Vudoo V-22 Rimfire Repeater Action

Vudoo V-22 Rimfire Repeater Action

Vudoo V22 Rimfire Repeater Action

Vudoo V-22 Rimfire Repeater Action

The Vudoo Gunworks V-22 .22 long rifle action is for the rimfire shooter who wants to build the best and most accurate .22 rifle based on a Remington 40x or Remington 700 action. By most reports, the Vudoo V22 is the best of the best, and we hope to find out shortly with a rifle of our own based on the V22.

Vudoo Gunworks V-22 Rimfire Repeater Action

Our Patented Vudoo V-22 Rimfire Repeater Action is truly something to behold. It is the heart and soul of the finest .22 LR rifle ever conceived. Bragging? No, we’re just that proud of our baby and we think you’ll feel the same way after you handle and shoot one too.
It’s no secret that it bears a resemblance to its Grandfather, the venerable 40X of yesteryear, but make no mistake, the similarities stop there. An engineering masterpiece conceived by our Engineer, Mike Bush. There is no detail that has been overlooked. It has been finessed, massaged, and tested as far as we know, more than any action of any type out there. How can we make such a claim? Mike has been at it for more than 7 years with many one-offs, hand builds in the field getting run through the wringer. It has been such a success that it was simply time to bring it into production.

Vudoo Gunworks V-22 Details

Well, first off, it departs from the 40X in that the 40X was a full-size centerfire receiver converted to handle the diminutive .22LR cartridge. The V-22 has been designed from the ground up as a true-to-scale Rimfire receiver that fits the Rem 700 footprint as far as stocks and chassis’ go. It also runs a full-size short action bottom metal (DBM) and our V-2210 magazine has an AICS form factor so it pops right in Chassis’ or another DBM’s made for such. The V-22 has a very unique control-round-feed protocol. The bolt has full capture control of the cartridge from the time it leaves the magazine until it ejects the spent round out the ejection port. The significance of that is two-fold. Great feed and extraction reliability and…equally as important, the cartridge is controlled in a way that it never touches anything on its entrance into the bore. There is no feed ramp, nor does the projectile go in at an angle that would damage it in any way. We all know how susceptible the soft lead of the .22LR is to accuracy degrading damage and minor nicks during the chambering process. It is eliminated in the V-22 geometry. We are also very proud to offer our V-22 Action in both left and right-handed models.

Some may say it’s overkill to build a .22LR, 17HM2, .22WMR, or 17HMR to this level. Heck, most production centerfire rifles don’t have a solid one-piece bolt handle integral with the bolt body or an integral recoil lug like the V-22 does. We say if you want extreme reliability and accuracy in a repeater, there is no such thing as overkill.

Many great designs are conceived and exist out there in the world but the truly great ones are manufacturable on a large scale, repeatable, high tolerance level. The V-22 is such a design. Our ability to hold tolerances in the tenths of thousandths with consistent repeatability while still producing a volume suitable to meet demand is a testament to the inherent design characteristics Mike laid out at the very beginning. This ensures you, our valued customer, can count on the same quality in the thousandth rifle as came in the first.

All steps in our manufacturing process are done on state-of-the-art CNC equipment whether it is the creation of the receiver, bolt, barrel chambering or the little things like the pinned scope rail and threaded oversize bolt knob. Precision manufacturing exudes from every nook and cranny of this thing. It really is that awesome.

Couple all that precision manufacturing with an assembly build process handled by some of the most skilled craftsmen out there, all shooters themselves with a passion for perfection, and you have what is arguably one of the finest rifles built. It just happens to shoot one of the most fun cartridges there is…the .22LR.

 

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BERGARA B14R 22LR STEEL B14R001

BERGARA B14R 22LR STEEL B14R001

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Bergara B14R 22LR Steel, Threaded Barrel, Model Number B14R001

The B-14R Rimfire Series is the natural evolution of Bergara continuing its journey forward. Due to the fact that they have been making highly accurate rimfire barrels on an OEM basis for over a decade, they are confident that they can deliver exceptional performance and relevant features that make your rimfire shooting experience more successful.

With Bergara’s advanced expertise in engineering, they combined two distinct platforms that serve completely different needs such as plinking and hunting as well as serious competition shooting.

The B-14R .22LR Rifle is specifically designed for long range rimfire shooting, training, and competing. It features a full-size 700 footprint and accepts many after-market components including stocks, triggers, and mounts. The push-feed action sports dual extractors, a full-size detachable magazine, and delivers sub-MOA performance with match grade ammunition. Visit Bergara

BERGARA B14R .22LR THREADED BARREL

The Bergara B-14R .22LR  Bolt Action Rifle LR is the latest offering in our ever-popular B-14 series of rifles. With the collective of our expert team, we have designed and built an accurate full size .22 precision trainer. The Bergara B-14 R Bolt Action Rifle in .22 LR has been in the making for several years now. We set out with a goal to help set the bar with the .22 shooters in mind. The Bergara B-14 R has been a product that our customers and enthusiast have been requesting for quite some time, and with the growing NRL22 and PRS .22 competition matches, we believed that the time was right to introduce a rifle of this nature.

