I wanted to take a minute to explain who we are, our focus, and our goals. I am not a gunsmith or a machinist. I am a shooter (and former hot rodder), and everything I do and think revolves around being behind the rifle. When I started shooting PRS rimfire in 2017, I had no idea what I was doing other than knowing I loved to shoot. Being competitive, I thought it could be fun. My first rifle was a CZ455, but I was somewhat disappointed with its performance. So, I ordered a custom CZ455, and again, I was let down by its accuracy. (Side note: I learned how to reload for precision from David Tubb over text, and I got spoiled on what true precision and accuracy meant.)
When Vudoo came out, my first thought was that they were crazy—no one would spend that kind of money on a rimfire. But shortly after, a guy showed up with a Vudoo and promptly outshot us all. On the way home, I reached out to Vudoo to order a barreled action. After some discussion, I asked if they’d make me a deal on two. Cole countered with, “Buy three, and I’ll set you up as a dealer.” “Deal!” I said, and that’s how this all started.
After supplying most of the shooters at TX Precision Matches in Navasota, we quickly encountered the feeding issues that Vudoo became known for. Looking back, we now know it wasn’t the rifle but how we were using them. We added weight and made magazine blockers long before anything was commercially available. One day after a match, as we discussed our problems, I thought, “What if we had a longer, heavier barrel?” I sent a text to Paul from Mullerworks, and he sent down a 1.250, 16-twist blank. The balance problems were solved, and we didn’t lose the accuracy we were getting from the shorter barrels.
Fast forward, and I thought I could make a business out of this. The question was never whether we could chamber and build an accurate rifle, but whether we could do it consistently, over and over, in a semi-production format. That sent me shopping for CNC machines. After many calls to shops across the country, I ended up with a Doosan 2100 LSYB turning center. (Remember, I’m not a machinist, so I was completely lost, but I knew I didn’t want to handle the barrel twice—once to tenon/chamber and again to cut the slots on a mill.) A steep learning curve followed. I made a custom jig to hold the barrel in the hydraulic jaws, and off to the races we went.
Below are a few samples of the results we’ve achieved over the last couple of years, sending in a few rifles at a time to see where we stood. I’ve also included some results from customers who sent theirs in. My point is this: I want you all to understand that this is a lifestyle choice I made to build and provide the best product I can, one I feel good about selling. We test each rifle for accuracy at 50 and 200 yards. If I’m not satisfied, it doesn’t ship until I’m confident it will meet the customer’s expectations.
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