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Posted: 3/6/2017 1:21:22 PM EDT
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Helmets are more bulky and less comfortable. I still use them because I actually bonk my head and I make use of the accessory rails. If you are casually observing then you have the time to get bored and be annoyed by the discomfort of a helmet. I find that I don't notice the discomfort much while I'm busy doing something. If comfort is your primary concern then you are probably well-served by the Night Cap.
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Posted: 3/6/2017 1:38:21 PM EDT
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I went with the night cap but I'm underwhelmed with it. I'm far from an expert on the bits and peices of the mount and j arm but the whole set up just about puts the scope into my eyeball with no further adjustment. God forbid if I also wanted to wear my eyeglasses. One of these days I will switch to a helmet for more Stand off.
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Posted: 3/6/2017 2:05:57 PM EDT
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I got one a couple weeks ago. I love it, rigged some decoy strap weights to the rear adjustment strap with zip ties and ranger bands instead of the higher set Velcro.
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Posted: 3/6/2017 2:08:04 PM EDT
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I went with the night cap but I'm underwhelmed with it. I'm far from an expert on the bits and peices of the mount and j arm but the whole set up just about puts the scope into my eyeball with no further adjustment. God forbid if I also wanted to wear my eyeglasses. One of these days I will switch to a helmet for more Stand off. What mount as you using? A better mount will improve standoff. |
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Posted: 3/6/2017 2:35:32 PM EDT
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Don't forget to still use a small lower profile counterweight, it still pays dividends even with the NC.
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Posted: 3/6/2017 4:01:18 PM EDT
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I use a night cap most of the year. I do wear a helmet in the winter months to keep melon warm. Night cap works fine for me. As Vic suggested I also use a counter weight for maximum comfort with the night cap.
The night cap is not perfect. It does work well and is reasonably comfortable considering the cost. I like mine. |
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Posted: 3/6/2017 6:42:34 PM EDT
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I used helmets for 7+ years, then bought a Night Cap in 2014. About a year later I realized I hadn't used my helmets really at all since getting the Night Cap so I sold them off. I do not miss them in any way, I love the Crye Night Cap and wish it had been released many years earlier. I use an EOG low profile short counterweight, Wilcox shroud, Rhino 2 mount, Wilcox lanyard, and Princeton Tec switch light with it. I added a small bit of additional padding under the forehead piece but, other than that, I have no idea where I would improve it.
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Posted: 3/6/2017 9:56:42 PM EDT
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night cap rules. blows away that skull crusher thing
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Posted: 3/7/2017 6:03:11 PM EDT
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night cap rules. blows away that skull crusher thing Can I say +1000! 
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