This rifle is designed as a true rimfire “trainer” is that it works within the dimensions of a Remington 700 platform, allowing shooters to have a similar size and feel to their centerfire rifle, or even set up as a clone to their centerfire to train with. It, therefore, fits Remington 700 compatible stocks, bases, and triggers.

This being the case, it gives a perfect platform to allow any shooter the ability to customize their rifle with all kinds of compatible accessories already on the market. The magazine is a single stack .22LR mag that is built within the same dimensions as a standard short action AICS mag.

With the growing popularity of long-range shooting, this gun allows shooters to practice their disciplines at a more affordable price and in areas where longer ranges may not be available.

Bergara B-14R 22LR SPECIFICATIONS:

  • Caliber: 22 Long rifle
  • Action: B-14 R
  • Barrel: 4140 Bergara barrel
  • Twist: 1:16
  • Barrel length: 18”
  • Threaded muzzle: 1/2-28
  • Weight: 9.25 lbs.
  • Length: 38” with spacers
  • Mag capacity: 10 round magazine
  • Scope mounts: 6-48 screws, Rem 700 compatible

Stock: Bergara’s HMR stock Molded with mini-chassis, integrated OD flush cup sling mounts and swivel mounts, adjustable cheek piece and length-of-pull. Full-length integrated mini-chassis for repeatable bedding and supports fully free-floated barrel.

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RUGER PRECISION RIMFIRE 17 HMR VS 22 WMR

RUGER PRECISION RIMFIRE 17 HMR VS 22 WMR

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RUGER PRECISION RIMFIRE .17 HMR VERSUS .22 WMR WHICH WOULD YOU BUY?

I was initially contemplating buying a .22 LR Ruger Precision Rimfire aka “RPR” but that changed when MDT released their LSS Rimfire Chassis for the CZ American. I’m not giving up on owning a Ruger Precision Rimfire I just moved the target to a choice between a .17 HMR or .22 WMR.

This isn’t one of those “which is better .22 Magnum or .17 HMR?” posts, the internet is filled with commentary on that topic. In my opinion while the two rimfire cartridges overlap a bit they serve different purposes which I’ll briefly cover further down. This post is instead about which caliber .17 HMR or .22 HMR did you buy or would you buy if you were in the market for a non .22lr Ruger RPR?

RUGER PRECISION RIMFIRE .17 HMR VERSUS .22 WMR

If you want to read a great article on .17 HMR versus .22 WMR that isn’t merely clickbait and internet regurgitation, Chuck Hawks has the best write up. For our post, I will simplify the subject.

Hornady 17 HMR 20gr XTP

Hornady 17 HMR 20gr XTP

  • 17 HMR: The super-accurate .17 HMR has a higher muzzle velocity, a flatter trajectory delivering much less energy than the .22 WMR. .17 HMR ammo costs more than .22 HMR

  • 22 WMR: The larger, heavier bullet of the .22 HMR has a lower muzzle velocity but generates more energy than the .17 HMR

Hornady 22 WMR 30gr

Hornady 22 WMR 30gr

.17 HMR VERSUS .22 WMR – INTENDED TARGET MATTERS

When choosing between the .17 HMR and .22 WMR (.22 Mag), it would appear that how your planning to use your rifle might be the best way to determine which caliber is best for you. The .17 HMR has a lightweight modern bullet profile that, when combined with high velocity, lends itself to long-range accuracy but without much punch. The .22 WMR is not quite as accurate or far-reaching as the .17 HMR, but it delivers a lot more energy on targets within its useable range than the .17 HMR.

For me, I’m simply a target shooter and only care about accuracy, and that makes .17 HMR a natural choice. If I were looking to take out small game, I would choose the .22 WMR all day. Not to say that the .17 HMR can’t be used on the same game at equal distances, but the .22 magnum is simply a bigger hammer at 100 yards.


