NEW From Zermatt Arms - RimX Actions

[padom]

I didnt have a ton of time today after getting up at 3:45am and at a client by 5:30, but I wanted to run out real quick and rip through a bunch of lots to see what this barrel likes for the next range session.

I shot something like 35 or so different either ammo types or lots.

Next session I'll concentrate on the ammo that shot best today which is Midas+, R50 and RWS Special Match...

22" ACE 1.2" Straight
22LR Match Eachus Chamber
Manzella Precision

 

[AGrizz]

Mike Manzella certainly does a beautiful job on all the barrels he produces. When you have the time to sit and shoot those groups should be all cut to about half that size.

 

[juliang]

I .listened to the census here and now have 2 genuine RimX mags with the RimX extensions. 500 rounds later I still have total reliability. Regarding my Manzella/Ace barrel... It has shot SK+, SKM, SK LR, Wolf and Eley match well. Doesn't seem picky which is great. Lapua long range however, not so much. I was shooting some Eley Match this morning and apart from me, it was a good combo. This rifle shows me how much I suck. I love the action, it's a joy to shoot. Typical 5 shot group....... the flyer is always me. I'm working on it. 2 pics of the same target. Maybe not good for some of you, but in general I am encouraged. This is at 100 yards, 50 is too easy!!

 

[Eagle1899]

Mike Manzella spun me up a Green Mountain blank with Padoms Eachus chamber. It shoots great!!! Mike is great to work with. I've shot a pile of different ammo through it and I haven't found any that it will not shoot. The interesting thing is my SD has dropped significantly from the previous barrel I was using. With all ammo. To say the least I'm very happy with it.

 

[allan harris]

Does anyone here have a Rim X in an MDT Timbr Frontier Stock?
I'm just wondering if the Rim X mag will work with the MDT bottom metal?

 

[021411]

Not my picture. It was from Modacam’s FB post. Interesting..

 

[padom]

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Not my picture. It was from Modacam’s FB post. Interesting..

This changes the design of RimX entirely.. you now need to have a reamer and set headspace for each ammo type you plan to shoot for proper ignition just like any other rimfire that came before the RimX.

That's why the RimX design is so revolutionary for high accuracy rimfire repeaters..

I have no issues with my RimX. This isn't necessary IMHO....

Also, you now need properly timed extractor grooves for thus. There goes all your prefits. Full custom timed barrel now.. at that point why not just go Vudoo instead of voiding warranty and cutting up your bolt??

 

[021411]

Here’s another screen grab about some details.

 

[allan harris]

I agree with Padom's comments. I have a few Vudoos and would not have bought a Rim X if the original design had been like this.

 

[juliang]

Looks to me like this is just a one off custom rifle being made for Levi Sanderson. I don't see any sign that Zermatt is changing the design. I'll ask Levi.

 

[jelrod1]

The RimX is a very well made action. This conversion won’t be for everyone and that’s fine and is not the purpose . A lot of people like the idea of a Vudoo with a RimX mag. I more like the idea of a RimX as the base. I just took the things I liked the most from both and put them together to create an option. This particular one is my personal rifle and I also added some other modifications for experimentation. Zermatt is not changing anything here. I get asked for a lot of things and these are merely options for the ones that want them.

 

[padom]

I .listened to the census here and now have 2 genuine RimX mags with the RimX extensions. 500 rounds later I still have total reliability. Regarding my Manzella/Ace barrel... It has shot SK+, SKM, SK LR, Wolf and Eley match well. Doesn't seem picky which is great. Lapua long range however, not so much. I was shooting some Eley Match this morning and apart from me, it was a good combo. This rifle shows me how much I suck. I love the action, it's a joy to shoot. Typical 5 shot group....... the flyer is always me. I'm working on it. 2 pics of the same target. Maybe not good for some of you, but in general I am encouraged. This is at 100 yards, 50 is too easy!! View attachment 8403354View attachment 8403355

What length is your Ace? Did you chrono your ammo ?

 

[juliang]

What length is your Ace? Did you chrono your ammo ?

Hi, Mike just called me and explained the situation. My Ace is 24" and putting Eley match at 1120 fps, my 21" Lilja barrel CZ puts the same ammo at 1130. I did show a flier in the photo but attributed it to myself. I shot it a fair bit today out to 300 yards and was very impressed. I'm off work again tomorrow so I'll try a few 100 yard best groups here at my place. I guess I've put about 600 rounds thru it. Super impressed that Mike called me and I hope your situation is resolved soon.

 

[padom]

Hi, Mike just called me and explained the situation. My Ace is 24" and putting Eley match at 1120 fps, my 21" Lilja barrel CZ puts the same ammo at 1130. I did show a flier in the photo but attributed it to myself. I shot it a fair bit today out to 300 yards and was very impressed. I'm off work again tomorrow so I'll try a few 100 yard best groups here at my place. I guess I've put about 600 rounds thru it. Super impressed that Mike called me and I hope your situation is resolved soon.

Mine is good to go. Just took a few rounds to settle in. I only had it out once before today for a quick session. I'm at 635rd after today's session and it's really hammering.

Here is today's target @ 50yd. I scrubbed it clean after putting 500rd down 2 days ago before today's session.

Started with the CenterX bottom row shooting left to right.. it really tightened up after those first few groups..

All 30rd AGG's in the 0.2s with multiple groups in the 0.1s. Smallest group just a hair over 0.100 measuring 0.106.

Midas and R50 really hammering. Gonna scrub it clean again tonight and shoot some 30rd AGG's @ 100yd and 10 shot 200yd groups tomorrow...

This ACE barrel is really settling in.

One thing to note. My barrel is different from Julian's. I ordered mine custom directly from ACE with a taper lapped choke @ 22" .... for comparisons sake








This was the best 5x5 30rd AGG R50 lot top row 54-7YR-517.. 1090 SD 4.4 over 30rd!

 

[padom]

Didn't make it back out Friday. Headed up to the mountains for the start of the March Brown hatch instead.

Just gave it a good cleaning. Gonna get it back out tomorrow.

 

[Cement Bench]

how dare you have other interests or hobbies

Just kidding bro

 

[marc.south1972]

NRLX MATCH