This post is kinda twofold. First, and most important is a BIG thank -you to Vudoo Gunworks!! They stand behind their rifles 100%. I had what I thought was an issue with my Ravage, and gave them a call. No wait on the phone. Jill hooked me up with one of the guys in the back, I told him what I had going, and he said no problem. Sent me a shipping label, UPS picked my barreled action up at my home, and off to Vudoo for a fix. First rate customer service!!
The issue I thought I had was seized bolt. I recently shot a .22 match and was experiencing some VERY stiff bolt lift. Cost me one entire stage as I got one round off, and then could not get bolt to close on another round. Did a little looking,wiping, oiling, and managed to get bolt to work and finished match. I’ve had the rifle for about two years and this was my first match with it. Finished middle of the pack and all in all had a great time. A shooter on my squad who is familiar with Vudoo ( as he also was shooting one) noticed I was having issues with the bolt lift. He checked out my rifle and thought that my bolt had some internal issue. As compared to his Vudoo, it was like night and day between bolt lift. I worked his bolt- don’t get cute here- and it was smooth as glass, as all Vudoo Rifles are known to be. So, hence the call.
Now for the second part of this post.
I have been a shooter for probably 20 years or more. I shoot sporting clays, I shoot black powder silhouette, I shoot PRS, I reload, I cast bullets. Hell, I’m probably almost OAF! But APPARENTLY I DONT KNOW HOW TO CLEAN MY RIFLES! The issue was nothing more than a dirty rifle. I am shamed! I had a company spend their money for me to ship them a dirty rifle that I have neglected. Pathetic on my part. The issue was carbon build up on the bolt face and breech face. Most likely I need a more regular cleaning regimen as I shoot my a Vudoo suppressed. Not to say that I have never cleaned the rifle, because I had. I can’t say how many rounds between cleanings, but obviously not frequent enough.
Soooooo, if anyone is having this issue with their Vudoo, give it a good cleaning before sending it out and embarrassing yourself like I did.
And once again, many many thanks to Vudoo gunworks for their dedication and patience for dumbasses like me.
JM
The issue I thought I had was seized bolt. I recently shot a .22 match and was experiencing some VERY stiff bolt lift. Cost me one entire stage as I got one round off, and then could not get bolt to close on another round. Did a little looking,wiping, oiling, and managed to get bolt to work and finished match. I’ve had the rifle for about two years and this was my first match with it. Finished middle of the pack and all in all had a great time. A shooter on my squad who is familiar with Vudoo ( as he also was shooting one) noticed I was having issues with the bolt lift. He checked out my rifle and thought that my bolt had some internal issue. As compared to his Vudoo, it was like night and day between bolt lift. I worked his bolt- don’t get cute here- and it was smooth as glass, as all Vudoo Rifles are known to be. So, hence the call.
Now for the second part of this post.
I have been a shooter for probably 20 years or more. I shoot sporting clays, I shoot black powder silhouette, I shoot PRS, I reload, I cast bullets. Hell, I’m probably almost OAF! But APPARENTLY I DONT KNOW HOW TO CLEAN MY RIFLES! The issue was nothing more than a dirty rifle. I am shamed! I had a company spend their money for me to ship them a dirty rifle that I have neglected. Pathetic on my part. The issue was carbon build up on the bolt face and breech face. Most likely I need a more regular cleaning regimen as I shoot my a Vudoo suppressed. Not to say that I have never cleaned the rifle, because I had. I can’t say how many rounds between cleanings, but obviously not frequent enough.
Soooooo, if anyone is having this issue with their Vudoo, give it a good cleaning before sending it out and embarrassing yourself like I did.
And once again, many many thanks to Vudoo gunworks for their dedication and patience for dumbasses like me.
JM
