Hi,Clearly the concierge service did not come to this match
Well this was not a Hoplite Arms coordinated event, lol...but I am pretty sure the concierge division provided you a driver, lol.
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Theis
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Well this was not a Hoplite Arms coordinated event, lol...but I am pretty sure the concierge division provided you a driver, lol.
Sincerely,
Theis
Oh, I have nothing but gratitude for the Hoplite Arms concierge service. 10/10. I didn’t bring a tent either, after all!
@THEIS this sounds like a great milestone for your rifle and your company, good shooting by @Dthomas3523, and the rifle is looking good -- very impressive all 'round, congratulations and keep it up!
Hi,
Apsis is available in any Lapua Magnum boltface. The T&E rifle pictured is in 300NM.
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Theis
Hi,
Thank you!!
It was nice to get out of the office and meet another "hider" that was previously unknown.
Monolithic custom tuned ammo goodness will be completed before next go around lol.....Just need to find an ELR match organization that we want to take part in.
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Theis
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So here is the production model version of the buttstock frame. I have gotten a few inquiries in regards to what the production design looks like along with its feature changes.
Along with the enclosed tracks for the cheek piece height and the length of pull...the entire buttstock sits naturally .4" lower to provide a better feel when shooting from bags; along with providing better clearance between the bolt handle when folding/locking the buttstock.
Right Side:
Left Side:
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Theis
So here is the production model version of the buttstock frame. I have gotten a few inquiries in regards to what the production design looks like along with its feature changes.
Along with the enclosed tracks for the cheek piece height and the length of pull...the entire buttstock sits naturally .4" lower to provide a better feel when shooting from bags; along with providing better clearance between the bolt handle when folding/locking the buttstock.
Right Side:
Left Side:
Sincerely,
Theis
Hi,
User friendly is a definite must and huge "driver" for everything Hoplite. So here is just another small design feature/step in that direction.
Here is the new single piece trigger guard (lower center section).
Here is the single piece trigger guard (lower center section) removed so user can get to the magazine adjustment latch and the bolt guide/stop screw pin without having to remove the barreled action from the chassis. Especially useful if an entity or person specifies they require bonded receiver. They can still access, inspect and replace everything with the barreled action in place.
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Theis
User friendly is a definite must and huge "driver" for everything Hoplite. So here is just another small design feature/step in that direction.
Here is the new single piece trigger guard (lower center section).
Here is the single piece trigger guard (lower center section) removed so user can get to the magazine adjustment latch and the bolt guide/stop screw pin without having to remove the barreled action from the chassis. Especially useful if an entity or person specifies they require bonded receiver. They can still access, inspect and replace everything with the barreled action in place.
Sincerely,
Theis
Hi,
Happy Saturday to everyone.
The Hoplite Arms Aspis is hanging out with its' friends; ZCO, RRS, Kestrel, Swarovski and its' newest friend...Ziploc.
Ziploc is debuting their custom ammunition transport systems. This specific system seems to have no problem transporting both the Berger factory 300NM and the Norma factory 300NM at the same time. Looking forward to further development of their products.
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Theis
Happy Saturday to everyone.
The Hoplite Arms Aspis is hanging out with its' friends; ZCO, RRS, Kestrel, Swarovski and its' newest friend...Ziploc.
Ziploc is debuting their custom ammunition transport systems. This specific system seems to have no problem transporting both the Berger factory 300NM and the Norma factory 300NM at the same time. Looking forward to further development of their products.
Sincerely,
Theis
Almost seems like the Rrs friend needs a friend of its own. Mr Sandbag Ballast.
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That ol myth is perpetuated by the .270 crowd and the "What, no bags??? I am not shooting that match" crowd.
Someone should do a 6 stage match with 1/4 mile between stages where you are not allowed to set anything down the entire match or IF you sit something down you cannot pick it back up.
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Theis
Håkan Spuhr acctually did pretty much that a few years ago. There was a no limit to what you could use in the match but you had to carry it, no carts or similar.
If you were not holding it when ”ceasefire” command was given, the RO took it for the rest of the match.
Things got interesting fast when shooters were loosing gear they relied on at a steady pace.
I had my rifle and a small TAB rear bag, it got me through, I did not win but I did not finish last either. And I lost no gear during the match, unlike a lot of others.
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I remember reading the AAR on that one, with pictures. It sounded like it was tough but fun.
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Monolithic goodness, lol.
215gr Berger factory 300NM on left.
215gr Badlands Precision load development on the right.
Correction....The Badlands Precision is the 215gr
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Theis
Monolithic goodness, lol.
215gr Berger factory 300NM on left.
215gr Badlands Precision load development on the right.
Correction....The Badlands Precision is the 215gr
Sincerely,
Theis
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WIth the bore centerline below the comb, how much easier is it to stay on target vs an A5 or chassis with a conventional action height? I've shot much smaller calibers with this style but nothing with more than 45ish grains of powder and 150 grain bullets
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Specifically loaded to fit into magazine. Even though Badlands Precision says they are for single shot use, lolol
We have no time for that...IF the MV is not there due to them being into the case...well we will change powder to increase the MV via increasing cartridge pressures....WIN/WIN.
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Theis
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Well I just cut the grass yesterday so no need for that edumacated of an employee.
