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Vudoo Gun Works V-22 Rimfire Bolt Action
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Does anyone happen to know if SK "magazine trainer" .22lr will chamber easily in the vudoo? I need some volume ammo and I can't find what I normally shoot...
Edit: never mind. I found SK Long Range Match in stock so I'll get that instead!
Edit: never mind. I found SK Long Range Match in stock so I'll get that instead!
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SK Ammo: Long Range Match .22LR, 500 Round Brick
SK Long Range delivers accurate, high-quality rounds that reliably feed through your competitive target rifle. Centerfire competition shooters will also find SK Long Range Match the ideal training companion to prepare with .22 platforms similar to their big bore configuration. Whether you're...
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Really helps with consistent head placement for every shot. It takes some tweaking to get it setup properly for your cheek and comfortable but definitely worth it.
I have their ACE MTU 22" and never complained about it as it was shooting great.
One of my rifles went back to VGW to get a 25" 1.2 profile barrel just because I wanted the balance and because I can't leave shit alone.
My other two have original barrels and will stay that way as they shoot great.
MCR is the way to go hearing from folks at my matches if you're considering going outside of VGW
One of my rifles went back to VGW to get a 25" 1.2 profile barrel just because I wanted the balance and because I can't leave shit alone.
My other two have original barrels and will stay that way as they shoot great.
MCR is the way to go hearing from folks at my matches if you're considering going outside of VGW
I have the ACE MTU 22" barrel as well, and mine shoots straight. It was an Altus build on Vudoo 60 deg. barreled action. Extremely happy with my first .22 that actually shoots straight and almost never throws a flyer. This is honestly the first .22 I've ever owned that I completely trust and in matches if I miss I know that "I" missed rather than questioning if it was the rifle not impacting my aim point.
If it didn't shoot straight I would try another barrel, but it does, so I probably don't need to...ever.
If it didn't shoot straight I would try another barrel, but it does, so I probably don't need to...ever.
Vudoo offers a few brands of barrel and I have used the Ace and Bartleins and both shot great. I had my original 18" Kukri ACE on until earlier this year when I got it rebarreled with a 23" 1.2" Bartlein just for some weight.
I am sure people go elsewhere to try something possibly not offered by Vudoo but I highly doubt they will shoot better.
Do you mean they get them re-barreled after getting their barreled actions? I'm assuming a large portion of the Vudoo community is running the barrel they got from Vudoo. Like @Rob01 said, they offer a few brands of barrels, but none of them are a "Vudoo Branded Barrel" as far as I know. I just ordered mine and picked a Bartlein barrel. As far as I know they don't brand of their barrels.
I just got the call from the Lapua Testing Center. I'll be making the pilgrimage there in a week.
On one hand I'm extremely giddy at the prospect of finding out which ammunition performs best in my Vudoo.
On the other hand, I'm apprehensive because it might be next to impossible to get that ammunition in any sizable quantities.
Discovering what ammo performs best in the rifle without being able to get any is like spending time with a hooker that only wants to cuddle.
On one hand I'm extremely giddy at the prospect of finding out which ammunition performs best in my Vudoo.
On the other hand, I'm apprehensive because it might be next to impossible to get that ammunition in any sizable quantities.
Discovering what ammo performs best in the rifle without being able to get any is like spending time with a hooker that only wants to cuddle.
I could be wrong as I've never gone, but I've never heard anyone who's gone say they weren't able to buy a good chunk of the ammo/batch that performed bested in their rifle. I'd assume they wouldn't have you come all the way out there just to find an ammo/batch you couldn't get.
ACE is based out of Washington State and a separate company. How is that their house brand? When I was ordering my rifle I asked about the Bartlein vs ACE barrels and they said they don't sell ACE anymore because they weren't shooting as well as the Bartlein.
Apparently, according to your latest info, Ace is no longer the Vudoo 'default' barrel but it was once. I don't know where they were getting those barrels.
Maybe I have misunderstood what you meant by 'Vudoo branded barrel'.
