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Originally Posted By MrPlayer:
https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/102939/DBB69565-994A-4419-AB63-234E766F587B-404753.JPG View Quote PS You need the Steiner thermal attachment for those. |
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Originally Posted By CTM1: When can we expect a review. PS You need the Steiner thermal attachment for those. View Quote Right now, I think they are cool. I like the low profile of them and don’t find them to be too heavy. I agree I need the thermal overlay. Feel free to send me one to round out my Fusion collection. I may try out something DIY when I have time. Right now I’m happy with the two custom mounts that got made for my new MK3,60 and the T-50. |
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I just spent way too much money on new image intensifier tubes to justify buying a new helmet. I've decided to keep going with my chopped helmet and try out the helmet mounted hearing protection.
Do all Peltor ear muffs fit the arc rail adapters? I'm looking specifically at the Peltor Sport Tactical 100. |
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Originally Posted By Couch-Commando:
I just spent way too much money on new image intensifier tubes to justify buying a new helmet. I've decided to keep going with my chopped helmet and try out the helmet mounted hearing protection. Do all Peltor ear muffs fit the arc rail adapters? I'm looking specifically at the Peltor Sport Tactical 100. View Quote |
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Originally Posted By Couch-Commando:
I just spent way too much money on new image intensifier tubes to justify buying a new helmet. I've decided to keep going with my chopped helmet and try out the helmet mounted hearing protection. Do all Peltor ear muffs fit the arc rail adapters? I'm looking specifically at the Peltor Sport Tactical 100. View Quote |
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Trying to decide which way to go. I want to up grade the retention and liner systems of my ballistic work lid. The shell is Ops Core and I was thinking TW boa epic air or Ops Core liner w/worm dial. We don't run nods so weight isn't a big concern but I do have comms mounted to my rails. Any first hand exp between the he two would be appreciated.
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I found the 4G pads very comfortable on top and back but I had to use the original forehead pad because my head is too big front to back and it was hard to get on. Thinking about trying the worm dial upgrade if for no lther reason than to cannibalize the forefhead pads to fit my setup. I would love to hear other users input.
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I've been playing with upgrades. I decided to see if the Peltor Tactical Sport 100 would fit arc rail adapters. The posts are a little smaller than on the ear pro they were designed for, but they do seem to fit okay. They rattle a little bit on the posts, but when worn it doesn't make a difference.
I also added an ubertactical counterweight to the back, consisting of 54 caliber musket balls, a zip lock bag and some zip ties, along with a red LED for when I'm at the shooting range at night and don't want to get shot. Attached File Attached File Attached File |
"Extremism in defense of liberty is no vice. Moderation in pursuit of justice is no virtue."~Barry Goldwater.
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problems with pic.
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I have used the Crye Nightcap since getting into NV stuff and loved it, but on black friday I went ahead and picked up a bump helmet (TW Exfil, I know fuck them but their product is superior and it was on a great deal).
