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BlackOps Technologies at SHOT- Eye Candy

JSTARSZ

JSTARSZ

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    • Feb 6, 2008
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    I got a couple of pictures from BlackOps Technologies rifles from the 2013 SHOT show. That is a lot of eye candy for me in one place all at once. Mike Bush and BlackOps makes some nice rifles. But, maybe I am a tad biased as I have two of their rifles and one on order.

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    Black Ops for the win. Those are same damn fine looking rifles.
     
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    What action is Mike rolling with now since he parted ways with Defiance??
     
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    I know my new 6.5mm Creedmoor will have a Defiance action but I don't what else is being cooked up for the future.
     
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    Did he share a a booth with Butler Arms (shotgun guys)??
     
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    I don't think so but I am sure they were around. The Mission Arms Group was involved in the show.
     
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    Mike builds awesome rifles - his fit & finish are THE best I have ever seen.

    He built my favorite hunting rifle for me - I absolutely love it!!
     
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    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Buckey</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What action is Mike rolling with now since he parted ways with Defiance?? </div></div>

    Parted ways? I thought he was working for them now.
     
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    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Poison123</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Buckey</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What action is Mike rolling with now since he parted ways with Defiance?? </div></div>

    Parted ways? I thought he was working for them now.</div></div> no, they parted ways months ago.
     
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    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JSTARSZ</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Poison123</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Buckey</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What action is Mike rolling with now since he parted ways with Defiance?? </div></div>

    Parted ways? I thought he was working for them now.</div></div> no, they parted ways months ago. </div></div>

    Ah....hasn't heard that. Wonder what the story there is.
     
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    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Halcyon612</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Any info on the Ravage on the left?</div></div> there is a long thread in the Rimfire section called steeping up to the plate. It gives the specs of the Ravage in the last couple of pages. I believe the patents for the Ravage are in and they are making them now. Give BlackOps a call if you want more details.
     
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    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Poison123</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JSTARSZ</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Poison123</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Buckey</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What action is Mike rolling with now since he parted ways with Defiance?? </div></div>

    Parted ways? I thought he was working for them now.</div></div> no, they parted ways months ago. </div></div>

    Ah....hasn't heard that. Wonder what the story there is. </div></div>

    There have been more than a few questions about this and although I won't go into any detail, I did leave Defiance Machine in September. This was a positive development, as it was very difficult to divide myself between my own business while serving as Engineer/CEO for another.

    Since September, my crew and I have made huge strides in developing new actions and other components that are being manufactured in-house. We've been busy churning out our new line of 1911's, which did very well at SHOT, and we'll continue to push the limits in creativity and design for the sake of the shooting sports and for those that serve us professionally.

    I appreciate the support of Sniper's Hide, our customers and those that I've been fortunate to befriend on this site and in the industry. Thanks to our loyal customers, BlackOps Technologies has continued to beat the odds and we've continued to move forward. This is truly humbling and continues to remind us that serving the needs of our customers is far more rewarding than serving a multitude of distractions.

    One other big change for BlackOps Technologies is that we've partnered with the Mission Arms Group (MAG). MAG serves as our Sales and Marketing force and their participation allows me to focus on what I do best....Create cool stuff. Because of this arrangement, developmental projects will no longer take as long to complete as the Model 605 Rimfire Repeater (now Patent Pending) has.

    Make no mistake, I still own BlackOps Technologies and always will. This means that what we do and how we do it will not be compromised. We will continue to sweat every small detail and continue to turn out the most finely finished rifles and pistols available....among many other new things.
     
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    Does this mean there is still a hold/delay on the production on guns built with the 911 "Military" action?
     
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    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dogman</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Does this mean there is still a hold/delay on the production on guns built with the 911 "Military" action? </div></div>

    The short answer is "Yes" and I openly apologize for this delay. Although the original delay of the Model 911 "Military" was created by other issues (outside of BlackOps Technologies control), the delay is prolonged by the necessity to bring it's production in-house. This particular delay has been quite bothersome to me, as originally, it was avoidable.

    Going forward, I'll make every assurance that the benefits to bringing the "Military" (all actions) in-house will far outweigh any frustration caused by this delay. The "Military" was a cool action in the beginning, but it's even better now.
     
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    Thanks for the update Mike - I wish you all the best as BlackOps Precision moves forward.

    Very curious to see your in-house actions, can't wait until you reveal these to us!!

