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I have had good and bad service in there over the years. I will not tolerate poor CS. They had some young guys working there that would be chatting with a friend from behind the gun counter and not recognize me standing there waiting for service. Then, finally turn and say "wasup bud". So, then I would not go back for a long time. I got to admit though, the last couple times I went in there recently (only because I was looking for a hard to find item) the owner and another older guy was there. They were very friendly and helpful. Healy is the best for CS!

From my research, it appears 2013 - 14 had this system. I have the primary radiator insalled. There is "Y" upper and lower radiator hoses, basically splitting the hoses into two each. One side of each "Y" goes to the upper and lower ports of the primary radiator. The other side of each "Y" reaches further forward and will attach to the secondary radiator, basically putting the two radiators in parallel. The upper tranny line attaches to the upper primary radiator as well. In front of the primary radiator, a engine oil cooler attaches to a crossmember. The secondary radiator goes on next, attached to crossmembers. The condensor goes on next, attached to the front of the secondary radiator. This is where the mystery starts. There must be a stand alone tranny oil cooler in front of the condencer, as there is a long tranny line that runs across the front to attach to something (cooler) on the left side. There also has to be a tranny line that connects from the primary radiator lower port to the stand alone cooler. I hope this isn't too confusing. Here is some info from a document referring to the 2014: "All Ram Chassis Cab diesels benefit from an advanced cooling system. A high-efficiency fan, dual radiators, dual transmission coolers and a charge air cooler provide impressive heat-rejection capacity to align with best-in-class Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR). Lower operating temperatures deliver unsurpassed performance, durability and lower operating costs".

I just aquired a Vortex Viper hs-t 4-16x44 with 30mm tube. I will mount it on a Rem 700 xcr .270. I hope to have hunting accuracy to 600 yrds and be able to target shoot out to 800. I may want to put flip up lens caps on. What is the recommended rings/bases? Low, med, tall? Do I need a 20 moa rail? I am new to these fancy turret scopes. I have done well with a ballistic reticle out to 400 yrds. I hope I don't have regrets....but this is the time of year to experiment.

I went with the DNZ medium height 20 moa. Pretty easy mounting. They claim it doesn't need lapping, but I did anyway. It appears it needed it. I had to slightly grind the rail end under the magnification ring for good clearance. I haven't shot it yet, so the jury is still out. (Can't figure out how to flip this image with my tablet)

Sizes please. Mine are worn out. Thanks

I love my Trinovids...and their over 10 years old. I can't imagine that Vortex is better, but I haven't looked through the Razors.

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I put in for 4B...I think 3rd choice. 5B-S and 5A for 1st and 2nd. Only 5 points, so I'm not making any definite plans.

They work great for me. The subscriptin saves you money. It's 10% off, free shipping, and you choose the delivery frequency.

It looks like the sides are open on that one too.

I also use the Kuiu for my Leica 12x50s. It is lighter weight and more compact than my Badlands, but doesn't keep debris out, a little bit gets in. The other thing I don't care for is the lack of upper attachment to the compartment when you unclip the binos to put on a tripod. I may make a modification for that. The Badlands is great in every way except the weight and bulk. It is excellent for keeping the dust/debris out and storage of extra, small items. It dependson what you want in a harness system. It's kinda like trying to find the perfect concealed carry holster....you`ll end up trying several.

^^^That's what I use ^^^. It is multipurpose. I use it as a walking/glassing stick, fully extended, and it is ready to go for a standing shot. I also use it as a rear rest, fully collapsed. December I used it this way, sitting position, with my upright pack as the front rest, polecat for rear rest. It was a little too tall so I had to lean it rearward a bit. It was very steady....enough to shoot my buck bedded at 375 yds.

They'd be great for clearing brush around your trail cam ;-)

Regarding the DNZ, I like the idea of the double scope mount screws (4 screws per ring) Tactical model, but they are kind of hard to find...maybe not as popular. Is it necessary, or is the single screw design (2 screws per ring) more than adequate? It is going on a .270, so not much recoil.

What height do I need for the 44mm scope?

Thanks! This looks like the simpler way to go. Should be a solid setup with less attachment points. They also have a 20 moa version.

A 405" pose The taxidermist should have customer's mounts to use as examples, or a picture book.

So, is aluminum ok? I would think if you have steel rings, you would want a steel base to prevent damage to the softer base. Also, is the different expansion/contraction properties (CTE) of steel receiver vs aluminum base/rings worth considering? I do want to keep weight down, but how much weight difference is there between steel and Al?...ounces, right? I would like to keep total cost under $150...preferably under $100. But I don't want a weak setup either. The options are mind boggling.

Wow!! That's some great hardware.

Thanks for the replies! I only have this one rifle for hunting and probably won't be tinkering. Once it's set up to my liking, it stays put. Will a 20 moa rail vs 0 moa rail change my cheek/eye position much?....(showing my ignorance)....or is it the ring height only.

I am seeing coues and pigs on my salt this winter.

Thanks for the scope. Nice to meet you. Good guy to deal/talk with

I'll take it.

Got my 65 and 20 today. Very nice product.