Hoplite Arms

[Dthomas3523]

Hi,

@jtackmann
Thank you for your interest in our products, especially since you appear to been reading SH the past couple weeks instead of posting (Going off your join date in comparison to this is your first post). So thank you for bursting your "lurker" bubble by expressing interest in our products.

May I ask what you think your preference would be in regards to Sentinel stock or Doru Chassis?

Sincerely,
Theis

Answer is always the sentinel. Until I get mine. Then it can be whatever. ?

 

[mdeamicis]

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Sincerely,
Theis

This guy has the same problem as a lot of shooters. He is not versatile and is very much stuck in his ways. He grew up hunting and is a good shooter but can't adapt to modern systems and is his own worst mental roadblock. Lot's of guys are dogmatic like this.

 

[J-Ham]

That seems like quite the assumption based on one photo... Either that or you know the guy, haha!

 

[THEIS]

That seems like quite the assumption based on one photo... Either that or you know the guy, haha!

Hi,

Huge assumption...and based off very brief review of Michael's background it is highly unlikely that he knows Sgt. Gonzales.

@reubenski
PM Sent

Sincerely,
Theis

 

[J-Ham]

I've actually changed my mind & agree with above... I was looking back at some of my notes from intetior design school & it appears this Marine sniper has no fucking clue what he's doing... What a 'tard!

 

[Dthomas3523]

This guy has the same problem as a lot of shooters. He is not versatile and is very much stuck in his ways. He grew up hunting and is a good shooter but can't adapt to modern systems and is his own worst mental roadblock. Lot's of guys are dogmatic like this.

The fuck are you talking about?

 

[Steel head]

The fuck are you talking about?

This.

 

[jtackmann]

Hi,

@jtackmann
Thank you for your interest in our products, especially since you appear to been reading SH the past couple weeks instead of posting (Going off your join date in comparison to this is your first post). So thank you for bursting your "lurker" bubble by expressing interest in our products.

May I ask what you think your preference would be in regards to Sentinel stock or Doru Chassis?

Sincerely,
Theis

After doing some research I would personally rather have the Doru on mine... that may be an unpopular opinion on here though :x

 

[gnochi]

I’d go for whichever option has the lowest base weight when including adjustable LOP, adjustable cheek riser, and an ARCA rail. Adding weight safely is easy, removing weight safely can be very challenging.

 

[Abrakadabra338]

What is the weight for Aspis and Kopis chassis without the actions? What weight for the actions?

 

[THEIS]

Hi,

Aspis receiver with trigger, bolt, and empty AI magazine is 3.91 pounds.
Kopis receiver with trigger, bolt, and empty AI magazine is 3.50 pounds.

Doru chassis for Apsis is 2.42 pounds. (Not including AR Furniture such as buttstock, grip and handguard)
Doru chassis for Kopis is 2.37 pounds. (Not including AR Furniture such as buttstock, grip and handguard)

Typical AR furniture such as PRS Gen 3, MIAD grip and UTG 15" handguard weighs in about 3.02 pounds.

Sincerely,
Theis

 

[b6graham]

so 9# plus 7# barrel. plus spuhr and scope 3#+

19 pound system before adding mlok weights. digging that for sure

 

[W54/XM-388]

So pretty much the overall weight would be similar to like an AI AW/AX/AXMC rifle depending on what options you go with & then you can go slightly down or a fair bit up depending on what you want to add?

 

[W54/XM-388]

Any future plans to make the Doru chassis with a folding stock in the future?

 

[gnochi]

Any future plans to make the Doru chassis with a folding stock in the future?

MDT and XLR both make folders for AR buffer tubes. They don’t work with ARs but they work great with bolt guns with AR furniture.

 

[b6graham]

Hoping there's a way to add MDT ACC skeleton buttstock and folder

 

[THEIS]

Hi,

Ok, in regards to folders.
Here is what is currently going on, lol. (aka my stance on them right now).

The Doru chassis "back end" is designed to be compatible with AR15 end plate, buffer tube and castle nut (If not using Magpul PRS Gen 3).

Caveat---The chassis back end is slightly wider than the AR15 end plate SO any folder adapter compatibility is going to depend on the distance of the hinge.
The hinge distance is going to determine just how parallel the side of the buttstock will sit to the side of the chassis while folded.

I pretty much have ever folder adapter known to man and some not known; sitting in a box waiting for the new/production version of the chassis to be machined to determine which adapter hinges will operate unobstructed.

Sincerely,
Theis

 

[THEIS]

You have folding mechanisms not yet known to man? Space alien technology! ?

Hi,

Yep, they have not entered into our atmosphere yet as I do not want the Invasion of Area 51 to mess with the customs clearance .
BumbleBee himself is delivering them for me.

