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We need to start a club of half blind shootersYou and I have the same experiences. I bitch about my gear, I am half blind as well and have a tremor as well. Why I do this, I don’t know. However, one thing I have never complained about is my ZCO.
Data point 1 from the last row in the balcony behind the only post in the building.
We need to start a club of half blind shooters![]()
I'm in!We need to start a club of half blind shooters![]()
Data point 2, from the row behind you; I have multiple ZCO's. Never had a problem with any of them, never needed to use CS.You and I have the same experiences. I bitch about my gear, I am half blind as well and have a tremor as well. Why I do this, I don’t know. However, one thing I have never complained about is my ZCO.
Data point 1 from the last row in the balcony behind the only post in the building.
Sorry, I shouldn't have said large volume. Those were ill-chosen words on my end. I should've instead said fairly well known dealers.
Regardless, my point is that everyone has their favorite brands. From actions to triggers, to stocks and chassis, accessories, and especially optics. To the point of being excessively dogmatic about it.
Some people/dealers/"pros"/gunsmiths/[insert industry profession here] prefer NF. Some ZCO. Some Khales. Some TT. Some S&B. They all have their reasons, some reasons may have more merit than others.
As shooters we are pretty lucky to have the choices we do these days, it's hard to make a bad choice. If you have the opportunity to choose between a ZCO and modern Khales, there isn't really a bad choice there. Or any of the other top tier scope brands.
Just so everyone knows, these non-public ZCO failures on big magnum that I hear about are not from @wooferocau. I tagged him because he had some ZCO issues that I can’t remember if he’s ever explicitly detailed. I don’t know exactly what they were, or I’ve forgotten lol. He’s just one of the few who’s put his name on a report. He’s had lots of issues with certain S&B models too, but other S&B’s seem to work fine.When there is a lot of noise made by very few and they struggle to clearly describe what, how or even answer basic questions regarding their “failed” scopes, does it surprise you people are not inclined to believe or heavily question what is being sprouted…
Add to that when individuals have many multiple scope failures across multiple brands (substantially higher than seen by other industry players), it would indicate that potentially there is other issues at play outside of scope design deficiencies or manufacture faults.
Yep ...had lots of issues with the NEW series from S&B ( i had some of the very first samples released of the 6-36 and 10-60,s) .. BUT !!! The support from S&B in Germany has been beyond reproach !!!He’s had lots of issues with certain S&B models too, but other S&B’s seem to work fine.
Just so everyone knows, these non-public ZCO failures on big magnum that I hear about are not from @wooferocau. I tagged him because he had some ZCO issues that I can’t remember if he’s ever explicitly detailed. I don’t know exactly what they were, or I’ve forgotten lol. He’s just one of the few who’s put his name on a report. He’s had lots of issues with certain S&B models too, but other S&B’s seem to work fine.
But let’s set aside Mr. Woof…I probably shouldn’t have even brought up his name as some try to discredit ALL ZCO problem reports by alluding to his history on the matter.
Anyway, like @kthomas has heard, there are a few people quietly talking. But the fallout has been apparently and largely mitigated due to:
As in, dudes don’t want to publicly complain as that might impact their close relationship with the manufacturer or rep in the future. What if they complain publicly and the scope fails again? Will they be taken care of in the same manner?
- ZCO’s excellent customer service (replacement, quick turnaround, etc)
- few people can afford these scopes who then generate necessarily few reports
- and the fact that quite a few owner dudes have a complicated interpersonal arrangement with equipment manufacturers (not just ZCO).
As someone wholly outside that space, I’m just passing info along so people realize what they see might be artificially rose-colored. Thisphenomenon occurs across all brands but especially in low-volume luxury niche ones.
Also happens with gunsmiths! Like when you find out that the most-excellent ‘smith who is talked up ad nauseam on the forums turns out to be a total putz.
As promised, here are some more links.I have a number of bookmarks on ZCO problems, but it’s bedtime. Bug me later.
As promised, here are some more links.
