22LR Benchrest Vudoo V22s ARA/USBR | Lapua Long Range 50 yds

[@mlone7]

Your video is great and your statement on craftsmanship is spot on. Many say that Hart makes the best barrels but yet you dont see hardly anyone shooting them in 22.

[@johngarrett6256]

It is nice to see you giving the bench rest world a little love👍😀

[@EagleEyeShooting]

You bet! Lots to learn, though. I've built quite a few of these rifles and help out at local matches. Its funny seeing them get mad when their rifle is shooting .180" while most PRS/NRL22 guys are struggling to just shoot .300" 😄

[@richardmattix5322]

You said exactly what I thought. Without lowering the velocity the length of the barrel help to conform the lead to a more concentric projectile if the barrel is a high grade barrel.

[@michaelbutler4961]

I like the shape of the stock, looks more traditional than some other stocks for benchrests. I guess it's all in the eye of the beholder. Thanks for sharing.

[@Jfranke1111]

Very thorough, Great content. it has helped my make a decision on barrel length. Thank you.

[@lutherprice2062]

Best explanation so far as to going back to what worked in the past. That type of rifle except with the RimX receiver is what I’m looking for, remember that when we have our sit down in a few weeks Kenny. Great video

[@pawcrawlowens8730]

I'm 63 and have been a 22 rimfire guy since 71, I have many, savage Anschutz 54 sporter shoots very good. I would pay good money for a standard weight barrel on your build.

[@Strutingeagle]

That is incorrect information on the peak pressure. It does not occur at 14 to 16 inches. 14 to 16 inches is where the bullet stops accelerating. The pressure that remains after that is not enough to overcome friction in the bore and the bullet will begin decelerating. Peak pressure occurs when the bullet is still very close to the chamber.

[@EagleEyeShooting]

Peak velocities. My apologies 👍. Pressures will become more stable after that length

[@gregturner7670]

Always impressed with your builds and your shooting skills as well

[@jeffkitchens]

Very informative as always and hopefully can get a build from you soon!

[@MachineServicesInc.]

Hey Kenny, wicked shooting, my names Derek, I live up in alberta canada, I designed those targets for us weekend warriors to just make a challenge for shooting and to put in perspective what it all takes to shoot a 22 accurately, (lots a variables). they can be scored anyway people chose to, but we use a spent 22 case as a gauge hahaha, and for us we hafta completely knock out 100% of the center dot to score 10 points, if theres a little bit if that dot showing on with a spent casing we call it 9 points. and the circles are all nominal sizes 1/16" center 1/4" yellow 1/2" red 3/4" red 1" blue 1-1/4" black 1-1/2" white (again thats just how our little group of buddies scores it) love your builds and attention to all the details Kenny keep up the great work

[@EagleEyeShooting]

Thanks for reaching out! Targets are super fun. Will definitely try it how you guys shoot. Definitely a challenge, being new to benchrest, theirs a lot to learn.

[@MachineServicesInc.]

ya there super fun to shoot, gives everyone a baseline on there skills and there gun. were all new to precision 22 shooting up here. thanks again for your content Kenny

[@EagleEyeShooting]

Thanks for making these targets. They will be on many future videos forsure. Works well printed on cardstock

[@MachineServicesInc.]

Definately gota be on heavy weight paper/cardstock. ive never shot a ara/benchrest target before, nor no where to get any hahah, so thought these up, using nominal dimensions made sense, glad you like them. and excited to see more videos with them in it Elijah over at "day at the range" is comin up with a challenge for everyone to try out. Like he does with other challenges.

[@YTkenntkeinenDatenschutz]

Hi Derek! That are really nice Targets, that you designed! Can you please tell me where I can find them? I just bought a .22 and your targets look like great fun.

[@anthonykhalil70]

Well said I have been saying the 26 inch are the go. Not that my opinion means much. Glad to see you have supported my thinking.

[@paulsimmons5726]

Terrific build job! And, yes, I watched the whole video, that’s an excellent rifle and rig. Having a mostly indoor range never hurts the accuracy either… I hate watching flags puff and bounce, lol! Thanks for sharing!

