The Vudoo V-22 is a .22 LR bolt-action repeater built by Vudoo Gun Works in St. George, Utah. Released in 2017, it was the action that effectively created the modern precision rimfire category: a rimfire receiver built on a centerfire footprint so shooters could train on the same chassis, trigger, and optic setup they run in PRS and NRL competition.
Core specifications and architecture
- Footprint: Remington 700 short-action pattern, so it drops into standard centerfire chassis and stocks (MPA, MDT, Foundation, KRG, Magpul Pro 700).
- Magazine: Proprietary 10-round rimfire magazine with the same external form factor as an AICS magazine, using controlled-round feed.
- Trigger: Accepts most Remington 700 pattern triggers. TriggerTech (including the Diamond) and Bix'n Andy are the common choices.
- Chamber: The RAVAGE match chamber, designed by Mike Bush, is cut for high-quality match ammunition and seats the bullet into the lands on bolt close.
- Barrel options: Vudoo's in-house Ace barrel, with Bartlein and Krieger offered as upgrades. Typical lengths run 16.5" to 20", with muzzle threading optional.
- Optic mounting: Ships with a 30 MOA base, standard for long-range rimfire work past 200 yards.
- Finish: Black or Cerakote, with FDE a popular pairing against chassis colors.
Key distinguishing features
- Controlled-round feed in rimfire: Getting a .22 LR cartridge to feed reliably under control is the hard engineering problem the V-22 solved. Ejection is positive and feeding is consistent from the magazine.
- Centerfire ergonomics: Weight, balance, bolt manipulation, and trigger reach mirror a full-size match rifle. A completed V-22 build typically lands in the 14 to 15 lb range with optics, roughly the same as a 6.5mm Creedmoor competition rifle.
- Ecosystem compatibility: Because the footprint is Remington 700, the aftermarket is already solved. No specialty rimfire chassis required.
- Accuracy: Well-documented sub-MOA performance at 50 yards with Lapua Center-X, Midas+, and SK match ammunition. CCI Standard Velocity performs surprisingly well for the money.
Family members
- V-22: The original repeater action and barreled action.
- V-22S: A single-shot variant aimed at target and benchrest shooters.
Primary use case
The V-22 serves shooters moving past production rimfire platforms like the CZ 457 or Ruger American who want a trainer that behaves identically to their centerfire match rifle. If budget is the constraint, a CZ 457 Precision Trainer delivers most of the practical accuracy for about a third of the cost. If the goal is a platform with no compromises and full chassis and trigger freedom, the V-22 is the benchmark the rest of the category is measured against.
The V22 is not sold anymore, only the 360 barrelled action is being sold.
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