Good peace of mind, the perfect barrel, slugging proves the length is correct and they don't charge for it. it's a double check on what shilen did when they finished your barrel.
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If you ordered it from VGW, it's my understanding that they slug the barrels to determine if there's a tight spot close to the muzzle before cutting to length. But since the Shilens are taper-lapped, the bore dia should be at or near its smallest at the muzzle...slugging the bore would confirm this, unless the 'smiths at VGW have determined it's not necessary. If you're concerned about it, call or email and ask about it.
Thanks Panther for answering my question. I really appreciate. Sometimes I feel like giving the bore a good cleaning using a good one piece rod and a bore guide, of course but for regular cleaning after a shooting session, I use the patchworm system. Simple, efficient and safe.
Gilbert
Gilbert
Gilbert
Gilbert
Just got my V22 S home from my FFL. Mounted and bore sighted my scope and took some pics. I'll soon be ordering a tuner and then some testing in my club's 100 yd. underground tunnel. Also, today got a tracking number for my Arnold one piece rest.
Slo Cat: That is a very nice rig for sure. But the bolt handle is on the wrong side - lol
Gilbert
Gilbert
Oh contrary the bolt handle is on the correct side . And at 80 having shot all my life it took years to get manufacturers to make left bolts. I actually had a gunsmith cut the bolt on my Anshutz in the early “60 and silver solder it to the other side. That raised eyebrows when I took it to the factory in Ulm .
Slo cat - Your Kestros in the McWalnut molded-in pattern looks great! If VGW had had a Kestros in that color when I bought mine, I'd have snatched it right up... Hope you enjoy getting it broken-in and tuned in that indoor tunnel - what I wouldn't give to have such a facility to shoot mine in...
Very nice!! Still waiting. What is barrel diameter? What power scope?Just got my V22 S home from my FFL. Mounted and bore sighted my scope and took some pics. I'll soon be ordering a tuner and then some testing in my club's 100 yd. underground tunnel. Also, today got a tracking number for my Arnold one piece rest.
very nice when did you over you gun and what rings did you use
This rig is for tickling steel rather than punching holes in cardboard.
Rig:
Vudoo V22S: RBLP, Shilen 20” barrel
Foundation Centurion: Vudoo action inlet, Hawkins Precision M5 DBM bottom metal intel, full ARCA rail
Hawkins Precision M5 Oberndorf bottom metal
Bix’nAndy 2-Stage TacSport Pro trigger
NF ATACR 7-35 x 56F1 with Mil-XT reticle
Spuhr SP 4001
Total Weight = 15.3lb
Support:
Cyke-Pod/PRS with Atlas BT37 Spike Feet: 1.47lb
Ulfhednar Squeeze Bag: 0.84lb
The bottom metal inlet was chosen because Foundation does not offer a true BDL bottom metal inlet.
Rig:
Vudoo V22S: RBLP, Shilen 20” barrel
Foundation Centurion: Vudoo action inlet, Hawkins Precision M5 DBM bottom metal intel, full ARCA rail
Hawkins Precision M5 Oberndorf bottom metal
Bix’nAndy 2-Stage TacSport Pro trigger
NF ATACR 7-35 x 56F1 with Mil-XT reticle
Spuhr SP 4001
Total Weight = 15.3lb
Support:
Cyke-Pod/PRS with Atlas BT37 Spike Feet: 1.47lb
Ulfhednar Squeeze Bag: 0.84lb
The bottom metal inlet was chosen because Foundation does not offer a true BDL bottom metal inlet.
Muzzle is .907", Scope is Sightron SIII 45x45 Target Dot ED glass. I'll be ordering a Holeshot Tuner soon.
Rings are Burris XTR 30 mm.
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I recently received my BA back from VGW after they installed a Benchmark 25" barrel. The reason it's 25" is because that's where it slugged the best. I asked for a Benchmark 24" to 26". Mine slugged the best at 25" so that's what I got. I'm very pleased with the outcome!
Beautiful gun! I see you're a "Southpaw"! So am I. My configuration is the same as yours. I also use the SIGHTRON III 45X45!Just got my V22 S home from my FFL. Mounted and bore sighted my scope and took some pics. I'll soon be ordering a tuner and then some testing in my club's 100 yd. underground tunnel. Also, today got a tracking number for my Arnold one piece rest.
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Well my rifle has shipped. Looking forward to getting it!
