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Vudoo Gun Works V-22 Rimfire Bolt Action
- Thread starter RAVAGE88
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Hello!
I took the Vudoo out for the first time this morning and WOW! These things live up to the hype (at least to someone that came from a CZ455). Had about 10 shots to confirm zero and went into testing 4 lots of ammo (Tenex, Center X and SK rifle).
One of the CX lot had the lowest SD and what seems to be the best group so I’m going to start shooting with that lot first. I’m anssuming that’s how people pick lots without over thinking it?
I was amazed about my 10-shot groups @ 50 yards that an average shooter like myself was shooting. I’m 100% satisfied with this set up so far. It was worth the wait. Shout out to Jill and their team @ VGW, she has been awesome to work with.
And thank you to the members on here that hooked it up with the parts on the rifle.
-DL
The build:
V360 w 20moa
23” 1.2 Bartlein Barrel
TT Single Stage Diamond
MPA Pro with internal and external weights
Atlas Cal
Vortex 6-36x with a 20moa mount
I took the Vudoo out for the first time this morning and WOW! These things live up to the hype (at least to someone that came from a CZ455). Had about 10 shots to confirm zero and went into testing 4 lots of ammo (Tenex, Center X and SK rifle).
One of the CX lot had the lowest SD and what seems to be the best group so I’m going to start shooting with that lot first. I’m anssuming that’s how people pick lots without over thinking it?
I was amazed about my 10-shot groups @ 50 yards that an average shooter like myself was shooting. I’m 100% satisfied with this set up so far. It was worth the wait. Shout out to Jill and their team @ VGW, she has been awesome to work with.
And thank you to the members on here that hooked it up with the parts on the rifle.
-DL
The build:
V360 w 20moa
23” 1.2 Bartlein Barrel
TT Single Stage Diamond
MPA Pro with internal and external weights
Atlas Cal
Vortex 6-36x with a 20moa mount
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You have internal weights in the chassis also? Going to toss my 24" in a Matrix Pro when it comes in and was wondering.
I have the full set of internal and external weights on there. It’s my heaviest rifle without a doubt.
I did manage to balance it perfectly on a bag/tripod. Sat perfectly still about 2” in front of the magwell.
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I do need to adjust the mag catch. For two of the mags, it wasn’t seating correctly so I had to apply some upward pressure for it to feed. Easy fix and was pretty much the only hiccup today.
I have the full set of internal and external weights on there. It’s my heaviest rifle without a doubt.
I did manage to balance it perfectly on a bag/tripod. Sat perfectly still about 2” in front of the magwell.
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I do need to adjust the mag catch. For two of the mags, it wasn’t seating correctly so I had to apply some upward pressure for it to feed. Easy fix and was pretty much the only hiccup today.
Damn man! Thing must be 40 pounds! LOL Surprised you needed that much weight out front. I had my 23" in a Matrix Pro I bought used and it had 4 weights inside in front and it balanced pretty good. Might have been able to use two outer weights or the kit the sell to take some weight off the back to be perfect.
I was lucky as the one I got had been used with a Vudoo so mag catch was perfect. It looks like an easy adjustment though.
I’ll have to tinker with it after testing it out on the field vs shooting off a bench. I’m looking forward to the next trip out. Hopefully a NRL practice that allows me to maneuver with it
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I have the 24 inch 1.20 in a Matrix Pro. I have 3 internal weights and the steel spigot and balances perfectly (IMO - about 2.5 inches in front of the bag stop). It'll balance without them okay, but it'll tip back off a bag with a little pressure or bumping. You could easily get away with 2 external weights instead of the 3 internal. I just liked the look more without the external.
This is also with a 39oz scope. Rifle weighs in at ~19lbs.
Went a different way.
Threw my 360 in a XLR Element magnesium chassis.
Balance is on point, almost front heavy. I need to put it on a scale, but it's much more manageable weight wise than my matrix pro with additional weights.
I do miss wider forend tho...
Threw my 360 in a XLR Element magnesium chassis.
Balance is on point, almost front heavy. I need to put it on a scale, but it's much more manageable weight wise than my matrix pro with additional weights.
I do miss wider forend tho...
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I will say the Matrix Pro and 24" Barrel are quite hefty and I wouldn't mind losing a couple lbs off it. I actually just picked up a Manners PRS-TCS to see if I can drop a pound or two overall. I decided I really like the feel of the Manners stocks after handling our other rifle side by side with the Matrix. Guess we'll see how it really feels after I get it put together though.
It feels great!
It's my backup LH V22 Gen2. The combo works great. It's bit rear heavy but manageable I also don't have all the weights in arca.
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Did you take any of the weights out of the Matrix? With all the internal and the two outside weights it added a lot of weight. You can lighten the rear with their new kit to do so and it might work for you. Worth playing with.