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Theis
Awesome
Any .338 NM in the works?
Still going with Liberal Tears ?
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That is just a barrel change away
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Theis
im by no means a pro, but my guess if your fundamentals are up to snuff it prob doesnt matter much.
also over the last several years it seems that higher scope rings which means higher comb/cheek are replacing the get as low as you can.
prob should ask @Dthomas3523 he has more than a few rounds through it
I have about 1 mil of reticle movement at the most with this rifle.
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Well we definitely need to order some of these to have on hand for a few of the Silver Level concierge services.
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Theis
Well we definitely need to order some of these to have on hand for a few of the Silver Level concierge services.
Sincerely,
Theis
Hi,
No bother at all.
The Aspis is in production right now.
The Kopis (Short Action) will be following right behind it since they use a lot of the same components.
The Phalanx (BMG/CT) will be after that but to answer your direct question...Yes they (BMG/CT) will be the same rifle; just different bolt face and caliber of barrel of course.
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Theis
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Wrench placed on barrel flat or barrel vise.
QD stuff doesn't work with pushing the pressures envelope
....too many moving parts.Sincerely,
Theis
You're down here in LA? I might have to visit sometime. I'm up at the FT Polk, Leesville area.
All those muzzle brakes explanation in 3d, Autocad, about air flow...
You muzzle is 4 square holes and the rifle barely moves!
Congrats, what amazing engineering piece here!
Hi,
The first production batch of Aspis receivers and chassis are coming along nicely and on schedule.
They should be ready for barrels right around first of May.
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Theis
The first production batch of Aspis receivers and chassis are coming along nicely and on schedule.
They should be ready for barrels right around first of May.
Sincerely,
Theis
All those muzzle brakes explanation in 3d, Autocad, about air flow...
You muzzle is 4 square holes and the rifle barely moves!
Congrats, what amazing engineering piece here!
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Well I figured since I drink 4 protein coffees a day...the muzzle brake should have same amount of squares, lolol
I do have one with 6 openings too though, lol.
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Theis
I can not remember....Self timing/clocking brakes?
No. It’s a completely custom flat bottom action, only sold as a complete system.
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The Aspis model which the first batch is in production right now is available in both..338NM and 338LM.
We just need to know intended projectile usage...jacketed or monolithics so the correct barrel spec's are used.
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Theis
I'm curious what the difference in the barrels would be? Twist rate? Throating?
I never really considered that monolithics would need anything different than jacketed bullets.
The Monolithics need faster twist rates for them to be stable, generally the heavier the monolithic for the given caliber is, the faster the twist you need.
Normal jacketed bullets may have issues when spun too fast, including but not limited to, coming apart.
IF you will be mostly shooting only jacketed bullets, go with the barrel for the jacketed bullets & you can still shoot some of the light for class monolithcs if you want.
Otherwise if you are trying to push the limits of distance and accuracy using monolithics, get a barrel specifically for them so you can make use of the higher weight monolithics for better results.
^^This Shoot 400gr Flatlines out of 375 SnipeTAC with a 1:7 Bartlein 36" barrel with twist rate recommended from Walt Wilkerson. Also important to match the bullet diameter to the barrel. Provided Warner Tool with bore/groove diameter of the barrel and solids turned to match.
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@slowworm
As the guys have already said....PLUS when getting into the finer details of monolithics....not all of them perform best in the "standard" bore/groove dimensions that are popular with jacketed bullets.
To get the best results from monos the old saying of choose your monolithic then build your rifle around it still holds a lot of merit today.
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Theis
@slowworm
As the guys have already said....PLUS when getting into the finer details of monolithics....not all of them perform best in the "standard" bore/groove dimensions that are popular with jacketed bullets.
To get the best results from monos the old saying of choose your monolithic then build your rifle around it still holds a lot of merit today.
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Theis
On that note, do you have some specific monolithcs that you have tested against your .338LM barrels (the ones setup for the solids) and work well?
(So I know what ones specifically to order in).
Thanks.
I was wanting it in .300 Norma Mag and had to use the .338 action, 250 gr
The test version that they just shot at the mile match was .300 Norma so if you specifically want a .300 Norma, just let Theis know and it shouldn't be a problem for you to get that one, as soon as the correct barrel comes in, since that is one of the calibers they are specifically shipping:
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www.hoplitearms.com Just send Theis a PM and let him know you want to buy one.
Hi,
We are liking the Badlands Precision monolithics since we have some super fast twist barrels exiting with a 7 twist.
We are actually getting ready to test some of the 215gr 30cal monos loaded to magazine length in the 300NM.
I do not see a reason to swap to different manufactured monos for the 338 sizes
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Theis
Hi,
So going into the weekend; even though those days pretty much seem like Monday's lolol.....
This weekend is pretty exciting since a few of us are getting together (virtually) to have a brain dump of ideas and concepts...this could get interesting
If Hoplite Arms could take a selfie right now this is what it would look like, lol
Sincerely,
Theis
So going into the weekend; even though those days pretty much seem like Monday's lolol.....
This weekend is pretty exciting since a few of us are getting together (virtually) to have a brain dump of ideas and concepts...this could get interesting
If Hoplite Arms could take a selfie right now this is what it would look like, lol
Sincerely,
Theis
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