Hoplite Arms

[THEIS]

Hi,

I have 12 Sentinels on order.

I am only going to deal with KMW for traditional stocks for the moment.

Sincerely,
Theis

 

[powdahound76]

I knew Mr Cross was a straight shooter and remember that from early on in this thread.

Was just askin...... ?

Maybe I should start makin stocks?
I could supply you!

And get a conpany started and get @1J04 a nice stock before Manners can get off they slow behinds....

 

[THEIS]

Maybe I should start makin stocks?

Hi,

Do not tempt, lolol......
At first I would say we do not have nor want to get into the fiberglass or carbon molding game but with some of the new high temperature compressed materials/polymers on the market now in relatively large pieces...We could put them into cnc machines....

Sincerely,
Theis

 

[beretta_man11]

Hi,

Do not tempt, lolol......
At first I would say we do not have nor want to get into the fiberglass or carbon molding game but with some of the new high temperature compressed materials/polymers on the market now in relatively large pieces...We could put them into cnc machines....

Sincerely,
Theis

I've often wondered if there were thick sheets of CF that a stock could be machined out of. I bet the original puchase would be quite high.

 

[powdahound76]

CF like that is pricey.

Look at the carbon stocks LRI is offering.

 

[brianf]

Has anyone seen one of those LRI CF stocks in the wild yet?

would love to hear if they hold up etc

 

[THEIS]

Hi,

CF would not be one of Hoplite Arms first 3 choices just because it in itself is too light for our use.

If we were building skeletonized hunting rifles with carbon wrapped barrels, etc then maybe machined CF would be on the list but wrong utilization for us.

Some of the other composites are easier to integrate weight into during the machining process and/or after full machining process completed; Along with the extra weight of the composites themselves compared to the CF billets.

Think beyond the norms (example), lol...

PEEK or PEKK in future TPC aerostructures?

Which is better, PEEK or PEKK, for in-situ consolidated thermoplastic composite aerostructures?

www.compositesworld.com

Sincerely,
Theis

 

[Dthomas3523]

While I know pricing isn’t available yet, are we talking AI-AT or AI-AX target consumer?

 

[sleeplz]

Are these compatible with R700 stocks or parts?

 

[Eostech]

Are these compatible with R700 stocks or parts?

Maybe you could use a muzzle brake or something on both lol. Looks to be about it.

 

[THEIS]

While I know pricing isn’t available yet, are we talking AI-AT or AI-AX target consumer?

Hi,

The weapons package price will be pretty close to the middle of those 2 consumer markets.
Package includes weapon system, pelican case and your size choice of the Artemis scope mount (Example shown below).

Sincerely,
Theis

 

[brianf]

Are these compatible with R700 stocks or parts?

Looks like you have skipped a few pages (I usually do as well)

it would be really hard to reiterate what’s been said...especially by me.

read the first few posts from Theis.
It’s explained really well.

shirt answer is no, this is like a AI.

They choose or manufactured the best components for their application.

The less guys like us can touch and play Barbie with it, the more robust and reliable the weapon system remains.

at least that’s my take on things

 

[J-Ham]

I'm REALLY over playing Barbie... I've pieced together AR's & bolt action rifles both and have decided that getting all those parts to play well together is just highly overrated... @THEIS has really put the skids on me just purchasing an AT & being done with it.

 

[Luvman]

I'm REALLY over playing Barbie... I've pieced together AR's & bolt action rifles both and have decided that getting all those parts to play well together is just highly overrated... @THEIS has really put the skids on me just purchasing an AT & being done with it.

I’m watching this thread with great interest waiting to see what shakes out with the long action. This system in .300prc in a sentinel stock needs to find a way into my safe.

In the meantime I wouldn’t discourage you from getting the AT. I’m fond of mine. I wouldn’t consider giving it up. Especially after swapping to the AX stock.

Best advice I have is do both!

 

[J-Ham]

... not helping!

 

[Luvman]

... not helping!

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Wow you and Mr. Rodgers think I’m number 1!

 

[J-Ham]

I always trust Fred's judgement of people.

 

[DOA]

Tagged. I'm saving my empty beer/soda cans.

 

[THEIS]

Hi,

It is so easy to get carried away with discussing the more prevalent ideas, concepts, philosophies, machining operations, etc etc..but for some reason it seems boring to discuss something that is so simple yet can cause such aggravation in firearms....the elusive firing pin spring, lolol.

Firing pin springs have arrived...

And just so that I do not throw the universe off balance....Bolt Guide first operation...

Sincerely,
Theis

 

[THEIS]

Hi,

Each rod is 3 receiver bodies.

Dovetails cut so the block can be held to cut the chassis.

Chassis after a couple machining operations.

Sincerely,
Theis

 

[brianf]

If I zoom in on that chassis I think it says Brian on it...

either that or I just called dibs on first rifle out of the box

 

[THEIS]

Hi,

Well first serial number scheme of each rifle is probably going to someone....like me, hahaha

Sincerely,
Theis

 

[brianf]

pulling rank already

I guess you never heard the customer is always right....lol

sorry I forgot this is the firearms industry...customers dont count ?