The TCS will also work. This is mine with a 23" 1.2" barrel and it balances pretty well and is under 20 pounds.
I only have the 3 internal in it right now. That's adding about 11.1 oz to the forend. I did consider picking up their new polymer Bag Rider and Cheek Comb to drop ~10oz off the back. That would give me a solid 20oz off the whole setup as I'm assuming I wouldn't need the internal weights after that.
We'll see how I like the overall feel of the two side by side. The weight is part of the equation but I think I might just prefer the CF stock feel to the Aluminum Chassis at this point. I'll keep you all posted on the results and how I feel about both. I will say I do like the wide forend of the Matrix Pro. Feels extra stable on bags.
@Rob01 I just realized your post on RFC form my Barrel Selection thread was the reason I really started to look into the Manners stocks (and why I picked one up for the CZ). So thank you for that. Your avatar/profile picture is different on there so I didn't make the connection as quickly as I should have 
I played around with my 23'' in a MPA over the weekend and took off about 3lbs!
I ended up taking all the steel external weights off and most internal plates. I left 2 internal plate in the middle of the forearm. It feels much better. Thank you for all the different combinations listed in this thread.
Manners TCS just arrived today and couldn't help but spend my lunch getting it put together. All in all, I'm pretty happy with the results. The stock feels really good to hold and get behind. I still need to make all the fine adjustments, but overall I am pleased with it. It's about 1.25 lbs lighter than the MPA Matrix Pro, but I would get than down by another pound if I change out to an Aluminum Rail (like the Area 419 - 6oz). The rifle balances just fine without the rail and the steel version is ~1.4 lbs with no weight and I kept one weight in front to fill the space.
I think so. I'm going to wait until I can get out an shoot before making a final decision, but I already like the feel a lot better. Though I may have to change to a curved trigger with this stock. The flat just doesn't feel as good with the stock vs the chassis.
My stock finally arrived! McMillan U10-7 with LH V360 and a 22" bartlein MTU.
Oh oh that’s sweet! And also one of the very short list of stocks with a shorter grip-to-trigger distance. The other being that same stock with a butt hook (U-10) and KWM’s Sentinel. In chassis rifles, AI has it right as well.
And that’s a good set of pics. Amazing how crappy the pics are that manufacturers make of their own products.
I wear either medium or large gloves. The guys who design Manners, Foundation, and many other stocks all seem to all have XXL hands.
I got mine with the MPA Chassis after shooting it for awhile I think now I would go MDT or WOOX. I regret no getting the folding option on the MPA.
I just got my Three-60 today and all put together. Just need to get out and sight it in now.
That’s an interesting color. Wondering what it is? I was torn between MPA’s standard blue and red. Went with red. Brenda says it’s ok but she really does not care for the color. I think it looks great with the black accepts, Just like Yours. My difference, is, I needed a lightweight rifle. My two 6GT’s weight right at 19 pounds. So, with the lightweight chassis and the thinner barrel profile, I am at 12 pounds, one once. Much nicer on my 75 year old shoulder. So, Brenda was ok with what I spent If, I got a lighter rifle.
I was able to add a Gen-1 Vudoo to the safe this weekend. I have been looking for a couple of years and all the stars aligned!! I had the Manners PRS1 already and it is a great matchup. It does require the bipod on the front to get it balanced. The weighted 419 rail has all weights in it as well. Bushnell Match Pro ED is a nice piece of glass for the money. I can't wait to get a little more time behind it. This will be a new loaner rifle and backup for me & my 40X. Rings will probably get swapped out to a little lower set. This should allow for a little more dial adjustment. I have 14mil of up travel on a 50y zero.
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Well guys, this is odd, couple years back I bought a vudoo from a guy on the hide, it was slick and ran like butter, fast forward a couple years and after not shooting it for awhile I got it back out and the little bolt guide on the bottom is catching on the back stroke and closing stroke when the bolt handle is lifted, just about makes it unusable. I know things like this dont happen sitting in the safe, but im lost at what I did to cause it. Video will be attached to show what's going on. Any help would be appreciated.
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Have you dryfired it much? Mine is a Gen 1.2 I believe and I had a similar issue (only while no magazine was in). Vudoo warrantied it for free (paid for shipping too) and basically did a setback on the breach + switched out some stuff on the bolt. Something about how the breachface / bolt combo was causing a burr to develop on the bolt that caught on the ejector. I'd call Vudoo and ask if your issue could be the same.Well guys, this is odd, couple years back I bought a vudoo from a guy on the hide, it was slick and ran like butter, fast forward a couple years and after not shooting it for awhile I got it back out and the little bolt guide on the bottom is catching on the back stroke and closing stroke when the bolt handle is lifted, just about makes it unusable. I know things like this dont happen sitting in the safe, but im lost at what I did to cause it. Video will be attached to show what's going on. Any help would be appreciated.
