Vudoo Gun Works V-22 Rimfire Bolt Action

[Longshot231]

Vudoo 360 at 50 yards.

 

[DeathBeforeDismount]

Any news when the new mags are coming out? Getting tired of dealing with feeding issues.

 

[Thesepaperwings]

My money says this launches first.

 

[Longshot231]

Any news when the new mags are coming out? Getting tired of dealing with feeding issues.

Get the Vudoo magazine loader from @Panther Take your time when you load the magazines with it and you will avoid the rim-lock problems. My magazines are the plastic version and ever since I got his loader, the feeding problems have gone away. Just don't hurry and take your time.

I have 3D-printed parts available for the Vudoo V22. These are all things that I made for myself and use them with my Vudoo, but then other Vudoo shooters at local matches wanted some too. I’m making them available to our ‘Hide members here. Most items are made to order, so you can pick your colors and/or options.... If you're like me and color doesn't really matter, I'll just pick it out for you based on what I have already made or the filament I've got loaded in the 3D printer. If you're not familiar with 3D print items, they're made layer-by-layer by melting plastic filament through a 3D printer, and may have cosmetic imperfections (layers visible, etc), but I guarantee that they'll do the job they're designed to do!

I combine shipping... you basically pay $4-5 shipping (sorry, had to raise it) on just your first item and the rest going into the same package are discounted.

1. Single-shot Adapter: For F-Class and other matches that require single-shot loading, or just because you prefer it, I have a lightweight magwell insert/adapter that is topped with a "sled" for loading a single round at a time. As I'm sure you've seen on your gun, there's not much exposed room in a repeater action when the bolt is open, but the "sled" is as big as possible while still clearing the bolt surfaces and putting the bullet at the correct angle so that the bolt pushes it smoothly into the chamber. If your fingers aren't thin or as nimble as they used to be, consider the "single-cartridge 'pen' holder" below to use with this. I most commonly make these adapters in yellow or white (makes it obvious to the match director that you're not using a standard magazine), but can be 3D-printed in gray, or black on request. NEW: As a special request by a shooter that uses a joystick front rest where the joystick hits their magazines (and so also a normal single-shot adapter), I have developed a "compact" (short profile) version that sits almost flush with the bottom of your rifle stock, with just enough exposed to grab to seat or remove (see image of model below). If you don't specify this "compact" version specifically, though, you'll get the regular, magazine-sized version. Either version is $25 shipped.

2. A single-cartridge "pen" holder-- a rod type tool that holds one 22 cartridge slip-fit by the base that you can use along with (or without) the single-shot sled to aid in inserting a single cartridge -- great for cold days, gloved hands, or just less-than-nimble or pudgy fingers. I made this so that I never "miss" when putting a cartridge in place on the single-shot adapter. I use this same tool in combination with single-shot adapters with my CZ and Anschutz too. You slip the back of a cartridge into it (see photo) and then start the cartridge into the chamber, easily pull the holder away and then simply use the bolt to finish seating the cartridge into the chamber. $4 when shipped with a single-shot adapter or add $4 shipping if ordered alone. I usually have them pre-made in white or yellow or gray.

3. A V22 bolt assembly/disassembly/cocking/decocking/recocking tool, similar to the one offered by Vudoo Gun Works. If you ever over-rotate your bolt and the cocking piece ends up in the cocking ramp (you've just accidently de-cocked your bolt), this tool also EASILY allows you to move it back to normal cocked position in about 2 seconds without *any* disassembly so you can slip your bolt back into your gun. $22 shipped, or $18 if you're already paying shipping on another item being mailed at the same time. This tool works on V22 repeater bolts *and* V22s single-shot bolts. I guarantee that this works as described, and that it works just like the more expensive version available direct from VGW. I most commonly make these in white, yellow or orange (easy to find in your range bag or your tool kit), but can also be made in red, black or gray.

4. A thumb-assist magazine loader for V22 repeater magazines. These work on both polymer and metal type magazines, but if you buy metal mags from Vudoo, they all come with a gadget like this anyway. Especially for us polymer mag owners, if you have trouble pulling down on the magazine follower spring buttons "just right" to avoid rim-lock, then this tool is for you. It gives you just the right depth before you drop in the next cartridge. This is also really helpful if you use replacement magazine extended baseplates for 12 or more cartridges such that you've had to remove the load-assist buttons. Another use: if you have a polymer magazine that is a little "tight" at the top and that first round doesn't freely drop when you pull down on the spring assist buttons, this gadget will overcome that easily. I most often make these in orange, yellow, or white (easy to find in your range bag) but also can be made in black or gray. $14 shipped, or $10 if you're already paying shipping on another item being mailed at the same time.

