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Originally Posted By MrPlayer:
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Originally Posted By MBaylor9:
I just finished building 2 Brand New Kejo high-cut helmets model Special Forces MKIII https://preview.ibb.co/hSr2mc/0410181927.jpg View Quote |
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Originally Posted By dmjerrywest44:
https://farm1.staticflickr.com/822/40711179424_c80504f8f5_k.jpgSup foo by J M, on Flickr https://farm1.staticflickr.com/791/26554260137_187bac1450_k.jpgOps Core by J M, on Flickr View Quote |
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New OPS CORE FAST SF upgrades.
Lighter than and slightly higher cut than current FAST MT (Super High Cut XP). Has shim between the ARC rail and helmet which make helmet-borne ear pro MUCH more comfortable. New NVG shroud/mount with new bungees that have carabiners for added security. New VENTED liner to make helmet breathe better. Also has new OCC band that extends a little lower for aded support and comfort. Thanks to some really AWESOME FOLKS at OpsCore/Gentex for hooking me up with the latest and greatest tech. Untitled by Edmond Dantes, on Flickr DSC_1429 by Edmond Dantes, on Flickr DSC_1417 by Edmond Dantes, on Flickr |
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Originally Posted By contax_shooter:
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Originally Posted By Heineken:
Someone on this thread motivated me to play with some app filters https://image.ibb.co/d8q9Mn/sketch1523642438430.jpg https://image.ibb.co/hCR5u7/sketch1523642409658.jpg https://image.ibb.co/jEeEnS/sketch1523642383895.jpg Unedited: https://image.ibb.co/ey9fSS/IMG_20180413_130220557.jpg https://image.ibb.co/mM3ku7/IMG_20180413_130206221.jpg https://image.ibb.co/c5Z3gn/IMG_20180413_130133365.jpg View Quote |
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Originally Posted By TXDirtyMaxDiesel:
New OPS CORE FAST SF upgrades. Lighter than and slightly higher cut than current FAST MT (Super High Cut XP). Has shim between the ARC rail and helmet which make helmet-borne ear pro MUCH more comfortable. New NVG shroud/mount with new bungees that have carabiners for added security. New VENTED liner to make helmet breathe better. Also has new OCC band that extends a little lower for aded support and comfort. Thanks to some really AWESOME FOLKS at OpsCore/Gentex for hooking me up with the latest and greatest tech. https://farm1.staticflickr.com/885/40743541324_d26dc9887d_c.jpgUntitled by Edmond Dantes, on Flickr https://farm1.staticflickr.com/821/27577810738_f3f529f9e8_c.jpgDSC_1429 by Edmond Dantes, on Flickr https://farm1.staticflickr.com/891/41449267221_7084b0fc6d_c.jpgDSC_1417 by Edmond Dantes, on Flickr View Quote *on second look I don’t see the built in qd mount on the lower so I assume it’s one of the kits. Lucky you! |
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"Good people do not need laws to tell them to act responsibly, while bad people will find a way around the laws." - Plato
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Yes exactly they come just as plain helmets and I add the Shroud and the rails and the velcro which is crye precision and the tan helmet has MSA rails and the black helmet has Mich 2000 rails
Originally Posted By 4DoorEKk:
Looks good. Do they come as just a shell and you added the rails and shroud? Are they both the same shells just with different rails? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By 4DoorEKk:
Originally Posted By MBaylor9:
I just finished building 2 Brand New Kejo high-cut helmets model Special Forces MKIII https://preview.ibb.co/hSr2mc/0410181927.jpg |
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Got bored, so I got a thing.