Despite these issues, I’d prob still choose ZCO over Kahles due to their apparently superior customer service. Doubly so due to Kahles/Swaro’s lawfare about their FOV patent #FovGate. (Swaro owns Kahles)
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ZCO527 or 840 for PRS
I have a 6 dasher PRS style build I’m looking to get a scope for. Looking at the ZCO527 and 840. For those that have handled both is there a preference between the 2? Which is “better” overall in your typical shooting magnifications (15x-20x) the lower end doesn’t really matter and the higher...www.snipershide.com
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TT315H or M with ARC M-Brace users.
Hi all! New here and happy to be here. I have a question for anyone that has a Tangent Theta 315H or M that use or have used ARC M-Brace rings. My question or concern is the torque specs of the ARC rings at 55in-lbs. I have read multiple discussions of why ARC torque specs are what they are...www.snipershide.com
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Rifle Scopes - Official Zero Compromise Optic News & Updates
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ZCO doesn’t keep zero
hey Ya All, Got my ZCO840 8-40x56. Went for bore sighting and the scope doesn’t keep zero. Brought my other ZCO, bore sighted, and all went well. Borrowed a friend’s NF, bore sighted, and everything went smoothly. I’m probably the first one to encounter this issue with ZCO (it kinda lowered...www.snipershide.com
UnbelievableSo what is your motivation with all this? I spoke to or have been involved with many of these personally. You think what's posted on the forum is the whole story? I have call logs and PM's that fill in more information Dude give it a rest...
Some of those people are not even on the forum anymore.
Not anonymous,
Richard
916-628-3490
If you truly have a concern then call ZCO and Jeff himself will answer
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ZCO SuperFans and USO Haters are different sides of the same extremist coin.I run a ZCO and even I find the hyper-defensive nature of the ZCO lads to be a bit much a lot of the time.
I'm with you Bud. This is fucking ridiculous. All over again. What is this, the third or fourth go around ?Maybe he wants ZCO to leave the forum just like the other manufacturers... I have sold and handled thousands of ZCO's since 2019, I track potential issues and look for trends. Not one off stuff, if there was a consistent problem than I'd discuss it with Jeff on our weekly calls to help me get through these backorders.
Do you really think I'd put my name and reputation on a product with a consistent problem? I don't need that type of headache and have dropped products and manufacturers with consistent QC or CS problems.
Sorry my friend, but in referencing “non-public” criticism, you are passing on gossip IMOJust so everyone knows, these non-public ZCO failures on big magnum that I hear about are not from @wooferocau. I tagged him because he had some ZCO issues that I can’t remember if he’s ever explicitly detailed. I don’t know exactly what they were, or I’ve forgotten lol. He’s just one of the few who’s put his name on a report. He’s had lots of issues with certain S&B models too, but other S&B’s seem to work fine.
But let’s set aside Mr. Woof…I probably shouldn’t have even brought up his name as some try to discredit ALL ZCO problem reports by alluding to his history on the matter.
Anyway, like @kthomas has heard, there are a few people quietly talking. But the fallout has been apparently and largely mitigated due to:
As in, dudes don’t want to publicly complain as that might impact their close relationship with the manufacturer or rep in the future. What if they complain publicly and the scope fails again? Will they be taken care of in the same manner?
- ZCO’s excellent customer service (replacement, quick turnaround, etc)
- few people can afford these scopes who then generate necessarily few reports
- and the fact that quite a few owner dudes have a complicated interpersonal arrangement with equipment manufacturers (not just ZCO).
As someone wholly outside that space, I’m just passing info along so people realize what they see might be artificially rose-colored. Thisphenomenon occurs across all brands but especially in low-volume luxury niche ones.
Also happens with gunsmiths! Like when you find out that the most-excellent ‘smith who is talked up ad nauseam on the forums turns out to be a total putz.
Again, sorry my friend but a very small handful of complaints provides absolutely zero valid information as to the products robustness nor the manf QA process.As promised, here are some more links.
Despite these issues, I’d prob still choose ZCO over Kahles due to their apparently superior customer service. Doubly so due to Kahles/Swaro’s lawfare about their FOV patent #FovGate. (Swaro owns Kahles)
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ZCO527 or 840 for PRS
I have a 6 dasher PRS style build I’m looking to get a scope for. Looking at the ZCO527 and 840. For those that have handled both is there a preference between the 2? Which is “better” overall in your typical shooting magnifications (15x-20x) the lower end doesn’t really matter and the higher...www.snipershide.com
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TT315H or M with ARC M-Brace users.
