that much happier about ordering a Vudoo!

 

[Whitebeard177]

Question for you all, I got a Vudoo 16” kukri profile barreled action that I am trying to decide what to put it in. I am looking for light weight as this is mainly a long range ground squirrel and pest bird rig. I will be shooting suppressed exclusively and am debating between an XLR magnesium chassis or a Grayboe Phoenix stock. The XLR is a little heavier but has more adjustability and an Arca rail built in. The Phoenix is lighter and in my opinion looks better. Which would you guys go with? I am starting to really lean toward the Phoenix for the weight, look and price ( I can get it for about $150 less than the XLR Chassis). Do you think my barreled action will make the rifle really unbalanced since it would be so light in the back? I don’t care if it is a little unbalanced but I don’t want it crazy unbalanced. Any thoughts?

 

[littlepod]

Question for you all, I got a Vudoo 16” kukri profile barreled action that I am trying to decide what to put it in. I am looking for light weight as this is mainly a long range ground squirrel and pest bird rig. I will be shooting suppressed exclusively and am debating between an XLR magnesium chassis or a Grayboe Phoenix stock. The XLR is a little heavier but has more adjustability and an Arca rail built in. The Phoenix is lighter and in my opinion looks better. Which would you guys go with? I am starting to really lean toward the Phoenix for the weight, look and price ( I can get it for about $150 less than the XLR Chassis). Do you think my barreled action will make the rifle really unbalanced since it would be so light in the back? I don’t care if it is a little unbalanced but I don’t want it crazy unbalanced. Any thoughts?

I've never seen a 16" kukri front heavy on anything, so I don't think you'll have a problem. And the difference between the Phoenix and the XLR is like 2oz? The 4.0 magnesium w/ a MDT grip, and the carbon bag rider and a thumbstop -

The phoenix might look nicer, but I'd choose the XLR to have the flexibility of adjustments and I'd like arca as all my bipods are arca and I can run it on my tripod as well.

 

[StrayDog]

Question for you all, I got a Vudoo 16” kukri profile barreled action that I am trying to decide what to put it in. I am looking for light weight as this is mainly a long range ground squirrel and pest bird rig. I will be shooting suppressed exclusively and am debating between an XLR magnesium chassis or a Grayboe Phoenix stock. The XLR is a little heavier but has more adjustability and an Arca rail built in. The Phoenix is lighter and in my opinion looks better. Which would you guys go with? I am starting to really lean toward the Phoenix for the weight, look and price ( I can get it for about $150 less than the XLR Chassis). Do you think my barreled action will make the rifle really unbalanced since it would be so light in the back? I don’t care if it is a little unbalanced but I don’t want it crazy unbalanced. Any thoughts?

I'm digging the XLR element 4, aluminum.
18" kukri here...

 

[nikonNUT]

I'm digging the XLR element 4, aluminum.
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@StrayDog Is your action/barrel done in Vudoo green? Sweet color for sure!

 

[StrayDog]

@StrayDog Is your action/barrel done in Vudoo green? Sweet color for sure!

Yup, Vudoo green.

 

[JBoomhauer]

Yup, Vudoo green.

 

[nikonNUT]

Yup, Vudoo green.

Thank you, sir! Ordered the same in a black stock. I am doubly excited now!

 

[StrayDog]

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If only we looked as good as them...

 

[JBoomhauer]

I try. it just goes unnoticed at the matches.

 

[Whitebeard177]

I've never seen a 16" kukri front heavy on anything, so I don't think you'll have a problem. And the difference between the Phoenix and the XLR is like 2oz? The 4.0 magnesium w/ a MDT grip, and the carbon bag rider and a thumbstop -

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The phoenix might look nicer, but I'd choose the XLR to have the flexibility of adjustments and I'd like arca as all my bipods are arca and I can run it on my tripod as well.

Very good points, the only thing that is keeping me back from that Carbon stock is that it makes the whole set up $200 more than the Phoenix and they are adjustable for length of pull. So if I went with their TR-2 stock it would be 6oz heavier. You think it is worth it even with these draw backs? How do you like yours? It looks awesome!

 

[Whitebeard177]

I'm digging the XLR element 4, aluminum.
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Very nice! How do you like the butt stock? What is your weight?

 

[Whitebeard177]

The gun’s weight not your personal weight haha

Very nice! How do you like the butt stock? What is your weight?

 

[littlepod]

Very good points, the only thing that is keeping me back from that Carbon stock is that it makes the whole set up $200 more than the Phoenix and they are adjustable for length of pull. So if I went with their TR-2 stock it would be 6oz heavier. You think it is worth it even with these draw backs? How do you like yours? It looks awesome!

I never adjust my length of pull. I'm fine with it at the 13.75". If you want something else there are spacers you can get with the shorter 12.5" carbon butt stock.

It's a light set up which is fun for what it is. I primarily compete with my envy pro. The ergos feel the same with the thumb rest and grip.

 

[StrayDog]

Very nice! How do you like the butt stock? What is your weight?

