Just curious, could you cut the slot for the follower into mag extension? This would allow the user to swap mag extensions, making the mag body for alll sizes the same. I would imagine the mag body is more expensive to machine than the extension. Since you do not need to full mag length (x axis) for the 22LR, there is plenty of room to use a beefy screen through the Y axis to affix the mag body tot eh extension.
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There are a number of ways to do it, but creating a transition for the follower into and out of the extension isn't a good idea with a protruding case head. The other issue is machining the pocket into the extension; would have to use a sinker to do it correctly unless you make the extension in two halves like the body. I'd rather keep the column integrity in the body and make one extension for multiple bodies.
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Well....ok....call the shop, talk to Greg
....but we won't accept deposits, it's just to get in line.MB
Today I received my Vudoo. It's 20" MTU in Cadex Lite Competition chassis with trigger tech diamond and 30MOA scope base.
I was expecting a lot, and it exceeded each of my expectations in every aspects; from customer service to finish of the rifle.
Waiting for glass and scope rings.
Can't wait to get it out and shoot
I was expecting a lot, and it exceeded each of my expectations in every aspects; from customer service to finish of the rifle.
Waiting for glass and scope rings.
Can't wait to get it out and shoot
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Color options? or just red?
Color options? or just red?Proto Machined Mags are back from Ano, turned out beautifully and work awesome. Fixture plate is in the machine and full tilt boogie by Wednesday. Made slight revisions to the Base Plate for clearing all the possible DBMs and improving aesthetics. Onto the next cool thing....
Just to give everyone an idea of what to expect for size, here's a SolidWorks assembly with the five, 10, 12 and 15 round mags. You can also see the difference in the Base Plate between current protos and production version.
MB
We have a substantial in-house Cerakote capability so we'll be Cerakoting mostly; any of the available colors are in play but not sure we'll be doing custom stuff yet. We'll not be adding an anodize option until later because the due diligence takes time; we won't use anyone that can't perform consistently or guarantee their work. Anodizing can have a lot of fall-out if the process is sloppy and some shops won't hold themselves accountable for damaged parts, so I'll be very careful when choosing who we use. When we do flip the switch for anodize, red and black are what I've done so far, but some anodizers offer an array of color options.
MB
Some more of my hair turned gray just thinking about dealing with anodizers again. You can get a bumper chromed for $100, but I can't get all my parts to be the same shade of blue? But at least the thumbprints are no extra cost!
@RAVAGE88 , has a price been discussed yet? Definitely excited to see these. Thanks for the hard work!
@RAVAGE88 , has a price been discussed yet? Definitely excited to see these. Thanks for the hard work!
Mike, I knew there was a reason for my not ordering a pile of mags when I consumed the Vudoo kool-aid back in February (mmmm-mmmm good...)! Thanks for your continued development of an already amazing platform and supporting items.Well....ok....call the shop, talk to Greg
MB
I already have an interesting hodge-podge of colors - blue chassis, whatever that brown is for Vortex Razor, cobalt cerakote on action and barrel.... it all works quite well somehow... let's add a splash of red...
Yep, my biggest "discussion" with various anodizers was deciding what color is black, and within the same batch of anodizing.
Pricing hasn't been published yet but will be soon.
MB
The cross-sections are very similar, differing where necessary because one is molded and one machined. In the recent past, there have been at least a couple who've made extensions for the current molded magazine, but to do so means the thumb button can't be used. The absence of the thumb button can create feed issues which is why I'm now not doing a +2 extension.
MB
The magazine fixture plates are coming along nicely and on schedule....
MB
MB
Mike,
Are the bodies hollowed out so they are not too heavy? Sides screwed together?
Some might want the extra weight, but it would be easy to fill a hollow cavity with weight if they want it, but harder to make them lighter.
Are the bodies hollowed out so they are not too heavy? Sides screwed together?
Some might want the extra weight, but it would be easy to fill a hollow cavity with weight if they want it, but harder to make them lighter.
The housing halves are not completely hollow. In order to bolt them together without distortion, there has to be some integrity. The molded parts are designed similarly so the material is rigid enough post molding. The integrity in a stamped steel magazine comes from the properties of the steel and the bends that give the material its outer shape,
MB
MIghty Bites FTW! Love'em! There's something just hypnotic about clean tool paths. Looks more like a facing op than a pocket.
I am playing with safe cracking (freaking hard!) and whipped up a quick mount yesterday for an old lock. Went a little unconventional on the facing since it was just for me.
Anyways, keep the machining pics coming!
I am playing with safe cracking (freaking hard!) and whipped up a quick mount yesterday for an old lock. Went a little unconventional on the facing since it was just for me.
Anyways, keep the machining pics coming!
