Helmet setup for RH25 V2

[oldfarmer]

Looking for rough estimate for what it would cost to helmet mount a RH25 V2. Trying to weigh benefits/cost of getting helmet and all required attachments versus just continuing to use it as a handheld. Any suggestions on mounts, helmet, and other requirements are appreciated.

 

[Lowdown3]

Helmet could run the gamut of $100. for a knockoff airsoft bump helmet upwards to a couple grand.

You would want a dovetail mount like the Norotos Lo Sto.

Noisefighters just came out with a specific dovetail arm for a single RH25. Have tested one a bit, very nicely built.

 

[oldfarmer]

Do you have any certain brand of helmet I should check out? I just hate to spend a lot on a helmet at first and then end up not liking the helmet mount idea.

 

[Lowdown3]

Are you trying to walk around (helmet mounted) with just the thermal or do you plan on dual bridging with a PVS14?

I would try walking around holding the RH25 up to your eye in a similar position for a while if your unsure of if you'd like helmet mounting it.

 

[oldfarmer]

It will be the RH25 only, so no dual bridge.

 

[Lowdown3]

Spending money on a quality helmet, mount, arm etc. you'll want to be sure you want to helmet mount the unit. Especially if you don't have a 14 or some other NOD to use helmet mounted.

Like I said, I would spend some time walking around outside holding it up to your eye in roughly the same position as it would be helmet mounted. Won't give you the exact same effect but...

Cause it seems like you don't know if helmet mounting is for you and it is a bit of an investment to get a decent helmet/mount/arm set up.

Hopefully that makes sense Maybe you'll luck and have a friend that you can borrow his helmet set up and try that for a while.
Do I understand correctly that you have no NODs?

 

[oldfarmer]

You are correct, no NODs. I’ve always just used a handheld thermal for spotting on stand and checking intermittently while walking in.

 

[Lowdown3]

I would definitely try what I mentioned. IMO, there isn't a helluva lot of lag on the RH25 and since your hunting, I'm assuming your semi quietly stalking in, not walking like your "back on the block." Which means the thermal should work for you for normal walking around. However some folks seem to have issues walking around with a thermal. I'm guessing these are often the same people that mention that walk along in the woods staring at their feet.

 

[oldfarmer]

Thanks for the suggestions. I will definitely give it a try before deciding to go forward with the helmet setup.

 

[shields shtr]

As with all hobbies, you are in the beginning stages of the natural progression of getting by with what you have, but on the precipice of going all in on the "gucci setup". For what it's worth (almost nothing) here was mine for my coyotes in MT and hogs in TX.
1. Just use rifle scope as scanner
2. I need a scanner, I will get a cheap one
3. This cheap one sucks, I will get a better scanner and MAYBE a helmet setup so I can be hands free
4. Man, it would be nice to mount this better scanner on a helmet because my hands are freezing and my right shoulder feels oddly weird from holding a 12 oz scanner all night.
5. Holy cow this helmet is awesome, but it would be nice to put some NV on it for driving and navigating around in the dark when walking. (My scanner is a Nox35, so the magnification isn't conducive to walking)

So...my setup is a:
HHV bump helmet with a Team Wendy harness
Mod Armory Bridge
Norotos Lo Sto force to overcome mount
4d Tactical Helmet pads (they are awesome)
Nox 35
Nvision PVS white phosphor NV
TNVC counterweight pouch thingy with an assortment of lead fishing weights to counterbalance.

I can easily wear it for the entire night and am never uncomfortable.