Not sure on total weight TBH, and I do have x3 envy weights in the forend for balance.
I like the metal butt stock, for my short lop @ 12.75", and some cant adjustment, very adjustable. I have no weights in the rear.
I chose the E4 because I have an Envy JV Pro that XLR worked over for me and I've enjoyed the ergos.

 

[Badjujuu]

I'm digging the XLR element 4, aluminum.
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Leftyyyy ,

 

[slavsquad]

Does vudoo offer a 1:12 twist barrel? Has anyone experimented with one?

Would also like to know, planning on either a 1:12 or 1:9. I’ve read in previous posts that VGW is offering 1:9 twist for order, but there is a disclaimer.

 

[nikonNUT]

So a question for the Vudoo owners. Planning on putting an ARCA rail on mine. I have twov obvious (to me) choices. The Area 419 ARCALOCK 12″ M-LOK Rail or the Sawtooth Rifles dovetail rail for the Grayboe Ridgeback. Anybody running either one. Full disclosure, I'm not really down with the rail sticking out past the end of the rifle. Aesthetics I guess?

 

[JBoomhauer]

So a question for the Vudoo owners. Planning on putting an ARCA rail on mine. I have twov obvious (to me) choices. The Area 419 ARCALOCK 12″ M-LOK Rail or the Sawtooth Rifles dovetail rail for the Grayboe Ridgeback. Anybody running either one. Full disclosure, I'm not really down with the rail sticking out past the end of the rifle. Aesthetics I guess?

Two questions for you.

If shooting tripod are you likely to lock the rifle in with a head or shoot off a table and bag?

On something like a small rock or tire. Will you pull the bipod way up towards the rail and use rear bag, or use one bag up front?

Full arca gives you a ton of options, but I find that a small section up front for the bipod, then leaving an open spot in the rear for the bag works best with my shooting style.

 

[Tritiumdials]

So a question for the Vudoo owners. Planning on putting an ARCA rail on mine. I have twov obvious (to me) choices. The Area 419 ARCALOCK 12″ M-LOK Rail or the Sawtooth Rifles dovetail rail for the Grayboe Ridgeback. Anybody running either one. Full disclosure, I'm not really down with the rail sticking out past the end of the rifle. Aesthetics I guess?

The Sawtooth Arca rail extends like 1.5” past the Grayboe forend but I can assure you it is very stout. It looks seamless.

 

[Rob01]

So a question for the Vudoo owners. Planning on putting an ARCA rail on mine. I have twov obvious (to me) choices. The Area 419 ARCALOCK 12″ M-LOK Rail or the Sawtooth Rifles dovetail rail for the Grayboe Ridgeback. Anybody running either one. Full disclosure, I'm not really down with the rail sticking out past the end of the rifle. Aesthetics I guess?

What stock are you using? The MLok is for stock with that like AR style but some bolt guns. The universal would be what you should look at to add to a standard stock. I have a 12” on my Vudoo and it goes right to the end of my Manners PRS stock. Would most likely be the best if you wanted to keep yours there. I also have 14” on my other rifles with the small hangover. Doesn’t get in the way and sometimes is nice to have that extra room if running a plate and bag and bipod. I only got the 12” on the Vudoo because the 14” was sold out at the time.

 

[nikonNUT]

@JBoomhauer All of the above? None of the above? I do have RRS clamps on my bipods so it seems like the logical mounting system

The Sawtooth Arca rail extends like 1.5” past the Grayboe forend but I can assure you it is very stout. It looks seamless.

I do like the Sawtooth mounting set-up and how it replaces the M-Lok plates... I'mma try it!

What stock are you using? The MLok is for stock with that like AR style but some bolt guns. The universal would be what you should look at to add to a standard stock. I have a 12” on my Vudoo and it goes right to the end of my Manners PRS stock. Would most likely be the best if you wanted to keep yours there. I also have 14” on my other rifles with the small hangover. Doesn’t get in the way and sometimes is nice to have that extra room if running a plate and bag and bipod. I only got the 12” on the Vudoo because the 14” was sold out at the time.

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Thank you for the picture sir! Sharp looking rifle BTW I "will" be running a Grayboe Ridgeback so I'll try the Sawtooth version and live with the overhang for the moment. Makes it look PRS-cool right? I don't think the squirrels will care but maybe they'll stay put checking out the gear! I bet a pic rail would work fine but I like the quick adjustability, the flat bottom for resting on a bag, and that it makes a nice bash plate for the rifle as well!

 

[JBoomhauer]

I suggested that because the 4” rails are easier to find without the hangover and work better for my shooting style.

 

[JBoomhauer]

 

[nikonNUT]

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Another great looking rifle! I see what you are saying about a shorter section but is the whole bottom of your chassis flat? I honestly can't tell (damn these old eyes!) I am going to try the Sawtooth version and if it doesn't jive with what I want I can always get an MDT 8" ARCA section easily enough. Honestly this is a bit of a gear experiment for me!

