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If you're going all glock/nightforce on us, you're gunna have to add some additional tests: freeze it, drop it from a helo and possibly put it down range and shoot it.
If you’re going this far I want to see it blown up w/ 25 lbs of tannerite as well. After watching that video I sat down & ordered a DD rifle. Just saying...
oh wait till we get the T&E rifles haIf you're going all glock/nightforce on us, you're gunna have to add some additional tests: freeze it, drop it from a helo and possibly put it down range and shoot it.
I'm thinking low tide beach swim considering I live on the Mass Bay
Pull a Larry Vickers, drop it in the swamp for a hour, drop it from a helo, run over it with an SUV, shoot it with a shotgun.
Hi,
That is because I do not make videos for a living, lol....I make firearms.
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Theis
That kind of abuse is great and all for fun.
I'm assuming however that you'll maybe for the fun of it replicate the Army trials that AI didn't make it through because they decided to go with their new trigger?
Taking it out shooting in the fine desert dust / sand in a bit of a sand storm will probably say a lot more about the design than pounding it along the driveway.
I'm assuming however that you'll maybe for the fun of it replicate the Army trials that AI didn't make it through because they decided to go with their new trigger?
Taking it out shooting in the fine desert dust / sand in a bit of a sand storm will probably say a lot more about the design than pounding it along the driveway.
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No I have not bent the bolt handle yet, even driving over it on concrete with bolt handle up, lol.
There are no threads on any part of the bolt handle (Except for the threads to remove/replace the delrin "knob" that goes over the metal "knob" ; it is "keyed" into the bolt body then a bushing is hydraulically pressed into the rear of the bolt body which further secures the bolt handle to the bolt body.
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Theis
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Exactly, all for fun and games
The mil test are actually fairly easy but they are designed to test the entire rifle, not an open bare triggered receiver.
10 foot drop on a 1" steel plate on concrete floor onto muzzle, butt, sides, etc without the trigger dropping the firing pin is what weeds out a lot of entrys.
Ironically our first Government tender we are entering is for the Hellenic Army and Hellenic Navy....
We are submitting the Aspis with the Hoplite Arms manufactured LARS chassis system for that program. Hopefully they will video their testing procedures for us.
Sincerely,
Theis
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Have you guys ever noticed that the kid with all the cool toys never really treated his toys like he appreciates them as much as you would?
I would treasure and appreciate a Hoplite rifle, tuck it in every night and read it bedtime stories.
Fuck that. I’m beating the piss out of mine like it has the cure for covid inside.
Hi,
Assistance with another Hoplite Arms venture please...
Sincerely,
Theis
Assistance with another Hoplite Arms venture please...
Sincerely,
Theis
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So got up this morning expecting to see animals loading onto the damn Arc.....
Previously sand was mentioned in regards to seeing how the receiver liked it.
Due to all the rain I do not have any dry sand to try but I have plenty of wet sand to give it a go.
Once again, my lack of videography and editing skills are on full display.
Sincerely,
Theis
So got up this morning expecting to see animals loading onto the damn Arc.....
Previously sand was mentioned in regards to seeing how the receiver liked it.
Due to all the rain I do not have any dry sand to try but I have plenty of wet sand to give it a go.
Once again, my lack of videography and editing skills are on full display.
Sincerely,
Theis
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Have someone from Idaho send you a box of that damnable volcanic sand/dust. Had a few Rem 700s that couldn't get past it and it galled up the cocking ramps on them.
It's an easy fix but pisses a fella off when he's trying to kill attacking ground squirrels.
It's an easy fix but pisses a fella off when he's trying to kill attacking ground squirrels.
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Know anyone up that way, lol....definitely do not have any of that shit down here in La.
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Theis
Know anyone up that way, lol....definitely do not have any of that shit down here in La.
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Theis
I will be glad to put it through the paces up here!
I thought AZ was bad, but ID is a whole different level!
I thought AZ was bad, but ID is a whole different level!
Hi,
Official update for the Geeks among us.
We are starting to compile the various different analysis data into a more readable format.
It is a hard road to build but we are going to try and make the following information palatable and relatable to every day utilization:
Functional Analysis
Safety Analysis
Mechanical and Structural Analysis
Linear and Nonlinear Analysis
Fatigue Analysis
Vibration Analysis
Sincerely,
Theis
Official update for the Geeks among us
.We are starting to compile the various different analysis data into a more readable format.
It is a hard road to build but we are going to try and make the following information palatable and relatable to every day utilization:
Functional Analysis
Safety Analysis
Mechanical and Structural Analysis
Linear and Nonlinear Analysis
Fatigue Analysis
Vibration Analysis
Sincerely,
Theis
You gotta pump those numbers upI do have 11# of tannerite on hand
Go out into the Birds of Prey area SE towards Mountain Home AFB and grab a couple gallon sized ziplocks of that powdery volcanic ash. Send it to @THEIS. If that ash doesn't mess with the gun then it'll be good to go.
