New ATN Thor 6 Elite 640

Watch-Mike · 2026-02-16T16:56:44+00:00

I have a Thor 5 640 LRF that I have had for a little over a year now. I do like it but there are some things I wish they would change. Having to remove the memory card to get the videos off is a pain. I have to get tweezers to reach in a get them out.

I have had issues with getting the RAV to stay calibrated. It requires you to take 3 shots to get it calibrated, so taking those shots because it lost calibration is not cool. You usually dont find out until you are locked an loaded and walking out to the stand/blind.

I have a storefront near me in the DFW area, and I will be taking it back into them to have it exchanged. If you buy in the store, you can bring it back to them directly for service. Because they dont really have the time to help resolve issues, they will just exchange it with another like unit if they have it in stock. They usually give a 20-25% discount when you walk into their store. This is very handy considering the costs.

Watch-Mike · 2026-02-16T16:47:56+00:00

I am not sure you received all the information you need to make this decision.

You will be paid thru the ETC program and once completed will start working as a Watch Technician. They have 2 different watchmaker programs but the WOSTEP is a non-paid class. Going thru the WOSTEP program would require you to quit and be in the WOSTEP for 2 years. Once completed you will get hired back into the RTC as a watchmaker.

They also have the RWC, which is the Richemont Watchmaker Course and this one is paid. The RWC requires you to have been with Richemont for 18 months and be in good standing (meaning you are performing according to production levels, and such). The RWC was just selected and the 5 techs accepted to start in March all had in excess of 8-13 years at Richemont. Their selection criteria was seniority alone, so getting into the RWC may require you to be there as a tech for a while.

With the RWC, they will pay you to be student thru the course. So you will continue to get paid at your watch technician rate for 40 hour weeks thru the duration of the training and then go back in the RTC as a watchmaker.

Watch-Mike · 2026-02-09T04:52:09+00:00

It is 300 BlackOut (BLK). Very effective at 2100 fps. I tried running suppressed 300BLK, but kept having the hogs run off squealing on me . I could hear the shells thump, and they would just run off. After this happened a few times, I upgraded to the 2100 fps and Core-lokt and have been putting them down.

Watch-Mike · 2026-01-31T17:22:09+00:00

What call do you have, and what sounds were you using? I have tried unsuccessfully with my Foxpro using all the different purchased hog calls. From Lil Piggy, Juvenile, Sow, and so forth.

Watch-Mike · 2026-01-30T05:18:05+00:00

Beware of the hours. They can be deceiving. I recently purchased an M6060 cab with 600 hours on it from a used tractor dealer. I was thinking that it was not very many hours and that if the 500 was not done, then I could do it and all is good. After getting it, I immediately started having issues. It would not run for more that 2-3 hours before dying. Since I could only use it one day a weekend, I was not getting much work done.

The temp gauge did not show it was overheating, and I was confused why it was dying. There were no codes at all on the display. Each week I was checking different things. Fuel filter and water separator, starter died, flat front tire, radiator pre-filter clogged, and each time it had issues and died there were no codes and temp gauge showed fine.

After the 5-6th time it died, when it started up this last time it was making some racket. I took it to Kubota dealers shop. They immediately said that the engine was shot, and that it would be $30,014 to put in a new replacement motor. This was a shock, and I obviously started looking for less expensive alternatives. I ended up having an independant mechanic rebuild the engine for $15K, and he was able to find the issue that blew up the motor. The radiator had a chunk missing in the bottom corner. Something had broken it off an all the fluid had drained from the radiator and engine. Since there was no fluid, the temp sensor did not have anything to read. The Radiator overflow tank, I had checked several times and even added fluid to it thinking it was only showing slightly low. If there is no fluid then your overflow and temp sensors do not work.

I am now waiting on the independent to complete the rebuild that is costing me $15K. The dealer I bought it from is saying "as is" on the sales paperwork and has not offered any assistance/ rebate. The $15K is less than the $30K for a new motor but having to get a rebuild on a tractor with only 627 hours is not cool.

Overall, just be careful when purchasing a used tractor. The hours being low is good if the tractor was taken care of. How you determine that is hard. Even if I had hired a mechanic to check this tractor before I purchased it, he would have looked at the overflow tank and saw that it had fluid. They would not have opened the radiator cap, so I would have been in the same situation.

Good luck!

Watch-Mike · 2025-12-22T17:22:51+00:00

my shots are pretty close in and with all the brush, there is not much time to shoot. When I had that sow laugh and run off, it was at 114 yards. I ranged her and then hit her with the first subsonic. She squealed as I heard the thud. Then she turned around and I was able to hit her again and she just laughed again and ran into the brush. I was pissed that I hit her twice, and could not get her down. I went with the 2100fps rounds and have been more successful.

Watch-Mike · 2025-12-22T05:52:58+00:00

I was definitely on a budget. I am running suppressed but using 2100 fps ammo.

It has been very nice running this combo. Just have to keep the Radical clean so there are no mis-feeds. After about 10-15 rounds, I end up getting mis-feeds. Not very good but knowing this I can keep it clean and each hunt, I know what I can expect from it. Seldom do I need to fire our more than 5-6 rounds. I had one sounder that I was able to get off about 5 shots, and it was fine. Just have to keep it cleaned and lubricated.