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I have definitely dry fired it, I would say couple 1000 times if not more, I figured I would give them a call if a easy fix didn't come up here. I will add it is marginally better with a mag but still is very annoying.
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You are influencing the bolt over to make it hit that way.Well guys, this is odd, couple years back I bought a vudoo from a guy on the hide, it was slick and ran like butter, fast forward a couple years and after not shooting it for awhile I got it back out and the little bolt guide on the bottom is catching on the back stroke and closing stroke when the bolt handle is lifted, just about makes it unusable. I know things like this dont happen sitting in the safe, but im lost at what I did to cause it. Video will be attached to show what's going on. Any help would be appreciated.
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*** Clean your damn gun!!!!! ***
Yeah it seems you are twisting it a certain way to get it to hit. I would load a mag and run the rifle like it will be run and not super slow or twisting a certain way. Not saying you are doing any of this to cause it but just trying to help you see if it's an actual use issue or if it's something that doesn't happen in use.
Also as mentioned, clean the rifle.
Also as mentioned, clean the rifle.
I'll just add that if your action isn't an early Gen 1, the issue I had is probably not the one you're having. Mine is a serial # in the 1900s, which isn't that early but still decently early. I believe they fixed the issue I had on all their actions at a certain point, probably before the Gen 2.
Why does it offend you if my rifle gets dirty? You take a close up video with camera light on and see if yours looks much better. I buy my rifles to shoot and use not to clean and pamper. Also answers like yours don't help problems. It a way of trying to tell the asker your dumb im smart. Btw I was trying to rock the bolt to test the extremes but if you say for one second how it is catching is normal i can wright you off. Typical internet stuff.
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I'm not going to armchair diagnose but definitely call them and let us know what they say. They did a barrel setback for me in the fractions of an inch and changed the breach to better accommodate dryfire. Plus changed out a part or two on the bolt itself that had developed the burrs. It was covered under warranty and they probably had it for 3-4 weeks since at least at the time they were a little backlogged.
Give them a call but again I will ask does it do that when you actually run the bolt like you would in actual use?
Made I video of it in action to show that it is indeed still a issue.Yeah it seems you are twisting it a certain way to get it to hit. I would load a mag and run the rifle like it will be run and not super slow or twisting a certain way. Not saying you are doing any of this to cause it but just trying to help you see if it's an actual use issue or if it's something that doesn't happen in use.
Also as mentioned, clean the rifle.
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One other thing. Have you tried running it forward like a centerfire and not slow like a Rimfire? It won’t hurt a Vudoo like it can others. Slam that thing home. That’s how I run mine and mine is serial number 10 and runs like a champ.
Have you tried closing the bolt with your thumb on the center of the bolt as you push it and not just run the bolt handle?On some that works better.
Update, I talk to Greg at vudoo and your assessment is the assessment he came to after having me do some troubleshooting procedures. Vudoo is one straight up company he hooked me up, and the rifle will be going back to get fixed with no cost to me. If Greg sees this post thanks a lot for your help and jam up service!!
Glad there was a resolution. They told me after working on it that the problem should be solved and it shouldn't crop up again. It was just something that happens in early Gen 1's that haven't had their breach changed.
Good deal. Greg and his crew at Vudoo are top notch and will take care of you.
Awesome!!! I really enjoyed that. I speak from experience on hitting the built in ejector.
The minor movement I didn't realize I was doing with my hand to move that little to Catch the edge. It sucks when it's US the SHOOTER that is causing a problem and we can not blame the TOOL. Once we as shooters realize 95% of the time issues are on us we are better off and learn from it.
1-Bergara B14r, 2- Gen 2 Vudoos, 3 RimX builds with 5 different barrels, CZ 457, 40X Build and a Gen-1 Vudoo.
Cycling the bolt straight back and straight forward will stop that issue. Just putting the slightest pressure Left or Right will move it to hit the extractor.
But hay I'm just an internet keyboard warrior so don't listen to a thing I tell you. And yes my rifles are 100% tools, but they are cleaned once im back home from a range session so I don't have that in my head of is my NASTY rifle causing my issues.
I shoot a frankengun T1X that has a very similar feeding problem depending on exactly how I run the bolt. That is unacceptable in a custom rifle for Vudoo $$$$. If I can do that well in my basement, the $$ is a scam. I am paying for a full on custom build right now. If it requires the same care as my amateur cobbled together Tikka to stay functional it will back at the manufacturer to be fixed.
It's all mechanical. We are all human. We are all capable to influence things in the wrong way to make them NOT function as intended. It don't matter if its a Ruger RPR ( The Ford Pento ) or the best 1 off rifle made ( Ferrari ). It can and will fail if WE as shooters have anything to do with it.
I might have missed this but did Vudoo sell to new owners? What’s the info on that anyone know?
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