THE TWO MOST EXPENSIVE 22LR'S IN THE GAME // VUDOO VS RIMX
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- Опубликовано: 30 июл 2024
- A more in depth look at the two biggest 22lr contenders kn the game.
my opinions are just that, my opinions.
I have owned 3 of each rifle so id like to think across years of ownership, multiple rifles of each, and over 20k rounds I have a pretty realistic and unbiast view on each.
There are some nerdier differences in each system we will discuss on a future video as well. 
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Josh really looking forward to this video! these rifles are way out of my budget but I can't wait to see how they stack up. Cheers brother!!!
Love the comparison video. When MCR built my RimX last year he had NOT had a Big'n Andy trigger in his shop yet. He tested 2 triggers on 2 RimX Builds with zero need for the Low Sear height. Tac Sport Pro and Tac Sport both in 2 stage triggers. He was shocked at how well the triggers performed in the RimX Actions.
Had my order in for a Vudoo but after all the mag issues noted I canceled my order and called DPI and now Kenny is gonna go full out custom build. Should be in the next few weeks I hope. Fingers crossed. RimX for me
Good plan, i am pretty sure that vudoo has chimpanzees doing their barrel fitting. Kenny knows precisely what he is doing. Check out Kenny's videos on Vudoo problems. Vudoo's work is SH!T. (15 year machinist here so I know what proper machining looks like)
@jonenglish6617 seen everyone of his videos and is pretty much why I changed my mind. From chambering to mag issues I wanted full custom build where he had his hand in precision machining. The only way to get custom performance is through custom machining.
Outstanding Josh because of you I got my grandson and I into competition and He did and excellent job just scoring ever so slightly behind me. We were both using the same rifle loaned to us by a friend. Now I have to get some rifles ready for our competitions in the future.
Thats awesome brother
Awesome video as always Josh!
I do hope there's a review of that Element Theos coming! Just got mine and so far it's shaping up to be an awesome optic
There definitely is
Great video Josh. Maybe some day when the VA ups my rating I’ll be able to afford one lol as for now I’ll shoot the Cz 457 VPT the poor man’s version lol
I was wondering if i ever had the bucks for one, which one!?! after this excellent video i think RimX is my preferred choice now. thanks, Josh.
The RimX I own serial # is in the 100's I can't remember exactly when I bought it. It had been ammo tested by the builder and they put around 1000 rounds through it without a single failure. I had one round that failed to fire and I reinserted it in the magazine after rotating the pin strike and refired it and it went off. That is the only one in close to six thousand rounds so far however I do keep the bolt head clean and yes they sell a bolt small parts replacement kit I ordered one as soon as I got the rifle. I would really like to try a Vudoo it took me quite a number of rounds to get used to the bolt throw and keep my position without prairie dogging. I think also being mine has a carbon fiber barrel it is lighter so cocking the bolt tends to make the rifle roll a little makes it harder to manipulate the bolt. The firing pin spring does feel a little heavy. The only other high end 22 I have owned was a 64 action Anschutz and it was a little smoother and easier to cock. I have an old Matchmaster that is really easy to work but neither it or the 64 can match the Rimx for accuracy and consistency. Nothing wrong with owning nice stuff.
Anxious to see the video.
The answer to your question is CZ lol. Looking forward to future videos. Wish vudoo would of released their mag they showed at shot show in February.
Looks like you got the Vudoo better balanced now! Awesome!
Yeah its getting there despite the mtu barrel 😅
What about the Sako Finfire and the Sako quad with Swarovoski scopes or leupold scopes any chance of testing these outfits.Great videos Josh !.😊
Hey Josh have the Vudoo like you said it’s the magazine,gun shoot light out. Vudoo has been working on a new mag very similar to the Rimx but it has not come out,maybe to similar.
Excellent. Thank you.
