Hoplite Arms

[THEIS]

Hi,

Good news for our RDT&E department (while production department is setting up the DMG 5 axis machines for Aspis parts) on this Monday morning.

We have 2 new test barrels on their way to us for testing before we make final decision in offering them or not.

This machining technology has the possibilities of opening up a few different "avenues" that we have in our heads



And this was NOT part of the brainstorming meetings this weekend, lolol....those meetings will come later when further down the tracks, haha.

Sincerely,
Theis

 

[schmi015]

Hi,

Good news for our RDT&E department (while production department is setting up the DMG 5 axis machines for Aspis parts) on this Monday morning.

We have 2 new test barrels on their way to us to testing before we make final decision in offering them or not.

This machining technology has the possibilities of opening up a few different "avenues" that we have in our heads



And this was NOT part of the brainstorming meetings this weekend, lolol....those meetings will come later when further down the tracks, haha.

Sincerely,
Theis

That is very cool.

When I saw the video you posted it made me think of this, only cause it's funny. Theis you're doing amazing things, cant wait to see how it turns out.

 

[LeftyJason]

Hi,

Good news for our RDT&E department (while production department is setting up the DMG 5 axis machines for Aspis parts) on this Monday morning.

We have 2 new test barrels on their way to us for testing before we make final decision in offering them or not.

This machining technology has the possibilities of opening up a few different "avenues" that we have in our heads



And this was NOT part of the brainstorming meetings this weekend, lolol....those meetings will come later when further down the tracks, haha.

Sincerely,
Theis

Will that process accommodate gain twist rifling?

 

[THEIS]

Will that process accommodate gain twist rifling?

Hi,

Yes and No, lol...

Yes as in it "Can" but the technicalities of keeping the transition areas within a designated width gets pretty complex with the cathode length.

No as it the market may not bear the cost of it.

That is part of the testing phase we are heading into.

No point of focusing on that area until the "normal" twist rates and such are proven.

Sincerely,
Theis

 

[THEIS]

That is very cool.

When I saw the video you posted it made me think of this, only cause it's funny. Theis you're doing amazing things, cant wait to see how it turns out.

Hi,

One of the best comedies of all times...pure classic!!

It is amazing how many "new/different" things are out there in the vast world of numerous industries that just seem like the firearms industry purposely avoids them, lolol

Sincerely,
Theis

 

[OneMoreNoMore]

Not ECM but I have a EDM gain twist that’s 1:100 to 1:20 twist on a factory S&W 460xvr (very accurate too). I imagine the tool consumption on EDM makes it undesirable for rifle length barrels.

 

[THEIS]

Not ECM but I have a EDM gain twist that’s 1:100 to 1:20 twist on a factory S&W 460xvr (very accurate too). I imagine the tool consumption on EDM makes it undesirable for rifle length barrels.

Hi,

Although similar in some ways and completely different in others....EDM seems like a bad fit for precision barrels based on just the pure tool consumption. Barrels 1 and 5 will be different dimensions based on the tool wear.

A Comparison of EDM vs. ECM

EDM relies on localized spark erosion to remove material, whereas ECM or electrochemical machining utilizes electrolysis to dissolve metal.

www.voxelinnovations.com

Sincerely,
Theis

 

[Sticks]

I get how EDM in it;s base pricnipal of "arc" removal of material would have a hard time of maintaining tight specs, but how 1 and 5 would be different when your base cutting/tool stock is the same dimensions from start to tool holder?

 

[THEIS]

I get how EDM in it;s base pricnipal of "arc" removal of material would have a hard time of maintaining tight specs, but how 1 and 5 would be different when your base cutting/tool stock is the same dimensions from start to tool holder?

Hi,

Because people are lazy, lol.....

Tool wear is one of the most common cause of dimensions changing when dealing with any machining work...

In EDM for example; the electrode continually wears during the operations....just think what happens when that is paired with above listed lazy person...