[@SharpShooterCO]

Another great build,and test. That's a shooter for sure. Nicely done 👍

[@Jesse-le9bh]

Excellent video and commentary. Thanks. Blessings

[@EagleEyeShooting]

Thank-you. 🙏

[@briansupermag3918]

Awesome stuff Kenny. amazing quality products and incredible build. Can't wait to get the call from you when my build is up. 😂

[@ericf4779]

Really enjoyed this video and looking at a benchrest build. My first CZ 457 came with a 24" 22 lr and a 24" 17 hmr barrels. Both are very accurate and consistent. I may try single shot feed and see what happens. Going to see if they make that stock for a CZ. Always something to learn from your videos.

[@coal_tactical]

i just got my first bolt action but was shooting groups w my dedicated ar22 upper but was able to get 5 shot groups that were all touching about a 1/4 of the time, i cant stop stacking 1 ragged hole w my new 457 :), but i tried some single feeding and compared and i dont think the ammo was hitting the top of the chamber on its way in so i dont think it should make a difference but i do really like how the follower is flat when empty so it basically works as a single shot sled

[@MurrayCole-pz6mh]

Hi Kenny, I always enjoy your vids, for benchrest accuracy one cannot get max score with any shoulder pressure at all, Best results from no contact and 100% free recoil and I think you need a better rear bag as it didn't look like it was steady enough, not criticising just saying from my experience. here in Auss we still put tuners on heavy barrels with great success, lot selection is a must. I wouldn't hesitate to have you build a BR gun for me if I was over there. very impressed with your gunsmithing skills and experience. Thank You from downunder.

[@EagleEyeShooting]

Thank-you. I do have a bumblebee rear bag from Protek and will give that a try and definitely have had better days shooting better. Still new to BR but not afraid to let the community give pointers and good feedback. Thank-You again. Unfortunately, thiers no commercially available clamp on tuners that can accommodate a 1.200" I've made my own and tested mid barrel tuners out of Brass weighing 1.5lbs and found little to no gain in accuracy. With the quality barrels installed, Ive found consistency lot to lot so shifting focus on low SD's gain better results on target. I believe that is the first step needed before a tuner is used to finalize and gain the last bit of accuracy

[@jimaikey858]

Thanks!

[@EagleEyeShooting]

Thank-you Jim, much appreciated. Our shop DPGunworks currently is offering 2500x Trident actions paired with our house brand barrels. Performance is better than seen here

[@MurrayCole-pz6mh]

Hi Kenny, Some shooters opt to use silicone tape on their stock bases to achieve a smoother ride, which can be effective. However, if you have a stock that is already very smooth, an alternative method for achieving smooth gun travel is to attach the loop side of Velcro on your SEB mini bags and rear bag, far less surface restriction, This setup allows for excellent gun movement. It's advisable to use a hard and heavy rear bag filled with sand for optimal results.

[@EagleEyeShooting]

This rifle, unfortunately, isn't mine. But ill definitely take this advice once I get to building my own

[@jazrichardson3432]

Good to see more than the grouping. I shoot benchrest and seeing a target shot like that really shows me how the gun performs consistently. The right lot will make the world of a difference if not able to use a tuner. Keep up the good work!!

[@kentuckywindage222]

As per usual outstanding content. With honest straight forward commentary. Keep'em coming!

[@jimaikey858]

Great video. I am hoping to have a rifle built this. Currently using my CZ452, which does very well.

[@Will-j8q1w]

Excellent video and thanks for explaining things. I'm into 10 meter air rifle and pistol target shooting and am interested in 25 and 50 meter shooting like you're doing. In 10 meter shooting they use Diopter Sights and the same Diopter sights for 50 meter shooting in the Olympics. Not sure how it works outside the Olympics or ISSF but the Diopters do make things interesting. Thanks again for the video...well done!

[@YTkenntkeinenDatenschutz]

Great Video! Can you please tell me where I can find these Targets?

[@John-uo1qf]

Nice build. Obviously lot testing is key with rimfire for best results!