Well I ordered My Vudoo yesterday! Now what am I going to spend every free moment of my day obsessing over?! In all actuality where is the best place with the best price for Lapua Center-x? I have 1500 rounds of SK Rifle match and about the same of Eley Match but since center-x is the premier I would like to get some! Thanks for any info given or already received!!
Cheers!
Jason
Cheers!
Jason
Congratulations!
You can spend time thinking about what glass you going to put on it....
Also, Brownells has center x for 11.29/50
Best price on Center-X (or any of the Eley / Lapua premium or midrange labels) is Good Shooting Inc. I have yet to find any vendor offer better prices, even on "sale," than this crew, and that factors in such bits as "free shipping," and you also get a choice of lots.
Plus they are very good people to deal with!
Thanks for the tip ?? definitely ordering from them
Cathy and James are good people. And in case you didnt know it, Cathy is one of the most incredible shooters I have ever known.
Cathy Winstead-Severin
Cathy Winstead-Severin is one of the most successful smallbore shooters in the U.S. of all-time. She has been around for 20 years, winning titles right and left, but the year 2017 was definitely her…
www.lapua.com Well scope will be a Vortex PST Gen 2 5-25 FFP mil/mil with the new reticle. I am using a lifeline and getting it at an insane price! Until it arrives my Razor Gen 2 will hold its place. From what I understand medium rings are good for lever throw and clearance. New stick is a Ridgeback Black with gray 18" kukri.
Cheers!
So lemme get this straight, you'll replace the Gen 2 razor with the Gen 2 PST?
Why, if I may ask?
(I'm @ the mil pricing and you can't beat it, so eventually considering the razor to replace the Diamondback Tactical)
The Razor is on my 6.5 Creedmoor that I just had made for me and I have not put any rounds down it yet. So it is sitting on top not zeroed yet. I have a 100 yard range about 30 yards off my deck beside my house. In the spring it will include steel hung out to 380 yards. So I can easily shoot the Vudoo before I get to the Creedmoor before spring gets here.
Cheers!
Oh wow. Ive talked to Cathy on the phone. I have read all about Cathy the shooter before. Didn't realize I actually talked to 'the' Cathy. She is an amazing shooter. I order from good shooting all the time as wellCathy and James are good people. And in case you didnt know it, Cathy is one of the most incredible shooters I have ever known.
Cathy Winstead-Severin
Cathy Winstead-Severin is one of the most successful smallbore shooters in the U.S. of all-time. She has been around for 20 years, winning titles right and left, but the year 2017 was definitely her…
Hello Everyone, I am a relatively new Vudoo owner, I have the Ridgeback with 18" Kukri Barrel and I also have the new MDT ACC chassis with a 22" Kukri Barrel. Just curious as to what glass everyone is running? I currently have Vortex Razor Gen 2's 4.5x27x56 and I am wondering if there are advantages to a NF ATACR?
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Same here ive bought from her on the phone several times, she talks like a nice lady that knows a lot about ammo, not like a super shooter.
I think they have fixed that, my tipton .21 goes thru the guide that vudoo sent me. It came with an adaptor for smaller rods.
.20 caliber rod and the Vudoo bore guide
To add to the cleaning rod discussion, I have a 17 - 20 cal. Montana extreme with 5-40 threads. Fits great, but the adapter that gets me to the 22 jag is 8-32. This will not fit through the insert in my Vudoo bore guide. I have to leave the insert out.
Can anyone tell me where I can get a 5-40 thread 22 jag that fits through the insert? Or, even a new rod and the matching jags? Or, is there a place where all this has been discussed already?
Justin
Can anyone tell me where I can get a 5-40 thread 22 jag that fits through the insert? Or, even a new rod and the matching jags? Or, is there a place where all this has been discussed already?
Justin
I don’t actually use the adapter and have no problems with a 22cal rod.
MB
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I dont know if they are all made like this. The larger guide will accept a .21” rod, the smaller adaptor fits in the larger rod guide, it will not accept the .22” rod, i have a .185 “ rod that fits the adaptor well.
When i use my 22cal rod, the edge of the ejector scratches the rod. I believe they want you to use a smaller rod for this reason alone.
i agree, if your ejector is scratching your cleaning rod, you need to do something different!
I started taking my ejector out when cleaning until i was able to get a smaller rod.
For rimfire cleaning in general I prefer a Dewey 20cal rod in a 22lr and I turn down the thread adapter to just over 0.200” so I can then attach the jag for the VFG cleaning felts. It does a great job for me. I use this with my VGW V-22 bore guide and the insert.
cleaning rod i use with the adapter....https://www.killoughshootingsports.com/cleaning/705-melonited-187-cleaning-rod.html
Design is locked and we're full tilt boogie....
MB
MB
I see the .17M2/22lR on the side! Might we see .17 HMR/22Mag sneak in the back door?Design is locked and we're full tilt boogie....
MB
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