Hi all! New here and happy to be here. I have a question for anyone that has a Tangent Theta 315H or M that use or have used ARC M-Brace rings. My question or concern is the torque specs of the ARC rings at 55in-lbs. I have read multiple discussions of why ARC torque specs are what they are...www.snipershide.com
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Rifle Scopes - Official Zero Compromise Optic News & Updates
Thank you @HTI-416. Much appreciated!www.snipershide.com
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ZCO doesn’t keep zero
hey Ya All, Got my ZCO840 8-40x56. Went for bore sighting and the scope doesn’t keep zero. Brought my other ZCO, bore sighted, and all went well. Borrowed a friend’s NF, bore sighted, and everything went smoothly. I’m probably the first one to encounter this issue with ZCO (it kinda lowered...www.snipershide.com
I have never owned a ZCO. Or a Kahles. Or a TT.Like @CSTactical, I too wonder why you are on this kick. Did you own one and have problems? Inquiring minds want to know.
@CSTactical
You are taking this personally. It is not an attack, it a discussion aimed at other forum members, not sales guys. If you haven’t noticed, I actually suggested buying a ZCO vs a Kahles to the OP.
We get your position. You have a financial interest in selling ZCO. That’s fine. But you don’t see other store reps, like Doug from Cameraland, Euro Conner from EO, Mile High, or any other reps deluge threads with their rep opinions.
I also am flummoxed as to why you don’t pipe up so vociferously against problem reports regarding TT, S&B, Kahles, Leupold, Impact actions, Spuhr, Swaro, MDT, Vortex, or Zeiss etc, (all other brands you carry).
If a guy can’t link to public posts and pass on some insider info without 15 long dilutive replies from someone who has a financial interest in selling the product…well, you’re literally only damaging your brand (ZCO and CSTactical).
I have never owned a ZCO. Or a Kahles. Or a TT.
Scopes I own: Razor G2 4.5-27, S&B 5-25, NF 4-32, PST II’s, Razor LHT 4.5-22 and 3-15.
I simply & calmly tell it like I see it and often provide supporting links. I really hate groupthink and fanboy-ism. I think it’s pretty obvious I have no ZCO vendetta.
I mean, does @koshkin himself have a ZCO vendetta when he states he has heard of QA issues (via, ahem, non-public info) with the 840 while at the same time saying the 527 has a stellar QA rep? Or when he states ZCO is fudging their public FOV stats (and that ZCO dislikes him for that)??
No. He is telling it as he sees it.
C’mon guys.
This just shows that you do not read my posts, again I'm not just some Sales Guy. There is plenty of that on this forum, I'm not taking it personally as I stated that I've been directly involved in some of these past their user names whether it is over the phone, PM or both. Forum posts do not show the whole picture is what I've said earlier. Why are you taking all this personally when you're not directly involved in any of this and don't know what the truth is? If I'm just here for financial motivation, then why are you regurgitating all of these negative posts? What's your motivation? Who do you work for? What's your name?
If you're going to claim I have some hidden agenda then you have my number or you can come out of anonymity.
I'm guessing he'll be "thrilled" when he sees it.I'm glad you're posting for someone else again, we can meet on @koshkin podcast and we can discuss it. I won't be sick next time.
You don’t have a hidden agenda, my dude. Your agenda is explicit, which is to sell ZCO. This is normal and expected as a sales guy. We get it. Nothing wrong with it.If you're going to claim I have some hidden agenda then you have my number or you can come out of anonymity.
Oh please do. He’s talked about it numerous times, like below.I'm glad you're posting for someone else again, we can meet on @koshkin podcast and we can discuss it. I won't be sick next time.
1) AFOV and RFOV differences are very real. I have measured them. They usually match the specs fairly well with some exceptions (ZCO FOV is narrower than in their specs).
You don’t have a hidden agenda, my dude. Your agenda is explicit, which is to sell ZCO. This is normal and expected as a sales guy. We get it. Nothing wrong with it.
