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Sorry I’m sure this is asked a lot. Not sure if it’s an issue with my phone or Tapatalk but when I search nothing comes up. Even when I search just “helmet” or “nvg”
I’m curious the price range for entry level nvg and a helmet to mount them on. Doesn’t have to be a ballistic helmet, just a solid foundation for the goggles and hearing protection.
I appreciate the replies or direction to other threads.
Derek
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For entry level, I would budget about $5k.
TNVC.com
Anybody able to speak to this:
https://www.kotaoutfitters.com/produ...llistic-helmet
Anybody able to speak to or give any opinions on AGM products?
https://www.kenziesoptics.com/produc...hite-phosphor/
If it doesn't have to be ballistic and just a base to mount an NVG and ear pro you could probably start with an airsoft helmet shell, add your NVG mount, Ops-Core harness, and rails.
Seconded on TNVC. call and ask for Sam. Also, depending on your NV needs the price is flexible. But at a minimum your at $3k for a tube, mount, and other accessories.Quote:
Originally Posted by jack crab
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Assuming you will want to use it with a weapon you will also need to factor in a IR laser. Figure another $1000 for something decent used. Your about to start down a deep dark hole that isnt cheap and better just simply costs more. Best is not absolutely necessary.
You could probably get in with $4k if going for a lower grade PVS-14 but if you're actually wearing it for any duration, you'll want to spend the extra money on a quality helmet, either Ops Core or Team Wendy plus a Wilcox mount.Quote:
Originally Posted by Derek33
I've got the Ops Core FAST ballistic and bump helmets; if I had to do it over again I probably would've gone with Team Wendy since the bump helmet has an aluminum insert instead of just the plastic molding on the Ops Core bump helmet.
I've had positive experience with Larry at www.ownthenight.com
You can find lots of examples in this thread and price out what you see:
BrainBucket Thread
Yeah, I started out in the game with a team Wendy ltp bump. That was maybe 2014 or so.Quote:
Originally Posted by Treehopr
I don't agree with their politics now, but you can't deny it's an awesome bump for the money.
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Buy from TNVC. They guarantee their product and will not rip you off. Sketchy shit from many other places preying on guys who don’t know subtle differences about night vision. If you’re going to shop “off the res”, you really have to know your shit. Most night vision stuff is not returnable. Just sayin.Quote:
Originally Posted by hotrodder636
I use an Ops-Core Maritime helmet. Their bump is ok too but if you’re hanging NV on it, you’ll need to upgrade to the Carbon because the BASE jump (bump) has a molded in shroud that does play too well with NV mounts. The Carbon has a metal shroud and is gtg.
There are several companies selling ops-core copies. The product is usually ok (probably PPG and imported) but I’d steer away from sites that rip off ops-core pics instead of their actual product like above. JMO. You’ll get what you pay for.
These are great options but for some money savings look at the crye precision night cap. I hog hunt a good bit at night using a night cap year round without any discomfort.Quote:
Originally Posted by Treehopr
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Yeah, Ops-Core Maritime helmet - is a great choice. And talking of tactical things and stuff, I would also highly recommend thermal sights I found here ( https://www.agmglobalvision.com/thermal-imaging ), cause it seems like they have the best scopes in the section of quality / price. Now I'm testing model AGM ASP TM25-640 and it works perfectly.Quote:
Buy from TNVC. They guarantee their product and will not rip you off. Sketchy shit from many other places preying on guys who don’t know subtle differences about night vision. If you’re going to shop “off the res”, you really have to know your shit. Most night vision stuff is not returnable. Just sayin.