Hi,
Finalized a few fit issues of our receivers into the new chassis....Made a couple slight radial modifications for proper fit.
Sincerely,
Theis
Finalized a few fit issues of our receivers into the new chassis....Made a couple slight radial modifications for proper fit.
Sincerely,
Theis
Hi,
We started the structural, linear and non linear analysis of the receiver and chassis this morning based on 2x normal operating pressures of a 338LM....
4 more hours of triangulations and running.
Sincerely,
Theis
We started the structural, linear and non linear analysis of the receiver and chassis this morning based on 2x normal operating pressures of a 338LM....
4 more hours of triangulations and running.
Sincerely,
Theis
thanks for taking the time to share all of this information....it's really fascinating to witness a bit of what goes into the making of a product. there are so many considerations i hadn't really envisioned before.
It truly is eye opening watching this thread mature.
i for one have always wanted more information other than the accuracy guarantee, fan boy/hot new review, or generic gun rag that loves every rifle they ever shot.
I don’t think I’ve ever seen this information (well I know I haven’t) or heard this being discussed openly with customers.
A couple of smiths have put a destruction video up which I love to watch, but those don’t compare the rifle to the original design specs.
not only are we getting company /product design targets but some background of the process...actually pretty cool.
flip side of the coin, I wonder if other manufacturers will begin follow suit and become more transparent with testing and targets/criteria. almost like lowlite is looking to do with scope reviews.
i think the hard core and the once a year hunter will benefit from the added knowledge and limitations of their gear.
eagerly awaiting the next post as usual
Crap part is that I am watching the design, growth and evolution of a McLaren and know I can never afford one.
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THANKS to @samb300 for his printing skills!!
Parts still coming off printer but better understanding of the fit/feel will be very enlightening...standing by for delivery this week
Sincerely,
Theis
THANKS to @samb300 for his printing skills!!
Parts still coming off printer but better understanding of the fit/feel will be very enlightening...standing by for delivery this week
Sincerely,
Theis
May i ask a naive question, merely in an effort to gain better understanding and insight?
Are there functional and competitive advantages to to the many straight and defined angles one tends to see now in modern rifle chassis design as opposed to flowing or softer curves? I'm seeing this in recent car designs from Japan as well.
In the past it seems i often noted smooth/regular or rounded contours on many rifles and shotguns as well as automobiles and bridges.
Is it to simplify construction or to provide many different surface planes to wedge into varied positional shooting presentations where stability plays a more important role than comfort or glide?
thank you
Are there functional and competitive advantages to to the many straight and defined angles one tends to see now in modern rifle chassis design as opposed to flowing or softer curves? I'm seeing this in recent car designs from Japan as well.
In the past it seems i often noted smooth/regular or rounded contours on many rifles and shotguns as well as automobiles and bridges.
Is it to simplify construction or to provide many different surface planes to wedge into varied positional shooting presentations where stability plays a more important role than comfort or glide?
thank you
we need hoplite patches that say:
high speed-high drag
only good for HALO so it slows the free fall
not so much for hydrodynamics it will slow down the Navy Seal Delivery vehicle
all joking aside i like the edges/joints/creases on stocks or chassis
i find it easier to find the exact same position of my fingers and such by remembering what angle is where...might just be me though
high speed-high drag
only good for HALO so it slows the free fall
not so much for hydrodynamics it will slow down the Navy Seal Delivery vehicle
all joking aside i like the edges/joints/creases on stocks or chassis
i find it easier to find the exact same position of my fingers and such by remembering what angle is where...might just be me though
From a purely production viewpoint, it is generally easier to machine flats and angles as opposed to smooth rounded and flowing surfaces.
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Just FYI...That "V" in vehicle is capitalized, lolol.
Sincerely,
Theis
Hi,
The programming is slightly easier for flat..the modern machines do not care whether it is cutting ovals vs flat,
Sincerely,
Theis
Hi,
Stability damn near always should override comfort and glide. We build for a desired function over a desired comfort.
NOT saying comfort is not a key factor..hence reason we got rid of the original chassis with PRS butt...but that was more for functionality too since the PRS butt is just too long for proper mechanics.
As the saying in the working dog world goes....function over form.
Sincerely,
Theis
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Isn't the dogleg in the butt-plate extension going to act as a cantilever and promote muzzle flip at the shot?
Hoplite give a call to Accuracy international their engineering department messed up again lol
But really..rifles “flip” when the shoulder is a lot lower than the direction of recoil.
How the recoil gets there (as long as it strong/no flex) doesn’t really matter.
But really..rifles “flip” when the shoulder is a lot lower than the direction of recoil.
How the recoil gets there (as long as it strong/no flex) doesn’t really matter.
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