HardHeadVeterans ATE Bump Helmet Review 

It’s like they expect you to take the rails off, install everything onto them, and then reinstall the rails onto the helmet

I had a special friend in elementary school who had to wear a bump helmet. Yours is a lot cooler looking of course.

Good straight forward and honest review. I ordered one about an hour ago. Figured it would be good choice for my first bump helmet without breaking the bank

I basically gave up with the mlok rails and started wearing my earpro under my helmet the hit to comfort is something I personally can live with and I get the upside of being able to remove my helmet and keep my earpro on

i've always found HHV to be that sort of bro-vet 'buy our stuff because america' type of company, you know the type. judging from this video, i've genuinely used chinashit airsoft stuff that's had better tolerances than that. but as he said, at the end of the day it's just something you're strapping night vision to; though problems do add up.

who needs that when you can get an m56 and some super glue

Its also compatible with team wendy pads and cam system

Love to see a quick video on that nvg retention system. Looks pretty cool compared to the spendy wilcox lanyard.

Am I taking crazy pills here? One doesn't need to see behind m-lok to install things. I do the following by feel: 1. Get nuts slightly loose, maybe 1-2 rotations from snug. While pulling back on the accessory just a bit, begin to tighten but only about a half rotation. Repeat on the other screw. After a time or two, the first screw will snug up against the rail and then snug up the second. Then torque each to 20 or so in-lbs or whatever you like. Seriously try this if you haven't. I could probably attach something in the dark since it's just done by feel.

Is there a way to get the Comtacs for less than $500-900? I have Sordins and used HHV's adapters to attach them to my Team Wendy helmet, but they don't really seem tight enough against my ears.

What fde mount is that? I want to put ear muffs on my HHV helmet. Thanks

It just so happens to be that I am starting my new bump/ballistic helmet endeavor. I also happen to greatly value your opinion on these matters. If you had to start this process over - what would you choose as far as helmet and accessories? Also keep in mind that the budget is fairly large and flexible. Stay classy my friend.

Cool, thanks.

Isn't mlok designed to be used "blind"

Rutherford Springs

snazzy vid

US night vision bump goes for 150

Can you attach the face shield and a side light simultaneously?

Any experience with PTS MTEK flux bump helmet?

Lynch Inlet

Fausto Wells

Hoeger Dam

Rowan Ways

Kuhlman Springs

Wait I thought HHV was made in the USA?

Reginald Land

Does anyone know of a system for mounting a visor?

Just take the rails off, then attach the items.

Thea Unions

Anyone who complains about having to uninstall the rails on this is ridiculous. It's six screws between the both of them XD

At the risk of sounding like a mouth breather, where might one get that "Respect Trees' patch?

please. stop. giving. your. money. to. china.

Never understood why people pay $200 for a glorified bike helmet when surplus ach can be bought for that or cheaper and you can stick the arc rails on there if you really need to. I would probably even chance the crap chinese ops core knockoffs knowing it probably has *some* ballistic protection rather than none.

Missed u grandma Debbie😍😍

For the mlok issue your having, before you mount anything tighten the accessory till the mlok is tightened all the way then back it off till you can just rotate it with your hand, then line the mlok up and insert. From there once you tighten it it’ll almost 100% of the time line up. It’s hard when they are loose and rotate freely

You're doing god's work for the entry level NV guys here. Keep it up. It's really easy to waste money on the subject since it's pretty esoteric and the information isn't as widely disseminated. Thankfully if you're wealthy enough you can certainly buy your way into all the conveniences and minimize any hang ups. I love my Ops Core SF Carbon bump. It's not cheap but it straddles the line between a cheap bump and a high quality ballistic helmet.

I've had negative dealings with their customer service. So between that and being a Chinese-made helmet, exploiting the veteran name for sales while selling questionable Chinese products, and a crappy rail design.... I'll pass.

The trick with hidden T nuts like MOE handguard for example is to tighten all the way then insert the attachment and back off the screws til they go loose then a half turn tight should get them to catch and then torque em

I’ve been looking to get the HHV ballistic helmet and just mounting Peltors to it. Really good to know about the M-LOK rails. I wouldn’t have even thought of that!

Making this comment so others realize an additional option they can use. I got the HHV bump, then right after I bought the replacement Opscore style ARC rails and harness from Ballistic Armor Co. It fit fine enough stock, but still kinda sloppy. Once the replacement parts came in and got swapped, it fit 1000x better. Got an amazon G24 and NoiseFighters AX-14 arm, been rocking pretty good honestly. Recently mounted the Opscore AMP arms with the AXL straps for some howard leights and its even better now. This is the first time Ive added everything together for my helmet so, here goes... Not gonna put dollar signs to avoid potentially flagging something in the algorithm Sketchy PVS-14 that works beautifully: 800 Amazon G24: 40 NoiseFighters AX-14: 120?(some kind of release deal) HHV Bump: 180(some kind of first time buyer discount, may need to have honey installed) BAC ARC rails and dial harness: 60 Trex arms battery/bungie NV tie off: 20 Microbat counterweight: 60 Opscore AMP arms with AXL strap combo: 200 Howard Leight earpro: 40 NoiseFighters gel cups: 60(but were a gift from Neal himself years ago) About 1600 in total, which is amazing when talking about a NV set up. I still need the IR aiming device though. And I didnt go the absolute cheapest route.

