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Posted: 5/5/2012 12:46:14 AM
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Originally Posted By Rattle_head:
This thread hasn't been bumpitied in a while. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7236/6954508042_efd752b5da_c.jpg What adapter are you using for the SF Helmet Light? I have mine ghetto rigged around the rail. CXS Looks like a Tango Down Sorry, I didn't see your post until now. TCBA has it right, it's a Tango Down rail mounted adapter. |
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Posted: 5/5/2012 10:55:43 PM
Here is my setup for now. PVS14 on a Alpha helmet. 8 inch 300 BLK rifle with 762-SDN-6 and torch. EMX thermal scope. |
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Posted: 5/6/2012 6:18:05 PM
[Last Edit: 5/6/2012 6:50:31 PM by texas12]
My current rig.
- Ops-core FAST - ANVIS-9 w/ battery pack - Adam ind ANVIS mount - smith boogie regulator - princeton tec light - VIP strobe - First spear helmet cover  |
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Posted: 5/8/2012 11:35:25 PM
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I need to "ESPECIALLY" thank Vic and TNVC. I initially ordered the Norotos INVG...well because its sexy
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Can't stress enough how helpful TNVC has been. Lifetime customer.
 Now if that Dang DBAL-D2 would ship
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Posted: 5/12/2012 8:01:49 PM
Here's one, BTW does any one know anything about this three hole mount? Don't seem to be much info on em.
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Posted: 5/13/2012 5:50:02 PM
A Alpha 1/2 shell and gear compliments of Vic with TNVC. Vampire from Kevin at Brightflashlights. I'll be giving the gear a workout in Victoria this Friday.
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Posted: 5/18/2012 12:02:09 AM
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Well after a short wait my Base Jump has finally arrived.
Looks like now I will have to order a retention lanyard. 
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Posted: 5/18/2012 12:31:50 AM
Originally Posted By Gunclinger:
Well after a short wait my Base Jump has finally arrived.
Looks like now I will have to order a retention lanyard. http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k241/chad-08/base-1.jpg http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k241/chad-08/base1.jpg Relative term. 
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Posted: 5/18/2012 12:40:31 AM
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Originally Posted By Gunclinger:
Well after a short wait my Base Jump has finally arrived.
Looks like now I will have to order a retention lanyard. http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k241/chad-08/base-1.jpg http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k241/chad-08/base1.jpg Relative term.
Hey just happy to have it. Its a great addition to my kit. Thanks TNVC |
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Posted: 5/27/2012 12:07:27 AM
My humble submission.
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Posted: 5/27/2012 9:44:29 PM
I spent 6 hours in this rig (and a M40 mask) the other night.
I love everything about everything pictured. Although I do need to get a better mount for the Surefire. The INVG continues to impress me. Numerous times I was able to rotate it jussssttttt far enough over to my right eye to peak around a corner. Its also amazing nice to still have the 14 in my peripheral vision when its either up or swiveled to the side. No more ducking under things because I felt 8' tall, and I knew exactly how close I could get to walls/vehicles/etc without finding out the hard way I was too close. The Ballast is perfect for this setup. Not once did I feel like it was slipping or that I needed to readjust. 6 hours isn't a great deal of time, but I didn't have any severe neck or upper pack pain either thanks to the nicer balance and light weight. |
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Posted: 6/3/2012 6:16:21 PM
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This is my "work rig". My issued ACH with a Norotos Universal Shroud, AKA2, and Dual Dovetail Adapter. The Shroud is Army issue, the arm and dovetail adapter are mine. I was amazed with how solid this mount setup is, as well as how much adjustment it has. I've always been aware how lacking the standard USGI j-arm and swing arm are, and after finally getting to play with the Norotos setup I don't know if I'll ever be able to go back to it. ETA: A note on the helmet light. Everyone has a bunch of these hanging around, so it's not all that remarkable. However, a while ago I bought one with the "new-style" mount. This mount rotates allowing the user to mount it on either side of the helmet and adjust the beam. It SUCKS. It sticks father off the helmet than the older mount, has more parts, and when the light isn't mounted its the opposite of "low-pro". While attending the Basic Military Mountaineering Course, the entire assembly fell apart in my ruck, and while mounted caught on everything, especially when working with ropes. I emailed SF to see if they would exchange it for the traditional style mount. |
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Posted: 6/3/2012 6:37:02 PM
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I just ordered my Adams Ind Anvis mount today from Vic, anxiously awaiting delivery so I can 'retire' my original MICH and stick with either Ops Core. I figure I will keep the 'strap on' as a backup or see if I can modify it, so that I can use it as a standalone self powered unit via some type of adapter.