5. V22 Magazine Caps -- (temporarily discontinued)

6. V22 Magazine Bench Tray -- Hold five Vudoo polymer magazines (with or without mag base extensions) on the bench to keep you (me) organized during a match. The mags sit at a tilt, ready to grab, but the slots are not tight so there's no fumbling. This is ONLY made in GRAY or BLACK. It can be produced personalized with your name molded into both sides for $5 more, otherwise text will be "VUDOO". $30 shipped (uses a lot of plastic and takes over 15 hours to 3D print!). Sorry, this is one of the few of my items that don't benefit from combined shipping since it usually has to go in a separate package.

7. V22 Magazine Extension -- Replaces baseplate on the V22 *polymer* magazines to allow an extra one (11 total) or two (12 total) cartridges (one extra cartridge as shown, if you want two extra cartridges, you have to remove the load assist buttons). I personally run these on my mags set up for 11 rounds -- treating one as a "spare" just in case. If you're sure you only want a single extra round, then ask for the "Low Profile" version (definitely more popular), otherwise you'll get the taller one that can take 12 rounds. These also have numbers 1 through 6 on the bottom with a corresponding dimple in which you can put a dab of paint or fingernail polish if you like to keep your magazines individually identified. I usually keep some on the shelf made in gray or black. The larger one can be made with or without "VUDOO" on the sides, will have "VUDOO" if you don't specify otherwise. $10 each, $45 for five. Add $5 shipping if you are not combining with other items.

8. V22 Trigger Spacers -- If you're going to send your V22 barreled action to Lapua or Killough/Eley for ammo testing, be very careful with your trigger so it doesn't get damaged in shipping. What I did was make two spacers (sort of like stock bedding pillars) to hold the trigger guard/base metal in place to protect my actual TriggerTech Diamond trigger assembly while my barreled action was out of the stock and being transported. Of course you can get something similar from the hardware store, but if you want these, they're the correct diameter and length and $2 for the pair. Add $4 shipping if you are not combining with other items.

9. Chamber/Safety Block -- If you don't like the idea of putting a plastic safety flag in your hot chamber, this is for you. Typically made in bright yellow, orange or red, this is similar to the single-shot adapter, but without the sled, and instead visibly blocks the chamber as a safety device with the bolt open or removed. $20, and add $5 shipping if you are not combining with other items.

10. Bullet Bench Tray -- If you're shooting a match with a V22-S or otherwise need to feed single-shot, I made this tray with the cartridges in 5-shot sets. It holds 60 rounds in the twelve 5-shot sets, plus an extra 2+2 in the middle, all in a pattern that makes it easy to for you to progressively remove individual cartridges and to tell at a glance how many you've shot (how many have been taken out of the tray). It's intended to sit on the bench with you (or on your shooting mat if you're prone and/or doing F-Class), and is 4" x 6.5" in size. It's smooth on the bottom (that's the way I use mine), but you can add a length of adhesive neoprene strip or similar to the bottom if you want it to be less slick on your bench or mat surface. $30 shipped (uses a lot of plastic and takes almost 12 hours to 3D print!). Sorry, this is one of the few of my items that don't benefit from combined shipping since it usually has to go in a separate package.

11. Bullet Cartridge Tray "Lifter Boxes" for Lapua, SK, RWS, and Eley... and now also CCI Std Velocity and Norma TAC-22 -- My old fingers have trouble getting the cartridges out of the Lapua or SK boxes one-by-one to load into magazines or to take out and put in a bench tray for single shot feed. The lube can be messy so I don't like to just dump them out, so I've made a simple fixture that you put the 50-round tray in right out of the box, and it raises the shells up -- with the rows in alternating heights -- to make them easy to grab without having to pry them up with my fingernails. Not a big deal, but takes care of a small annoyance. The staggered rows are tall enough so that you can use it for single-shot direct loading if you don't have another block to use like my one in #10. NOTE: I now have versions for RWS and Eley Match in addition to the SK/Lapua ones. The Lapua and SK box trays are identical in size so both will work in the same fixture. The RWS box insert is larger so it has its own version (the Lapua/SK trays can fit in the RWS fixture, but they're quite loose and better in their properly-sized fixture). What I've done is "tailor-made" each style for that specific manufacturer. Eley ammo boxes don't have these kinds of trays, but have a flat rectangular panel that you have to pop out of their box... I have a version of the lifter that you can drop in and put the panel back on the original box, and easily take it back out when you're done. This works with Eley's flip-top boxes (Match/black box, Club, Contact, Force, etc) and their slide-out type box (Tenex). Added February 2023: If you use CCI Std Velocity or Norma TAC-22 for practice/plinking ammo, I have versions for them too! All versions are $13 each. Add $5 shipping if you're not combining with any other items, but that $5 will cover as many as SIX of the lifter boxes in one package.

