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Posted: 8/29/2007 11:57:47 PM EDT
[Last Edit: murderman]
There have been several threads in the past; here is a chance to consolidate current concepts for the topic.
Ballistic rig on the left, scout rig on the right. The plates are both bolted down to keep from changing position, with the top strap minimizing stress on that joint, as well as providing a very convenient place to ty-rap the Guardians. The MSA rig is balanced on a styrofoam mannequin head with the PVS both up and down; it is like that on a real head as well. 
Edited to add a couple shots with the CSM bracket: 
Updated with the do rag replacement pic. 
Latest mods...some paint and an M600C/KM2: 
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Posted: 9/27/2020 11:40:29 AM EDT
[Last Edit: TCBA_Joe]
[#1]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Omega9000: Anyone notice on the new Ops Core Fast SF Super High cut the MBS shroud is a lot beefier than the previous Skeleton shroud? I'm thinking about replacing the MBS with a lower profile wilcox shroud, anyone try it? I have the MBS issued and the Wilcox on my personal helmet. Both are great options and worlds ahead of the old skeleton shroud. IMO I can see upgrading from an older system, but I can't see switching from one to the other if you already have one. |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 9/28/2020 9:56:31 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ARShooter91: I've been working on this as well. Main thing I'm having trouble with is a sufficient back stop. Obligatory pic https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/272833/20200806_121703-1553824.jpg Mind if I ask how your experience has been with the Ops Core bump helmet and dual tubes? I've been wondering if there would be any issue with the weight of dual tubes on a non-carbon bump. Thanks! |
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Posted: 9/28/2020 11:29:21 AM EDT
[#3]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By gman90: Mind if I ask how your experience has been with the Ops Core bump helmet and dual tubes? I've been wondering if there would be any issue with the weight of dual tubes on a non-carbon bump. Thanks! Not who you asked but many people run duals on a plastic bump, including me. Not an issue, actually need less counterweight than a lighter carbon. |
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Posted: 9/28/2020 12:22:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By shelbysguns: Not who you asked but many people run duals on a plastic bump, including me. Not an issue, actually need less counterweight than a lighter carbon. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By shelbysguns: Originally Posted By gman90: Mind if I ask how your experience has been with the Ops Core bump helmet and dual tubes? I've been wondering if there would be any issue with the weight of dual tubes on a non-carbon bump. Thanks! Not who you asked but many people run duals on a plastic bump, including me. Not an issue, actually need less counterweight than a lighter carbon. Yep no problem. I ran dual 14s for awhile with no issues. |
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Posted: 9/28/2020 1:23:31 PM EDT
[#5]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Omega9000: Anyone notice on the new Ops Core Fast SF Super High cut the MBS shroud is a lot beefier than the previous Skeleton shroud? I'm thinking about replacing the MBS with a lower profile wilcox shroud, anyone try it? This isn't exactly what you asked, but I use the Wilcox G69 mount for my nods and it comes with its own shroud, so I replaced the MBS with ease. Same three-hole pattern you'd expect. 
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NC, USA
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Posted: 9/28/2020 4:05:58 PM EDT
[#6]
Thanks shelbyguns and ARShooter91 for the replies! Good to hear from people who have them. I'll probably pick up a plain bump with some 4D pads and call it a day.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 9/28/2020 5:32:20 PM EDT
[#7]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TinyCrumb: This isn't exactly what you asked, but I use the Wilcox G69 mount for my nods and it comes with its own shroud, so I replaced the MBS with ease. Same three-hole pattern you'd expect. https://i.imgur.com/JswNJNs.jpg Nice... Ultra low profile... |
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Posted: 9/28/2020 5:52:05 PM EDT
[#8]
Put together an overview of some of the different helmet pad options, and specifically the different Ops-Core configurations to help people figure out which 4D Pad set they should use for different types of suspensions/pad configurations:
https://www.ar15.com/forums/Armory/Helmet-Pad-Configurations-Ops-Core-ACH-Crye-TW-4D-Which-4D-Pad-Kit-Do-I-Need-/18-516406/ ~Augee |
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Posted: 9/29/2020 12:04:01 PM EDT
[#9]
Is my best bet to go with MSA Sordins with Unity Tactical adapters on my Team Wendy Exfil? Ops core amp are way out of my price range, and it seems like Comtac 3s have been steadily climbing in price.