Just have to remember to turn them off since they don't do it automatically now. Attached File |
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you would be strong too if you grew up on prison island, where first base is a brass knuckle and second base is anal. - CWG
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Originally Posted By Doc_Hurley:
Got bored, so I got a thing. Just have to remember to turn them off since they don't do it automatically now. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/243409/IMG_20180419_161602-519925.JPG View Quote |
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Originally Posted By Doc_Hurley:
Got bored, so I got a thing. Just have to remember to turn them off since they don't do it automatically now. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/243409/IMG_20180419_161602-519925.JPG View Quote |
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you would be strong too if you grew up on prison island, where first base is a brass knuckle and second base is anal. - CWG
ARFCOM Nickname - Dozer |
you would be strong too if you grew up on prison island, where first base is a brass knuckle and second base is anal. - CWG
ARFCOM Nickname - Dozer |
Originally Posted By Doc_Hurley:
Got bored, so I got a thing. Just have to remember to turn them off since they don't do it automatically now. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/243409/IMG_20180419_161602-519925.JPG View Quote |
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Originally Posted By Doc_Hurley: It's more stable which is cool. But I've spent a couple years with ANVIS and am pretty ingrained to its function. Gonna be a learning curve for sure. View Quote Attached File |
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Originally Posted By cjwwd2: Get an AI SAM mount and a battery pack https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/272939/2018-03-28_20-520535.JPG View Quote Attached File |
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you would be strong too if you grew up on prison island, where first base is a brass knuckle and second base is anal. - CWG
ARFCOM Nickname - Dozer |
Originally Posted By Doc_Hurley: Had it. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/243409/IMG_20171110_211931-520541.JPG View Quote |
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you would be strong too if you grew up on prison island, where first base is a brass knuckle and second base is anal. - CWG
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Total newb to NV here. Here's my initial hack at it. Still have the peltor adapters inbound for the Hearing pro. WP sentinels with Adams Industries SAM mount on a Team Wendy (yes i know, but at least the were in stock and not unobtanium). A NE PVS-14 mounted with a Wilcox G24 and Wilcox dovetail mount with on/off switch. And for thermal, a Reap-IR
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Originally Posted By Doc_Hurley: Had it. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/243409/IMG_20171110_211931-520541.JPG View Quote It is pretty loose, just like when i flew with it. I can live with it. Set up my pvs 14 with the G24 and Wilcox dovetail j-arm. rock solid. |
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Originally Posted By bullf-16:
Total newb to NV here. Here's my initial hack at it. Still have the peltor adapters inbound for the Hearing pro. WP sentinels with Adams Industries SAM mount on a Team Wendy (yes i know, but at least the were in stock and not unobtanium). A NE PVS-14 mounted with a Wilcox G24 and Wilcox dovetail mount with on/off switch. And for thermal, a Reap-IR https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/126579/night_vision-520937.JPG View Quote |
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Originally Posted By bullf-16:
LOL....I have it now, see pic above. Just mounted in on the TW, gonna head out and play... It is pretty loose, just like when i flew with it. I can live with it. Set up my pvs 14 with the G24 and Wilcox dovetail j-arm. rock solid. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By bullf-16:
Originally Posted By Doc_Hurley: Had it. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/243409/IMG_20171110_211931-520541.JPG It is pretty loose, just like when i flew with it. I can live with it. Set up my pvs 14 with the G24 and Wilcox dovetail j-arm. rock solid. Nice rigs. |
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you would be strong too if you grew up on prison island, where first base is a brass knuckle and second base is anal. - CWG
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Originally Posted By Doc_Hurley: Use the bungees, they take all the slack out and allow for proper positioning. Nice rigs. View Quote ETA, just got back from a moonless night...hfs. Sighted in a new rifle in spot 2 of the reap IR. It has 5 saves for different rifles or bullets etc. Wow they are both rather fun. Saw a few rabbits, skunks and coyotes. Here they are, 300blkout on left and DD SBR on left in 5.56. Reap IR is setup on a 6.8spc and now this SBR 5.56 The DBAL D2 is quite a piece....maybe get 2 more of those instead of the unobtanium MAWL C1+ Attached File |
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Originally Posted By bullf-16:
Yea, i know. Only problem with this setup is im already maxxed out at how far i can extend the sentinels. I wear glasses and as it is they sit against the lenses. Bungees would really jam the nods against the glasses. Maybe time to look into lasik or other ETA, just got back from a moonless night...hfs. Sighted in a new rifle in spot 2 of the reap IR. It has 5 saves for different rifles or bullets etc. Wow they are both rather fun. Saw a few rabbits, skunks and coyotes. Here they are, 300blkout on left and DD SBR on left in 5.56. Reap IR is setup on a 6.8spc and now this SBR 5.56 The DBAL D2 is quite a piece....maybe get 2 more of those instead of the unobtanium MAWL C1+ https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/126579/nvgs-521276.JPG View Quote |