 

[Jefe's Dope]

Loaded 15 polymer and one 12 round aluminum (w/13 rounds) several times and had zero issues at my last match. As usual.

 

[4Certain]

Good afternoon guys.
Just received a LJW Precision Bag Rider that I ordered. I have made several different Bag Riders and Purchased way too many.
This one is the best I have ever used. I purchased the Anodized one. Very slick. Very nice. Well designed and well made. Excellent fit and finish. With the Arca clamp it weighs 1 lb 2.9 oz. I am considering ordering a second one... It is well worth the monies in my estimation.
4Certain

Shop — LJW Precision

www.ljwprecision.com

Note: The Arca Clamp or a Picatinny Clamp is not included. The Connector Clamps are ordered separately, elsewhere.

 

[Panther]

Just received a LJW Precision Bag Rider that I ordered.

Looks very nice for shooting off a bag.

For shooting on the bench, I use the Brownells/Sinclair adapter. I have one on each of my bench competition rifles, so when I swap and compete with multiple rifles in a match, my front bench rest (SEB) requires almost no adjusting… each rifle slides in just like the previous one.

 

[Trung Si Ma]

I use the JP Rifles one

 

[mike_srt4]

Just got my Vudoo from DI Precision. Very happy with it. Had 200rds of Midas + left to start it out. 80 shot string 7.2 SD,ES 29. Jst over 1/2” at 100yds on my second time shooting it.
I shot the rest of the Midas +, have a brick of Eley Match coming that I’m going to try next.
26” Krieger
Trigger Tech Diamond
Foundation Centurion Vudoo Cut
EC V2

 

[Kahrhart63]

Nice shooting! I have a build by Di precision with a muller 1:16 24” with ec tuner that has been shooting lights out!!

 

[WeeHooker]

I recently just got a Shilen RO7 and it shoots really well..I actually got the gun because I got cert and wanted to have it to shoot while my first Vudoo was at Modacam getting a Kreiger put on it..Now I hope the Kreiger shoots as good as the Shilen.. This has less to do with the barrel but the Shilen also doesn’t have a cold bore shift..My Ace did, the Ace also took longer to come in after a cleaning. The Ace did shoot ok once ya got it seasoned again but not like the Shilen.
Let me add, that Ace is 4” shorter and Threaded both disadvantages against the Shilen..

So I've been thinking about rebarreling my V360, Vudoo tells me they can rebarrel with an ACE or Bartlien . I was hoping to go the Shilen route. Can you (or anyone) recommend someone else to do the work?

 

[mike_srt4]

So I've been thinking about rebarreling my V360, Vudoo tells me they can rebarrel with an ACE or Bartlien . I was hoping to go the Shilen route. Can you (or anyone) recommend someone else to do the work?

DI Precision

DI Precision

Di Precision is your one stop shop for your precision rifle needs. From custom rifles to precision rifle components to rifle training/classes, DI Precision sells it all. Call for appointments, located in Brenham, TX.

diprecision.com

They likely have barrels in stock ready to go.
Here’s a 10 shot group I shot Sunday @100yds

 

[Tomiboy]

Did you specifically ask for a Shilen? I just ordered a 360 3 weeks ago with a Shilen and it will be done in less than 2 weeks. Maybe they ran out of Shilen barrels?

 

[mike_srt4]

Did you specifically ask for a Shilen? I just ordered a 360 3 weeks ago with a Shilen and it will be done in less than 2 weeks. Maybe they ran out of Shilen barrels?

Sorry I didn’t see Shilen I went with the Muller. 1:13

 

[Tomiboy]

I was responding to WeeHooker about what Vudoo has
Muller should be great!

 

[WeeHooker]

Did you specifically ask for a Shilen? I just ordered a 360 3 weeks ago with a Shilen and it will be done in less than 2 weeks. Maybe they ran out of Shilen barrels?