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Posted: 9/29/2020 2:07:59 PM EDT
[#10]
My Faux-vision. Having enough fun that Im thinking of picking up another Aurora or maybe a PVS7.
Just ordered a TNVC/Steiner TOR Mini last night   Attached File |
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Posted: 9/29/2020 5:45:01 PM EDT
[#11]
 Something old, something new... ~Augee |
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Posted: 9/29/2020 6:04:25 PM EDT
[#12]
I still really want to get my hands on an M1.
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ID, USA
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Posted: 9/29/2020 6:29:19 PM EDT
[Last Edit: great308]
[#13]
I really actually like the MBS on the SF to be honest.
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Posted: 9/29/2020 6:32:37 PM EDT
[#14]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ThisWildAdventure: I still really want to get my hands on an M1. I had to stalk eBay for awhile till I found one. I really like it for a helmet light. |
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Posted: 9/29/2020 6:38:42 PM EDT
[#15]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By great308: I really actually like the MBS on the SF to be honest. https://i.imgur.com/CMdDm3X.jpg Going to Walmart today are we? 
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ID, USA
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Posted: 9/29/2020 7:20:52 PM EDT
[#16]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By will-1: Going to Walmart today are we? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By will-1: Originally Posted By great308: I really actually like the MBS on the SF to be honest. https://i.imgur.com/CMdDm3X.jpg Going to Walmart today are we? Actually yes 🤫😆 |
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Posted: 9/29/2020 7:29:23 PM EDT
[#17]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By great308: Actually yes 🤫😆 Lol Killer set up 👍 |
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Posted: 9/29/2020 7:30:31 PM EDT
[#18]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By great308: I really actually like the MBS on the SF to be honest. https://i.imgur.com/CMdDm3X.jpg |
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ID, USA
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Posted: 9/29/2020 7:41:42 PM EDT
[Last Edit: great308]
[#19]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By slappomatt: looks like they are about an inch too high? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By slappomatt: Originally Posted By great308: I really actually like the MBS on the SF to be honest. https://i.imgur.com/CMdDm3X.jpg Well depends on what “they” are.... just kidding 🤪 I like to run mine high so I can easily look under them and keep situational awareness and better peripheral vision. I run them at work high and just got use to it. The angle they are I can just move my eyes up and see perfect or look under and tilt my head back slightly and get a good view under. |
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Posted: 9/29/2020 7:51:57 PM EDT
[#20]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Yumago: Is my best bet to go with MSA Sordins with Unity Tactical adapters on my Team Wendy Exfil? Ops core amp are way out of my price range, and it seems like Comtac 3s have been steadily climbing in price. that is what I have on my TW back up... it is a little more complicated to set up but works well. I used the iron forged adapters to clip things together... |
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Posted: 9/29/2020 9:35:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mah827: I had to stalk eBay for awhile till I found one. I really like it for a helmet light. I passed on a couple m1s. Why m1 vs v1? |
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Posted: 9/29/2020 10:00:03 PM EDT
[#22]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TNVC_Augee: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/468022/67E86EBC-06E0-4906-A6DF-D8C4CA519354-1612422.jpg Something old, something new... ~Augee Holy old school. I dig. |
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Posted: 9/30/2020 6:30:15 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By heron163: that is what I have on my TW back up... it is a little more complicated to set up but works well. I used the iron forged adapters to clip things together... I found some hearing defenders for a somewhat reasonable price. I don't need the comms atm, so I get the parts to make them comms compatible in the future. That might be the plan. I am not sure yet |
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Posted: 9/30/2020 9:12:16 AM EDT
[#24]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By shelbysguns: I passed on a couple m1s. Why m1 vs v1? I have a M1 and a V1. The M1 has a nice clean hot spot. It’s not as bright as the V1. For me it works better as a helmet navigation light. There isn’t as much backsplash from foliage. |