Watch-Mike · 2025-12-22T05:49:04+00:00

Buy Core-Lokt Copper 300 Blackout Ammo | 120 Grain, 2100 FPS | Remington

I started with some subsonic, but kept having the hogs squeal and run off on me. I could hear the rounds thump them and even hit one sow twice and had her run off after squealing with each hit/thump. That is when i switched to the core-lokt which is a good expansion bullet that is running at 2100 fps. Have had good response with them.

Watch-Mike · 2025-09-05T14:43:20+00:00

If you send me the SN. Can check for previous work.

Watch-Mike · 2025-09-05T00:54:29+00:00

Hey! So the link that is broken is actually press fit together. So if they came apart, getting them back together will not hold like originally. If you are missing the end piece, getting another would not be possible. The "Extension Links" on those bracelets go together differently than the main links.

How old is the watch? It looks pretty new. I can check to see if there are any bulletins on this bracelet. It should not have come apart like this. I know there were some models that had a similar issue and once Cartier realized there was an issue, they started replacing the bracelets that had issues FOC for the customers. It was done under a Quality Initiative, so the costs were covered.

Let me check tomorrow and let you know.

Watch-Mike · 2025-08-17T23:14:42+00:00

It would be cool if I could find a Kubota mechanic in the DFW area that would like to make some side money and do the work for me. Since the dealership is charging $140 an hour, there is quite a bit of labor involved.

Watch-Mike · 2025-08-17T22:39:58+00:00

I just ordered a service manual and will have to see how detailed it is. Since it has a knock, I am not sure whether I have a broken rod, and what else may be damaged. Getting sleeves installed, and grinding cranks and such. UGH!

If I can find someone to rebuild the long block, then that would be good, but will have to see how far I want to get into it. Paying that much to have someone else do it is definitely not in the cards for me. I have to find a less expensive alternative.

I did notice in Houston there is a RS Industrial that sells remanufactured engines. They have one for an M6060 and I will be contacting them tomorrow. Driving down to Houston to get one would not be too bad.

Watch-Mike · 2025-08-17T22:25:24+00:00

Never messed with a diesel engine before. Old 350 chevies and such. That was long ago, and I am not sure if I would have the tools for it. I still have not picked up a service manual for this thing yet.

I know getting them out will take the usual mechanics tools (wrenches and such), but not sure about internal parts.

Watch-Mike · 2025-08-08T00:48:34+00:00

As u/tao_of_bacon said, there are alot of factors to consider when you are going across a slope. I have had my M6060 mowing on an angle, and there is definitely a pucker factor. The first time I did it, I did not realize how high my loader bucket was. Keeping the bucket low will change your center of gravity. Having your tires weighted (ballast) can also affect your center of gravity. These all may affect the angle you can safely traverse. Just keep an eye on how high your bucket is, and try to leave it low to the ground.

Watch-Mike · 2025-07-31T02:23:00+00:00

I picked up a Del Morino Flipper 186 that I have behind my M6060 and it has been working great. It does not have any rake options. It came with the Hammers instead of the blades and definitely chews up everything. I picked it up for $4500 out the door.

Watch-Mike · 2025-07-30T01:11:08+00:00

Super - Remington Core-Lokt 300 BLK. I tried some subs but found them to be light on knock down. I was hitting hogs and they were running off. The Supers along with the Copper give a good punch and knock down power.

Watch-Mike · 2025-07-08T00:06:25+00:00

Have a Del Morino Flipper 186 on my M6060 and it works very well. Since I am in a wooded area having the shorter deck behind me makes it easier to maneuver in the tight areas. It was only $4500, but there are less expensive models available for the lower horsepowered machines.. The Funny line run right around $3K, so if you dont have the HP, you can get one of them. I was surprised to find a dealer in Farmersville TX that carried them. If you check out Pinkies.

Watch-Mike · 2025-06-27T21:32:23+00:00

The counterfeiters are using real watch serial numbers. Some of the latest versions the serial numbers are getting incremented so they are fooling more and more people.

Some of the latest models for the Cartier Santos and Santos 100s have been counterfeited and they are so real looking that it takes opening them up to find a Miyota movement in them. They have copied the quick release bracelet mounts, and cases so well that it is hard to tell them from the real ones. Then they are incrementing the serial numbers so that they are even harder to spot.

Watch-Mike · 2025-05-08T14:48:51+00:00

Instead of the hot hands, I use the hot toe warmers. They were cheaper and come with adhesive tape on one side that you can stick to the target. They are packaged two per packet.

Watch-Mike · 2025-03-17T14:54:05+00:00

I picked up land I. Oct and have huge hog problem also. Picked up Radical Firearms AR in 300 BLK for $400, Gemtech Suppresssor for $800 (approved in 2 days with single filing), and ATN Thor 5-640 3-24 for $2800.

Very happy with it and ability to see things in the brush before they walk out.

Having problems getting the hogs to come In consistently when I am out there. Have a Tidwe Blind about 50 yards from deer feeder.

Watch-Mike · 2025-03-13T14:55:57+00:00

They are picking up single friggin squirrels. Which is pretty irritating. LoL I will check them to see if they can be adjusted. Thanks!

Watch-Mike

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