My agenda is transparency. One can simultaneously recommend ZCO while pointing out past and current issues.
For example, here’s one discreet issue that really makes ZCO appealing to me: Flare control.
See this test, which may or may not suck. Seems legit to me? ZCO wins it.
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Optics Comparison
Purpose As a competitive shooter, we often hear the question of which optic is best. While there are many components of an optic that contribute to the overall quality and its ability to perform, this review only focuses on optical clarity/resolution. The definition of clarity and resolution for...www.kineticsecuritysolutions.com
Oh please do. He’s talked about it numerous times, like below.
Give me enough time and I can back up the stuff I say…like the fact that the ZCO boys aren’t a fan of him. You would be unwise to think I’m lying. I am a paying member of his Locals site.
I would be interested to hear your take on the various squabbles. You are obviously right; it is true there is more than one side to every disagreement (and agreement, too).as I stated that I've been directly involved in some of these past their user names whether it is over the phone, PM or both. Forum posts do not show the whole picture is what I've said earlier.
I did watch that podcast. They are looooongggg lol. I must’ve missed that particular exchange. What’s the time stamp?So you did see me on his podcast recently and he did ask me on again...
I would be interested to hear your take on the various squabbles. You are obviously right; it is true there is more than one side to every disagreement (and agreement, too).
I can only link to public posts, and not to the thoughts or knowledge in someone’s head. It is up to the reader to analyze how trustworthy the problem report is.
Is there a reason why you can’t give everybody an edited version of various events? There needs to be enough detail in it, of course, for your take on it to be convincing.
You’ve got a hard job. But you’re making it harder on yourself. ZCO sorta sells itself, and when you sell a luxury good you gotta pedal it softly.
Sigh…I am actually trying to help you.You don't like my aproach because I'm honest and myself. If you think I'm just going to soft shoe for customers because I'm in sales than you are wrong.
You don’t have a hidden agenda, my dude. Your agenda is explicit, which is to sell ZCO. This is normal and expected as a sales guy. We get it. Nothing wrong with it.
My agenda is transparency. One can simultaneously recommend ZCO while pointing out past and current issues.
For example, here’s one discreet issue that really makes ZCO appealing to me: Flare control.
See this test, which may or may not suck. Seems legit to me? ZCO wins it.
![]()
Optics Comparison
Purpose As a competitive shooter, we often hear the question of which optic is best. While there are many components of an optic that contribute to the overall quality and its ability to perform, this review only focuses on optical clarity/resolution. The definition of clarity and resolution for...www.kineticsecuritysolutions.com
Oh please do. He’s talked about it numerous times, like below.
Give me enough time and I can back up the stuff I say…like the fact that the ZCO boys aren’t a fan of him. You would be unwise to think I’m lying. I am a paying member of his Locals site.
I did watch that podcast. They are looooongggg lol. I must’ve missed that particular exchange. What’s the time stamp?
Edit: whoops, you’re saying he’s asked you on again. Good. Again, you would be unwise to think I’m bluffing. Just send him a PM in the meantime. Dead serious.
You sir are being an ASS. This thread should be locked. You have been very antagonistic towards Richard and ZCO. Then you say you have never owned one. CST and Richard sell almost every name brand. Is ZCO perfect, probably not, nor is TT, Vortex, NightForce or any of the other brands he sells, and he will recommend whatever fits your needs best. Does he talk about ZCO a lot, sure it is what a lot of people choose. I normally enjoy your posts, but you seem to have decided to play Don Quixote and ride your donkey into battle. Calm down, take a nap or go shooting whatever. Whatever you think you are going to accomplish is not happening. Rich also probably should go have a drink or rebuild an engine. Tempers have flared and for everyone’s sake it needs to calm down.You don’t have a hidden agenda, my dude. Your agenda is explicit, which is to sell ZCO. This is normal and expected as a sales guy. We get it. Nothing wrong with it.
My agenda is transparency. One can simultaneously recommend ZCO while pointing out past and current issues.
For example, here’s one discreet issue that really makes ZCO appealing to me: Flare control.
See this test, which may or may not suck. Seems legit to me? ZCO wins it.