I also just ordered the CR123 single battery adapter from Wilcox Industries so that I can stop using AA batteries in the low profile battery pack. |
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Posted: 6/5/2012 2:00:38 PM
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What is a good place to start with helmets? I did a quick search on ops-core shells and they are close to $1000 for a shell. WTF?! Are you guys paying this much for a helmet, or are you getting a non ballistics one? |
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Posted: 6/5/2012 2:09:47 PM
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Posted: 6/5/2012 2:24:15 PM
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Question What is a good place to start with helmets? I did a quick search on ops-core shells and they are close to $1000 for a shell. WTF?! Are you guys paying this much for a helmet, or are you getting a non ballistics one? Ballistic or non-ballistic? If you don't need the ballistic, look at an Ops-Core basejump ($240), they are about the most popular shell out there. The other choice is the Protec A-Alpha ($70+a mount). If you need/want ballistic protection, a new ACH (2000 (standard), 2001(high-cut), 2002(mid-cut)) for ~$500. You'll still need to buy a helmet mount as well. The OPs-Core helmets are crazy expensive, but those who buy them seem to think they're worth it. New, you're looking at $900-1K, but with the wait times more realistically you're looking at $1500 or more. The other high-dollar option is the Crye Airframe. It runs ~$900, and you'll need a 3-hole mount as well. However, the best option if you need ballistic protection is to find new/barely used 2000 ACH in the EE hear for $150 or less. Then just buy a military 1-hole mount (used for ~$15) |
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Posted: 6/5/2012 3:23:11 PM
Originally Posted By TCBA_Joe:
Originally Posted By qwertie:
Question What is a good place to start with helmets? I did a quick search on ops-core shells and they are close to $1000 for a shell. WTF?! Are you guys paying this much for a helmet, or are you getting a non ballistics one? Ballistic or non-ballistic? If you don't need the ballistic, look at an Ops-Core basejump ($240), they are about the most popular shell out there. The other choice is the Protec A-Alpha ($70+a mount). If you need/want ballistic protection, a new ACH (2000 (standard), 2001(high-cut), 2002(mid-cut)) for ~$500. You'll still need to buy a helmet mount as well. The OPs-Core helmets are crazy expensive, but those who buy them seem to think they're worth it. New, you're looking at $900-1K, but with the wait times more realistically you're looking at $1500 or more. The other high-dollar option is the Crye Airframe. It runs ~$900, and you'll need a 3-hole mount as well. However, the best option if you need ballistic protection is to find new/barely used 2000 ACH in the EE hear for $150 or less. Then just buy a military 1-hole mount (used for ~$15) Excellent reply Thank You! |
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Posted: 6/5/2012 7:17:40 PM
[Last Edit: 6/5/2012 7:25:46 PM by xjronx]
Originally Posted By qwertie:
Originally Posted By TCBA_Joe:
Originally Posted By qwertie:
Question What is a good place to start with helmets? I did a quick search on ops-core shells and they are close to $1000 for a shell. WTF?! Are you guys paying this much for a helmet, or are you getting a non ballistics one? Ballistic or non-ballistic? If you don't need the ballistic, look at an Ops-Core basejump ($240), they are about the most popular shell out there. The other choice is the Protec A-Alpha ($70+a mount). If you need/want ballistic protection, a new ACH (2000 (standard), 2001(high-cut), 2002(mid-cut)) for ~$500. You'll still need to buy a helmet mount as well. The OPs-Core helmets are crazy expensive, but those who buy them seem to think they're worth it. New, you're looking at $900-1K, but with the wait times more realistically you're looking at $1500 or more. The other high-dollar option is the Crye Airframe. It runs ~$900, and you'll need a 3-hole mount as well. However, the best option if you need ballistic protection is to find new/barely used 2000 ACH in the EE hear for $150 or less. Then just buy a military 1-hole mount (used for ~$15) Excellent reply Thank You! the other end of the spectrum is the first couple pages of this thread. if you are just looking for a stable mounting platform on your head that's comfortable, a skate helmet like a bell faction, or a copy, is fine for stalking and hunting. add a pasgt or mich mount and some surplus ach chin straps and you are done. I don't reallty know what I'm missing with a more expensive setup, but I don't think I need it. my first helmet setup started with a $3 protec classic I got at the goodwill store. 