Great Video 💯 Thanks Josh 💥💥💥💥💥💥💥
Thanks brother
I would have gone with RimX, but, when I found out Vudoo was offering a right-bolt left-port repeater, I had to have one.
I've had a few rim-locks with my Vudoo but it was my fault.
Look forward to getting a few of their new improved billet mags if they ever release them.
Im very inpatiently waiting for them to release as well
The magazine issues on the Vudoo can’t be overstated.
I was waiting for this video for a long time , the of the video was a surprise for me , but Like always another great video. I have a question the triggers you use on those guns they are first or second stage ?
I mean the end of the video was a surprise.
Single stage
Good info on these two guns , ending was a let down but I'm good .
Yeah sorry lol
Great comparison Josh, have you had any experience with the Curtis? It looks rather interestiong.
Not yet, trying to work that out
I’m choosing two stage triggered Anschutz with match action & barrel or a real nice Winchester model 52. Because Walnut & Steel. Of course after I pay off my HK PSG1 first. Out of yours here the Rimmex , because of it’s magazines.
Nice Vid! I have been thinking on selling one of my Vudoos and trying a Rim-X but the $125 per copy mags keep sticking in my craw. ( I usually like 4-5 mags min) Vudoo mags are 3/$99 and have been problem free for me IF I do my part in loading them with care.
You could run the l3i mags if your ok with polymer.
If I had to choose between them, I'd go with a custom DPG CZ. ;-)
Vudoo is adressing some of the issues that has plagued them lately. The are offering some heavy barrels to balance rifle! There mtu was not close to a true mtu contour. I chose to use Di precision because vudoo did not offer these barrels then. My Rimx rifles are all super nice rifles! I am with you. They are both too close to pick!
They need to fire whatever monkey was fitting their barrels. And buy a depth micrometer
So.. what you're saying is..
Option #3, that has yet to hit the market. The clear winner in superior magazine design and reliability, the clear winner when it comes to being indifferent to quality triggers being used, the clear winner when it comes to action consistency as far as dimensions for prefits and finish for the action feel.. all in one rifle.
It's kind of a shame that 'the best of' are two different rifles with compromises for each. They've been out for a few years now, and these issues haven't been resolved by the OEMs? That by itself isn't confidence inspiring.
Easier said than done brother. Im nitpicking these rifles to death. When your pushing the envelope its gonna be real hard to produce, in high volume, something thats perfect.
would be awesome to see you make a video on a ultimatum deuce. I cant find anything really online about them.
Id love to get my hands on 1 but they are hard to find
Waiting ❤
I just bought a Rim X where do I get the bottom metal and trigger guard?
Thanks Keep putting out good videos. Thanks
What stock do you have?
I really like the model
Running rimx with tt diamond no issues but I am considering upgrading to the bix'n andy competition....
How well does your rimx do with your best lot of ammo doing a 50 shot dispersion test at hundred yards?
This would be a cool vid to me lol..
I like dispersion tests(to show mainly how the ammo is)...
Plus I want to know if I should swap barrels lol
Phew im not sure honestly. I havent really tested for the rimx yet but when i do i will do a 1 box group
Looks like possible mag issue vs possible extraction issue.
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Think you can get part for box n Andy to fix sear height issue.
I wonder how far off a b14r might be...but action and barrel..maybe .add custom barrel...add tacsport pro....Tweek b14r bolt
Yeah you can order a low sear when you buy the bix or seperately after
When was this video made? I just purchased a Vudoo action directly from Vudoo. I purchased my barrel from Krieger Barrels. I'm having Johnathan Elrod of Modacam Custom Rifles do the complete rifle build. So I'm not sure what VGW's policy used to be but as of 9-6-2023 you can purchase an action only from Vudoo Gun Works.