RUGER PRECISION RIMFIRE .17 HMR VERSUS .22 WMR COMMON FEATURES

  • Molded, one-piece chassis and adjustable buttstock assembly are manufactured with glass-filled nylon for strength, stiffness, and stability, making a solid foundation for accuracy each and every shot. Adjustable buttstock features a flat Picatinny bag rider making it easy to affix a rear monopod. A molded-in window provides a tether point for your squeeze bag, and a metal QD pocket makes it easy to secure a sling.
  • Quick-Fit adjustable Precision Rimfire stock allows the length of pull and comb height to be quickly and easily adjusted to get proper fit over a wide range of shooter sizes, outerwear, and shooting positions. Indicating marks molded into the chassis help you quickly return to a previous position.
  • Big-Gun bolt throw adjustment enables shooters to change from a rimfire 1-1/2″ bolt throw to a short-action centerfire 3″ bolt throw, reducing the chance of short-stroking your bolt in competition.
  • Ruger Marksman Adjustable™ trigger is externally adjustable, with a trigger pull range of 2.25 to 5 pounds; wrench storage in a buttstock compartment.
  • Ruger’s own AR-Pattern pistol grip and safety selector provides an extended reach for maximum control and access to the 45°, reversible safety selector. May be configured with most AR-style grips and selectors.
  • Anodized 0 MOA Picatinny scope base makes it easy to mount and zero optics.
  • Oversized bolt handle for positive bolt manipulation (same as the Ruger Precision® Rifle).
  • 15″ aluminum free-float handguard is black hard-coat anodized aluminum. It features Magpul® M-LOK® slots on all four sides for improved scope clearance for long-range scopes and easy mounting of M-LOK-compatible rails and accessories.
  • 18″ target barrel is cold hammer-forged from 1137 alloy steel to create ultra-precise rifling for excellent accuracy. The barrel can be replaced easily by a competent gunsmith using AR-style wrenches and headspace gauges.
  • 1/2″-28 threaded barrel for standard muzzle accessories, like the Silent-SR® suppressor, comes with a factory-installed thread protector covering both the threads and crown.
  • Accepts Ruger® magnum rimfire magazines, including the JMX-1 rotary magazine and the BX-15® Magnum magazine.

RUGER PRECISION RIMFIRE .17 HMR

  • Stock Quick-Fit Precision Rimfire Adjustable
  • Capacity 9
  • Barrel Length 18″
  • Overall Length 35.13″ – 38.63″
  • GripAR-Pattern
  • Handguard Free-Float With Magpul® M-LOK® Slots
  • Handguard Finish Black, Hard-Coat Anodized
  • Thread Pattern 1/2″-28
  • Length of Pull 12″ – 15.50″
  • Sights None-Rail Installed
  • Barrel Threaded Cold Hammer-Forged 1137 Alloy Steel
  • Weight 6.8 lb.
  • Twist 1:9″ RH
  • Grooves 6
  • Suggested Retail $529.00

RUGER PRECISION RIMFIRE .22 WMR

  • Stock Quick-Fit Precision Rimfire Adjustable
  • Capacity 9
  • Barrel Length 18″
  • Overall Length 35.13″ – 38.63″
  • Grip AR-Pattern
  • Handguard Free-Float With Magpul® M-LOK® Slots
  • Handguard Finish Black, Hard-Coat Anodized
  • Thread Pattern 1/2″-28
  • Length of Pull 12″ – 15.50″
  • Sights None-Rail Installed
  • Barrel Threaded Cold Hammer-Forged 1137 Alloy Steel
  • Weight 6.8 lb.
  • Twist 1:14″ RH
  • Grooves 6
  • Suggested Retail$529.00

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DRAKE A17-A22 Match Competition Long Range Tactical Rifle

DRAKE A17-A22 Match Competition Long Range Tactical Rifle

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DRAKE A17/A22 Match Competition Long Range Tactical Rifle

The Drake A17 / A22 chassis rifle has been designed to further improve on the 2016 NRA rifle of the year, with the intent to meet the discerning needs of the Precision Rifle Shooter (PRS), Varmint Hunters and young shooters learning marksmanship fundamentals.

The host rifle is a Savage® A17 or A22 that is dropped into a custom fitted Drake A17 / A22 Monolithic design rifle chassis. Drakes forward, out of the box planning, considered restrictive state firearms laws regarding semi auto rifles with pistol grips, that resulted in our A17 / A22 flexible design.

Drake Associates A17/A22 Match Competition Long Range Tactical Rifle

This chassis has the ability to switch between a traditional AR style pistol grip and a more traditional rifle stock design, making this chassis option restrictive state complaint.

Additional design features include MAGPUL® M LOK attachment points; a varying selection of colors in both Cerakote and Mil Spec anodization, improved magazine tolerances over factory stocks and a night vision hood interface channel. Complete drop in compatibility requires no modification to factory barreled action.

Additionally, Drake has designed a 16” heavy barreled variant, further increasing the performance of the hard hitting .17 HMR cartridge.
Running a gauntlet ranging from young shooters to Combat Experienced Military Snipers, the DRAKE A17 / A22 TACTICAL COMPETITION CHASSIS RIFLE has proven to be a well accepted and truly enjoyable rifle to shoot.

