Vudoo or Rim X?

[bug_eyedmonster]

I've been getting bored with the Ruger Precision Rimfire and was looking at possibly building a RimX when they are released or taking the plunge into a Vudoo barreled action. What's your take on them? Pros/cons for both (without stating the obvious costs)? This would most likely just be shot as a plinker and used possibly for ground squirrels and similar.

Jerry

[jimmykan]

RimX is new to me, looks good!

Subscribing to this thread for others' input.

I also have a Ruger Rimfire Precision, but have no 700-pattern 22LR.

[N1831]

following. This is what I'm worried about as I'm considering a Ruger Precision rimfire. I get bored with things quick and will want to mod/upgrade. Looking at CZ, Vudoo

[EL GRIEGO]

I've been getting bored with the Ruger Precision Rimfire and was looking at possibly building a RimX when they are released or taking the plunge into a Vudoo barreled action. What's your take on them? Pros/cons for both (without stating the obvious costs)? This would most likely just be shot as a plinker and used possibly for ground squirrels and similar.

Jerry

That's the $1300 question. Vudoo has proven itself. I have no reason to believe that Rimx won't be on par.

[EL GRIEGO]

following. This is what I'm worried about as I'm considering a Ruger Precision rimfire. I get bored with things quick and will want to mod/upgrade. Looking at CZ, Vudoo

The CZ Manner's Precision Trainer is the next commonsense step up from the RPR. They're just under $1000. A similarly stocked Vudoo is more than double that.

I'm at the point where it is rimx or vudoo. It and the vudoo are identically priced.

[Californio]

RimX does not come in a barreled action, you have to use a VAR to setup the barrel for you, Vudoo can be bought with a barreled action. That being said the RimX that TS Customs built for Orkin has 5,000 round through it and is sweet.

I am watching the TS Customs and other RimX builds, want to see the ease of going between .22LR and .17HMR, if that works out RimX for me but it won't be cheap.

[jimmykan]

RimX does not come in a barreled action, you have to use a VAR to setup the barrel for you, Vudoo can be bought with a barreled action. That being said the RimX that TS Customs built for Orkin has 5,000 round through it and is sweet.

I am watching the TS Customs and other RimX builds, want to see the ease of going between .22LR and .17HMR, if that works out RimX for me but it won't be cheap.

What is a "VAR"?

[EL GRIEGO]

What is a "VAR"?

Value Added Reseller

There are a few out there. For barreled actions, Altus is a good one. For the CZ rimfires, 419 is good one. Believe it or not even Hill Country Rifles does a value add on the Ruger Precision and Precision Rimfire.

http://https://www.altusshooting.com...rreled-actions

[bug_eyedmonster]

The RimX seems to be doing well with the pre-fits, and yes, it seems like the Vudoo has less options. I thought about a CZ, but have not been a fan of the quality overall, especially for the price.


Jerry

[ocabj]

I have a Vudoo. Simply ordered a barrelled action (20" Bartlein MTU) and built it from there.



I looked at the RIMX at SHOT. It has a lot of interesting features. People are attracted to the interchangeable bolt heads and non-protruding fixed extractor to allow for untimed barrel swaps.

When it comes down to it, I don't see benefits of the RIMX for me. I don't plan on ever changing to different cartridges in the same gun, and if I did want to shoot 17HMR, I would just build another rifle.

Quick barrel changes are nice, but only from a turnaround standpoint and not from a cost savings. A high end prefit will be equivalent to the cost of a shouldered barrel.

Anyway, I don't think you can go wrong either way in terms of getting a rifle that will shoot.

Note: The RIMX is already out. You just can't order direct from RIMX. You have to go through a dealer.

[Mesa Defense]

I have a Vudoo. Simply ordered a barrelled action (20" Bartlein MTU) and built it from there.



I looked at the RIMX at SHOT. It has a lot of interesting features. People are attracted to the interchangeable bolt heads and non-protruding fixed extractor to allow for untimed barrel swaps.

When it comes down to it, I don't see benefits of the RIMX for me. I don't plan on ever changing to different cartridges in the same gun, and if I did want to shoot 17HMR, I would just build another rifle.

Quick barrel changes are nice, but only from a turnaround standpoint and not from a cost savings. A high end prefit will be equivalent to the cost of a shouldered barrel.

Anyway, I don't think you can go wrong either way in terms of getting a rifle that will shoot.

Note: The RIMX is already out. You just can't order direct from RIMX. You have to go through a dealer.

Who makes the black thing under the rear of your MPA butt stock?

[Californio]

What is a "VAR"?

Value Added Reseller

TS Customs buys the actions and then sets up the barrel, with their own chamber.

https://tscustom.com

TS Customs worked with Primal Rights (Orkan) to make a turnkey product.

This solution shoots lights out with RWS R50 ammo.

Keystone Accuracy is using a chamber by Padom for pre-fits and barreled actions.

https://keystoneaccuracy.com/sales/

Vudoo has turnkey barreled actions direct or from dealers, their chamber likes Lapua X ammo.

RimX has a floating head so you can use .17HR or .22WSM in the same action,

which I like, but it is vaporware at this point.

Its all Dynamic, if RimX creates competition we may see great things from both.

Right now Big Horn makes actions, centerfire and rimfire, you need a VAR, Vudoo makes rimfire only solutions but you are constrained by their solution and what they see as the market.

[ocabj]

Who makes the black thing under the rear of your MPA butt stock?

The bag rider? MPA.

[Mesa Defense]

^^^*Yep, thanks ! ^^*

[NorCalTodd]