The one thing that really makes me love the nightcap even more is that I don't need a counterweight using a PVS-14, but on the helmet it seems like I do. I really don't want to have to use one, but it seems if I want to run the helmet I have little choice. What should I go with? |
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Originally Posted By westernhaikus1:
I have used the Crye Nightcap since getting into NV stuff and loved it, but on black friday I went ahead and picked up a bump helmet (TW Exfil, I know fuck them but their product is superior and it was on a great deal). The one thing that really makes me love the nightcap even more is that I don't need a counterweight using a PVS-14, but on the helmet it seems like I do. I really don't want to have to use one, but it seems if I want to run the helmet I have little choice. What should I go with? View Quote |
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Originally Posted By lilMAC25:
TNVC Mohawk. View Quote Any good home brew ideas for counterbalancing? Would definitely consider this route. |
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Originally Posted By westernhaikus1: This is on the short list even though it seems kind of crazy to spend $70 on a counterbalance when I have a $100 nightcap that doesn't need one at all (but I digress). Any good home brew ideas for counterbalancing? Would definitely consider this route. View Quote Attached File Attached File |
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Originally Posted By westernhaikus1: This is on the short list even though it seems kind of crazy to spend $70 on a counterbalance when I have a $100 nightcap that doesn't need one at all (but I digress). Any good home brew ideas for counterbalancing? Would definitely consider this route. View Quote |
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Originally Posted By westernhaikus1:
I really don't want to have to use one, but it seems if I want to run the helmet I have little choice. What should I go with? View Quote |
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Originally Posted By Couch-Commando:
I've been playing with upgrades. I decided to see if the Peltor Tactical Sport 100 would fit arc rail adapters. The posts are a little smaller than on the ear pro they were designed for, but they do seem to fit okay. They rattle a little bit on the posts, but when worn it doesn't make a difference. I also added an ubertactical counterweight to the back, consisting of 54 caliber musket balls, a zip lock bag and some zip ties, along with a red LED for when I'm at the shooting range at night and don't want to get shot. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/74831/20180116_173730-422544.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/74831/20180116_173708-422543.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/74831/20180116_173643-422542.JPG View Quote |
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Originally Posted By TCBA_Joe:
A Mohawk is the current hotness but there are less expensive stripped down options. I like the Opscore counterweight for $47 but EOGs an run under $30. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By TCBA_Joe:
Originally Posted By westernhaikus1: This is on the short list even though it seems kind of crazy to spend $70 on a counterbalance when I have a $100 nightcap that doesn't need one at all (but I digress). Any good home brew ideas for counterbalancing? Would definitely consider this route. |
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Originally Posted By sbye:
The Mohawk really is the way to go. It isn't just a counterweight. Here is mine... Velcro at the bottom organizes the comms cables when not in use. Holds batteries in the pouch. Holds a chem light. And hold a strobe. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/260726/20180119_223756-425934.jpg View Quote |
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Originally Posted By DallasLooterShooter: How heavy is the counterweight that is built in to the Mowhawk? View Quote |
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Originally Posted By DallasLooterShooter: How heavy is the counterweight that is built in to the Mowhawk? View Quote https://tnvc.com/shop/tnvc-mohawk-mk1-counterweight/ |
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Nice setups there! What goggles do you like more and why? What tubes specs are in 21's? |
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Originally Posted By night9:
https://i.imgur.com/rAzu2yb_d.jpg?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium https://i.imgur.com/J1yZoxM_d.jpg?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium View Quote Seems like the mount and the thing directly under it sorta negate the advantage of the 21. Or at least make it stick out farther than I’d expect. |
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Originally Posted By westernhaikus1: This is on the short list even though it seems kind of crazy to spend $70 on a counterbalance when I have a $100 nightcap that doesn't need one at all (but I digress). Any good home brew ideas for counterbalancing? Would definitely consider this route. View Quote |
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Originally Posted By FullAutoHound:
M Seems like the mount and the thing directly under it sorta negate the advantage of the 21. Or at least make it stick out farther than I’d expect. View Quote |
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Originally Posted By FullAutoHound: Does it really stick out that far or does the picture just exaggerate it? I’m just curious View Quote https://tnvc.com/shop/wilcox-stowage-mount-for-anpvs-21/ |
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I always thought those 21s were super slick. From what I understand they work like a heads up display so you have a see through ability for changing lighting conditions instead of having to look underneath your goggles? pretty ninja.
