Course Loadout : Thunder Ranch Urban Rifle 2025

Published on April 19, 2025
Duration: 22:23

This video details the course loadout for a 3-day urban rifle class at Thunder Ranch in Lake View, Oregon. The instructor, Ivan of Kit Badger, covers clothing, personal protective equipment, and firearm accessories, emphasizing adaptability to varied weather conditions. He provides insights into the performance and comfort of various gear items, including boots, layers, gloves, and a specialized rifle.

Quick Summary

Kit Badger's loadout for the Thunder Ranch Urban Rifle class included adaptable clothing for varied weather, such as Solomon Gore-Tex boots and Beyond insulated pants. He also used specialized gear like the Spiritus Systems Mark V chassis and Auto Engineering ear pro with comms, alongside a Q Honey Badger rifle, noting the importance of reliable equipment for training.

Frequently Asked Questions

What gear did Kit Badger use for the Thunder Ranch Urban Rifle class?

Kit Badger utilized a loadout including Solomon Gore-Tex boots, 686 socks, Vouchica base layers, Audi Hot Gear pants, Beyond insulated pants and jacket, Sitka down jacket, Smith optics, SKD Pig gloves, a Dillon Rifle Company bucket for ammo management, Spiritus Systems Mark V chassis, Auto Engineering ear pro with comms, and a Q Honey Badger rifle.

What were the main challenges with the Audi Hot Gear combat pants?

The Audi Hot Gear combat pants were found to be too hot, especially with integrated knee pads. The knee pad design also caused discomfort due to a ridge that rubbed against the shin during use.

What issues did Kit Badger encounter with frangible ammunition?

Kit Badger experienced feeding malfunctions with Centerfire frangible ammunition. The lack of a crimp on the projectile allowed it to be pushed back into the casing during feeding, causing it to wedge on the feed ramp.

How did the Q Honey Badger rifle perform during the course?

The Q Honey Badger rifle was praised for its light weight and exceptionally smooth recoil impulse, making it enjoyable to shoot for extended periods. It performed reliably despite the ammunition issues encountered.

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