View Full Version : New Vid: A talk with US Army Senior NCO (ret) Ash Hess
jul 15 update: Time stamps added below for those who wish to jump to specific topics.
Ash is an M4C member and bio can be found below vid at YT page. His background is very extensive to say the least and he's the Gov Sales Specialist at Knight's Armament Company.
I will try and add time stamps to the topics ASAP, but we cover Knights ARs, value or lack there of AR SBRs, PDWs in 5.56 and 300BO, and other related topics of interest, as well as a first hand account of his experiences at the 2006 attack on Combat Outpost Keating, and his thoughts on the US withdraw from Afghanistan, which I suspect may not be what some may expect from a combat vet like Ash.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygLIA4qDAk8
Time stamps:
Intro: 0:00 - 3:45
Ash discusses his time in the mil etc: 3:46 - 6:24
How we linked up, forums etc: 6:25 - 12:08
How Ash ended up working for KAC, development of KAC, Biz talk, etc: 12:09 - 24:08
What makes a KAC AR different from others: 24:09 - 32:53
KAC and SBR offerings: 32:54 - 35:24
Talking SBR's general, in 5.56, 300BO, ammo selection 35:25 - 41:16
Going really short, PDW AR talk... 41:17 - 49: 45
Ash's experience in Fire Base Keating 2006, "find a muzzle flash and shoot 'em..." : 49: 46 - 1:13
Ash's opinion on how the US left Afghanistan and his plan if he was king for a day/POTUS 1:13:01 - 1:29:07
Closing remarks: 1:29:08 - 1:31:02
Outlander Systems
07-14-22, 08:33
I'm a bigger fan of LeaSpeed6 than Ash, but will definitely check this out.
I'm a bigger fan of LeaSpeed6 than Ash, but will definitely check this out.
I don't know who that person is, but Ash has a lot to say and worth listening to in my view. I don't think anyone can say he's not qualified to offer the opinions he offers at least.
Outlander Systems
07-14-22, 13:08
Great interview. Definitely good content.
Great interview. Definitely good content.
Thanx bro!
Five_Point_Five_Six
07-14-22, 19:41
I don't know who that person is, but Ash has a lot to say and worth listening to in my view. I don't think anyone can say he's not qualified to offer the opinions he offers at least.
Outlander Systems might be referring to a minor internet slap fight between the two a couple years ago when she said some dumb shit about KAC rifles and Ash responded.
I'll listen to it tomorrow.
Outlander Systems
07-14-22, 19:42
Nailed it.
Will did a great job as a host. When can we expect a Jack Leuba interview?
Outlander Systems might be referring to a minor internet slap fight between the two a couple years ago when she said some dumb shit about KAC rifles and Ash responded.
SeriousStudent
07-14-22, 20:52
Nailed it.
Will did a great job as a host. When can we expect a Jack Leuba interview?
Completely agree. Excellent interview with Ash, be did a great deal to help the Army with training before he left active duty.
I would flat out LOVE to listen to a Jack Leuba interview.
Will - be sure and ask him what soothing words he said to get that Iraqi truck driver moving, when he was awarded a Bronze Star. ;)
I’m pretty sure I shot with Jack and JSantoro a few others not long after joining this forum. Wish I understood that better then. I’ll give this a listen soon, I’ve heard him on the P&S stuff a while back.
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Outlander Systems might be referring to a minor internet slap fight between the two a couple years ago when she said some dumb shit about KAC rifles and Ash responded.
I'll listen to it tomorrow.
Good deal.
Nailed it.
Will did a great job as a host. When can we expect a Jack Leuba interview?
Glad you enjoyed it. Jack was a mod here no? I know he was a regular member at the very least. We are FB friends.
Completely agree. Excellent interview with Ash, be did a great deal to help the Army with training before he left active duty.
I would flat out LOVE to listen to a Jack Leuba interview.
Will - be sure and ask him what soothing words he said to get that Iraqi truck driver moving, when he was awarded a Bronze Star. ;)
Jack has not been on the forums in a while. I don't know him as i do Ash, but happy to do that. But, mostly I have been doing shows with people I know or just have a good sense of.
I’m pretty sure I shot with Jack and JSantoro a few others not long after joining this forum. Wish I understood that better then. I’ll give this a listen soon, I’ve heard him on the P&S stuff a while back.
Jack and Ash invited me to get a tour of KAC a while back, and due to Covid etc, been delayed. Some day I will get my tour... Maybe a roundtable show with all of them!
Five_Point_Five_Six
07-15-22, 11:39
I listened to it this morning while drinking my morning coffee on the patio and throwing tennis balls for my dog.
I concur Will did a great job as interviewer/host. I'm gonna have to go back to the part about COP Keating though as I kept getting distracted with emails and texts during that portion.
I listened to it this morning while drinking my morning coffee on the patio and throwing tennis balls for my dog.
I concur Will did a great job as interviewer/host. I'm gonna have to go back to the part about COP Keating though as I kept getting distracted with emails and texts during that portion.
Thanx for the support. Please hit the like button and leave a comment, as that has major impacts on ranking.
Five_Point_Five_Six
07-15-22, 12:46
Thanx for the support. Please hit the like button and leave a comment, as that has major impacts on ranking.
Will do.
Will, you should think about chasing down folks like Carl Lewis and Bill Alexander. I've talked with Bill at conventions enough to know that he would be an interesting (and probably willing) interview.
I haven't seen anything lately but he was working for h&k in Georgia a year or two back.
Well done on the interview, Will. You're a good host, and made the interview enjoyable.
Will, you should think about chasing down folks like Carl Lewis and Bill Alexander. I've talked with Bill at conventions enough to know that he would be an interesting (and probably willing) interview.
I haven't seen anything lately but he was working for h&k in Georgia a year or two back.
Thanx. I have a long list of people I want to interview having been the one being interviewed for so long. If I get through my list, will need more guests!
Well done on the interview, Will. You're a good host, and made the interview enjoyable.
Thanx for the support. Please hit the like button and leave a comment on YT, as that has major impacts on ranking.
Good Job!
Do you want SBR comments here or back on the other thread?
Good Job!
Do you want SBR comments here or back on the other thread?
Either is fine by me. If vid specific, might as well be here. Give a like on the channel and comment if possible.
I think you should be on the show! You could wear a modest disguise if needed with low lighting etc. That would be a good show. PM me if possible.
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