CHASSIS ONLY OPTION

DRAKE A17 / A22 TACTICAL COMPETITION CHASSIS ONLY OPTION can be purchased separate for current A17 / A22 owners. This will give current owners the ability to upgrade their A17 / A22 rifles to this current configuration.

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Savage Arms A22 Pro Varmint Rifle

Savage Arms A22 Pro Varmint Rifle

Picture of a Savage Arms A22 Pro Varmint .22 Rifle

Savage Arms A22 Pro Varmint .22 LR Rifle 47217

Savage is clearly looking to steal some potential Ruger 10/22 customers with their A17 and A22 series rifles. Time will tell if Savage poses an actual threat or not. This brings us to this post of the A22 Pro Varmint Rifle. At $300 street price your getting a light weight Boyds stock, fluted 22 inch barrel, picatinny railed receiver and an Accu-Trigger. Currently the reviews are a little mixed. The stock is lighter than some expect, the trigger needs some polishing and some examples need to barrel channel sanded slightly to make it free float. The magazine complaints are resolved using Butler Creek BCA22LR25 25 round Savage A22 Magazines. The good with this .22 beside the price point is the accuracy. Many early reviews reporting great accuracy with quality target ammunition and the aforementioned issues addressed.

I think one miss on Savage’s part is the lack of a threaded barrel. I also wonder why not simply design the gun to use 10/22 magazines instead of their legacy unpopular design. Note: The Butler Creek .22LR magazines don’t remain in stock long, act fast when you find them. 

I’m tempted to buy an A22 Pro Varmint and replace the Boyd’s stock with a Drake A17/A22 Tactical Competition Chassis.

Savage Arms A22 Pro Varmint 

The Savage ’A Series has proven itself for reliability and accuracy. Now shooters have an even more effective option with the A22 Pro Varmint. The rifle’s Boyds Pro Varmint rifle stock provides superior ergonomics and a light weight, extremely stable platform for the fluted heavy barrel. A one-piece Picatinny rail and user-adjustable AccuTrigger allow shooters to tailor the rifle to their exact needs, and the 10-round rotary magazine offers fast cycling. The straight-blowback action ensures safe and consistent cycling.

Savage Arms A22 Pro Varmint Features

  • Boyds Pro Varmint black stock
  • One-piece Picatinny rail
  • Heavy carbon steel barrel with straight fluting
  • Straight-blowback semi-automatic action
  • User-adjustable AccuTrigger
  • 10-round rotary magazine
 

Savage Arms A22 Pro Varmint Specifications

SKU Number 47217
MSRP $499.00
Action Semi Auto
Barrel Color Blued
Barrel Finish Satin
Barrel Fluting Straight
Barrel Length 22″
Barrel Type Heavy
Caliber 22 LR
Magazine Capacity 10 Rounds
Hand Right
Length of Pull In 13.8″
Magazine Detachable Box Magazine
Overall Length 41.5″
Rate of Twist 16
Receiver Color Blued
Receiver Finish Satin
Receiver Material Carbon Steel
Type Rimfire
Stock Material Hardwood
Threaded Barrel Yes
Weight Lb 7.3

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RUGER 10/22 TACTICAL ATI AR-22

RUGER 10/22 TACTICAL ATI AR-22

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RUGER 10/22 TACTICAL

The Ruger 10/22 Tactical 21144 not to be confused with earlier version of the 10/22 tactical is Rugers attempt at offering a rifle that looks like an AR-22 but is a 10/22 at heart. That should equate to accurate and reliable but time will tell. From an appearance perspective I go from thinking it’s butt ugly to thinking it’s cool and I want one. It’s also interesting to note the rifle as it appears on the Ruger website does not look exactly like the model that’s for sale despite the same part number. In this case I trust Brownells picture that I have used for this post.

Download – RUGER 10/22 Tactical ATI AR-22 Autoloading Rifle Model 21144 Spec Sheet

Caliber: .22 Long Rifle-16.12″ cold hammer-forged barrel-1:16″ twist-Ruger Rapid Deploy sights-ATI collapsible stock-Positive, push-button, cross-bolt manual safety-Polymer trigger housing-Detachable 15 round rotary magazine-Overall length: 36″

RUGER 10/22 TACTICAL ATI AR-22 RIFLE 22 LR

  • Legendary action, a tried and true Ruger design, ensures consistent, reliable performance.
  • Cold hammer-forged barrel is locked into the receiver by a unique, two-screw, V-block system.
  • Positive, push-button, cross-bolt manual safety.
  • Easy-to-use extended magazine release provides smooth, no-fuss removal of flush-mounted magazine.
  • Heat-stabilized, glass-filled, polymer trigger housing assembly is precision made of high-tech material for improved manufacturing tolerances, impact and abrasion-resistance and an unmatched ability to withstand the elements.

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