Good to know, wasnt aware they started selling the action alone
BE COMPLETELY HONEST WITH ME ON THIS QUESTION. IF YOU WERE BUILDING A CUSTOM VUDOO, WHAT CHASSIS WOULD YOU USE? AND WHY?@@PursuitofAccuracy
My RimX is set up with a Proof SS prefit from Altusshooting and a TriggerTech special, have no idea the sear height. The first group through it was 3rd round through the 9th round ever through the barrel with SKRM, group was .24. 7000 rounds plus and feed extraction issues have been a non issue.
Nice
I’ve never had a problem with Vudoo magazines .
Maybe I’m just lucky .
As far as benchrest or F class goes , nothing beats a Vudoo single shot .
Several rifles beat a vudoo in benchrest, it's rarely in the running for top placement in the big organizations
Hi. What is the twist and length on the rimx barrel? I having one spun up and try to decide on length I’ve already purchased a 16 twist HART. thanks for the great videos
24" 16 twist
Thanks bro
We need see accurate at 50 & 100 yards
I left that out because its really a matter of the barrel, ammo, and smith putting them together.
The actions arent really any more or less accurate than the other
Have you considered a vid on a 22 250
Josh, did your Timney Hit trigger work in the Rim X without modification? Which Bix n Andy trigger works in the Rim X with modifications? Blessings
The timney hit did drop in and work. For the bix just order it with a low sear
Thanks@@PursuitofAccuracy
Do you still own a CZ? The CZ with a proper barrel and trigger should be just as good? Am I missing something? I have a 457 and I love it. I have never shot a voodoo. Is there a great difference? If so, please explain
@@andy2253 still own and shoot several 457's. They are great rifles. The vudoo and Rimx are 700 rem platforms so they have a much larger variety of triggers, accessories, and stocks. The actions are a bit beefier and just feel a little slicker. They aren't doing anything a cz can't, just more tunable and flexible to fit your needs.
Josh, I’ve asked before, what about Anschutz? The straight pull biathlon action shout be a Best of All. If I fall into a bucket of money, I’m going straight to the Anny, and at something like 3,000 USD or $4200 Cdn, will end up costing more than the VooDoo.
@@kenjackson5938 for prs and nrl style shooting at that price point the vudoo and Rimx are where I'd be
@@PursuitofAccuracy
Hi Josh, I’ve tried to watch all your videos. As I mentioned after watching one of your other videos, I think I will look into a RimX
I did read about people grumbling about magazine and feeding issues when they first came out, but it looks as if that’s all straightened out.
If we ever were going to get the chance to shoot together, I would have to bring down my Martini falling block rifle in 22lr. That rifle has The best trigger I have ever felt in any gun. If it wasn’t for being on the clock in these contests I would spend all the time needs to try and get that rifle set up.
Thanks very much for responding and for the great videos
If I had issues with my Vudoo mags, I'd probably give that point to the Rimx as well. Unfortunately for Zermatt, my Vudoo has had zero mag issues while my Rimx has had a few, so I find the Rimx mag costing more than double the price to be aggravating. Billet is cool, but if it doesn't work better, the point goes to Vudoo in my book.
Another difference is that Vudoo offers 90 degree bolt throw models and 60 degree bolt throw models, while the Rimx is 90 degrees only. That may not matter to some folks, but for those who care, the 60 degree option is a point for Vudoo.
The barrel swap options is a solid point for the Rimx in my view. My Vudoo is an 18" kukri profile, and changing it is not something I can do myself.
These two are so close, I think people's opinions will come down to which one has been finicky for you, and which one meets your preferences better. Both are extremely well made, both will shoot tiny groups.
Now I just need to hear more about this magic new CZ457 barrel Josh has been hiding so that I can complete my CZ setup!
Where how do I go about buying a vudoo or a remix now
I own a cz 457 at one and a bageratrainer I would like to buy now and be patient on one of the two please help
I do own have in possession both but iam a impatient person want a complete even slightly used
You can order a vudoo directly from them. Bison tactical is a good place to find a rimx.
Yeah my l3i mags run really well for me. But the potential for rim lock is there given the design of the magazines for a vudoo.