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Posted: 6/5/2012 8:05:36 PM
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the other end of the spectrum is the first couple pages of this thread. if you are just looking for a stable mounting platform on your head that's comfortable, a skate helmet like a bell faction, or a copy, is fine for stalking and hunting. add a pasgt or mich mount and some surplus ach chin straps and you are done. I don't reallty know what I'm missing with a more expensive setup, but I don't think I need it. my first helmet setup started with a $3 protec classic I got at the goodwill store. http://s7.postimage.org/cy3tfjix7/IMG_20120602_190413.jpg http://s15.postimage.org/ik359n50r/IMG_20120523_221934.jpg Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile which binoc mount is that? |
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Posted: 6/5/2012 9:13:22 PM
[Last Edit: 6/5/2012 9:17:33 PM by xjronx]
that's the field expedient one i made by cutting up 2 j-arms that I posted last week. I think you were planning on trying the same thing. its slightly front heavy, and slightly right heavy, because of its center of gravity. it works really well in my opinion. I need to rig a tether for it, I just pulled out some paracord to make one.
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Posted: 6/5/2012 9:23:43 PM
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that's the field expedient one i made by cutting up 2 j-arms that I posted last week. I think you were planning on trying the same thing. its slightly front heavy, and slightly right heavy, because of its center of gravity. it works really well in my opinion. I need to rig a tether for it, I just pulled out some paracord to make one. http:// http://s18.postimage.org/b6plgfojd/IMG_20120523_181728.jpg Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile yup....how's the support?....does it lock up tight enough to stay stationary when moving? It looks good.....which housings are those?....look like ABNightVisions. |
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Posted: 6/5/2012 9:25:38 PM
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that's the field expedient one i made by cutting up 2 j-arms that I posted last week. I think you were planning on trying the same thing. its slightly front heavy, and slightly right heavy, because of its center of gravity. it works really well in my opinion. I need to rig a tether for it, I just pulled out some paracord to make one. http:// http://s18.postimage.org/b6plgfojd/IMG_20120523_181728.jpg Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Can you post a pic from straight forward on it?.....with and with out monos? |
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Posted: 6/5/2012 9:29:23 PM
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Micro housings, but yeah made by abnightvision. it locks up well. I left slightly more than half of each arm's barrel, and I cut the surfaces that make contact with one another at a slight angle, that keeps them from moving on their own. the cut on the front arm is a little more important because the lock nut and spring slide in it, and you need to leave a little meat.
with the 2 monoculars and all the power up front, I need a rear counter weight. I'm not sure if this setup will last years and years, or survive a drop test, or a fall, but it functions, and makes a good proof of concept, and fits a niche in my night vision needs. I'm sure the design could be improved easily. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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