Be advised: amazon rails are hit or miss on QC. Mine had too much curve and flattening against the helmet led to the dovetail accessories not sliding through the slot. Order from the US distributor. They appear to have cloned the rail better.
No joke. None of us ever considered counterbalancing for NVGs. As inventive as we typically were with that kind of thing, I'm surprised. Just develop neck muscles and enjoy the headaches ha.
Those headaches weren't from them being gen2. They were from improperly tuned occular lenses. Your eyes have different prescriptions, and if each NVD isn't tuned to they eye that's using it, you can get a headache from your brain trying to resolve an image that is impossible to resolve.
You should check out those one-piece helmet pads for CVCs, that's what I've used since 2019 with no problems. They're black and the inside material visible from the top almost looks like bubble wrap.
If you can find an Eagle industries helmet cover they are excellent accessories for the ACH. In terms of night vision mounts I like the Norotos TATM mount with the 1 or 3 hole shrouds and the Wilcox L3 G10.
It has been hard finding these for $100...if you are lucky. If anyone is trying to find any I do have access to military surplus in a number of locations for the ACHs
For the rails I REALLY recommend going for only well vetted American companies. Most of the cheap foreign ones dont fit a majority of attachments and if they do they break very easily.
The ACH is great but something bothers me with arc rails generally in my own opinion they make the helmet stick out a bit more in a combat setting, back when I was deployed we use these surefire lights that attach to the side of the helmet sometimes they suck but low profile.
Do you think the ACH shell is similar to the Russian 6B47? I wanna modernize one I have, because I‘ve seen Russians (majority spetsnaz) modernize their 6b47s with Team Wendy or Ops Core straps and they sometimes add rails to them
How can I paint my helmet like the grainy/sandy ops core coating? :( Please help. I find nothing about it... I need this grainy texture paint on my helmet
it’s good to modernize the ACH helmet. but for basic safety, and for a typical civilian who will use the helmet just for protection, it is good to retain the ear cover for additional protection…
@@crawlrinny all modern ballistic helmets are Level 3 in rating. the reason for stating that civilians use a ballistic helmet with ear covering in the ear area just as i stated (for additional protection) as opposed to using what the military is using with a “high cut” (no covering in the ear) to accommodate the use electronic ear protection when firing weapons. it seems you understood wrong.
These old school helmets are perfect for high intensity combat situations such as trench warfare. In large scale war breaks out between the nations, M1 Steel Helmet, ACH and ECH works better than high cut designs like FAST.
@@idiotdoulbeo5high cut helmets offer less protection around your ears, which is more of a concern when you are expecting a lot of indirect fire or other shrapnel delivery methods. There's a reason the Army still issues full-sized helmet like the ACH, ECH and IHPS
Guess everyone is on this shit now cause they want fuckin 300 for a surplus ACH it's ridiculous. May as well just buy a new Armor Source or go up to a Wendy or Opscore.
People serious about their jobs probably aren't watching videos like this 😂 If their job is really that serious, then their employer probably supplies them with good kit.
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Just ordered some more parts per your links 👍
What about not for larping?
Ps: Chin strap no longer available. Ordering another clone now😅
Be advised: amazon rails are hit or miss on QC. Mine had too much curve and flattening against the helmet led to the dovetail accessories not sliding through the slot.
Order from the US distributor. They appear to have cloned the rail better.
Link(s) to surplus helmets?
God I feel old. We used baklavas with the standard webbing. The snaps were always a issue and NVGs were 2nd gen headache inducing green soup garbage.
I think you mean balaclava, not baklava 😅
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@@mikeserot1410lol making me hungry 😂😅
No joke. None of us ever considered counterbalancing for NVGs. As inventive as we typically were with that kind of thing, I'm surprised. Just develop neck muscles and enjoy the headaches ha.
Those headaches weren't from them being gen2. They were from improperly tuned occular lenses. Your eyes have different prescriptions, and if each NVD isn't tuned to they eye that's using it, you can get a headache from your brain trying to resolve an image that is impossible to resolve.
You should check out those one-piece helmet pads for CVCs, that's what I've used since 2019 with no problems. They're black and the inside material visible from the top almost looks like bubble wrap.
Have a link?
@@BabyFaceP i got it from supply when i was in the army
@@BabyFaceP ebay
You can also do this to the ECH helmet for a higher NIJ rated protection :)
If you can find an Eagle industries helmet cover they are excellent accessories for the ACH. In terms of night vision mounts I like the Norotos TATM mount with the 1 or 3 hole shrouds and the Wilcox L3 G10.