Sincerely,
Theis

 

[brianf]

If I remember, back when I was a kid
I think theis would ironhide
He was the weapon specialist

 

[THEIS]

so 9# plus 7# barrel. plus spuhr and scope 3#+

19 pound system before adding mlok weights. digging that for sure

Hi,

Pretty much. Add the little bit of weight for the Heathen brake that will be standard on the production level rifles.

Sincerely,
Theis

 

[Steel head]

Hi,

Pretty much. Add the little bit of weight for the Heathen brake that will be standard on the production level rifles.

Sincerely,
Theis

Good choice.
I was a bit skeptical about the heathen but it is all that.

Clean, easy to install, effective and not blasty at the shooter.

 

[W54/XM-388]

How is the effectiveness of the Heathen brake at reducing recoil vs. something like a Cadex M1 or the large AI factory brakes?

I ask because it does make a difference in recoil on the big stuff.
I have an AW in .338 with the big AI factory brake on it and it's really smooth to shoot
My friend has an AX in .338 with the slimmer Surefire brake for quick connect with the suppressors, and the recoil is a fair bit more punishing.

 

[Steel head]

How is the effectiveness of the Heathen brake at reducing recoil vs. something like a Cadex M1 or the large AI factory brakes?

I ask because it does make a difference in recoil on the big stuff.
I have an AW in .338 with the big AI factory brake on it and it's really smooth to shoot
My friend has an AX in .338 with the slimmer Surefire brake for quick connect with the suppressors, and the recoil is a fair bit more punishing.

My buddy has that brake.
It kinda sucks and I think the heathen would be a bit better than it but obviously a bit less effective than the more aggressive brakes.

I should buy a 338 insert and try it.

On moderate cartridges I think it’s the perfect compromise.

I have a sidewinder for my 7 saum barrel when it arrives.
I fully intend to try them both on it.

 

[clcustom1911]

Question,

On the muzzle crown, at the 12 o'clock position, can "Hi," and at 6 o'clock, can "Sincerely," be there?

Asking for a friend.

 

[THEIS]

Question,

On the muzzle crown, at the 12 o'clock position, can "Hi," and at 6 o'clock, can "Sincerely," be there?

Asking for a friend.

Hi,

NOW your thinking like a BW-eeee.

How about "Hi, Sincerely" here so you can see it while on the gun and "Piss Off Wanker" on the muzzle brake????

Sincerely,
Theis

 

[W54/XM-388]

On the serious side, I do think at least for some of us (maybe not everyone), having some little "Those in the Know will know) quip engraved on the rifle would be a nice touch.

Perhaps something like:

To Whom it may concern,

Hi,

Sincerely.

 

[clcustom1911]

Hi,

NOW your thinking like a BW-eeee.

How about "Hi, Sincerely" here so you can see it while on the gun and "Piss Off Wanker" on the muzzle brake????

View attachment 7132227

Sincerely,
Theis

I like it. Like @W54/XM-388 said, just a little hidden gem that a certain crowd would know about.



In all seriousness though, this action has everything I love about the AI, Tikka, and RPR all together in a ménage à trois one could only dream of up till now. The more I read, the more I want one.

 

[THEIS]

Hi,

Here is quick video showing the ease of bolt assembly. (Not me in video, lol)



Sincerely,
Theis

 

[brianf]

nice video puts the specs and drawings in perspective
what coating (if any) was on the bolt/action

 

[clcustom1911]

Nice video puts the specs and drawings in perspective. What coating (if any) was on the bolt/action?

I was about to ask the same question.

 

[THEIS]

nice video puts the specs and drawings in perspective
what coating (if any) was on the bolt/action

Hi,

The action body lying on the table and the rear piece of the bolt is just cerakote.
The bolt body itself was an experiment in regards to attempting to add a coloring process after heat treatment but as you can see; it does not work very well with the steel alloy.

Edited To Add: Remember the alloy and treatment specs are as follows..
–Receiver 42CrMo4, HRC 45, Salt Bath Quenched.

–Breech Cylinder 34CrNiMo6, HRC 47, Salt Bath Quenched.

–Bolt 34CrNiMo6, HRC 50, Salt Bath Quenched.


Sincerely,
Theis

 

[THEIS]

Hi,

Quick video of how the bolt body locks into the receiver body.


Sincerely,
Theis

 

[clcustom1911]

Hi,

Quick video of how the bolt body locks into the receiver body.


Sincerely,
Theis

Witchcraft


That thing looks like it cycles smooth as a Tikka.

 

[Estes640]

I’m just waiting for this all to be released. I think me and about a couple hundred others. Looks awesome. Definitely will look great next to my tikkas

 

[brianf]

looks like a tank
your tikkas might get "gun shy" pun intended
might have to move them to the other side of the safe lol

 

[Jeremy45]

That looks awesome, and I love the simplicity of the bolt parts!

My vote for stocks would be KMW.