The rimx mag height needs to be set just right.
I can see how it could go either way, the billet rimx mag edges out the vudoo (until they release the billet vudoo mag) for me.
With all these high end rifles. Why don't any of them have a built-in easily adjustable headspace bolts by the turn of part of the bolt's housing.Considering the general opinion, of the importance of headspace.
I seem to remember the Springfield 1922 M2 bolt had an adjustable headspace although were pinned at the factory.
Option B on whichever one has prefits: barrel shims. Use ar15 barrel nut shims to adjust headspace. It won't work on the one that needs to be timed though.
Another option is a two piece bolt with a shim between the bolt halves to push the bolt nose further out. I did that on an old sporter rifle by unpinning the nose from the bolt body and dropping a shim in there.
In Australia we can only buy the Vudoo Action and Barrel, thats how they come
Thats not correct
XLR Envy chassis is 🔥🔥
It is
Highest Precision Rimfire is Annie. Hypothetically, If couldn't afford Anschutz, I'd send my CZ 457 to an accuracy gunsmith for a premium barrel and stock. Beware of gunsmiths who refuse to use your CZ 457 action without even looking at it as they argue it will have wear on it and they will only do a build with a new action "THAT THEY SUPPLY." That's really rude if they refuse to inspect your action for wear first! It appears that some of these guys will do everything they can to make a sale so as to feather their own nest.
Agree to disagree on the annie 🤣
Who was the smith?
Very well known in a "very dry area" if you know what I mean? I won't mention a name because he's taken the video down however he is very well known and his first name starts with a "K." I think you'd remember the video where he disassembled a base model 457 for the action in his shop and would only do a build on an action from the rifle that he acquires and sells on to the customer .@@PursuitofAccuracy
@@audieladd2476from a liability standpoint that's probably not a bad idea to better deal with known entities. The manner of or reasons for dismissing the option to work on used guns doesn't help though.
What’s the difference in price of the complete rifles on the table minus the scopes?
is it NRL22 thing to hang on to your scope when shooting? This rabbit hole of 22lr accuracy is becoming a bit absurd. Wondering how Lapua center-x ammo does in production rifles
Its a preference thing. Slight downward pressure on the scope helps stabilize the rifle a bit better on the bag
Where did you get the eye blinder that fits the scopes?
Its a dope card holder. Coletac makes it, called the cheatsheet
What does Vudoo say about their magazine issue?
I’m surprised about that , if the rest of the package is as good as everyone says .Then why haven’t they addressed the only criticism that appears valid .
They are making a new magazine, have been for the last year
Sakjane piroan regone Kangmas?
Josh I have the opportunity to get a Voodoo V2 for $2700. Or should I just have Kenny make up a Rimx, what is the weights of your voodoo and Rimx, I have had 3 back surgeries. Help. Thanks.
I have never experienced rimrock on my Vudoo, a friend suggested a JKLprecision magazine loader for the Vudoo, it feeds the 22lr perfectly and for 6 bucks why not? I think you said it best when you said you can't go wrong with either rifle.
I don’t think anyone has experienced Rimrock !
But if you don’t load your mags correctly, rim lock may happen
What optic is that on the RimX? I like the looks of it.
Tract Toric ELR 4.5-30mm on the RimX and Element Optics Theos 6-36x56mm on the Vudoo
@thomasosborne2905
The Element is the one I was referring to.. Nice looking optic, how are the turrets/Glass and eye box?
@ZZ-uf4zv the turrets are really crisp with no mushiness thanks to the lack of a locking mechanism. Eye box is quite good but gets tight at top end magnification, as is expected on most HPVO's. Glass is excellent, on par with the Gen 3 Razor, as you would expect given the price range and the fact that they're both LOW produced optics.