Disappointed that they're built in... China.

glad ur wearing headgear hop u gotta _live_

Looking forward to the eventual video on the converted CVC.

The mlok rails I've used (have it on a magpul edition rifle) have a shelf inside the mlok slots that prevent the lug from spinning 360 degrees. That way if it slips in the mlok holes and u can tighten it its always affixed correctly. Wonder why that feature isn't on this helmet?

Dern. Kind of a let-down. JUST ordered one too…STILL waiting, unfortunately ON THEIR “SAME-DAY shipping”. Go figure. This is a cause for concern on the “mounting” issues with the M-lok rails and the ‘T-nut’ aspect. Guess I’ll obviously be giving it a go. Realistically though, I haven’t heard anybody EVEN complain about their HHV helmet, all seem satisfied with them. Me, I have ZERO (comparison) experience between any of the 3 mentioned BUMPS ..

Love ya vids! With mlok go by feel not seeing it being perpendicular on the mount! I’ve never looked at any mlok rails on my carbine it’s by feel only! Hated to see you replace the slickster 1.0 tho not gonna lie! lol have you considered sewing zippers on the OG slickster to mod it to a 2.0 variant?

The HHV ballistic helmet is great. I will admit that MLOK works great on paper, but, there really isn't a lot of "out of the box" MLOK helmet products out there. I just completed the MSA Sordin SARA installation on a pair of MSA Avengers. Not a huge PIA, but, definitely not my favorite way to spend a Saturday night. My MLOK rails haven't been an issue, but, you do need to pay extra attention to the T-nut during install. Like Hop said, you can't visually verify afterward. All in all, the tricky part is getting the helmet configured to your preference(s). Once you've done that, you're golden. I would do it again.

For that price, why wouldn’t you just buy an ACH?

Wow that was some great recording by the Sionyx! I'm just going to get one of those instead of a PVS-14! Thanks Hop!

Dont know if youll see this but wanna hit me up with the link for the ear pro and mount?

Anyone know if you can swap mtek’s version of mlok rails onto an HHV gen2 ballistic helmet?

I bought the ATE bump helmet and after adding a team wendy cam-lock and some arc rails to it, I realize I should have just bought an opscore or team wendy instead.

Wait they ate it??? Was it good. My buddy eric ate one too that's why he sees that

What mod armory parts did you use to mount the pvs14 to the norotos rhino mount?

Annamae Centers

I despise the mlok rails on the HHV helmets

Thanks Hop, very cool!

Homenick Ranch

Interested to hear about your converted CVC, I built one myself.

Abelardo Station

Sheridan Place

Cristal Square

Predovic Walk

Craig Crossroad

Roberts Unions

Winston Alley

Would love to hear about the CVC . Fixing to build one

Waelchi Green

Abel Row

Jeremie Fields

Conroy Cape

I wish I could go back to the days when the felons founded this country and free men actually valued freedom enough to fight for it. The reason nobody is fighting is the ones that would fight have already been disarmed by their countrymen, so much for the constitution.

Hammes Avenue

Predovic Plains

Chad m1 helmet vs virgin bump helmet

For everyone saying installing stuff on the rails is hard Google how the y but works and then try it makes the process so much simpler it’s actually a pretty good design

Where did you get the tree patch? I can’t find it on the google.

so whats a good rail system? whats standard? what are they even called? fuck...

Buying A airsoft knock off with removable shroud. And replacing the shroud with a real one team Wendy boa and 4d pads actually seems like the best bump helmet in the end you wind up around $300

Hop did you used to do airsoft at Splat Action or Snipers Den or other local places? You look very firmilar? 🤔

Kohler Stravenue

I feel better about having dropped $375 (helmet & cover) on a TW lid- after watching this. 🤔😬

never fuckin mind i just found a team wendy bump for cheaper than an hhv bump

Kub Crest

Can you recommend hearing protection on helmet i couldnt make out what you said?

Stracke Mall

Pleeeeaaase on that CVC conversion video you teased at the start. Not enough YT content on them IMO

The mtek the rail is in to parts and you take the mlok off to mount accessories

Can the m lok rail be replace with ARC rails on the HHV bump helmet?

I don't wanna be that guy but why not unscrew the rails to add the mlok

Caiman hybrid is the best helmet I've used.

What rucksack are you carrying?

Uhhh at 4:44 mark I know its night time and all but that flash hider is making a lot of sparks. Is it made of titanium or some other metal that is non traditional for a muzzle break?

Are you using the unity mark 2.0 or 3.0 for your peltors?

Hi Hop.

What a knickknack!

Great info

You could pop the rail off the side to attach accessories.

HHV reputation is super questionable and sus. s

what do you think of the FMA bump helmets? I only ask as in the helmets they have UK safety ratings certifying them as bump helmets.