Then we can get into the heat differences of the 2....one has no heat transfer while other can transfer enough heat to actually cause cracking in the alloy.

Non-thermal, Non-Contact: Electrochemical Machining

No contact, no thermal impact, and no tool-wear means a part formed by electrochemical machining is more durable, efficient, & repeatable.

www.voxelinnovations.com

Sincerely,
Theis

 

[Sticks]

Thank you. That puts my thinking in the correct direction.

 

[THEIS]

Hi,

Wash department cleaning a few parts this morning.

Delrin bolt rest...this was one of the last tweaks we made for the production models.

Sincerely,
Theis

 

[spife7980]

Delrin bolt rest...this was one of the last tweaks we made for the production models.
View attachment 7588915

Sincerely,
Theis

Whats a bolt rest?

 

[THEIS]

Whats a bolt rest?

Hi,

This piece right here. Instead of making "groove" in the chassis for the bayonet style firing pin piece to ride in; we decided to just lower the entire chassis top and in doing so this bolt rest piece keeps the bolt in perfect middle of receiver location without sagging or scratching the chassis.

It is easily removable if the end user does not want it as it is more along the lines of complete personal preference.

Sincerely,
Theis

 

[gnochi]

Hi,

This piece right here. Instead of making "groove" in the chassis for the bayonet style firing pin piece to ride in; we decided to just lower the entire chassis top and in doing so this bolt rest piece keeps the bolt in perfect middle of receiver location without sagging or scratching the chassis.

It is easily removable if the end user does not want it as it is more along the lines of complete personal preference.

View attachment 7588974

Sincerely,
Theis

Sorry, is this a bolt-action platform where the center of thrust for recoil is directly in line with the shooter’s shoulder, and it’s still possible to remove the bolt?! I feel like this must be sacrilege.

 

[THEIS]

Sorry, is this a bolt-action platform where the center of thrust for recoil is directly in line with the shooter’s shoulder, and it’s still possible to remove the bolt?! I feel like this must be sacrilege.

Hi,

As long as you are capable of pressing a bolt release and pulling the bolt back at the same time you should be good to go

Sincerely,
Theis

 

[THEIS]

Hi,

The DMG Mori DMU doing its' thing on the chassis hinge folder

Sincerely,
Theis

 

[THEIS]

Hi,

Time sure has seemed to fly by since this day.....geezus, lol...the production model has so many improvements.

Production model of the Aspis is set to roll from manufacturing floor to assembly around the first of May.

Sincerely,
Theis

 

[THEIS]

Hi,

Completed hinge part. Time for deburring/cleaning.

I am thinking to do a demo rifle in the raw with everything just clear coated, lol.

The different alloy colors might be a unique contrast to the "normal".

Sincerely,
Theis

 

[E. Bryant]

Hi,

Completed hinge part. Time for deburring/cleaning.

I am thinking to do a demo rifle in the raw with everything just clear coated, lol.

The different alloy colors might be a unique contrast to the "normal".

Do it. I've been digging that look lately.

 

[b6graham]

Hi,

Completed hinge part. Time for deburring/cleaning.

I am thinking to do a demo rifle in the raw with everything just clear coated, lol.

The different alloy colors might be a unique contrast to the "normal".

View attachment 7590218

Sincerely,
Theis

You can do that to mine

 

[Drew M]

Hi,

Completed hinge part. Time for deburring/cleaning.

I am thinking to do a demo rifle in the raw with everything just clear coated, lol.

The different alloy colors might be a unique contrast to the "normal".

View attachment 7590218

Sincerely,
Theis

I'll third that I think a cleared over raw Demo would look good.
A friends car has a fabbed 9in rear end that we clear coated to show off the work rather than hide it under paint.

 

[jbell]

I would order raw clear coated version for sure!

 

[THEIS]

Hi,

ANNOUNCEMENT!!

I am in talks with RUAG as I type this announcement right now about not only offering their new 375 Swiss P cartridge in the Aspis model but being the very first in USA to do so.

