Vudoo Gun Works V-22 Rimfire Bolt Action
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All good. I also noticed advertised leads times are near 20-30% of where they were 6 months ago when I was looking. Wonder if that's due to increased production or decreased demand?
In any case, I'd have been more likely to order a rifle that I could get in 45 days. The previous 5-6 month wait was just too much of a fortitude test for this old shooter.
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I think VGW put out a video about the different (red and black) followers, but you'd have to look though their channel more and find it. All 5 of my Vudoo mags are Poly with red followers, they all feed great (MPA BA chassis), unless they aren't loaded properly and get rim-lock, only happened one time when "the boy" loaded a mag wrong.
If you're having issues, check out this video MB put out explaining how the mags can cause problems if the DBM or chassis isn't set up right:
All good. I also noticed advertised leads times are near 20-30% of where they were 6 months ago when I was looking. Wonder if that's due to increased production or decreased demand?
In any case, I'd have been more likely to order a rifle that I could get in 45 days. The previous 5-6 month wait was just too much of a fortitude test for this old shooter.
The issue in the past wasn't the action, it was the barrels. Barrel supply has gone up dramatically. If you only wanted an action you could always get one in ~1-2 weeks.
I have 16 poly mags. About 1/2 and 1/2 red and black followers. I wouldn't know the difference unless I looked. Not one single mag has given me any issues.
Based on feedback, I've changed the lifter box to have more height stagger between the rows, so now you can actually use it to single-shot load direct from the tray... or of course, it's also still useful as just an easier way to get the cartridges out of the Lapua or SK tray for magazine load or to move to another bench tray instead of having to pry them out with your fingernails. It's available in the classifieds with my other Vudoo items, HERE.
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I have had the exact same problem. I have broken mine twice now. The first one lasted 2636 rounds and the replacement lasted 839 rounds. I have been left stranded with this issue as the dealer in Australia is less than useful and also Vudoo is radio silent on me. I have created a DIY fix for it in the meanwhile.
Over 3k rounds thru my 360, zero issues.
32k rounds, zero issues. Shoots 0.125 - 0.150 average to POA at 50yds unless its blowing like hell or colder than -18C/0F.
No bolt stop issues with my 360, even though I have fewer rounds through mine than any of you who've just answered. Any of you with sheared stops have the newer 360 action with the bolt stop up at 11:00 intead of down low like the older 360s do?
I've never had my bolt stop break. But one of my friend's had his broken twice so he sent it in for the heftier bolt stop. I have around 5500 rounds on mine.
Vudoo #1 has 14,470 through it, #2 has 5, 789 through it (since Memorial Day) - in and out of several chassis' / stocks with zero issues.
as imagined there will be 1000 replies like all cleaning questions
in general barrel MFG's that have posted on the hide say clean after every range session and all the questions go away
this is what several have said in unison about cleaning often:
no carbon ring
no accuracy just falls off
no shoot "until it tells you"
use proper chems not some home brew
you dont need abrasives like JB paste
a brush doesnt ruin accuracy
shoot clean repeat
almost all world cup and Olympic shooters clean after every session, practice or competition
Ibi (international barrels inc) will be doing adjustable headspace vudoo prefits. It’s been in the works for a while but they finally dropped it to the public this morning
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Read Greg from Vudoo's article on cleaning. It's a good way to go.
A Guide to .22LR Barrel Care for the Precision Rimfire Shooter - The Truth About Guns
By Gregory J. Roman As anyone involved in the shooting sports knows, precision rimfire is growing rapidly. The internet is full of tons of advice, good and bad, on how to perform better as a shooter. If there is one thing that my time at Vudoo has taught me, it’s that there is not much […]
www.thetruthaboutguns.com
Also that ammo you have is not the best to go through the rifle. Kind of like getting a new custom .308 and putting 147grn mil surp through it. It's a match rifle and though they may shoot they may not give you good accuracy or reliability. Buy some SK, Lapua or Eley or similar good ammo to get the most out of your new rifle.
RIMFIRE PREFITS – International Barrels
internationalbarrels.com
Makes me want to find a 1st Gen V-22...