@@thomasosborne2905 excellent summarization
Will have to send your action to gunsmith, if you want a new barrel for vudoo because of the extractor cuts. Should not dryfire a RimX, without removing the firing pin first
Yeah with a rimx because of the fixed extractor you can get prefits. In my opinion a smithed vudoo does have an advantage over the rimx and a prefit. I dont dryfire the rimx a ton but it does get dry fired. Your going to have to get a spare parts kit for the rimx anyways, which includes a firing pin, so for me its not really a big deal if your not dry firing it 100 times a day
@@PursuitofAccuracyJust a FYI, vudoo offers barreled actions/ rifles with 24" bartlein barrels 1.2" diameter truck axles. Lot of prs rimfire guys use them in my area, along with EC Tuner
@@clementkim3352 i got a buddy or two with them as well, they are pretty happy with em
Does voodoo make the whole barrel in their shop or do they have it made for them?
Blanks that they fit and finish as i understand
You do not want vudoo fitting the barrel. They are chimps
I got my Vudoo360 07-2021 I did not shoot it for the 18 months due to limited ammo available. In 02-2023 I started shooting and tried every ammo available several lots of each, I easily spent over $1500 in ammo and never found a consistent ammo or good groups. I called Vudoo 07-2023 told them my issue and without question or hesitation they emailed me a pre-paid shipping label to return the gun for testing. They found a slight issue on the crown at one land and re crowned the barrel. They said my headspace was not optimal and replaced the bolt with a new upgrade parts. The test firing produced excellent results and they returned the rifle for free 2 years after purchase. I will go to the range Tuesday to test ammo and report back. My rifle Timney Hit, 18" Ace barrel Kukri profile Element 4.0 chasis 20 MOA Rail, Nightforce Titanium rings Nightforce SHV 5-20x56 Atlas Bipod P.S. I have 5 Vudoo magazines zero issues
Vudoo customer service is top notch
@@PursuitofAccuracy It needs to be, their machinists are terrible. I was going to send them a depth micrometer, But I was afraid one of them would try to eat it, then sue me.
@@jonenglish6617I must have got lucky then. I got my Vudoo 4 months ago and it's shoots lights out
even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while@@dereksigmon7977
Josh you have to test a tikka t1x upr in 22lr a lot better then the t1x mtr
I havent had one to shoot
@@PursuitofAccuracy dang that would be awesome maybe one day
Don’t buy one size might fit prefit. If you work hard for your money like I do go custom fit even with the remx
Tubes are crooked. EKWB has parts to fix that!
Tubes?
I live in a country where it is a lengthy proses to buy and get a license for any firearm. Selling is also a proses and a half as the buyer must then get his license through this long proses. But still, I wonder why are you selling rifles just to buy the same again? Are they worn out? Don't they shoot good?
22lr really dont get shot out.
In reality i cant afford to keep them all, but how can i actually give a real review without owning all of them at some point.
@@PursuitofAccuracy OK.
Yes you didn't mentioned how much $$$ are we talking about? How much you have on those 2 rifles you have? For someone that wants to start in NRL22 give us and idea how much it will cost to have a set up like yours? TIA
Those 2 are not where i would start but they are likely 3 grand without optics
@@PursuitofAccuracy thank you Sr. Can make a video, or maybe you already have. Where will you start and with going with something less expensive will you sacrife accuracy?
@@maxcoatlhunter4322 you can do a whole lot with a 457. Good accuracy and you can build it yourself at home as you go
@@PursuitofAccuracy thanks man I appreciate it. I'll look in to it, thanks again!
Just to plug in here. Vudoo runs Bartlein barrels
And ace barrels
I sat down with Greg for about 30 mins on Friday and he said exclusively Bartlein. Maybe some changes with the change in ownership.
Need to get a anschutz 1727!!!
.....you didn't go over the "dry-fire" issue with rim-x, on that note, can't believe why rimx doesn't incorporate an empty-mag/bolt stop......issue fixed.......
So few people dryfire i didnt even think about it honestly.