It has been hard finding these for $100...if you are lucky. If anyone is trying to find any I do have access to military surplus in a number of locations for the ACHs
My grandpa just gave me one
Any surplus store nearby a major base will have to supply it.
For the rails I REALLY recommend going for only well vetted American companies. Most of the cheap foreign ones dont fit a majority of attachments and if they do they break very easily.
i recommend getting the cheaper ones
The American ones are usually under $50.00.
I want to do this but concerned about drilling the holes for the nvg shroud. How can i be sure i get it all in the right spot?
Can't wait for part 2! Great stuff
You're just inspiring and educating me, man. First, the side folder AKM now this 😂
The ACH is great but something bothers me with arc rails generally in my own opinion they make the helmet stick out a bit more in a combat setting, back when I was deployed we use these surefire lights that attach to the side of the helmet sometimes they suck but low profile.
If you cut it so it’s more like a high cut that eliminates the width issue. Also puts it within the weight range of an actual high cut.
This will also work for PASGT helmets i believe, at least the liner and strap system
Are the size of the pads the only thing differentiating a small vs medium ACH? Or are the helmets actually different sizes?
Do you think the ACH shell is similar to the Russian 6B47? I wanna modernize one I have, because I‘ve seen Russians (majority spetsnaz) modernize their 6b47s with Team Wendy or Ops Core straps and they sometimes add rails to them
How can I paint my helmet like the grainy/sandy ops core coating? :(
Please help. I find nothing about it...
I need this grainy texture paint on my helmet
Textured spray paint should work
Rustoleum is the standard.
You reckon the liner and harness upgrade would work on a PASGT/M88?
Would this equipment be the same for the PSAGT helmet thaks
I'm curious what would people mount on the sides? An IR spot light or camera or somthing else? and then you need to offset the weight.
Audio devices are one type of attachment that would go on the sides.
@@OptOutofGunControl or a face shield I just remembered
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it’s good to modernize the ACH helmet. but for basic safety, and for a typical civilian who will use the helmet just for protection, it is good to retain the ear cover for additional protection…
Is that because civilians are easier to hit or that “military” are more bulletproof.
@@crawlrinny all modern ballistic helmets are Level 3 in rating. the reason for stating that civilians use a ballistic helmet with ear covering in the ear area just as i stated (for additional protection) as opposed to using what the military is using with a “high cut” (no covering in the ear) to accommodate the use electronic ear protection when firing weapons. it seems you understood wrong.
So what's the places to order this stuff?
Have 7 helmet shells to build/mod and test actual shrapnel resistance :-)
Can't wait for part II
Great video 👍🏾
Where can you even find ach helmets for 100?? I can't find anything under 200.
The place I found them sold through them already it looks like.
Could you link the rails?
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Zytel… Glass filled Nylon #6(or #12) .. That’s pretty much The Standard for doodads…
Where do you get the helmets?
Ebay
These old school helmets are perfect for high intensity combat situations such as trench warfare. In large scale war breaks out between the nations, M1 Steel Helmet, ACH and ECH works better than high cut designs like FAST.
I agree but i’m a bit curious on how the Fast Helmets arent recommended?
@@idiotdoulbeo5 FAST offers less coverage but still the most viable helmets for Counter Insurgency operations.
@@idiotdoulbeo5high cut helmets offer less protection around your ears, which is more of a concern when you are expecting a lot of indirect fire or other shrapnel delivery methods. There's a reason the Army still issues full-sized helmet like the ACH, ECH and IHPS
@@PurpleIsALetter Ah, thank you.
Hell yeah! God bless the MICH 2000 design low cut helmets!🇺🇸😎❤️
Thanks
Guess everyone is on this shit now cause they want fuckin 300 for a surplus ACH it's ridiculous. May as well just buy a new Armor Source or go up to a Wendy or Opscore.
I know cant find any ach helmet for under like $250 rn
Fuckin super helpful my guy
First. Thanks as always P
Buy once; cry once.
If you are serious about your job, buy OEM from confirmed Berry Compliant dealers. You'll live longer.
People serious about their jobs probably aren't watching videos like this 😂 If their job is really that serious, then their employer probably supplies them with good kit.
>Ambushes you in illiterate sand person with rusty weapon
Expensive kit doesnt fill in for lack of skill.
I'll spend the extra $$$
This is an amazing idea. Not such an amazing idea, Name this a "Baby Bump". Lol
It is really not a cool looking helmet. I did like the M1 and the PASGT
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Anybody know if the pads and retention would work for an orlite helmet?