[@EagleEyeShooting]

For best accuracy in benchrest, Agreed. For PRS/NRL22, the ones chasing groups are not the ones winning matches 😉

[@John-uo1qf]

@@EagleEyeShooting Exactly why my stock Vudoo with an 18" barrel gets the job done for me at the NRL22 game.

[@jeffreypelletier7247]

Love the rimfire stuff man!!!

[@unclejim2330]

The old school Remingtons where awesome and I had an Anschutz competition 22 rifle,,,,would I heft those heavy bastards squirrel hunting? Hell No! 😂 Great vid Kenny . 👍

[@Putt89]

I’m happy you’re pretty happy with it

[@EagleEyeShooting]

Thank-you I guess?

[@ibrahim10910]

Thank you so much. God bless. 🙏🏼

[@Fishing0683]

Measure outside divide by 2 helps me get more accurate measurement

[@perdidocamaronero5400]

I could see you changing your hold during the target shooting after the foulers. Target 17 gave you a flier.

[@EagleEyeShooting]

Yes. Started favoring bottom left

[@perdidocamaronero5400]

@@EagleEyeShooting When you switched to CenterX you held pretty much dead on still saw a flier or two I need to watch the video again. I can see that rig shooting a perfect score. I used to try to hold dead on it doesn't work everyday conditions are always changing the rifle will show you what it needs.

[@EagleEyeShooting]

Absolutely, being new to this sport. Theirs a lot to learn

[@PrecisionRifleNetwork]

Nice vid dude. FYI I emailed you about my Vudoo and stuff.

[@EagleEyeShooting]

Gotcha. Let me find it. Girls in the shop didn't tell me. Best to call lol

[@ernieb2982]

I love your builds, keep up the good work. The folding table may be hamstringing your accuracy.

[@anthonybending2687]

Great vid but at 50 yards you have to double the group size , so it's not a .25 moa gun, correct me if I'm wrong

[@EagleEyeShooting]

I stated sub quarter inch shooter 😉

[@anthonybending2687]

@@EagleEyeShooting ok, my bad ,, excellent vid as you do ,, 👍

[@billwatson5770]

I would like to acquire some of those targets you're using. Where can they be bought??

[@BOHEMIANHUNTINGCLUB]

Awesome looking rifle 👍👍

[@rodgerbooth1064]

Where dour get the Targets?I

[@amink9436]

Great video as always 👌🏻I'm pretty sure your rear bag cause some poi shifts on target card ,I shoot airgun unlimited benchrest ,I had such problem,consider a heavier rear bag like Edgewood or seb, and man...that rifle is freakin beautiful !

[@EagleEyeShooting]

Definitely wouldn't doubt it. I have a Protektor bumblebee that I usually use. Would be a good comparison on a future video to see how it improves groups. Definitely a learning curve

[@amink9436]

@@EagleEyeShooting try wrabf 50 meter target, I think this rifle is capable of 249-250 on that target ,it groups pretty well and I think that minor poi shifts have something to do with rest-rear bag , not the rifle itself

[@EagleEyeShooting]

Im not a WRABF member, wont be able to get those targets. Seems like all official benchrest targets are charging a lot for 50 sheets. Their is also no official downloadable targets I can find

[@amink9436]

@@EagleEyeShooting I can email it for you,I couldn't find you on Facebook or Instagram

[@EagleEyeShooting]

Ig: dpgunworks

[@blindspotter5241]

While I agree with your point, biathlon rifles have ~22" barrels. At least Anschutz factory ones do.

[@EagleEyeShooting]

Yes, I was basing off the few 1827's that hit my shop. It appears those rifles where ordered in a 25.5" length. You are correct that biathlon shooters shoot a 21.6" barrel as standard. (Still longer than 18") lol

[@karencollins9363]

I just called revolution rifle stocks and I cannot get through. I wonder if it has anything to do with this video? Good video!

[@howardduvall3658]

Would like to obtain the target you were using.Can you help me with that information.Great shooting.Very Knowledgeable video really enjoyed it

[@rnunyuz5003]

Great videos and information. Where can the colored targets that you use be purchased from?

[@dillonwhite6280]

Where did you get the targets?