Any specific ones or are these still try a bunch see what’s each individual likes ?
Like anything rimfire even the same ammo in different lots can shoot differently but if looking for longer range ammo then SK Long Range or Rifle Match, Lapua Center X, or Eley Match as ones to look for. SK Standard+ is decent for practice or 50/100 yards shooting but groups usually start to open past 100.
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Boy did this thread ever come to life. Little for me to add. I've had the 360 for 13months now and clean it after every session. Sometimes at something over 100-120 rounds I will notice an opening up or fliers and when I scope it there is the start of a carbon ring.
Regards ammo ... I am still testing to determine if CenterX and Lapua biathlon ammos are worth the extra TO ME. Also comparing the two velocity lines offered by SK, ie. RM vs LRM. Note that I only shoot at 50 yards. I believe it is a whole different game for those at a hundred and beyond.
Boy did this thread ever come to life. Little for me to add. I've had the 360 for 13months now and clean it after every session. Sometimes at something over 100-120 rounds I will notice an opening up or fliers and when I scope it there is the start of a carbon ring.
Regards ammo ... I am still testing to determine if CenterX and Lapua biathlon ammos are worth the extra TO ME. Also comparing the two velocity lines offered by SK, ie. RM vs LRM. Note that I only shoot at 50 yards. I believe it is a whole different game for those at a hundred and beyond.
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I have started doing chamber only. It isn't as great as clean, but it's quicker. I just use Boretech C4. Don't need to buy anything else.
These make things really fast - https://amzn.to/3PfxE2X Just soak that rod and insert it to the carbon ring. Removes it very well. I don't even brush.
These make things really fast - https://amzn.to/3PfxE2X Just soak that rod and insert it to the carbon ring. Removes it very well. I don't even brush.
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Most certainly, but not equally. Give these experts some idea of your application and that will focus the responses.
I just do a chamber mop.
“Womfat” on YouTubes cleaning method has been working wonders for me. Simple.
To Be able to tune to the ammo. So if your running Lapua, sk, or eley you can adjust the chamber to the ammo for best accuracy potential out of your barrel vs say the ravage chamber being cut for Lapua it can be tough on eley. Stills amazing but tough to close the bolt or slam fires. you seem to be able to lower your sd but adjusting your head space which I’m assuming is related to a better/more consistent strike on the rim but you’d have to actually ask ibi or even @Gleedus has tested it a bunch
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If you shoot it you clean it. Bore scope to make sure the carbon ring is gone using boretech c4 with nylon brush. I’ve shot thousands and thousands of rounds. Cleaning every session is the only consistent way to do it. Period
Read Greg from Vudoo's article on cleaning. It's a good way to go.
A Guide to .22LR Barrel Care for the Precision Rimfire Shooter - The Truth About Guns
By Gregory J. Roman As anyone involved in the shooting sports knows, precision rimfire is growing rapidly. The internet is full of tons of advice, good and bad, on how to perform better as a shooter. If there is one thing that my time at Vudoo has taught me, it’s that there is not much […]
Also that ammo you have is not the best to go through the rifle. Kind of like getting a new custom .308 and putting 147grn mil surp through it. It's a match rifle and though they may shoot they may not give you good accuracy or reliability. Buy some SK, Lapua or Eley or similar good ammo to get the most out of your new rifle.
In my post above on the previous page.
Just got my 23.75" Bartlein Vudoo and took it out. Didn't clean it and just took it right out to the range and shot 100 rounds. First was using SK+ to find a tune setting, and then did 10-round groups with SK+, Center-X, and then Eley Match, but they called ceasefire and didn't want to wait for another target takedown, so I just packed up. Will take it to a match tomorrow, seems to shoot fine
mrmarklin, can you please explain what "designed for Lapua Center -X" means.
What are the differences from other match chambers?
This is not a trick question, and I do not want to start an argument about it.
I just want to know what is different with Lapua Center X ammo that would require a different chamber.
Thanks.
TKH
The rim on CX/MIdas/SK tends to be thinner than other match ammo. IOW, it's a tight chamber.
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