![]()
Optics Comparison
Purpose As a competitive shooter, we often hear the question of which optic is best. While there are many components of an optic that contribute to the overall quality and its ability to perform, this review only focuses on optical clarity/resolution. The definition of clarity and resolution for...www.kineticsecuritysolutions.com
Oh please do. He’s talked about it numerous times, like below.
Give me enough time and I can back up the stuff I say…like the fact that the ZCO boys aren’t a fan of him. You would be unwise to think I’m lying. I am a paying member of his Locals site.
I did watch that podcast. They are looooongggg lol. I must’ve missed that particular exchange. What’s the time stamp?
Edit: whoops, you’re saying he’s asked you on again. Good. Again, you would be unwise to think I’m bluffing. Just send him a PM in the meantime. Dead serious.
Let me break it down for you.Dude, you are coming across as the old lady at the fence passing old gossip. You readily admitted that you have zero first hand knowledge on the topic. You have been told that the links to the old shit are only partial information and yet you want to continue scratching a scab like there's an agenda behind it. What the fuck is your problem? Take your Karen shit somewhere else
I would be interested to hear your take on the various squabbles. You are obviously right; it is true there is more than one side to every disagreement (and agreement, too).
I can only link to public posts, and not to the thoughts or knowledge in someone’s head. It is up to the reader to analyze how trustworthy the problem report is.
Is there a reason why you can’t give everybody an edited version of various events? There needs to be enough detail in it, of course, for your take on it to be convincing.
You’ve got a hard job. But you’re making it harder on yourself. ZCO sorta sells itself, and when you sell a luxury good you gotta pedal it softly.
Here I am at the start of the flu on the bottom right. As I stated in this livestream, I'd like more accurate information.
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(don't tell ZCO I said something nice about their scope, they are not particularly happy with me right now and I plan to poke fun at them about that for a while).
Whut, ZCO didnt send you a fanboy patch yet?Keep doing what you do Ilya. Looking forward to your
thoughts on the upcomIng 8-40.
Here is koshkin is alluding to the ZCO FOV issue. I will scrub through his vids and give you dudes a time stamp.The prototypes at SHOT looked perfectly reasonable, i.e. very similar to their other scopes except with more magnification and less turret adjustment.
We'll see what happens when it comes out. I doubt, I'll be able to borrow one from ZCO, but there are other ways to get my hands on it. As far as I am concerned, the product stands on its own merits regardless of what the manufacturer thinks of me. If there is enough interest in a review, I'll get my hands on it.
ILya
There is no demand, just a request…Who the fuck do you think you are? Demanding answers?
Thread ruined. Surprised it’s not death before dismount and fuckqu going at it as there usually the two that ruin a thread bickering like little chitlens.wtf happened here? Can someone give a summary
wtf happened here? Can someone give a summary
(my emphasis)I am looking at taking that jump into the top tier scope race. I need advise that is not by sponsor paid spokespeople.
So that is what this all about, FOV? You call it an issue, Everyone else just called it a Kahles feature. It’s not like the ZCO failed, They have what they have.Here is koshkin is alluding to the ZCO FOV issue. I will scrub through his vids and give you dudes a time stamp.
There is no demand, just a request…
Nothing like the eye-watering steam-bath of ZCO fanboi heat
Guys, turn it down a notch? We’re talking about a riflescope here.
“That”? Not sure what you’re referring to, exactly.So that is what this all about, FOV? You call it an issue, Everyone else just called it a Kahles feature. It’s not like the ZCO failed, They have what they have.
"Maybe" . The grammar nazi in me says there, their, they're. But really "May Be".OP asks for:
(my emphasis)
Discussion ensues.
Some mention ZCO issues in the past, and maybe current.
Links are shared, as well as what people have heard.
For some reason, ZCO guys are mad.
Richard seems like he doubts my info about @koshkin and ZCO’s relationship, and maybe doubts Koshkin’s FOV discrepancy claim? Not sure.So that is what this all about, FOV? You call it an issue, Everyone else just called it a Kahles feature. It’s not like the ZCO failed, They have what they have.
No you were just stirring the pot.
Sigh.But, you are playing the innocent victim bullshit.