Maybe I have misunderstood what you meant by 'Vudoo branded barrel'.
I guess that's partially my fault. When @adubeau asked about Vudoo barrels I was just thinking of the number of people who mention the barrel blank manufacturer. So it might get confusing if you ask a person with a Vudoo what they have and they say something like "360 with a 22 inch straight Bartlein". If you're not super familiar with Vudoo you might think they didn't get their barrel from Vudoo. That's why I asked "Do you mean they get them re-barreled after getting their barreled actions?"
They will let you buy ONE CASE (5000 rounds) of your selected ammo. And that selected lot number won’t be available anywhere else.
And then you’ll have to wait six months before you can go through the process again.
I have not used these…yet…but here’s some extensions
Vudoo Gun Works: 22LR Magazine +3/+5 Extension
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Vudoo +4 Extenstion – Black
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I’ve been using the mkmachining ones. I got 10 of them and haven’t run into any issues.
That is similar to my experience. My bet is that if VGW is moving from the ACE as their stock barrel it's because near everybody wants an "upgrade" when they order. I guess for most, the Bartliens are considered a upgrade due to their notoriety. I will say that when I sent my 360 in for a rebarrel ( to a 26" Benchmark) in September, they were still touting ACE and Barlien as their go too barrels in the 22" and under range.. Perhaps they were just clearing inventory.
Does your voice get deeper when you say “Bartlien?”
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Yes, ACE was the "default" supplier of barrels for Vudoo, and I guess remains so. But as the top-tier rimfire market has grown - exploded - since Vudoo kicked open the door in 2017, customers have become more knowledgeable and want barrels from known top-shelf suppliers. My understanding is that ACE quality has deteriorated since the pandemic- most barrels shoot, some just won't.
I have a buddy who asked me whether to order an ACE or Bartlein barrel for his first Vudoo last summer. I opined that he should get a Bartlein if he was willing to wait (supply was tight for ALL the Bartlein contours), or go with the Ace if he wanted faster delivery. He went with Ace. Long story short, that bleeping thing wouldn't shoot for beans, and Vudoo made it right and Bartlein is now in the house.
As I posted earlier, I had Vudoo rebarrel my gen-1 Vudoo with a Bartlein (MTU profile cut to 22") to replace the original almost-20-inch ACE/Kukri. I chose that profile because I didn't have to wait months for the kool-kids-straight contour and I chose 22" instead of longer because it's been reported by Vudoo and other precision rimfire experts that 22" is as optimal for a "PRS-intended" repeater as it gets (and I had a 26" Shilen barrel on my RimX which bled off so much velocity that I had four inches cut off it; the experience left me, rightly or wrongly, hesitant to "go long").
I have a buddy who asked me whether to order an ACE or Bartlein barrel for his first Vudoo last summer. I opined that he should get a Bartlein if he was willing to wait (supply was tight for ALL the Bartlein contours), or go with the Ace if he wanted faster delivery. He went with Ace. Long story short, that bleeping thing wouldn't shoot for beans, and Vudoo made it right and Bartlein is now in the house.
As I posted earlier, I had Vudoo rebarrel my gen-1 Vudoo with a Bartlein (MTU profile cut to 22") to replace the original almost-20-inch ACE/Kukri. I chose that profile because I didn't have to wait months for the kool-kids-straight contour and I chose 22" instead of longer because it's been reported by Vudoo and other precision rimfire experts that 22" is as optimal for a "PRS-intended" repeater as it gets (and I had a 26" Shilen barrel on my RimX which bled off so much velocity that I had four inches cut off it; the experience left me, rightly or wrongly, hesitant to "go long").
As I recall from my dealings with them 2 months back, You could only go to 22" in a MTU or Kukri taper in ACE or Bartlein . (That's the spec on those blanks as ordered. 23 (maybe 24) drove you to a 1.2" straight taper in the bartlein. Anything longer required the competition taper that could go out to 26" in Benchmark or (backordered) Shillen. I just ordered in a size range (24-26) and let them determine the best length by slugging particular blank.
