Vudoo in AI AT-X Chassis

[ehaleyjr86]

My Vudoo currently rides in an MDT chassis. I am considering purchasing a new centerfire rifle and the AI AT-X is at the top of my list. I want to keep my Vudoo in a similar configuration and was thinking about ordering the 700SA AT-X chassis for it when I place my order. Link for reference. Has anyone done this and if so how well did it work? Any feeding issues? Any other thoughts?

Accuracy International: AT-X AICS, Remington 700 SA, Long Upper Chassis

Accuracy International: The A.I. AT-X Chassis system is the newest offering from Accuracy International.

www.milehighshooting.com

 

[TimK]

My Vudoo is in an AI AT just like my center fire rifles. Love it, love it, love it.

 

[Hoser]

My Vudoo 360 is in a red AT-X chassis.

My Vudoo V2 is in an AX chassis.

Very happy. No complaints at all.

 

[ehaleyjr86]

My Vudoo 360 is in a red AT-X chassis.

My Vudoo V2 is in an AX chassis.

Very happy. No complaints at all.

Thank you! Any feeding issues when cycling the bolt quicky? @Hoser

 

[Hoser]

Thank you! Any feeding issues when cycling the bolt quicky? @Hoser

No issues at all. Feeds perfect.

 

[ehaleyjr86]

No issues at all. Feeds perfect.

Thank you! I’ll be ordering one this week!

 

[4O6shootist]

My only concern for you will be balance. I have 3 atx aics Chassis. 28" heavy comp contour barrels on centerfire rigs, ckyepod at end of arca, perfect balance point is about 3" in front of mag well. My 22" m24 rimx will be in my possession Friday night. I'll drop it into one my atx Chassis and see how it feels. I have a hunch it'll be home in the XLR envy pro jv tho as it's much lighter in the ass.

 

[ehaleyjr86]

My only concern for you will be balance. I have 3 atx aics Chassis. 28" heavy comp contour barrels on centerfire rigs, ckyepod at end of arca, perfect balance point is about 3" in front of mag well. My 22" m24 rimx will be in my possession Friday night. I'll drop it into one my atx Chassis and see how it feels. I have a hunch it'll be home in the XLR envy pro jv tho as it's much lighter in the ass.

That makes sense. I’m curious where the balance point will be. My V22 has the heavy contour barrel but like you mentioned, the rear end doesn’t carry much weight. Might be an opportunity to add waits as far back in the chassis as possible.

 

[4O6shootist]

That makes sense. I’m curious where the balance point will be. My V22 has the heavy contour barrel but like you mentioned, the rear end doesn’t carry much weight. Might be an opportunity to add waits as far back in the chassis as possible.

The unfortunate thing, ai weights are expensive, I have some the long sidetrack light-weights from sawtooth on my atx. Made of aluminum, I didn't want the weight, but installed them to widen the footprint on my gamechanger for stability.

 

[EddieE]

I have my V22 in an AT. Like it alot. Those that have the AT, what is the biggest diameter barrels that can fit in the AT? Mine is the Kukri.

 

[SingleShot85]

My vudoo doesn’t fit. The action screws are just a tit hair off. And I’m not entirely sure the recoil lug is in the recoil lug recess which my be the cause.. Yuck. My vudoo fit in a manners mini chassis so this thing is going back. I hate when a plan takes a shit

 

[BurtG]

My 360 fit fine fwiw

 

[ehaleyjr86]

Thank you!!

 

[BurtG]

Dont forget to get a barrier stop. I have a grey ops non QD if you meed one

 

[ehaleyjr86]

Dont forget to get a barrier stop. I have a grey ops non QD if you meed one

I picked one up on Black Friday this year.

 

[427Cobra]

I want a Vudoo in AT-X stock to match my AT-X, I guess more OT is in mt future.

 

[SingleShot85]

Got mine up and in fine order

 

[Bchance5]

Got mine up and in fine orderView attachment 8309045

just curious, standard actions screws and vudoo mags work perfectly with the ATX chassis?

 

[SingleShot85]

Yep

 

[SingleShot85]

just curious, standard actions screws and vudoo mags work perfectly with the ATX chassis?

Yep

 

[JohnDeereGuy1996]

My 360 fit fine fwiw

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What barrel contour is that? I’m thinking of doing a 1.2 straight I don’t think I’ll be able to run the enclosed forened with that contour though.

 

[BurtG]

Not sure. Don’t think it’s real thick though

 

[oldrifleman]

Was told the front max diameter is 1.150

 

[JohnDeereGuy1996]

Was told the front max diameter is 1.150

So a 1.2 is a no go? Or do you mean with the enclosed forend

 

[oldrifleman]

enclosed forend (end of chassis).