I didn't but she said ACE and Bartlein only. Maybe they don't retrofit Shilen and reserve for new production? I'll ask if/when I contact them again.

 

[WeeHooker]

DI Precision

DI Precision

Di Precision is your one stop shop for your precision rifle needs. From custom rifles to precision rifle components to rifle training/classes, DI Precision sells it all. Call for appointments, located in Brenham, TX.

diprecision.com

They likely have barrels in stock ready to go.
Here’s a 10 shot group I shot Sunday @100yds
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Went there first thing. A pop-up on their contact form says they won't take actions from customers , They only do new production. I did the math, Even if I got decent money for reselling mine, I'd be out another $1500 or so. A rebarrel from what I can see is near 1/2 that. Still, it's not out of the question if I don't see what I want elsewhere.

 

[Badjujuu]

I just sent mine to VGW to get a barrel swapped out. ACE maxed at 22" or wait for bartlein for longer (both at 1.20).

 

[Thesepaperwings]

I shoot a 360 with a MTU. I've decided I want the longer barrel to make it a true trainer but for the money it should actually be cheaper for me to sell my barreled action and buy a new one with a straight taper on it.

 

[mike_srt4]

I shoot a 360 with a MTU. I've decided I want the longer barrel to make it a true trainer but for the money it should actually be cheaper for me to sell my barreled action and buy a new one with a straight taper on it.

That’s exactly what I did. Sold existing to fund the difference.

 

[mike_srt4]

Went there first thing. A pop-up on their contact form says they won't take actions from customers , They only do new production. I did the math, Even if I got decent money for reselling mine, I'd be out another $1500 or so. A rebarrel from what I can see is near 1/2 that. Still, it's not out of the question if I don't see what I want elsewhere.

Try calling and ask for David. Didn’t know him from Adam before. Now he knows it’s me when I say hello. Lol.. He’s been a big help, not saying he’ll do it but definitely worth a call.

 

[Rob01]

I shoot a 360 with a MTU. I've decided I want the longer barrel to make it a true trainer but for the money it should actually be cheaper for me to sell my barreled action and buy a new one with a straight taper on it.

Vudoo will do out to 24” with a 1.2” Bartlein. I think it’s about $550 to do. Worth a call to check.

 

[Badjujuu]

Vudoo will do out to 24” with a 1.2” Bartlein. I think it’s about $550 to do. Worth a call to check.

That's what I did. Longer wait for Bartlein but its reasonable. I guess I just don't want the hassle of selling one, and buying another etc....

 

[Rob01]

That's what I did. Longer wait for Bartlein but its reasonable. I guess I just don't want the hassle of selling one, and buying another etc....

I did the same. My Gen 1 just got back there the end of last week for a 23" 1.2" Bartlein with a EC V2 on it.

 

[Sky Blue Lou]

That's what I did. Longer wait for Bartlein but its reasonable. I guess I just don't want the hassle of selling one, and buying another etc....

Keep 'em both. You know you want to...

 

[mike_srt4]

Keep 'em both. You know you want to...

I was tempted becuase I run a supressor on some of my rimfire and the Muller isn’t threaded. The one I sold was.. couldn’t justify shelling out another 4k to complete the rifle. Lol

 

[Badjujuu]

Keep 'em both. You know you want to...

I have 3 - 1RH Gen2, 1LH Gen2 and 1LH 360.

Solely compete with the 360, so might downsize eventually. If $$$$ was no factor, I'd collect them all in different stocks and chassis

 

[kbiss]

Went there first thing. A pop-up on their contact form says they won't take actions from customers , They only do new production. I did the math, Even if I got decent money for reselling mine, I'd be out another $1500 or so. A rebarrel from what I can see is near 1/2 that. Still, it's not out of the question if I don't see what I want elsewhere.

 

[NiteQwill]

VGW chambered my new Krieger 1.25 at 23" - just received it yesterday. About 3-4 weeks turnaround. Also upgraded my bolt and bolt release parts to the newest version, new springs, etc. as a courtesy.

Put it through its paced today with 250 rounds of Center-X, SK Match, and Tenex. Shoots absolutely fantastic with everything except one Center X lot (acceptable by most standards but not what I would expect from Center X). Center X and SK Match DSF calibrated to 300 yards. (Previous barrel was a 22" Bartlein MTU)

Now, for the porn...

 

[Lastsaint21]

So I've been thinking about rebarreling my V360, Vudoo tells me they can rebarrel with an ACE or Bartlien . I was hoping to go the Shilen route. Can you (or anyone) recommend someone else to do the work?