    Take care,

    Jeff
     
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    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Buckey</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thanks for the update Mike - I wish you all the best as BlackOps Precision moves forward.

    Very curious to see your in-house actions, can't wait until you reveal these to us!!

    Take care,

    Jeff </div></div>

    Thanks Jeff, much appreciated. We'll be introducing our new hunting action soon and I'll get pics posted ASAP.
     
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    Mike, did you quit making the "INFIDEL"?
     
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    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: whit</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Mike, did you quit making the "INFIDEL"? </div></div>

    Yes, but it's temporary. The INFIDEL will be back in the line-up later in the year.
     
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    That's fine that just makes mine more special!!LOL. Your rifles look great as usual keep up the great work.
     
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    Dammit, I missed a good show. Even the cell pictures make me jealous!

    Looking great as always, Mike, wish I could have made it. It just means I have a better excuse to tell the wife that I "really need to go to Montana for a couple days" LOL.
     
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    Thanks for the call Mike, sounds like you had a good time at the show and I know you are glad to be home.

    As you know, I got the rifle back on Friday and got to shoot it Sat.. Great job on the can, you took it from being a paperweight to something I can depend on. If you run out of work, I'll post pictures and then you can fix the others out there.

    How many more rifles do I need to get from you to have a display like that? I've not been able to figure out why I would need the 338, but......
     
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    Great looking rifles. You should offer a BlackOps Technologies embroidered drag bag as an option to your customers.
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    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lowlight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I stopped by Mike's booth, his rifles looked really good and I am glad to see him moving forward.
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    Thanks for stopping by Frank; it was good to see you again. Lets stay in touch and I'll keep you posted on the new stuff.
     
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    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bohem</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Dammit, I missed a good show. Even the cell pictures make me jealous!

    Looking great as always, Mike, wish I could have made it. It just means I have a better excuse to tell the wife that I "really need to go to Montana for a couple days" LOL. </div></div>

    Hopefully you were able to close on your house Josh, but it would've been cool to hang out again. Let me know if things look promising for you to make it out for a few days.
     
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    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Icallem</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thanks for the call Mike, sounds like you had a good time at the show and I know you are glad to be home.

    As you know, I got the rifle back on Friday and got to shoot it Sat.. Great job on the can, you took it from being a paperweight to something I can depend on. If you run out of work, I'll post pictures and then you can fix the others out there.

    How many more rifles do I need to get from you to have a display like that? I've not been able to figure out why I would need the 338, but...... </div></div>

    Glad it worked for you Arnie....it was an interesting TiG job. IIRC, you're not too far away from a display like that one.
     
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    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Papagallos</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Great looking rifles. You should offer a BlackOps Technologies embroidered drag bag as an option to your customers.
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    Thanks Pablo....

    I used to offer premium drag bags and may start doing them again.
     
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    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PatrickChewing</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Email sent Mike! </div></div>

    Haven't received it yet, but on the lookout.

    Thanks Patrick.
     
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    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BlackOps Tech</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Papagallos</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Great looking rifles. You should offer a BlackOps Technologies embroidered drag bag as an option to your customers.
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    Thanks Pablo....

    I used to offer premium drag bags and may start doing them again.</div></div>
    I want one!
     
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    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rthur</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Mike you may want to clear out your pm box.


    R </div></div>

    I've meant to deal with that....just cleared out a bunch.
     
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    Mr. Bush,
    How soon can we see the updated product changes on the web site? That's probably as close as I'll ever get to having one of your rifles!

    Outstanding work, you are truly gifted.
     
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    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SFree</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Mr. Bush,
    How soon can we see the updated product changes on the web site? That's probably as close as I'll ever get to having one of your rifles!

    Outstanding work, you are truly gifted. </div></div>

    Thanks SF, very much appreciated.

    There's a scheduled overhaul of the website, so I imagine it won't be long for the new stuff to be available online.
     
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    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sobrbiker883</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Glad to see BlackOps moving forward Mike! </div></div>

    Thanks Dude, we should catch up on the phone soon....
     
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    I never get tired of seeing BOP rifles!!!

    Mike, I'm eagerly waiting on design specs and details for the new action. I think it's time to set up my next build.

    Todd
     
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    I'm patiently waiting for my Ravage and Jaeger (300WM) builds from BlackOps! I know Mike builds a hell of a rifle. Can't wait to get behind them and see what they are capable of.
     
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    Hey Mike,

    Give us a call.
     