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Originally Posted By sbye:
Swapped the Sordins for the Peltor Comtac III dual comms. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/260726/20180114_172313-423283.jpg Got another set of Comtac III dual comms to put on the back up setup. Just need a PVS-14 and a TNVC Mohawk. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/260726/20180114_203530-423286.jpg View Quote Edit: just noticed the bungees. TW I’m assuming. |
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Originally Posted By night9:
Pic just makes it look worse. I’m also running a Wilcox L4 G21 mount which is different than the standard fix mount. This one lets you stow them. https://tnvc.com/shop/wilcox-stowage-mount-for-anpvs-21/ https://tnvc.com/wp-content/shopp_images/cache_320_320_0_100_80_16777215_Fixed_Mount_1-1.jpg https://tnvc.com/wp-content/shopp_images/cache_320_320_0_100_80_16777215_Stowage_Mount_afr1.jpg View Quote |
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Originally Posted By 4DoorEKk:
Who makes that MC cover? Edit: just noticed the bungees. TW I’m assuming. View Quote I hate to say it but the TW bump is still way more comfortable than my Ops Core Carbon. I was planning to get the 4D pads, but after coyote hunting with a friend of mine the other weekend his 4D pads were turning to rocks in the cold weather. Has anyone else had this issue? It was probably 15 degrees out and the pads were pretty hard. |
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Originally Posted By carmodyh:
I always thought those 21s were super slick. From what I understand they work like a heads up display so you have a see through ability for changing lighting conditions instead of having to look underneath your goggles? pretty ninja. View Quote |
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Originally Posted By sbye:
Yep. It's a TW helmet & cover. I hate to say it but the TW bump is still way more comfortable than my Ops Core Carbon. I was planning to get the 4D pads, but after coyote hunting with a friend of mine the other weekend his 4D pads were turning to rocks in the cold weather. Has anyone else had this issue? It was probably 15 degrees out and the pads were pretty hard. View Quote |
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Originally Posted By FullAutoHound: Really? Even after wearing it for a little while? View Quote I tried his helmet on when the pads were hard. I will say it wasn't super uncomfortable, but comparable to my Ops Core. I still want to get them, but if they harden in the cold I'm starting to think they may not be worth the price point. Have you ever felt how memory foam hardens in the cold? That's kind of how these pads felt... |
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Picked up a Crye NightCap. Pretty sweet little piece of kit, but definitely need to put a battery pouch full of batteries or something on the rear..
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Originally Posted By awptickes: Yes, exactly like that. You don't lose any high-light definition because it's a NV HUD. View Quote |
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Originally Posted By Firefighter503:
Picked up a Crye NightCap. Pretty sweet little piece of kit, but definitely need to put a battery pouch full of batteries or something on the rear.. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/165125/97D5E21D-1E69-4FA2-9144-D699816D314B-434845.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/165125/704304F7-D1C8-4F9C-8381-4CA4CD856DE4-434847.JPG View Quote I crank mine down tight on my face and head, but it isn't uncomfortable at all. I can't really talk very well because the chin strap constricts my mouth quite a bit. But I definitely have never felt I needed a counterweight with my Night Cap. |
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Originally Posted By westernhaikus1: Really? I never felt that was necessary at all with a single 14. Are you sure you're getting it adjusted right? I crank mine down tight on my face and head, but it isn't uncomfortable at all. I can't really talk very well because the chin strap constricts my mouth quite a bit. But I definitely have never felt I needed a counterweight with my Night Cap. View Quote Goal is for this to stay low profile so I can pack it easy, so I am going to try w/o a counterweight for a couple of nights/hours per night and see how I feel. I think it will be fine for wearing a little while at a time. |
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Originally Posted By Firefighter503: I followed the directions to adjust it. It's cranked down tight. It isn't uncomfortable, but I definitely know there is a weight hanging off my face and nothing to counterbalance it.. Goal is for this to stay low profile so I can pack it easy, so I am going to try w/o a counterweight for a couple of nights/hours per night and see how I feel. I think it will be fine for wearing a little while at a time. View Quote |
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Originally Posted By Firefighter503: I followed the directions to adjust it. It's cranked down tight. It isn't uncomfortable, but I definitely know there is a weight hanging off my face and nothing to counterbalance it.. Goal is for this to stay low profile so I can pack it easy, so I am going to try w/o a counterweight for a couple of nights/hours per night and see how I feel. I think it will be fine for wearing a little while at a time. View Quote That said a Mum-14 & Rhino II + plastic J-arm is lower weight for sure, but like I have said here previously it's almost unnoticeable, cannot imagine PVS-14 being that much worse. I don't remember the numbers, but each of the items, G24, Wilcox arm and the PVS-14 weigh more. I have tried to run the Mum with a TATM short arm dovetail and it was horrible as the weight distribution of that mount is so much more forward. Never bolted the G24 on the Nightcap as it stays on the bump, but it is nowhere near as oddly balanced as TATM. |
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Originally Posted By FullAutoHound: Five grand. Roughly. Looks a little different now. Not much. https://i.imgur.com/2XxUQeg.jpg View Quote |
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