 

[THEIS]

After doing some research I would personally rather have the Doru on mine... that may be an unpopular opinion on here though :x

Hi,

No worries @jtackmann
We have plenty alloy to keep the machines fed for the Doru

Witchcraft

If only manufacturing was as easy as breaking a leg using a voodoo doll, lolol.

I’m just waiting for this all to be released. I think me and about a couple hundred others. Looks awesome. Definitely will look great next to my tikkas

Thank you and trust me, we all are ready to be able to release on our end too!!

looks like a tank
your tikkas might get "gun shy" pun intended
might have to move them to the other side of the safe lol

No guns were harmed in the making of our videos

That looks awesome, and I love the simplicity of the bolt parts!

My vote for stocks would be KMW.

Thank you!!! Ironically it can be harder to design and make things simple than if made complex....

Sincerely,
Theis

 

[sleeplz]

Has the pricing been listed yet? On the website there are a few options but on photos, does anyone else have pics?

 

[THEIS]

Hi,

This thread has more pictures than website, that is why the popup note is built into the website to say it is still in progress ☺.

Prices have not been released because as stated previously...we are in the middle of manufacturing 50 rifles right now and will be ready to release price, new images and T&E videos when they are finished.

Sincerely,
Theis

 

[THEIS]

Hi,

Testing the nano polymer deformation based on its' thickness level covering the tungsten.

This projectile is intended for subsonic use.

Sincerely,
Theis

 

[W54/XM-388]

So Nano polymer over tungsten projectile?
That would be really cool, assuming you get it worked out to have the coating thick enough so the barrel doesn't get damaged.
The weight to size ratio should let you make some really interesting designs.

 

[Steel head]

Hi,

Testing the nano polymer deformation based on its' thickness level covering the tungsten.

This projectile is intended for subsonic use.
View attachment 7133950

Sincerely,
Theis

So is that something the public can get in the near future.

 

[Abrakadabra338]

This is really cool! I can’t wait to see how things turn out with the new projectiles. Really nice to see new R&D with bullets too. Soon I won’t be anymore surprised if a solution for interstellar travel is introduced in this thread ?

 

[b6graham]

This is really cool! I can’t wait to see how things turn out with the new projectiles. Really nice to see new R&D with bullets too. Soon I won’t be anymore surprised if a solution for interstellar travel is introduced in this thread ?

Never underestimate theis

 

[THEIS]

So Nano polymer over tungsten projectile?
That would be really cool, assuming you get it worked out to have the coating thick enough so the barrel doesn't get damaged.
The weight to size ratio should let you make some really interesting designs.

Hi,

Getting the nano polymer thick enough to keep the tungsten from ever coming into contact with the barrel is the easy part.
Right now we are testing the actual polymer "mix" so that the snowplow effect of the polymer in the grooves becomes non-existent.

So is that something the public can get in the near future.

Hi,
It will become available but unless you would like me to stick with normal industry statements aka 2 more weeks, lolol.....I will have to say it will not be in the "near" future. Realistically we are looking at April. Goal is to be ready for demo at SOFEX.

Soon I won’t be anymore surprised if a solution for interstellar travel is introduced in this thread ?

Hi,

That is a side hobby I am working on.

Sincerely,
Theis

 

[Mike Casselton]

Is the bullet coated with just polymer, or is there some copper mixed with it like frangible bullets

 

[THEIS]

Is the bullet coated with just polymer, or is there some copper mixed with it like frangible bullets

Hi,

No copper in the entire projectile.

Sincerely,
Theis

 

[Abrakadabra338]

Well, if I was an aussie I’d probably say now “fuck me dead”. However I’ll just say I was sort of expecting this. So Theis. When can one book a ticket for the test flight to another galaxy? Oh, as a hunter I suppose the spacecraft will be equipped with some serious ass tools to hunt the local seven legged we’ll face in our tight pico suits. I guess you did not want to reveal anything yet of the suits did you? Well, too late now.

 

[Mike Casselton]

Hi,

No copper in the entire projectile.

Sincerely,
Theis

Got that part, the projectile is tungsten with a nano coating.

I was just curious if the coating had any copper in it.

Does the lead angle affect how much the polymer plows on the projectile?

Or,
Does the plowing occur because of the low adhesion of the polymer?

 

[THEIS]

Got that part, the projectile is tungsten with a nano coating.

I was just curious if the coating had any copper in it.

Does the lead angle affect how much the polymer plows on the projectile?

Or,
Does the plowing occur because of the low adhesion of the polymer?

Hi,

Yea, I was meaning no copper in any part of the projectile including nano polymer

At this point we have not had any indication that the lead angle has any affects.

At this point in testing, the slower the projectile the less that it cleans itself. At higher MVs the polymer cleans itself more.

Different nano polymer compositions are being tested to optimize the balance of friction, engraving and buildup minimization.

The nano polymer is really not a coating in the sense of traditional coating as in applied after the projectile is made. It is actually high compression/high heat molded onto the tungsten itself.

Sincerely,
Theis