Reamers and gauges in the works. Our sample batch of 375 Swiss P ammunition will be in USA in about 2 months.

If you are unfamiliar with the 375 Swiss P...here you go

Sincerely,
Theis

 

[Baron23]

Hi,

ANNOUNCEMENT!!

I am in talks with RUAG as I type this announcement right now about not only offering their new 375 Swiss P cartridge in the Aspis model but being the very first in USA to do so.

Reamers and gauges in the works. Our sample batch of 375 Swiss P ammunition will be in USA in about 2 months.

If you are unfamiliar with the 375 Swiss P...here you go

Sincerely,
Theis

Haha....see if they’ll ship you any primers w your ammo order LOL

 

[THEIS]

Hi,

So today has been a productive day of "Hogging Out" (NOT USMC Style btw) of some of the larger chassis pieces.

Rough passing on a few of the larger chassis pieces.

This one is the new 1 piece trigger guard/magwell design.

Time to clean and let him get a sandwich, lolol

Sincerely,
Theis

 

[THEIS]

Hi,

All cleaned off; have to cleanup a couple blends.

Sincerely,
Theis

 

[THEIS]

Hi,

Simultaneous chamfering to make sure that all the edges and corners get the proper chamfer.



Sincerely,
Theis

 

[gnochi]

Hi,

Simultaneous chamfering to make sure that all the edges and corners get the proper chamfer.



Sincerely,
Theis

Yo dawg, I heard you like CNC axes...

 

[THEIS]

Yo dawg, I heard you like CNC axes...

Hi,

Better than manual turds, lolol

NOT that I can operate either or; so....hahahahaha

Sincerely,
Theis

 

[ELR researcher]

Hi,

ANNOUNCEMENT!!

I am in talks with RUAG as I type this announcement right now about not only offering their new 375 Swiss P cartridge in the Aspis model but being the very first in USA to do so.

Reamers and gauges in the works. Our sample batch of 375 Swiss P ammunition will be in USA in about 2 months.

If you are unfamiliar with the 375 Swiss P...here you go

View attachment 7591030

Sincerely,
Theis

Interesting...based on the "primer" question (availability issue, I'm guessing), did RUAG advise whether they will be offering the brass (for use by handloaders) - if, and, if so, when? Also, wondering whether that case is set up for the normal 338 LM primers (large rifle magnum) or the larger 6.53mm that some 338 LM ammo is loaded with (RAUG/GECO and UNIS GINEX both "offer" these primers). Any clues? Thanks

 

[THEIS]

Hi,

The first shipment of 375 Swiss P sample batches will be arriving at RUAG USA around 40-50 days from now.

Manson should have my reamers and gauges a couple weeks before that.

From my understanding (I have not asked the question direct) the primers are standard large rifle magnum but I will ask Monday.

In regards to brass for hand-loaders; the conversations I have had at this time point to that being an option but they have specifically said that ALL (No matter cartridge) RUAG brass production is pretty maxed out just to keep up with their factory offered ammunition.

Sincerely,
Theis

 

[THEIS]

Hi,

Nice gentleman at FedEx stopped by this evening.

Sincerely,
Theis

 

[_Windrider_]

Hi,

Nice gentleman at FedEx stopped by this evening.

View attachment 7596934

Sincerely,
Theis

So hot right now

 

[brianf]

Hi,

The first shipment of 375 Swiss P sample batches will be arriving at RUAG USA around 40-50 days from now.

Manson should have my reamers and gauges a couple weeks before that.

From my understanding (I have not asked the question direct) the primers are standard large rifle magnum but I will ask Monday.

In regards to brass for hand-loaders; the conversations I have had at this time point to that being an option but they have specifically said that ALL (No matter cartridge) RUAG brass production is pretty maxed out just to keep up with their factory offered ammunition.

Sincerely,
Theis

I’ll take a box of 50 primers if someone wants to split it with me.
lolololol

figure I would be the first to ask...let’s see how long until someone REALLY asks.