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Posted: 9/30/2020 9:47:14 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mah827: I have a M1 and a V1. The M1 has a nice clean hot spot. It’s not as bright as the V1. For me it works better as a helmet navigation light. There isn’t as much backsplash from foliage. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By mah827: Originally Posted By shelbysguns: I passed on a couple m1s. Why m1 vs v1? I have a M1 and a V1. The M1 has a nice clean hot spot. It’s not as bright as the V1. For me it works better as a helmet navigation light. There isn’t as much backsplash from foliage. every time i see the m1 mentioned I kick myself for selling it. |
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Posted: 9/30/2020 3:15:56 PM EDT
[#26]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TNVC_Augee: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/468022/67E86EBC-06E0-4906-A6DF-D8C4CA519354-1612422.jpg Something old, something new... ~Augee Something new needs to speed it's ass up! LOL |
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Posted: 9/30/2020 3:44:19 PM EDT
[#27]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By will-1: Something new needs to speed it's ass up! LOL That's not the Artemis, the "something new" is different, hahaha Those are about as old-school as you get (at least still being Gen. 3)--an old AN/AVS-6(v)1 housing that is more a match for the rifle. ~Augee |
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Posted: 9/30/2020 3:49:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TNVC_Augee: That's not the Artemis, the "something new" is different, hahaha Those are about as old-school as you get (at least still being Gen. 3)--an old AN/AVS-6(v)1 housing that is more a match for the rifle. ~Augee I need to start paying better attention in class LOL |
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Posted: 9/30/2020 4:08:08 PM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Yumago: I found some hearing defenders for a somewhat reasonable price. I don't need the comms atm, so I get the parts to make them comms compatible in the future. That might be the plan. I am not sure yet pic thread  |
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Posted: 9/30/2020 4:36:06 PM EDT
[Last Edit: AXL-Advanced]
[#30]
Airframe + RAC Arms + Comtacs
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Posted: 9/30/2020 5:29:54 PM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AXL-Advanced: Airframe + RAC Arms + Comtacs https://i.postimg.cc/XqCgPt0H/RAC-Teaser.jpg O.o How are you mounting the comtacs onto the RAC arms? |
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Posted: 9/30/2020 5:41:29 PM EDT
[#32]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AXL-Advanced: Airframe + RAC Arms + Comtacs https://i.postimg.cc/XqCgPt0H/RAC-Teaser.jpg Is... Is comtac to RAC your next item? Bc I could seriously use that at work |
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Posted: 9/30/2020 5:44:01 PM EDT
[#33]
@TCBA Joe, it's in the finalish stages of development now
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PA, USA
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Posted: 9/30/2020 5:47:35 PM EDT
[#34]
Guess I might as well repost here from the weight thread
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Posted: 9/30/2020 6:38:21 PM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AXL-Advanced: Airframe + RAC Arms + Comtacs https://i.postimg.cc/XqCgPt0H/RAC-Teaser.jpg @AXL-Advanced please tell me those will work for a Team Wendy setup |
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Posted: 9/30/2020 6:44:18 PM EDT
[#36]
@Yumago, that with the adapter from the good folks at Unity Tactical will work with the Team Wendy Helmets
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Posted: 9/30/2020 9:28:04 PM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AXL-Advanced: @Yumago, that with the adapter from the good folks at Unity Tactical will work with the Team Wendy Helmets Looks like I will buy some peltors this week. Any word on when the adapter will be available? |
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Posted: 9/30/2020 10:01:47 PM EDT
[Last Edit: shelbysguns]
[#38]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AXL-Advanced: @Yumago, that with the adapter from the good folks at Unity Tactical will work with the Team Wendy Helmets Any other headsets? Which comtacs? Sordins? Peltor 6s would be awesome. Dont really need comms on helmet right now. Edit i see jws post with sordins. Im in... Was gonna chop up some 6s but id prefer a non destructive option. 6s appeal to me bcus no wire between. |
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Posted: 9/30/2020 10:24:30 PM EDT