 

[THEIS]

Hi,

Sorry but I was about to get voted least popular at upcoming Shot Show because nothing is being done in "standard" industry practices......I had to publicly act aggressive towards a customer getting their way, lolol....Don't worry it was just for show but do not tell anyone ? .

Sincerely,
Theis

 

[brianf]

Instead of getting aggressive just don’t lie....several times in a row.

That’ll piss them off enough. Lol

 

[b6graham]

looks like we're getting closer to one of these magically arriving at my FFL

 

[THEIS]

Hi,

So Shot Show finally assigned booths for the Wednesday Pop Up preview section for first time exhibitors...

We will pretty much be #61901 --- immediately as you walk in..

Sincerely,
Theis

 

[koshkin]

Hi,

So Shot Show finally assigned booths for the Wednesday Pop Up preview section for first time exhibitors...

We will pretty much be #61901 --- immediately as you walk in..


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Sincerely,
Theis

You are on my calendar now.

ILya

 

[THEIS]

You are on my calendar now.

ILya

Hi,

I get to expo center on that Monday morning. IF your Wednesday is too full and since that is only day we can display via pop-up booth...We can meet Monday evening or such on Tuesday if that works out better for you.

Sincerely,
Theis

 

[THEIS]

Hi,

First operation on bolt handles complete...
Once all machining operations are completed they will go to Gas FNC Vacuum hardening to 43 HRC... AISI 4130 btw.

Sincerely,
Theis

 

[koshkin]

Hi,

I get to expo center on that Monday morning. IF your Wednesday is too full and since that is only day we can display via pop-up booth...We can meet Monday evening or such on Tuesday if that works out better for you.

Sincerely,
Theis

I will be at the Range Day on Monday, but I am free in the evening if you want to catch up. Either way, I will make sure I swing by on Wednesday as well. Your endeavors got me seriously curious, so you are at the top of my list.

ILya

 

[brianf]

Don’t tell me...that one is probably Theis’ as well
Just like my chassis
?

 

[THEIS]

Don’t tell me...that one is probably Theis’ as well
Just like my chassis
?

Hi,

Well, I want to say yes to that but I will have to wait until after my meeting in Italy next month, lolol...
Someone else may take priority over my own in regards to order of ownership ?.

Sincerely,
Theis

 

[Shortstack]

Liking the name. Good marketing @THEIS. I'm in for a Diomedes Short action based caliber.

p.s. Diomedes was a badass. Only mortal to ever see Athena in her full divine form. Plus he had all kinds of cool weapons like flame spitting shield and helmet blessed by Athena and a bunch of shit made by Hepheastus. Rumor was this dude was so fearless he took on Ares on the battlefield and wounded him.

"The Iliad lists nearly thirty names of warriors killed by Diomedes, along with several other excerpts mentioning him "freaking the fuck out and murdering a shitload of people with his dick", so we can assume that this guy was at least somewhat competent in the field of making people his bitches. "

*edit* Any idea of ETA this will be hitting the market.

Ah but what about Diogenes, the great Greek philosopher who was basically just a dickhead. He was arrested several times for public urination, lived in a wine barrel and told Alexander the great to piss off out of his sunlight.

 

[brianf]

i saw a "alert" this morning...
though there was some more pics of rifles not a greek mythology session

damn

 

[THEIS]

Hi,

@Dthomas3523
TC has come through in excellent timing fashion and it is looking like will have Sentinels just in time for production batch to be rolling out.

BTW, certain things are on the way here from molding. As soon as those things arrive here and are processed, I will be getting back to you very soon with a shipping notification.

Thank you and have a safe weekend.

./

Sincerely,
Theis

 

[brianf]

Watch out theis might pull the same crap he did on me

he took the first chassis even though I called shotgun...

my gut says the first sentinel might go the same route

??

 

[Dthomas3523]

Hi,

@Dthomas3523
TC has come through in excellent timing fashion and it is looking like will have Sentinels just in time for production batch to be rolling out.



Sincerely,
Theis

Send me details when ready!

 

[THEIS]

Hi,

Testing handguard marking methods.....

Sincerely,
Theis

 

[THEIS]

Hi,

It is nice and appreciated when vendor components start arriving.

Sincerely,
Theis

 

[b6graham]

we're getting closer to the 11th month of 2019 and a fun new toy magically arriving at my FFL

 

[brianf]

When you put a sticker saying “this one is Brian’s “
Make sure you spell my name with a i not a y.

 

[_Windrider_]

Hi,

Testing handguard marking methods.....

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Sincerely,
Theis

Is the doevtail rail integrated or is it MLOK?

 

[THEIS]

Hi,

Integral. No way I was going add "moving" part to the equation in any place I can avoid it.

Sincerely,
Theis

 

[THEIS]

When you put a sticker saying “this one is Brian’s “
Make sure you spell my name with a i not a y.

Hi,

Ok, so like this? LOL

Sincerely,
Theis

 

[brianf]

thats some funny shit

 

[brianf]

Here you go ...oops

 

[THEIS]

 

[SkyScrapin]

Only thing it's missing is a post date LOL

 

[THEIS]

Hi,

Dovetail interface....

Sincerely,
Theis