 

[JBoomhauer]

Another great looking rifle! I see what you are saying about a shorter section but is the whole bottom of your chassis flat? I honestly can't tell (damn these old eyes!) I am going to try the Sawtooth version and if it doesn't jive with what I want I can always get an MDT 8" ARCA section easily enough. Honestly this is a bit of a gear experiment for me!

This chassis is flat but not wide and flat. I’ll send a close up. It is more than stable enough for its intended purpose. This build is for NRL Hunter matches and actual hunting where I expect a longer shot.

 

[JBoomhauer]

 

[rnaylor2]

+1 from lot to lot it's pretty crazy the difference... for my testing for my 18" Gen 1.2 Kukri, my best lot at 50m

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At 100m was

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This was pre pandemic and I was able to order 4 cases back then. Luckily it shoots well out of my new 360, but I am curious how well my new 360 will do at the test center. I have about 550 rounds through the 360, so another month or so of matches and I should be good to send it in. My new 360 is a 22" Benchmark.

I might have them do some testing of Midas+ just to have something for national matches if I need to eek out a little more consistency.

Here are my results from Devan last year.

 

[Rob01]

Thank you for the picture sir! Sharp looking rifle BTW I "will" be running a Grayboe Ridgeback so I'll try the Sawtooth version and live with the overhang for the moment. Makes it look PRS-cool right? I don't think the squirrels will care but maybe they'll stay put checking out the gear! I bet a pic rail would work fine but I like the quick adjustability, the flat bottom for resting on a bag, and that it makes a nice bash plate for the rifle as well!

Thanks. You have a link to the Sawtooth? A little overhang is not bad. Better to have more than not enough. I wouldn't go any shorter than 12" if you plan to use it for matches. Being able to have a plate and a bipod still on is a good thing.

 

[nikonNUT]

Thanks. You have a link to the Sawtooth? A little overhang is not bad. Better to have more than not enough. I wouldn't go any shorter than 12" if you plan to use it for matches. Being able to have a plate and a bipod still on is a good thing.

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Yes, sir!

R-Lock/Arca Dovetail Rail: Grayboe Ridgeback

Full length dovetail rails for the Grayboe Ridgeback short action stock.

www.sawtoothrifles.com

And a pic installed complements of the Hide. Looks like about 1.25" to 1.5"?

 

[Rob01]

Yes, sir!

R-Lock/Arca Dovetail Rail: Grayboe Ridgeback

Full length dovetail rails for the Grayboe Ridgeback short action stock.

www.sawtoothrifles.com

And a pic installed complements of the Hide. Looks like about 1.25" to 1.5"?
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Yup that's a no brainer with the way the underside of stock is made right for it. That would be the one I would get. No need to drill and put in T nuts. Use it like that for a while and if you don't like the length then take it off and cut it. Simple. LOL

 

[Quickoz]

Looks good. Ive been looking at getting an Arca rail for my Vudoo. Im running an A5. So 240mm works and stays on the flat and wont extend forward to much.

 

[rust4brains]

So,.... It is done. I finally ordered a Vudoo. Sniper Grey, 16.5" Kukri, Triggertech Diamond Single Stage, and a bunch of extra mags. I already have the KRG W3 Folder grey chassis and will probably move my Vortex Razor GenII 3-18x scope over to it. Now I just need to find some ammo....

 

[Masojoh]

So,.... It is done. I finally ordered a Vudoo. Sniper Grey, 16.5" Kukri, Triggertech Diamond Single Stage, and a bunch of extra mags. I already have the KRG W3 Folder grey chassis and will probably move my Vortex Razor GenII 3-18x scope over to it. Now I just need to find some ammo....

There shouldn’t be an issue with finding 4 or 5 bricks of decent target ammo. If I were in your shoes, I would find something around 15 cents per round, and shoot 1,500 to 2,000 through the gun. I would then send it directly to the lapua test center, and buy two cases of the best lot. You could spend a lot of time and money testing lots of ammo. Save yourself the time, and go the route I suggest. I bought 10,000 rounds (2 cases) of center x for under 22 cents per round. Well worth it to me.

 

[Criver600]

Vudoo 360 sittin pretty in a Accuracy International pre-production prototype AT-X AICS, long version. Somewhere in and around Andersonville Tennessee for a little T&E. Initial impression is they knocked it out of the park,

 

[mccannicalbob]

Is anyone else getting the message “this account has been suspended “ on the Vudoo Gun Works website?

 

[gkgeiger]

Is anyone else getting the message “this account has been suspended “ on the Vudoo Gun Works website?

Yes, that’s strange.

 

[Jefe's Dope]

Is anyone else getting the message “this account has been suspended “ on the Vudoo Gun Works website?

Yes. Server maintenance or switching servers.

 

[Chopping Broccoli]

Vudoo 360 sittin pretty in a Accuracy International pre-production prototype AT-X AICS, long version. Somewhere in and around Andersonville Tennessee for a little T&E. Initial impression is they knocked it out of the park,
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To me, the chassis has always born a strong resemblance to the MDT ACC. Can you shed any light on this and perhaps give a comparison between the two?