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Originally Posted By FullAutoHound: This is just my opinion. If I was kicking doors or had some other dynamic scenarios where I'd be going from a room to a large opening I'd definitely get a MAWL. but for just about everything else the D2 is just about as powerful and $1500 less. As it stands I'd rather out fit three rifles (two d2's and one i2) as opposed to one MAWL. Of course a change if careers could change that. Lol View Quote |
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Originally Posted By bullf-16:
Yea, i know. Only problem with this setup is im already maxxed out at how far i can extend the sentinels. I wear glasses and as it is they sit against the lenses. Bungees would really jam the nods against the glasses. Maybe time to look into lasik or other View Quote This should not be the case. Not saying I don't believe you, I certainly do, but your goggles should not be so close as to be scraping the lenses at full extension, I wear eyeglasses myself, and have always had plenty of room, if anything, most complaints I hear are about not being able to get goggles close enough, and I think they should be run a little bit further out than many do. That being said, everyone is built a little bit differently, and some people just need a little more travel, hence things like the Wilcox G22E. A couple of questions though: Are you using the correct SAM mount? Different helmets have different profiles and angles and thus require the adapters to be slightly different based on helmet geometry. IIRC, you should be using an ACH adapter for the Team Wendy's geometry, so if you are using an Ops-Core/Crye model, it may be effecting your ability to adjust it properly if you're at the edges of the adjustment tolerances. Are you sure that your helmet is sized correctly? I tend to be a "between sizes" kind of guy when it comes to helmets, e.g., I can fit into a M/L (now L) Ops-Core or a L/XL (now XL), but I prefer to use a size up, and NVG adjustment ranges is one of the reasons. Are your strap adjustments close to maxed out? How much "room" is inside your helmet with the current suspension/pads? The solution could also just be a thicker brow pad if you have room for one, and/or re-adjusting the helmet pads within the helmet, as that may change the way the helmet sits on your head, and push your NODs out a little bit further. If none of these things works for you, and maybe it's just your personal facial/head geometry, which it could be, it might be worth considering switching to the Wilcox L4 G22E, and switching to the dovetail mount. Some might even recommend just switching to a dovetail anyways, as many prefer the dovetail interface anyways. I personally prefer the ball-detent mount for a couple of reasons, but the dovetails do lock up more "solidly" just based on the design, so if the primary thing you're looking for is a solid lock-up without any slop, it may be better for your purposes. ~Augee |
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Augee, to answer one question, the SAM mount he has is for an Ops Core lid. It never quite worked right with an ACH, hence the reason I wore my "high speed" lid while running around AFG, never could get the NODs right on an ACH.
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you would be strong too if you grew up on prison island, where first base is a brass knuckle and second base is anal. - CWG
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Originally Posted By TNVC_Augee: Hmm. This should not be the case. Not saying I don't believe you, I certainly do, but your goggles should not be so close as to be scraping the lenses at full extension, I wear eyeglasses myself, and have always had plenty of room, if anything, most complaints I hear are about not being able to get goggles close enough, and I think they should be run a little bit further out than many do. That being said, everyone is built a little bit differently, and some people just need a little more travel, hence things like the Wilcox G22E. A couple of questions though: Are you using the correct SAM mount? Different helmets have different profiles and angles and thus require the adapters to be slightly different based on helmet geometry. IIRC, you should be using an ACH adapter for the Team Wendy's geometry, so if you are using an Ops-Core/Crye model, it may be effecting your ability to adjust it properly if you're at the edges of the adjustment tolerances. Are you sure that your helmet is sized correctly? I tend to be a "between sizes" kind of guy when it comes to helmets, e.g., I can fit into a M/L (now L) Ops-Core or a L/XL (now XL), but I prefer to use a size up, and NVG adjustment ranges is one of the reasons. Are your strap adjustments close to maxed out? How much "room" is inside your helmet with the current suspension/pads? The solution could also just be a thicker brow pad if you have room for one, and/or re-adjusting the helmet pads within the helmet, as that may change the way the helmet sits on your head, and push your NODs out a little bit further. If none of these things works for you, and maybe it's just your personal facial/head geometry, which it could be, it might be worth considering switching to the Wilcox L4 G22E, and switching to the dovetail mount. Some might even recommend just switching to a dovetail anyways, as many prefer the dovetail interface anyways. I personally prefer the ball-detent mount for a couple of reasons, but the dovetails do lock up more "solidly" just based on the design, so if the primary thing you're looking for is a solid lock-up without any slop, it may be better for your purposes. ~Augee View Quote I wanted to run the sentinels with battery pack on the TW, what do I need as far as parts go. And any links to said parts. I do have a wilcox G24 i run with the PVS14 and dovetailed J-arm that has the power switch. So, basically, i want to run the Sentinels with AI/SAM on the TW and the Wilcox and -14 on the OPsCore? Thanks |
