Voodoo Match..

[USMCDOC]

Just saw this.. i am sure that there are folks here that would be interested in this!

https://vudoogunworks.com/inaugural-vudoo-lapua-br-event/

 

[justinp61]

Do the Vudoo and RimX actions fit in the factory class?

 

[BP1]

Do the Vudoo and RimX actions fit in the factory class?

I wouldn’t think so..usually in factory class there’s a $$ amount that the setup can’t go over and the action alone on these two is probably more than that.

 

[justinp61]

I wouldn’t think so..usually in factory class there’s a $$ amount that the setup can’t go over and the action alone on these two is probably more than that.

Reading the rules it seems pretty wide open with the exception of the two piece rest.

 

[Hozzie]

Do the Vudoo and RimX actions fit in the factory class?

Mike and Ivan can clarify, but I would bet money the answer is no. Those are both more purpose built actions like the 2500X, etc.

 

[RAVAGE88]

Do the Vudoo and RimX actions fit in the factory class?

Yessir, they do, we call it the Factory Hot Rod Class. It's not as restrictive as typical factory class matches, so bring it and shoot....

MB

 

[Hozzie]

Yessir, they do, we call it the Factory Hot Rod Class. It's not as restrictive as typical factory class matches, so bring it and shoot....

MB

Mike, how does the Vudoo and RimX differ from a 2500X that make it factory. Does it mean one will have to purchase the whole rifle from Vudoo to qualify for factory? If one has a complete rifle built by Holeshot, does that also qualify as factory? Just trying to understand the difference.

 

[Mark Self]

Guys the Factory Hot Rod class the way I read it, is for all rifles builds...But has to be shot off a 2 piece rest....

 

[USMCDOC]

Mike, how does the Vudoo and RimX differ from a 2500X that make it factory. Does it mean one will have to purchase the whole rifle from Vudoo to qualify for factory? If one has a complete rifle built by Holeshot, does that also qualify as factory? Just trying to understand the difference.

Jamie,

i am going to take some SWAG here and try to piece this one out.. I get the feeling (correct me if i am wrong Mike) that Mike is referring to the Voodoo match. This would be a "new" BR match where Voodoo's compete against each other.. hence a "factory" rifle would be a Voodoo straight out of the shop on to the rest for comps.. where as the "Hot Rod" class would be where someone bought an action and then build up a BR rifle from that..
Kinda along the same lines now as in ARA where you have "factory" and then "unlimited".. This is my guess as how this is playing out..

This in hence might be where your confusion may lay. Can't compare it to what your are "used" to at the moment, cause he is coming at you from a different direction..

if i am right.. good.. if i am wrong.. well it ain't the first time

 

[Hozzie]

Guys the Factory Hot Rod class the way I read it, is for all rifles builds...But has to be shot off a 2 piece rest....

If that's the case, I would think they would call it 1 piece class and 2 piece class. I think there is more to it.

 

[Hozzie]

Jamie,

i am going to take some SWAG here and try to piece this one out.. I get the feeling (correct me if i am wrong Mike) that Mike is referring to the Voodoo match. This would be a "new" BR match where Voodoo's compete against each other.. hence a "factory" rifle would be a Voodoo straight out of the shop on to the rest for comps.. where as the "Hot Rod" class would be where someone bought an action and then build up a BR rifle from that..
Kinda along the same lines now as in ARA where you have "factory" and then "unlimited".. This is my guess as how this is playing out..

This in hence might be where your confusion may lay. Can't compare it to what your are "used" to at the moment, cause he is coming at you from a different direction..

if i am right.. good.. if i am wrong.. well it ain't the first time

Yeah, I know it is for BP150, just trying to understand so if someone asks me I can give them the correct info.

 

[USMCDOC]

Yeah, I know it is for BP150, just trying to understand so if someone asks me I can give them the correct info.

Gotchya!

 

[VLNBYR]

The way I read the rules for Factory is that the ACTION has to be a factory action, ie Anschutz, Suhl, Win. 52, etc. Then add in the 2-piece rest. Everything else is the same as Unlimited.

 

[Hozzie]

I agree John. I guess the clarification is what then becomes the definition of a factory action. I would have thought they would have included Vudoo, RimX in the examples when they listed the others if that was the case. I guess at its simplest, it means used in the production of a complete rifle by the manufacturer? My question is, if Holeshot builds a rifle on a 2500X, is that also considered factory for action purposes to meet the rules? If it doesn't, I am trying to understand the difference. Again, not trying to be completely difficult, but I think a fair question.

 

[VLNBYR]

It's more like the old porno thing...I can't define it but I know it when I see it. Factory is something you could go to the gun store and buy new off the rack.