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    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BlackOps Tech</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bohem</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Dammit, I missed a good show. Even the cell pictures make me jealous!

    Looking great as always, Mike, wish I could have made it. It just means I have a better excuse to tell the wife that I "really need to go to Montana for a couple days" LOL. </div></div>

    Hopefully you were able to close on your house Josh, but it would've been cool to hang out again. Let me know if things look promising for you to make it out for a few days. </div></div>

    We did finally close! My life right now is centered around ripping up ancient carpet, rolling paint, and putting down floors. But its ours, very exciting! I can't wait to put some tools in the garage.
     
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    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sr15match</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I never get tired of seeing BOP rifles!!!

    Mike, I'm eagerly waiting on design specs and details for the new action. I think it's time to set up my next build.

    Todd </div></div>

    Thanks Todd. I'll post details on the hunting actions soon, followed by the precision rifle actions. Give me a call if you want a few snippets before they're released.
     
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    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KYS338</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm patiently waiting for my Ravage and Jaeger (300WM) builds from BlackOps! I know Mike builds a hell of a rifle. Can't wait to get behind them and see what they are capable of.


    </div></div>

    The JAEGER is moving along well and the conversion is completed on the RAVAGE. I'm testing some custom ammo samples from Andrew for your JAEGER on Friday.
     
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    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BlackOps Tech</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KYS338</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm patiently waiting for my Ravage and Jaeger (300WM) builds from BlackOps! I know Mike builds a hell of a rifle. Can't wait to get behind them and see what they are capable of.


    </div></div>

    The JAEGER is moving along well and the conversion is completed on the RAVAGE. I'm testing some custom ammo samples from Andrew for your JAEGER on Friday. </div></div>

    Sounds like you are on top of things Mike! Thank you for the attention to detail on the two projects.
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    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Brutas</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hey Mike,

    Give us a call. </div></div>

    Good talking to you Brian....too bad we didn't run into each other at SHOT.
     
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    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bohem</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BlackOps Tech</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bohem</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Dammit, I missed a good show. Even the cell pictures make me jealous!

    Looking great as always, Mike, wish I could have made it. It just means I have a better excuse to tell the wife that I "really need to go to Montana for a couple days" LOL. </div></div>

    Hopefully you were able to close on your house Josh, but it would've been cool to hang out again. Let me know if things look promising for you to make it out for a few days. </div></div>

    We did finally close! My life right now is centered around ripping up ancient carpet, rolling paint, and putting down floors. But its ours, very exciting! I can't wait to put some tools in the garage.



    </div></div>

    Congratulations....missing SHOT pales in comparison.

    I would imagine you've already started "tool" shopping.
     
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    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KYS338</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BlackOps Tech</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KYS338</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm patiently waiting for my Ravage and Jaeger (300WM) builds from BlackOps! I know Mike builds a hell of a rifle. Can't wait to get behind them and see what they are capable of.


    </div></div>

    The JAEGER is moving along well and the conversion is completed on the RAVAGE. I'm testing some custom ammo samples from Andrew for your JAEGER on Friday. </div></div>

    Sounds like you are on top of things Mike! Thank you for the attention to detail on the two projects.
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    No worries. Shoot me a text sometime over the weekend and I'll give you an update on the ammo.
     
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    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BlackOps Tech</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bohem</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BlackOps Tech</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bohem</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Dammit, I missed a good show. Even the cell pictures make me jealous!

    Looking great as always, Mike, wish I could have made it. It just means I have a better excuse to tell the wife that I "really need to go to Montana for a couple days" LOL. </div></div>

    Hopefully you were able to close on your house Josh, but it would've been cool to hang out again. Let me know if things look promising for you to make it out for a few days. </div></div>

    We did finally close! My life right now is centered around ripping up ancient carpet, rolling paint, and putting down floors. But its ours, very exciting! I can't wait to put some tools in the garage.



    </div></div>

    Congratulations....missing SHOT pales in comparison.

    I would imagine you've already started "tool" shopping. </div></div>

    Thanks!
    She has no idea....
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    <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bohem</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

    We did finally close! My life right now is centered around ripping up ancient carpet, rolling paint, and putting down floors. But its ours, very exciting! I can't wait to put some tools in the garage.



    </div></div>

    Congratulations....missing SHOT pales in comparison.

    I would imagine you've already started "tool" shopping. [/quote]

    Thanks!
    She has no idea....
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    Don't kid yourself Dude, they have radar for stuff like that
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