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Originally Posted By bullf-16:
I've pretty much decided exactly this for playing at my range. HFS. I dont need to snipe at 1000 meters. The D2 is easily great out to 300-500 meters. FFS, im not an operator....LOL View Quote |
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Originally Posted By 4DoorEKk:
Thanks brother. I’ve been looking to upgrade from my i2 and m600v to something with a built in Illuminator. (Like most who buy the i2 I purchased it before I had NODs and didn’t quite understand how to use it) I wanted the MAWL of course, but I was also looking at a full power peq15 from will’s optics and the dbal d2. Both of my first choices were ~$2500. Thanks to your comment on the D2 I ended up picking one up in tan for $1189 from b@h photo out of NYC. Being in CT it should be here tomorrow. So we’ll see I think I’ll be happy with it. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By 4DoorEKk:
Originally Posted By bullf-16:
I've pretty much decided exactly this for playing at my range. HFS. I dont need to snipe at 1000 meters. The D2 is easily great out to 300-500 meters. FFS, im not an operator....LOL Pic thread: Attached File |
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Originally Posted By bullf-16:
Ok, i just looked closer at the SAM mount. There is a plastic shim behind the mount that angles the nods down toward the face. I tried to just remove it but the screws are too long and i dont have anything else that will work. The shim has "OPS" written on it. Assuming opscore? So, i just swapped it to my OPscore bump and its much better. I can get the nods about 1/2 off the glasses no problem and use the bungees for stability. I I wanted to run the sentinels with battery pack on the TW, what do I need as far as parts go. And any links to said parts. I do have a wilcox G24 i run with the PVS14 and dovetailed J-arm that has the power switch. So, basically, i want to run the Sentinels with AI/SAM on the TW and the Wilcox and -14 on the OPsCore? Thanks View Quote If you want to stick with the Adams SAM, you can either see if someone will trade with you, or you can order the correct mount: https://tnvc.com/shop/surface-anvis-mount/ You just have to select "ACH/MICH" in the "Helmet Style" drop down selection box. Another option is the AB Night Vision STORM mount: https://tnvc.com/shop/ab-night-vision-storm-mount-for-anvis/ (Shoot me a PM and I can double check which is the correct version) There are also more expensive mounts like the various Wilcox versions, but they are, for the most part "nominally" designed for Ops-Core/Crye-style helmets. For a lot of folks, the difference in the angles is negligible enough that they either don't know or don't notice the difference from normal adjustments, but as you can see, when it matters, it matters, hahaha, and I haven't played enough with the specific combination of the Wilcox mounts on Team Wendy helmets to give you a definite yes/no on whether or not that will give you enough adjustment. Another option is, of course, to switch to the dovetail interface, which may give you a little bit more adjustment than is built into the ANVIS interface, but I know you're both familiar with the ball-detent interface, and mentioned wanting to run an external battery pack. One final question--have you played around much with the tilt/elevation adjustment on the Sentinel ANVIS adapter? The Sentinel tilt adjustment works a little differently than the tilt adjustment on the AN/AVS-6s and 9s, but you may be able to get the goggles out a little bit further by adjusting and messing around with the tilt and elevation a little bit. ~Augee |
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Originally Posted By TNVC_Augee: Yep, that's the Ops-Core adapter. If you want to stick with the Adams SAM, you can either see if someone will trade with you, or you can order the correct mount: https://tnvc.com/shop/surface-anvis-mount/ You just have to select "ACH/MICH" in the "Helmet Style" drop down selection box. Another option is the AB Night Vision STORM mount: https://tnvc.com/shop/ab-night-vision-storm-mount-for-anvis/ (Shoot me a PM and I can double check which is the correct version) There are also more expensive mounts like the various Wilcox versions, but they are, for the most part "nominally" designed for Ops-Core/Crye-style helmets. For a lot of folks, the difference in the angles is negligible enough that they either don't know or don't notice the difference from normal adjustments, but as you can see, when it matters, it matters, hahaha, and I haven't played enough with the specific combination of the Wilcox mounts on Team Wendy helmets to give you a definite yes/no on whether or not that will give you enough adjustment. Another option is, of course, to switch to the dovetail interface, which may give you a little bit more adjustment than is built into the ANVIS interface, but I know you're both familiar with the ball-detent interface, and mentioned wanting to run an external battery pack. One final question--have you played around much with the tilt/elevation adjustment on the Sentinel ANVIS adapter? The Sentinel tilt adjustment works a little differently than the tilt adjustment on the AN/AVS-6s and 9s, but you may be able to get the goggles out a little bit further by adjusting and messing around with the tilt and elevation a little bit. ~Augee View Quote Thanks |
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Im offloading my spare rig in the EE if anyone is interested. Its a Team Wendy EXFIL LTP. Been used twice.