[@johngreen2039]

Hey Kenny, what "x tripod" rest is that,.. I am interested in finding one.

[@RimfireAddicted70]

I'd like to know this as well.

[@gapea55]

@@RimfireAddicted70 Me too

[@MysticPrecision]

Tuners are important to me because up in Canada, getting various lots is typically a non starter. So, you make what you can get work. Still need to run the best ammo you can get (Lapua CenterX is my compromise) and being able to test various lots would be great, but when you have a grand total of one or two lots to test, you better be able to make the rifle "like" that ammo. I see truck axle barrels as a negative wrt to my availability of ammo types to test.

[@EagleEyeShooting]

I appreciate the feedback, but I'll argue that fact that if you haven't tried any of my rifles, then you dont know what you dont know. CA is stuck with using crap barrel manufacturers with junk steel. IBI barrels are the worst and unfortunately you aint got much choice I found playing with the chamber in conjunction with these heavy barrels continues to supersede any benefits of a tuner. Consistent accuracy is achieved with many lots of ammo and different manufacturers. Obviously, some shoot better than others, but they can say these rifles will shoot .3" average regardless

[@MysticPrecision]

@@EagleEyeShooting I have access to a variety of barrel manfs including those from the US and Europe. Been in the precision/accuracy industry for a very long time. The supply of rimfire ammo in CA is very limited. Test lots? If we had them, we would. Test different types? Same thing. Last shipment of SK/Lapua into Canada was late spring 2022. If there is a solution to ammo variations, that would be fantastic. If there is a barrel set up that has a high success rate to shoot ANY lot into the 3's, I congratulate your tech.

[@matthartnett801]

Just watched this and would love one of your rifles, but understand there is a very long wait time. Oh well. Where do you get those targets? Can’t find anything on line for “Machine Services Inc.?

[@EagleEyeShooting]

Those who are patient are blessed.....

[@josesecatero2637]

Dang that scope u have on there is pretty pricey, I thought of getting 1 after I saw your video but that price pretty steep, Awesome Video too

[@Dayattherange]

Nice BR Build

[@KyleOldendorph]

I know when you were talking about the single shot voodoo was older video. But I just recently watched it and I was trying to figure out what type of targets were you using? I know in the video you mentioned Ray from answering gave them to you, but is there any chance you know what brand they were?

[@cz503]

Thanks for this great video. Respect for your honest tuner opinion. You have build solid experience so I admire your opinion. Two questions: 1. What's your expectation on this barrel life? 2. What barrel brand , groove ext . (should be 1.250 ) /action you recommend for prs rimfire? Btw didi you try some RWS 50 or Tenex ammo for this set up ?

[@EagleEyeShooting]

Thanks! I have a 1710 anschutz being lot tested right now for R50, ill have some soon. Barrel life for 22lr is essentially lifetime given good cleaning practices to not damage the crown or chamber. Barrel brands is just brand loyalty. I see bad barrels with all barrel manufacturers, but I see less bad barrels with Krieger and hand select my benchrest barrels for best straightness and tighter bore using my Air Gauge LLC tool

[@EagleEyeShooting]

A CZ457 action is the most reliable for PRS/NRL22. I build custom thermal fitted CZ457's. Currently running a Vudoo for the NRL22 season to give opinion

[@cz503]

@@EagleEyeShooting Having 455 with permanent attached 3 grooves benchmark gives me good sleep but ...... I want something bigger lol. Lets me save some dinero and you will see me at your shop door. Can't wait for your next video.

[@Zeses]

Also interested in that x tripod clone, any info please ?

[@dave-kg1ue]

Thanks. Good video. Please put some oil your adjustment screws on the rest legs :-)

[@johnmarston7563]

Where can someone get those targets?

[@tacmedic5211]

Is there a link to buy those targets?

[@rrbearcat]

Are you not wearing ear plugs?

[@tacticalrabbit308]

Kenny have a question for you can you make an adapter for the end of a 308win barrel ? I have a 5/8" threaded muzzle device and it just slides over the barrel, its big enough to put 9/16" threads on the end of the muzzle? Or would you go with 1/2" thread and a different muzzle device?