What was ur wait time? Just curious if lead times are getting shorter?
I ordered mine on 9/28/21 and the quoted expected completion date was 2/28/22, but per tracking it should be received by this Thursday.
edited to add: Though I purchased mine with the bartlein barrel so that probably made it a little quicker to ship.
edited to add: Though I purchased mine with the bartlein barrel so that probably made it a little quicker to ship.
Just curious... Why a 20" barrel? Is this shooting better than a "regular" one like 24" or 25" ?
I think different choices are indicated for different applications.
You're exactly right!
Same scope as Anschulz, with lower rings and a cheater lens under lens cap. I can see bullet holes at 200yds.
Getting very jealous , still waiting for different excuses! But I see McMillan is shipping .And here it is:
Sorry, very nice.
Thanks guys,
Tomorrow will be the first range trip with this baby. I will let you know how it works.
Gilbert
Tomorrow will be the first range trip with this baby. I will let you know how it works.
Gilbert
Is that a molded in color?, and when did order? Thanks
Fred
Yes Fredfish the color is molded in. I bought the rifle from a dealer here in Canada who is one of our only 2 suppliers of Vudoo stuff. He only received one complete V22S in McMillan stock and I bought it.
Cheers
Gilbert
Cheers
Gilbert
Lucky you!
See post No 2378 for the rifle: First range trip and only beginning ammo testing. This is a strip of 5 groups ( 5 round groups ) shot consecutively with Center X. No tuner on rifle yet.
Gilbert
Gilbert
Looks good, what yardage?See post No 2378 for the rifle: First range trip and only beginning ammo testing. This is a strip of 5 groups ( 5 round groups ) shot consecutively with Center X. No tuner on rifle yet.
Gilbert
I did a considerable amount of shooting with my V-22S before mounting a Pro-X tuner, and based on that experience, I'd say you've got a very good barrel. Looking forward to seeing how it does after you put a tuner on it....
My due date was 2/18/22 on my V22S with a shilen barrel. still no vudoo or any word from vudoo on completion date
I just had my V22-S re-barreled at Vudoo with a BENCHMARK 25" 16 1/2 - 1 twist. It performed very well at it's first outing. I'm very pleased with the change. It originally had a 22" ACE
If a Benchmark barrel had been available when I ordered my Vudoo, I would have chosen it over any other barrel on earth!
Personally, I would wait on the Shilen, I was given the option of 2 other brands to complete my V22-s, but waited it out. Glad I did.
Did you specify the 26" barrel, as most, if not all Shilens are 24" ??
I requested my Benchmark at 26". They told me it slugged tightest at 25" so that's what I got. Also, I used the "Purdy Method" to set my tuner and it's been working just fine for me. I guess there are some guys on here who take this hobby/sport more serious than others and that's great. I appreciate those guys sharing their information with people like me, however I really don't think it's necessary to bad-mouth the guys that are less knowledgeable. I always thought the object behind any sport/hobby was t have fun and enjoy what you're doing. We all would like to shoot 250/25's or 2500's. We also know that's not how it works so we keep trying which is why we're all here. I think I'm at a point now that when I miss I know it's ME not the equipment (or maybe a flyer
) Tomorrow is another day...we'll try it again...Just my $.02
If your barrel is something like .900", it is not necessary to get a 26" or more as barrel length. Mine is shilen 24" (R0 contour) on the Vudoo and is shooting great. My other rifle is a Turbo/shilen, wich is 26" and 0.850 straigth contour, and it is also shooting great.I requested my Benchmark at 26". They told me it slugged tightest at 25" so that's what I got. Also, I used the "Purdy Method" to set my tuner and it's been working just fine for me. I guess there are some guys on here who take this hobby/sport more serious than others and that's great. I appreciate those guys sharing their information with people like me, however I really don't think it's necessary to bad-mouth the guys that are less knowledgeable. I always thought the object behind any sport/hobby was t have fun and enjoy what you're doing. We all would like to shoot 250/25's or 2500's. We also know that's not how it works so we keep trying which is why we're all here. I think I'm at a point now that when I miss I know it's ME not the equipment (or maybe a flyer
Just my $.02
All this is pure harmonics/vibrations related.
I guess this guy turboshooter thinks everything is funny. I guess I'm either ignorant, dumb or both cuz I don't see anything that's funny in what you said. What am I missing here...I must be too old for this kind of humor.
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