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For those of you running dual tubes with an Opscore base jump helmet, how is it working for you? I'm sure a counter balance is certainly needed but is that enough to even things out? I have no need for a ballistic helmet and the base jump fits my head well so I'm pretty much sold on it. I am open to other options though. The particular nods I'm wanting to use are dtnvg's.
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$275 shipped obo. it has the TW multicam cover and usgi rhino mount included
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Originally Posted By bullf-16:
I got it setup on my Opscore and it is better. I did try to remove the angled block on the SAM and that would also work. Its just that the screws are too long and wont seat all the way in. Do you know the type so screws that will work. I hate to cut down the longer screws and risk screwing up the threads. Thanks View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By bullf-16:
I got it setup on my Opscore and it is better. I did try to remove the angled block on the SAM and that would also work. Its just that the screws are too long and wont seat all the way in. Do you know the type so screws that will work. I hate to cut down the longer screws and risk screwing up the threads. Thanks That being said, I do not know the thread pitch off top of my head, but most likely, if you take either the mount, or even just the screw to a hardware store, you can usually find screws without issue, and I've found ANVIS mount-screws at a rural ACE before, so it's unlikely to be something so exotic that you're not going to find anything. Originally Posted By Hoosier_Home:
For those of you running dual tubes with an Opscore base jump helmet, how is it working for you? I'm sure a counter balance is certainly needed but is that enough to even things out? I have no need for a ballistic helmet and the base jump fits my head well so I'm pretty much sold on it. I am open to other options though. The particular nods I'm wanting to use are dtnvg's. Just to add some figures to this discussion of some commonly used helmet accessories that I could find the weights for -
(all figures taken from the internet - anyone with actual access to a scale - feel free to weigh your components and chime in with them and I can correct them as they go along) NODs: AN/PVS-7 - 23.9 ounces AN/PVS-14 - ~13 ounces AN/AVS-6 - 18.7 ounces ("typical") AN/PVS-15 - 22.9 - 25.6 ounces BNVD-G - 22.9 ounces Sentinels - 20.8 ounces AN/PVS-21 - 26.8 ounces Mounts: Wilcox Industries G24 - 5.76 ounces USGI Norotos Rhino - 5.4 ounces Norotos INVG - 6.6 ounces Wilcox "J" or "I" Arm - 2.08 ounces N-Vision Dual PVS-14 Adapter - 3.3 ounces N-Vision Advanced Dual PVS-14 Adapter - 4.4 ounces IC/MOD Armory Dual PVS-14 Bridge Mount - 5.5 ounces Helmets: ACH - ~53 ounces Ops Core FAST Ballistic - 47.3 ounces Ops Core FAST Base Jump - 23.35 ounces Crye Airframe - 40.8 ounces Most counter weights tend to range in weight from a low end of 8 ounces to 24 ounces. The Adams Arms Air Ground Warrior Battery Pack is 6.8 ounces (empty) - 10.4 ounces (4x AA) Batteries: AA - .81 ounces AAA - .4 ounces CR123 - .6 ounces Commonly recommended weights - 1x PVS-14 - 8 ounces of counterweight (13::8) - 62% counterweight PVS-15/BNVD - 16 ounces of counterweight (23::16) - 70% counterweight PVS-21 - 24 ounces of counterweight (27::24) - 89% counterweight AVS-6 - 10.4 ounces of counterweight (when used with battery pack - 18.7::10.4) - 56% counterweight And, just a plug--the TNVC MK1 Mohawk comes with four ~4 ounce removable lead weights and battery storage that allow you to customize and configure your counterweight. ~Augee |
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Originally Posted By TNVC_Augee: Unfortunately, removing the existing shim is unlikely to work as desired, as it still needs a shim to get to the proper angle, just a different one. That being said, I do not know the thread pitch off top of my head, but most likely, if you take either the mount, or even just the screw to a hardware store, you can usually find screws without issue, and I've found ANVIS mount-screws at a rural ACE before, so it's unlikely to be something so exotic that you're not going to find anything. View Quote |
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