[@EagleEyeShooting]

Sounds like you have a thin varmint profile. Might be better money saved just putting on a larger barrel thats already threaded to reduce the risk of misaligned threads and baffle strikes

[@tacticalrabbit308]

@@EagleEyeShooting it's not a can it's a linear muzzle device going on a Ruger M77mark2 rifle chambered in 308 Winchester hunting rifle

[@mickeyreefer4212]

What is your thoughts on the

[@mickeyreefer4212]

What is your thoughts on the one piece bottom metal vs factory piece. For bench rest

[@WhoCares-su8od]

Love your rifle! Where can I get one of those tripod system

[@RichardTaylor-d2k]

So I can store my containers in the woods?

[@joelaw99]

Great work and videos. Who makes the tripod you’re using and where Can I buy one? Thanks,joe

[@EagleEyeShooting]

SEB Mini

[@loupuleff571]

Do you ever try Norma match ammo I use it in my pistols and rifles and it shoots pretty darn good !

[@jeffhoward6541]

Define "pretty darn good".

[@loupuleff571]

@@jeffhoward6541 one hole groups are pretty darn good !

[@appreciativeobserver4732]

Please post the Make, Model, Power & Price of the Scope. Thank you.

[@RedNeck_Rimfire]

That thing is a hammer

[@philliproberts-bx6ec]

Do you build auto loading 22lrs

[@EagleEyeShooting]

Yes. Our GreyBirch 10/22 have won some benchrest competitions. Check out dpgunworks com

[@mastermoarman]

have you ever rebarreled a christensen ranger?

[@EagleEyeShooting]

I have done only one.

[@newera3757]

Can you share link to that target? Tnx!

[@michaeldunn150]

👍👍👍

[@jamesgang94591]

Vudoo is one of the nicer rifles, but sucks to spend that much money only to send it off to have it made even better by spending more money.

[@EagleEyeShooting]

You're able to buy just the action alone. As a distributor, now for Vudoo, we can build your custom barreled action or complete rifle for not much more than purchasing a factory Vudoo. Desert Precision Gunworks

[@RedNeck_Rimfire]

A hammer

[@michaelkersbergen4908]

With a voodoo and that ammo you should be calling this a boring short range indoor demonstration.

[@matthewd4156]

Lot testing rimfire ammo will improve your scores by at least seven points.

[@EagleEyeShooting]

Definitely agree

[@outboardfun3353]

Have you tried a one-piece rest It will work a lot better than what your using here?

[@oliverclaffey5186]

Not allowed in comp. It’s all about setup. Weight of ammo differs in each 50 box. One piece rest = rail-gunning. It’s great for testing different ammo. I used RWS 50. Changed BR stock for prone shooting. Enjoying it.

[@outboardfun3353]

one piece rest is allowed in ARA unlimited @@oliverclaffey5186

[@pinslayer4579]

I guess 26 is all good if your rig is on an artillery mount like the one you're using in this vid but off bags or a bipod in a 16 the round may leave the barrel before it has a chance to move too much. Guess your next add-on will be an air button trigger actuator to eliminate all human error.

[@upStomp]

Not enough of you young whippersnappers talk about competition benchrest. I think it's the natural intro to rimfire before moving on/up to PRS/NRL. I get the feeling young folks think ARA/USBR is only for grumpy old men - where competition shooters go to die.

[@jwoodshed1108]

Yep, leave the tuners to the guys that know how to use them. You cant learn how they work in one trip to the range. All the big winners in benchrest dont use tuners lol.

[@EagleEyeShooting]

Yup. Thats why two rifles I built, one with a tuner, one without both have set state ARA records..... As the saying goes, "To each their own" I didn't say they didn't work. I stated, they don't belong on PRS rifles dude

[@morgandrayton9367]

Definitely the wrong scope for Benchrest

[@DJohns-nz4ul]

You lost me at 26"

[@TheWheels1965]

A 26in barrel will not stop fliers from shit ammo that bullet manufacturers are making now.

[@jimaikey858]

Great video. I am hoping to have a rifle built this. Currently using my CZ452, which does very well.