Recent content by Ironman8

After thinking through this a bit more, I’m weighing two options 1) get the HMT/handheld scanner like the Sidekick and use that for detection and use my I2 setup for any shooting - this keeps things simple and within budget so that I can get familiar with thermal and my needs before getting a...

Great review thanks for posting it here!

Thank you Wig...so reading between the lines, it seems you would agree with @Rerun7 about not really needing a 640 TWS unit to get what you need out of it within the, lets call it, 300 yard and in range of engagement.

Thanks, good to know about repeatability. I’ve seen it discussed about collimating to a given rifle but I didn’t know how that would RTZ if it was being removed and installed several times a night. My frame of reference is with rifle scopes and even in good mounts, it’s usually close but not...

As much as I would like a Voodoo or Skeet or whatever, I just can't justify the spend for that at this point in time. Just looking for capability and the best bang for the buck. Good input, thanks. The more y'all give advice (here and other threads) and as I'm thinking about my use case, it...

Thanks for this also...this is more or less what I could gather from reading up on thermal capabilities and how to integrate it with I2.

Ok, after reading the first half of that thread and a couple of videos, it doesn't appear the Sidekick can be used as a clip-on...so your recommendation for this would be for the scanner option (HMT or handheld) and I'll still want a separate TWS or Clip on...correct? Seems this is an upgraded...

Thanks, I actually haven't come across this option...so you're suggesting this for a one & done option? Is it repeatable taking it on and off the rifle? Definitely will read that thread.

Hey guys, looking to round out my night capabilities and need to add thermal to the mix. (Sorry in advance for the longer post, I tried to bullet point as much as possible Current capability: I currently have a high spec thin-film Elbit WP PVS-14 and the helmet/rifle set up to use them passive...

Hey guys, haven't seen much talk about long term use and durability of this laser, so wanted to start a thread to get opinions... Use case: Rifle mounted, not interested in using this on a handgun. Application: Hog hunting and taking NV classes that lean toward "defensive" use of NV Reason...

I would have to do a little research on this. What would be considered a fast twist?

This is interesting to me based on a quick look at ballistics compared to 300WM. I can do the research, but figured I’d just ask, what is needed to change my bolt face to a magnum? Is it as simple as just buying a magnum bolt from Tikka and plug and play with a barrel change? I don’t disagree...

replying to both of you here, but my understanding is 6.5CM and .308 energy are essentially equal at 500yds, so I’d essentially be in the same boat and not seeing any real gain, not to mention more wind drift and drop with .308.

I don’t know if there’s a “number” I’m looking for necessarily. Just some subjective or objective suggestions for a better caliber that will deliver better energy than the 6.5CM at range. Like I mentioned though, getting a new caliber and keeping the 6.5CM is on the table, but I am more of a...

I currently have a 6.5CM Tikka CTR (20”) in a MDT Chassis as my one and only bolt gun. It’s a sweet shooter and I’ve taken it out to 1k, so I know it will get them there, but I’m not entirely sure how well it will do on game larger than deer at somewhat extended ranges, say 500-600+ (Not looking...