Yes, They will do it if asked. It's pretty common with longer barrels. ( I actually spoke to the gent who slugged mine, BTW) There is no charge for the service but you have to be flexible on finished barrel length.
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Thanks for the info I will be talking to them in a few hours about the changes....I also found a 1.2" Shilen 4 groove barrel I am going to see if I can send it to them to put on my rifle.
Right. My original 2019 order was for a 20" Kukri. When my rifle arrived, I immediately saw the barrel was shorter - it measured 19 inches and change from breech face to muzzle. I called Jill about it; she explained that they started with a 20" blank and slugged that, cutting a little based on slugging. She offered to swap out the barrel if I was unhappy; I thanked her and said I didn't care - I just wanted to understand.
So when I ordered my Bartlein, I specified a min/max finished length of 22-24 inches.
Generally you want to torque them from 20-25 in-lbs. A lot of people use thread locker (Loctite) to make sure they don't back out. If you're using a thread locker like that I'd probably go lower like 15-20 in-lbs.
Typically rimfire are smaller action so you'll find some places that will say 10-15 in-lbs, but since the Vudoo is basically a centerfire action you'll run the normal torque specs. Sorry for the over explanation. Just like to add as much info as possible incase someone else comes across it later.
I used orange loctite and 20 inch/lbs of torque on my Vudoo.
I got my case of Midas Plus from the Lapua testing center! Below are some 50 yard groups. The flyers were my fault.
Here are some 100 yard groups.
The rifle that shot those groups.
Here are some 100 yard groups.
The rifle that shot those groups.
My Vudoo shipped late Wednesday last week and since I am only one state away it was at FedEx Friday afternoon so I figured they would deliver it to my FFL Saturday...Nope I'm getting the full wait LOL....should get it tomorrow or Tuesday....Ordered November 3rd...I did call and order on the phone to make sure everything I wanted was in house...I wanted the 1.2" Bart barrel but went with 22" MTU because of the quoted 4 month + wait.
Yea, the wait can be tough. Especially at the end. (Don't forget to give your FFL some space to get it through their books too. Mine usually asks for a day. ) I doubt you'll be disappointed with the 22" MTU. It'll be a shooter!
This will be my second Vudoo...first had the ACE barrel and if this one shoots as good I'll be very happy!
As far as my FFL...I had my guys roof his parents house for about $11k less than the lowest quote he had gotten from other companies so as soon as my transfers come off the truck I get a call...Theres PPL you give GOOD deals and there's PPL you give GREAT deals...your FFL is one of those PPL you give a GREAT+ deal!!
My Vudoo was ordered a year ago. So I don’t know what make barrel it has in it.
Furthermore, I don’t want to know about the barrel.
It is accurate no matter what make the barrel.
I’m afraid that if I find out who made the barrel it might jinx me and I will want something better and never be satisfied.
Furthermore, I don’t want to know about the barrel.
It is accurate no matter what make the barrel.
I’m afraid that if I find out who made the barrel it might jinx me and I will want something better and never be satisfied.
If it shoots I'm happy its when it don't shoot or stops shooting good that the "want something better" starts with me....My problem is the add-on...do I need the thumb rest for my Matrix pro? Or the Vert #1 or #2? Or the trigger finger rest/support? YES I NEED all of those LOL!!
I was advised to come to this thread to learn. So posting so I can find my way back here.
For Vudoo owners everywhere; I designed a KYL hostage target shooting game that might prove fun and challenging for anyone that's interested.
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Here is the target but go to the thread to download the PDF file.
Free Printable To-Scale Targets
The attached target, rules and score sheet aren't necessarily to scale targets. If anyone is like me, they like the KYL targets. So I thought about combining the hostage target shooting game with KYL. The attachment has the target, the rules and a score sheet with pre-printed values to help...
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Here is the target but go to the thread to download the PDF file.
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