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  1. Rancid Coolaid

    Kahles vz ZCO

    Kahles fucked a lot of customers over many years ago. Speaking for myself only (as one of the customers they fucked over), there was one and only one Kahles person that tried to make it right - and it was Jeff - who is now at ZCO. I own a few ZCO's due to quality and reliability; they make...
  2. Rancid Coolaid

    Maggie’s Funny & awesome pics, vids and memes thread (work safe, no nudity)

    That is the part you take issue with? Interesting.
  3. Rancid Coolaid

    Best 5.56 bullet for Coyotes

    Either you are doing it very wrong or I am a coyote killing god (assuming the former, but the latter is fun too.) I have found them to be quite fragile to a decent hit with a decent bullet. I favor small bullet moving very fast that exploded on impact. My least success has been with a large...
  4. Rancid Coolaid

    Rifle Scopes Kahles or ZCO upgrade

    Kahles screwed a whole buncha shooters years ago with the gen1 K624i - some of us still hold a grudge. If you buy a Kahles and they can get out of making good on it, history says they will. And, for reference, the guy that tried to do right by me when I had an issue - he is at ZCO now…
  5. Rancid Coolaid

    Thermal clip on for nx8 4-32

    I run a Steiner C35 in front of several optics and there is indeed a degradation as magnification increases. That said, target identification and point of aim are very different things. I tend to ID at low mag, then can zoom in for taking the shot if needed. For my situations, the Steiner...
  6. Rancid Coolaid

    Maggie’s Funny & awesome pics, vids and memes thread (work safe, no nudity)

    I know that frame and I hate that fucking thing. The only thing worse was that shitty aluminum frame with the thumbholes at the bottom for the old recon shuffle. "Hate" might not be a strong enough term...
  7. Rancid Coolaid

    Gen 3 BRN-180

    I hear that often (which is why I mentioned it) but also have different experiences, for what it's worth. I have an 8.6blk barrel from them that shoots well. Admittedly, it is an N=1 for me, but maybe I'll get lucky twice.
  8. Rancid Coolaid

    Gen 3 BRN-180

    I think I read the barrels are faxon, make of that what you will. I have a gen2 in 300blk and accuracy has been on par with other makers, but it isn't a 1k gun nor do I expect it to be. I have a 13.9 headed my way, 556, will do some mid-range testing with it, but the value of that platform to...
  9. Rancid Coolaid

    Gen 3 BRN-180

    You are correct in most ways. There are now 2 holes, but both are sealed - mostly. My big gripe for the gen 1 and 2 is the gaping hole on the right side at all times (at least for the 300blk version), and that is now addressed - by adding a second point of entry - and mostly sealing both. The...
  10. Rancid Coolaid

    Gen 3 BRN-180

    Yes, I did a search, no results. Does anyone have a gen3 yet? Compared to gen 2, is it worth the swap? I shoot lefty often so the left side charging handle isn't necessarily a good thing. The sealed upper is, and they are hella maneuverable due to light weight up front and very light weight...
  11. Rancid Coolaid

    Nxs 2.5-10 on a longer range hunting rifle?

    I will respectfully disagree on the utility of christmas tree reticles. There were many years I was a turret-spinning fool, stuck in my ways - then I got one and started using it in earnest, and now - quite honestly - fuck those turrets. Everything that matters comes down to details, and I do...
  12. Rancid Coolaid

    Thermal Coyote hunting round

    I have a 243AI I absolutely love for yotes and hogs, but it is a heavy bolt gun and not a stalker. That said, it is a laser and the most accurate rifle/round I have. For movement hunting, I stick with ARs just for comfort/confidence and easy of use. My 6.5s get a steady diet of Hornady ammo...
  13. Rancid Coolaid

    MPVO Opinions

    No budget constraints: 1.5-15x42 March and done. That scope is titties. I also run the NF 2.5-10, but the March is easier to get behind and a prettier view when there. Both run with a thermal clip-on at times and the March is perfect for that application.
  14. Rancid Coolaid

    Thermal Coyote hunting round

    I hunt yotes pretty regularly and think you have a bullet problem more than a rifle problem. That said, if you want a new gun, 6.5G is my go-to. I helped a friend set up a 6 ARC for the same purposes and he loves it, shoots flat, mild recoil. Whatever gun you swap to, consider a varmint...
  15. Rancid Coolaid

    Bolt action 8.6 blk.....

    Was a joke, lighten up, all is well.
  16. Rancid Coolaid

    Bolt action 8.6 blk.....

    Only the first shot was through the 30-cal end cap; all subsequent shots were through the 34-cal end cap. Any machine is a smoke machine if you operate it wrong enough.
  17. Rancid Coolaid

    Nxs 2.5-10 on a longer range hunting rifle?

    I run the 2.5-10x42 on a gasser 308 and love it for what the gun does, and have the 2.5-20 on a 6.5G that reaches out to 1k when needed. Both scopes are great, the 2.5-10 is a better match to a more compact gun, but damn the 2.5-20 has versatility for a bit more weight and length…
  18. Rancid Coolaid

    What’s the art behind hunting rifle accuracy

    Have written several paragraphs and deleted them all; not trying to start a flame war. Get a suppressor, or get some training in recoil management. Short of that, buy meat at the grocery store.
  19. Rancid Coolaid

    Best 5.56 bullet for Coyotes

    This thread entertains me; thank you. If we were talking about trophy-taking of African game on a bucket list hunt, I’d get it. We are talking about yotes… In a word, glorious. Thank you all!
  20. Rancid Coolaid

    Night Vision Sig ECHO CV25 LWIR 640x512 Thermal Clip-On

    Am curious why some don't run C35 (either gen) in front of a 50mm scope, can someone clarify? Maybe I am the moron here, I have run mine almost exclusively in front of 50+ since I want long range low light for when the thermal isn't needed. If I run it only in front of a 1-6 or 1-8, I am back...
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