 

[RAVAGE88]

It's more like the old porno thing...

Oh, now I get it....and, no, it’s nothing like that at all, John Prince.

I’m sure Ivan will be along in a bit to answer all this properly.

MB

 

[RAVAGE88]

Mike, how does the Vudoo and RimX differ from a 2500X that make it factory. Does it mean one will have to purchase the whole rifle from Vudoo to qualify for factory? If one has a complete rifle built by Holeshot, does that also qualify as factory? Just trying to understand the difference.

I appreciate your genuine interest, clarity is on the way....

MB

 

[Rem72043722]

Now I'm confused. Is the "Vudoo Match" different from the new "Bullet Pro 150 Match". Probably just me being thick, but I feel I may not be the only one. I didn't see a "hot rod" class in the description for the Bullet Pro guidelines. ???

 

[RAVAGE88]

Now I'm confused. Is the "Vudoo Match" different from the new "Bullet Pro 150 Match". Probably just me being thick, but I feel I may not be the only one. I didn't see a "hot rod" class in the description for the Bullet Pro guidelines. ???

The title of the thread is Vudoo Match, but it’s actually the BulletPro150 Match, Vudoo and Lapua are the title sponsors.

MB

 

[J.B. Books]

I made the 900 mile trip from Deep East Texas to Kentucky last week to participate in what I think of as the "event" ... not only a competitive match but the introduction of both Vudoo's V22-S action and IvanHoe's custom package, i.e., rifle based on the V-22S, scope and rest. The event was attended by the title sponsors and Lapua provided ammo to the winners in addition to a really nice plaque.


First, the venue ... Kentucky, especially from Bowling Green to Somerset is spectacular. The range was about thirty minutes from Somerset and the last five miles were the most beautiful part of my drive. Switchbacks and elevation changes made it more like a road racing track not well suited for an F-150. Slow it down and enjoy the scenery ... keep your foot close to the break and remember never to go into one of those turns hot!!!


The Buck Creek Range was well thought out and had all the trappings necessary to put on a quality match. Benches were limited to twelve which was perfect for the 33 shooters who participated ... three relays and four cards.


Vudoo design engineer Mike Bush had a couple of V-22S actions that we could handle and he was often seen giving tours of the action, specifically the bolt and the innovations it contains. You can disassemble the bolt without tools. The V-22S will be shipped with multiple firing pin springs that allow a shooter to tune ignition to his liking. In addition to firing pin spring options, tension on the spring can be fine tuned by compressing the spring to further tune the action to achieve optimum group size, X-count or P.A.R. score. Pretty neat and consistent how a lot of the top-tier shooters are modifying their actions - but a lot easier (I think).


A full blown Vudoo V-22S action-based IvanHoe Shooting Equipment build with his beautiful one-piece rest was on display. It's truly a work of art and would make a beautiful display in an enthusiasts gun room. Ivan's stock has a very wide butt stock bottom end that rides in the rear of the rest. The display he was using was highly polished and would be the envy of any Harley rider's wet dream ... Bling, Bling, Bling. The wood in the stock was laminated and beautiful. There's pictures on the Hide and Rimfire Accuracy. It's truly amazing and was ready to shoot ... there's a bit of data posted on the forums and it would have been nice to see what Ivan could do with the rifle at the bench. He was a good host and a relentless match director so the rifle set idle. Maybe next time!!!


The Inaugural Match was professionally managed (as you might expect) and was fraught with unpredictable (but not high) winds and occasional rain showers that lasted no more the the length of a relay. Changing range conditions can easily be verified by looking at the scores - even the best shooters stumbled at bit on cards - I suspect these stumbles were caused by shifting range conditions ... all in a day's competition.


The support staff were superb ... they made all of us feel comfortable, put on a great meal, scored targets accurately and keep us safe from range errors. It's yet to be seen if the event ends up resulting in any spread of the plague - I sure hope not!!!


I can only speak for myself but I had a really good time ... I always enjoy the solitude of a cross country drive, I got to meet a lot of great people, shoot with guys whose skill level was far above mine - watch out for me next time cause I'm coming after you. I got to see the new product from Vudoo/Ivan and I had a lot to think about on my drive home.


I did pick up a couple packs of targets and have invited my gun club RFBR competitors to a "BP-150 Target and Sanction Evaluation" this weekend at our range in Lufkin (Angelina Rifle and Pistol Club). We'll be shooting on August 8, Saturday, beginning between 8 and 9am. Any shooters reading this post are welcome to saddle-up and join us. We've got a quorum committed to shooting already and will make this a fun shoot - but we will be scoring like competitors always do. Our primary mission is to evaluate the BP-150 as a potential sanctioning body for our 2021 season.