[Last Edit: AXL-Advanced]
[#39]
@Shelbysguns, currently it will be a non-destructive option for Sordins/Liberators and normal Comtacs, maybe howard leights if interest is expressed
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Posted: 10/1/2020 3:03:20 AM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 1iviper: i tried both the unity marks and the peltor quick release mounts and stuck with the peltor's , being able to click them out to get some air to your ears is worth the price of admission pic thread https://i.postimg.cc/BZkSvkhW/20200918_135739.jpg I disliked the Unity mounts. I want to love the peltor mounts but after a while they just start popping out very easily. I’m starting to research how to mount my comtacs to the AMP arms. |
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Posted: 10/1/2020 3:04:20 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AXL-Advanced: @TCBA Joe, it's in the finalish stages of development now Oh God yes! Please post up that shit the second it’s available please!!!! |
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Posted: 10/1/2020 7:45:46 AM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AIWB: I disliked the Unity mounts. I want to love the peltor mounts but after a while they just start popping out very easily. I'm starting to research how to mount my comtacs to the AMP arms. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AIWB: Originally Posted By 1iviper: i tried both the unity marks and the peltor quick release mounts and stuck with the peltor's , being able to click them out to get some air to your ears is worth the price of admission pic thread https://i.postimg.cc/BZkSvkhW/20200918_135739.jpg I disliked the Unity mounts. I want to love the peltor mounts but after a while they just start popping out very easily. I'm starting to research how to mount my comtacs to the AMP arms. I'd also like to know. |
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Posted: 10/1/2020 9:41:00 AM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AXL-Advanced: @Shelbysguns, currently it will be a non-destructive option for Sordins/Liberators and normal Comtacs, maybe howard leights if interest is expressed Interested in all options. |
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Posted: 10/1/2020 9:51:10 AM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AXL-Advanced: @Shelbysguns, currently it will be a non-destructive option for Sordins/Liberators and normal Comtacs, maybe howard leights if interest is expressed |
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Posted: 10/1/2020 10:10:58 AM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By vanrichten: I will order an adapter for Comtacs and the Howard Leight on the day they are released. Please make this happen. Nice. I was going to order the airsoft knockoffs. I don't need comms, just like the mounting method better w/ the arms. What would you guys recommend for this w/o comms? Sordins? Ordering the arms from ops-core now, guess I'll be waiting for this adapter as well. |
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Posted: 10/1/2020 10:11:12 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AXL-Advanced: @Shelbysguns, currently it will be a non-destructive option for Sordins/Liberators and normal Comtacs, maybe howard leights if interest is expressed Day 1 buy from me on the comtac adapter :) |
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Posted: 10/1/2020 10:47:29 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Blackhalo: Nice. I was going to order the airsoft knockoffs. I don't need comms, just like the mounting method better w/ the arms. What would you guys recommend for this w/o comms? Sordins? Ordering the arms from ops-core now, guess I'll be waiting for this adapter as well. If budget is a concern howard leights with gell cups. If you want better sound then non comm sordins or hearing defender comtacs. $300 ish plus $100 arms and whatever adapters cost. |
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Posted: 10/1/2020 11:06:39 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AXL-Advanced: @Shelbysguns, currently it will be a non-destructive option for Sordins/Liberators and normal Comtacs, maybe howard leights if interest is expressed Good to hear. I sketched up and printed brackets for myself and a few friends. Glad to see a commercial option hitting soon. |
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Posted: 10/1/2020 11:22:51 AM EDT
[#49]
@jwramp big fan of your NV photography man, I assumed we weren't the only ones who had played with the concept, yours looks pretty close to our first attempt actually
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Posted: 10/1/2020 12:33:54 PM EDT
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Let's avoid anything that can be considered advertising please.
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