On the rimx it is insanely easy to remove the firing pin should you want to do a dry fire session.
If your talking about accidental dry firing I dont think its really an issue if its not done a ton.
Ive dry fired mine plenty on accident and had no issues
@@PursuitofAccuracy Thanks for the reply, Appreciate it !!
You have not told us the cost of these rifles. Please be forthcoming. Thanks.
It's a lot
Vudoo is 1970 for a rifled barreled. Plus trigger of your choice ( could be up to 400 )
And chassis or stock of your choice .
You will be at least around 2750-3500 with Vudoo . This is with off the shelf barreled rifle action .
With RimX it is similar depending on the gunsmith of your choice
Too many variables, both run around 1800-1900 for the barreled actions then add stock, trigger, and optic
What about Anschutz?
They are a little fussier than the other two with feeding and extracting.
Alright Josh, based on your review, I’m telling my wife I need one of each…..will let you know how that goes…..
Lol guess im not on the christmas card list after that? 🤣🤣🤣
Who is looking at these rifles? Top 1%?
I can't afford neither one.
Before i got really into the sport I would have never even dreamed of owning either. The passion took hold and we tend to find a way once it does
Absurd that a $20M rifle had a plastic magazine with issues?! For this money included magazines, should load themselves from ammo on the shelf and then jump into the rifle without human touch. These rifles are more lack than capability from where I sit, but I exist to be dis-proven.
Lol you may have exxagerated slightly 🤣🤣
Polymer mags are super common even in centerfire
@@PursuitofAccuracy The material isn’t an issue for me…. but “issues!?” How can that remain unresolved?
@@slackleashdogtraining3598 vudoo has been working on a new mag for quite a while. It should have already been out but its been a slow process.
I give them a little bit of a pass on it as they were the first guys to make a production repeater on a 700 footprint. The others had a chance to sit back and make chsnges based on what vudoo did
@@PursuitofAccuracy Commenting as I have, without even shooting one; desperately grabs at literary license in a shameful way; my apologies to those who have first hand experience for my ignorance. Remedy would be to experience some of these hole punchers, first hand; catastrophe would be to verify that these tools exemplify the concept of diminishing returns in a way not seen since “Red Rider”, and the Edsel. Now let us all sit in the dirt today and wreck some lolly pops at 50 yards; feed the ants, and our brain chemistry with a deliberate squeeze. Don’t we love the smell of powdered sugar in the morning? It smells like……………. victory.
HEY MY BROTBER IN 22LR RABBIT HOLE,WHERE DO U SHOP 4 USED VUDOO N RIMX RIFLES.... RESEARCHED WITH NO RESULTS... CAN U HELP🤣🤣
Used......snipershide
Can't afford either one not interested get back to someone can afford
My most recent review is an rpr
Too bad you don't get your money's worth with these rifles. You can not buy a competition win.
I think you do get your moneys worth out of them.
But yes you cant buy skill, but you never see the top performers switching back to the less expensive rifle
99% of your rifles? Mathematically speaking you got a lot of rifles there bud! Lolz
Lets not tell the wife....🤝
@@PursuitofAccuracy Deal
Who cares you NRL guys are so obsessed with this Gucci Rifles it’s annoying
But here you are watching.......🤔🤫
@@PursuitofAccuracy well you beg for clicks and comments so be grateful. Sometimes there’s nothing better to do than watch a shit show.
Wow, that's a dick comment if i've ever seen one. Find another channel to watch !!!
Precision rimfire competition is a bad addiction. Will leave it at that
I I had the money and means I will do it as well.
Will the Rimx mag fit and function out of the vudoo?
Nope
Who told you, you can't buy v22 action separately. That's false information, there's lots for sale without a barrel.
You are correct. At the time I filmed it I wasnt aware they had released just the action for sale. Thats a fairly new thing for vudoo, for the longest you couldnt buy just the action