 

[JohnDeereGuy1996]

So you guys aren’t having any feeding issues running a vudoo with the atx? Just got my chassis today and got everything installed. Mags fit really loose and I’m guessing it’s not grabbing the round completely. It’s not extraction every other round. Only way it feeds 100 percent is if I hold pressure up on the mag.

 

[xxflyingturtlexx]

So you guys aren’t having any feeding issues running a vudoo with the atx? Just got my chassis today and got everything installed. Mags fit really loose and I’m guessing it’s not grabbing the round completely. It’s not extraction every other round. Only way it feeds 100 percent is if I hold pressure up on the mag.

Did you remove aw mag catch from the chassis?
Did you torque the action screws to 53in/ft ?

My vudoo mags fit with almost no play

 

[JohnDeereGuy1996]

Did you remove aw mag catch from the chassis?
Did you torque the action screws to 53in/ft ?

My vudoo mags fit with almost no play

Yes I’ve done that.. I’ll see if I can figure out how to upload a video to show the play.

 

[seansmd]

Yes I’ve done that.. I’ll see if I can figure out how to upload a video to show the play.

Try a piece of tape on the back of the mag over the notch for the catch. I do this on my ATX centerfire, and it works. It raises it up and runs clean, I dont yet have the chassis or my new vodoo action to test.

 

[JohnDeereGuy1996]

Try a piece of tape on the back of the mag over the notch for the catch. I do this on my ATX centerfire, and it works. It raises it up and runs clean, I dont yet have the chassis or my new vodoo action to test.

So just right on top of the catch?

 

[Criver600]

Son-in-laws runs flawlessly

 

[JohnDeereGuy1996]

Son-in-laws runs flawlessly

does he have much movement in the mags?

 

[Criver600]

does he have much movement in the mags?

Minimal

 

[RangeLow]

I just installed my Vudoo 360 Gen 3 barrelled action into a AI AT-X Chassis. I did have slight movement in the mags that I am using, which are the Vudoo polymer mags. I did experience a feed failure when cycling quickly, faulted on 2 out of 10 rounds. I made sure that everything was torqued properly, made sure the ammo was seated properly in the magazine, and still had an issue.
After applying the tape to the mag as recommended above, the mag movement is eliminated and I can cycle as quickly as I want with no issue.
Not a huge fan of having to tape my mags, but it does work like a charm while I look into some other kind of fix.
The Chassis is 100% worth it, feels great in action and the magazine is not a huge deal.
Im going to try a few more things to snug that mag up without tape and will report back.
I finally made an account to contribute to this post specifically, I hope that it helps anyone considering doing this.
V/R

 

[beetroot]

How is everyone finding these chassis?
I'm currently using a KRG Bravo and there isn't enough forend real-estate to get the gun heavy but balanced.

I'm guessing the AT-X chassis won't suffer from this issue? More likely to be front heavy due to no butt weight options?

I'm deciding between this chassis and the MDT ACC, I'd prefer the AT-X just to be different and the cost is similar for me.

 

[oldrifleman]

I don‘t have a Vodoo, but my Anschutz fourtner is in an AT-X. I have a 24.5”, 1.05”straight with full front bridge and it is front heavy. I am running 4 tail plates to get it close.

 

[Criver600]

Balance is perfect, low center of gravity, one of our local competitors runs this one.

 

[beetroot]

Balance is perfect, low center of gravity, one of our local competitors runs this one.
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It must be quite a rear heavy chassis from looking at different setups.

Everyone seems to run a lot of weights in the front but it doesn't need anything in the back.

 

[Criver600]

It must be quite a rear heavy chassis from looking at different setups.

Everyone seems to run a lot of weights in the front but it doesn't need anything in the back.

You need to design one that works perfectly with every combination, it will be a hit

 

[beetroot]

You need to design one that works perfectly with every combination, it will be a hit

Not a complaint, an observation.

 

[Tritiumdials]

Balance is perfect, low center of gravity, one of our local competitors runs this one.
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Is the balance really perfect if you need three sets of weights up front?

 

[beetroot]

Is the balance really perfect if you need three sets of weights up front?

If you look at pictures of guys AT-Xs, even with long heavy ass barrels they’ll still be running forend weights (usually internal as well).

Seems pretty standard for most chassis to be rear heavy, I’ve been looking through a few rim fire threads and MPA,KRG, MDT, Manners, etc all end up needing 22-15” 1.2” straight contour to balance out, without weights.

 

[Criver600]

Is the balance really perfect if you need three sets of weights up front?

Its sitting pretty on a game changer on top of a 4"X 4" can't believe your eyes?
Look no weights

 

[beetroot]

Its sitting pretty on a game changer on top of a 4"X 4" can't believe your eyes?
Look no weights
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That looks like a straight contour 26" ish barrel.
Pretty darn heavy barrel to balance it out.