You can also buy your own barrel and send it to Vudoo I believe..

 

[flatland1]

Or you could check with Jonathan Elrod at Modocam to see if he's got a Shilen. Nothing against using VGW, but Jonathan's work is excellent, and he's a great guy.

 

[CBeck]

Or you could check with Jonathan Elrod at Modocam to see if he's got a Shilen. Nothing against using VGW, but Jonathan's work is excellent, and he's a great guy.

He really is an awesome human being and does amazing work. I couldn’t be happier with the rifle he built for me.

 

[Lastsaint21]

He really is an awesome human being and does amazing work. I couldn’t be happier with the rifle he built for me.

This is 100 percent correct. I have a gun with him now and he called me the other day and in a polite, kind, Jonathan kinda way told me I couldn’t clean a bolt.. which would be a punch in the gut because I take pride in cleaning my gun but there was a part I didn’t know about.. He politely let me know that I need to do better! Glad he is doing mine.

 

[shootertom]

Vudoo Barreled action - 24" Straight Bartlein Barrel
MDT ACC Elite
TT Diamond
Leupold MK5 5-25
Send it level on the left side
L3I Elite magazines

 

[Thesepaperwings]

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Elite mag for the win!

 

[shootertom]

Elite mag for the win!

Yeah, I tried them out for the first time today and they work great. It was only my second session with the new rifle as well and everything was working very well together.

 

[Badjujuu]

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Specs?

 

[shootertom]

Specs?

Added to the post - Shooting Lapua super long range. Ran it out to 330 with great success on a 6" plate. 3-10 mph winds. I also tried for 622 yards, but couldnt see my misses as the terrain sloped down behind the target.

 

[gillis2]

A picture for you Vudoo fans:
Here is my new Vudoo 360 sitting in a Foundation stock. It sports a straight 1.25 Lothar Walther barrel ( 1:12 twist ). The barrel is 24 inches long and for the moment is wears a thread protector at the muzzle but a EC tuner is to be installed.
Gilbert

 

[JohnTheFisherman]

Anyone’s firing pin look like this?I had to send my bolt into have the bolt body rebuilt and I noticed they ground down the pin, at least that what it looks like. Used to be a chisel tip, just a vertical point down the middle.

 

[Panther]

Mine looks that way now, but not when I got it. I actually modified my own firing pin to a better off-the-edge strike and it now looks like yours. Here's a before-and-after of the strike.

Benchrest guys have been known to do that for years. This is from an old publication:

MIKE

 

[JohnTheFisherman]

I read something on Bill Caffee’s forum a while back about reshaping the firing pin for better ignition but I’m a little shocked they would just go ahead and do it without discussing it first.
Not sure how, if at all, that will effect velocity etc.

 

[CBeck]

 

[cz85]

Vudoo Barreled action - 24" Straight Bartlein Barrel
MDT ACC Elite
TT Diamond
Leupold MK5 5-25
Send it level on the left side
L3I Elite magazines
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How much $ you end up with ?

 

[BowChamp]

How much $ you end up with ?

He ended up with very little $ after paying for all of that!!

Couldn't help myself!!

 

[ker2222]

Got mine out today….. 20 rounds, 4 targets 5 shot groups…. Pretty happy with it for a random Friday afternoon

 

[mike_srt4]

This was a gem of a group I shot last weekend breaking in my new back stops. The link is a video from my Trigger Cam.

 

[RedDawn]

I see a lot of stocks on hear in the for sale adds that are SA some are made for Impact or Defiance or R700 is there any I should stay away from that will not work well without gunsmithing to fit the Vudoo 360 ? What works well with just drop in the BA and go ?

 

[WeeHooker]

I see a lot of stocks on hear in the for sale adds that are SA some are made for Impact or Defiance or R700 is there any I should stay away from that will not work well without gunsmithing to fit the Vudoo 360 ? What works well with just drop in the BA and go ?

I can't say they all do but I had mag fit and feeding issues with my 360 in a KRG Xray. I eventually figured them out and "fixed" the issue with well placed Velcro "shims" on the mags and in the stock. I eventually sold the stock though as there is too much $$ invested in a Vudoo build to be band aiding fix's.

 

[Longshot231]

This was a gem of a group I shot last weekend breaking in my new back stops. The link is a video from my Trigger Cam.
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How do you like the Triggercam? Have you used it on any other rifles?