 

[WATERWALKER]

Hi,

Nice gentleman at FedEx stopped by this evening.

View attachment 7596934

Sincerely,
Theis

Each box of shells looks like a carton of cigarettes. LOL.

 

[THEIS]

Interesting...based on the "primer" question (availability issue, I'm guessing), did RUAG advise whether they will be offering the brass (for use by handloaders) - if, and, if so, when? Also, wondering whether that case is set up for the normal 338 LM primers (large rifle magnum) or the larger 6.53mm that some 338 LM ammo is loaded with (RAUG/GECO and UNIS GINEX both "offer" these primers). Any clues? Thanks

Hi,

As per RUAG Industry Development Director the primer is RUAG large rifle magnum.

So essentially the 375 Swiss P is manufactured completely in-house at their Thun facility. This facility only manufactures for the RUAG label brand and does not interconnect/overlay any other products from any of the companies under their corporate umbrella.

Also, isn't it Ginex in Bosnia that has the 6.53mm primer and not GECO?

Our reamers, gauges and reloading dies are in process right now. Should have by the time I get production model Aspis' finished

Sincerely,
Theis

 

[brianf]

i wonder if savage will make this caliber available LOLOLOL

I had to

edit.....very inside joke

 

[Terry Cross]

Hi,

Nice gentleman at FedEx stopped by this evening.

Sincerely,
Theis

Most of their .338 Ball that we've shot was amazing considering it was their "Practice" round.

./

 

[TxWelder35]

Haha....see if they’ll ship you any primers w your ammo order LOL

Speaking of this, was there ever any headway in making your order for a shipping container full of primers? @THEIS

 

[GTOJOSH]

You know just because you deleted the other thread, doesn't mean you won't be asked for the next 3 years about primers on every thread, topic, or update you give right?
Serious though, this 375 Swiss is looking very tempting...
I may just "need" a rifle to fill the gaps in my current modes of operations.

 

[THEIS]

Hi,

Made all the head way I needed to make.

And I definitely made the right call.....

Sincerely,
Theis

 

[THEIS]

Most of their .338 Ball that we've shot was amazing considering it was their "Practice" round.

./

Hi,

Yea that is what RUAG said too, lol.....It pretty much has the same accuracy requirements of their tactical/match ammunition.
I got this practice ammo because it was available right now and the tactical/match is 40 days out.

Sincerely,
Theis

Serious though, this 375 Swiss is looking very tempting...
I may just "need" a rifle to fill the gaps in my current modes of operations.

Hi,

And I just so happen to know a guy that will have some available.

Sincerely,
Theis

 

[308Gunner]

How are you coming on your high pressure cartridges, not that I can afford a rifle but the tech is really interesting.

 

[AMGtuned]

i wonder if savage will make this caliber available LOLOLOL

I had to

edit.....very inside joke

Not "in" on the joke, and I don't own a Savage, but this has always entertained me......

 

[brianf]

There are a couple guys who have done “projects” along those lines.

One guy used a 2x4 and duct tape...still shot better than me lol

 

[THEIS]

How are you coming on your high pressure cartridges, not that I can afford a rifle but the tech is really interesting.

Hi,

Cartridge cases are the hold up with that because the "custom cartridge case" companies are quiet honestly a joke, lolol.

So we are in discussions with yet again....companies outside the firearms industry.

Sincerely,
Theis

 

[Tokay444]

RCC wasn’t everything you hoped and dreamed?

 

[THEIS]

RCC wasn’t everything you hoped and dreamed?

Hi,

Well............

Sincerely,
Theis

 

[2aBaC̶a̶]

Modern rifle cartridges are antiquated. Evolv3.

 

[phlegethon]

RCC wasn’t everything you hoped and dreamed?

I was pretty disappointed with their 300 PRC brass. Very low case capacity, absurdly tight primer pockets (I am literally unable to prime them with a Primal Rights CPS).