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1/18/2016 11:29:55 AM EDT
I recently got a nightcap with a VAS shoud, it does not fit my norotos mount.  I have a used USGI rhino and j-arm, but much prefer the norotos with a dual dovetail.  Is there any way to either make the dual dovetail fit the rhino mount or switch the backing plate on the norotos mount to go in to a USGI or VAS shroud?

I would like something less wobbly on my nightcap an not have to switch the j-arm for the dual dovetail on my NOD wen I switch between headgears.

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1/18/2016 12:00:02 PM EDT
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I think this will solve my problem

but I'm not sure and don't want to order a $70 piece without being sure

I would also need to get a new mount for my ballistic, but that is doable for real cheap
1/18/2016 12:24:22 PM EDT
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I think this will solve my problem

but I'm not sure and don't want to order a $70 piece without being sure

I would also need to get a new mount for my ballistic, but that is doable for real cheap
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TL;DR: The part you linked is supposed to turn your TATM into a mount that is compatible with universal style shrouds. I won't be able to verify until next week though.


Crazy. I just went through this as I have a TATM mount as well. Got the shroud with it. Whole thing was dirt cheap.



Bought a Team Wendy LTP Bump.... Mounts don't match.  

Started looking, stumbled on that part. Called TNVC they said that part is what I need to convert. I bought it literally 5 min ago from them (along with some Telluric Group targets).  

I'm cheap though, so it won't be here till next week.


I'll let you know if it works with a Wilcox Shroud then.


ETA: will also be buying a new shroud for night cap.
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1/18/2016 12:38:47 PM EDT
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It looks like we had the same issue... I've been staring at my mounts for about an hour to figure out what should be changed... I would much rather have the TATM mount than the RHINO or anything that uses a bayonet j-arm, so I think I will be ordering this as well.  I prefer the dovetail to the bayonet j-arm, but prefer the VAS shroud to the smaller Norotos, plus it has the advantages of working with many more mounts.

ETA, ordered, I know they will be gone to shot show for the week, I hope they will still be shipping
1/18/2016 12:53:34 PM EDT
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Their website says orders will not be shipping until the 25th.  Ugh, I was hoping to get in before the shipping freeze. I knew I should have ordered on Sat.




ETA: Ultimate Night Vision has them as well, but I don't know if they are at Shot or if they have suspended their shipping if they are.
http://www.ultimatenightvision.com/Conversion-Plate-p/1875010.htm
1/18/2016 1:56:09 PM EDT
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Their website says orders will not be shipping until the 25th.  Ugh, I was hoping to get in before the shipping freeze. I knew I should have ordered on Sat.




ETA: Ultimate Night Vision has them as well, but I don't know if they are at Shot or if they have suspended their shipping if they are.
http://www.ultimatenightvision.com/Conversion-Plate-p/1875010.htm
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I would prefer to order from TNVC, but if they are gonna treat SHOT like it's Christmas vacation to the detriment of customers with money in hand I don't feel much obligation to support them.
1/18/2016 2:21:39 PM EDT
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I would prefer to order from TNVC, but if they are gonna treat SHOT like it's Christmas vacation to the detriment of customers with money in hand I don't feel much obligation to support them.
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Their website says orders will not be shipping until the 25th.  Ugh, I was hoping to get in before the shipping freeze. I knew I should have ordered on Sat.




ETA: Ultimate Night Vision has them as well, but I don't know if they are at Shot or if they have suspended their shipping if they are.
http://www.ultimatenightvision.com/Conversion-Plate-p/1875010.htm


I would prefer to order from TNVC, but if they are gonna treat SHOT like it's Christmas vacation to the detriment of customers with money in hand I don't feel much obligation to support them.

I understand completely. UNV is an ARFcom sponsor, if that makes you feel any better. Also, I believe they have Free shipping on that item.
1/18/2016 2:40:20 PM EDT
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I understand completely. UNV is an ARFcom sponsor, if that makes you feel any better. Also, I believe they have Free shipping on that item.
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Their website says orders will not be shipping until the 25th.  Ugh, I was hoping to get in before the shipping freeze. I knew I should have ordered on Sat.




ETA: Ultimate Night Vision has them as well, but I don't know if they are at Shot or if they have suspended their shipping if they are.
http://www.ultimatenightvision.com/Conversion-Plate-p/1875010.htm


I would prefer to order from TNVC, but if they are gonna treat SHOT like it's Christmas vacation to the detriment of customers with money in hand I don't feel much obligation to support them.

I understand completely. UNV is an ARFcom sponsor, if that makes you feel any better. Also, I believe they have Free shipping on that item.


Well, UNV are showing none in stock and aren't answering the phone.  The thing that really irks me is I don't know if TNVC even has them in stock and will have to wait a full week to even find out.

1/18/2016 3:02:23 PM EDT
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Ah ShotShow week.
1/19/2016 9:10:11 PM EDT
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FWIW, I got a shipping notice from TNVC. Of course, I ordered multiple items, so I cannot confirm if the bracket kit was included.


1/20/2016 12:25:00 AM EDT
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FWIW, I got a shipping notice from TNVC. Of course, I ordered multiple items, so I cannot confirm if the bracket kit was included.


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I got a shipping notice from them as well, and it is all I have ordered
1/20/2016 1:16:08 AM EDT
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I got my TATM for close to nothing and had an extra Rhino mount around. A trip to the drill press and this is still holding up well - I do use a lanyard all the time

The 3rd hole on the TATM mount is not possible since it will require drilling in to the latch mechanism for the Rhino plate.
1/20/2016 10:26:05 AM EDT
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Would you mind showing a pic of the bracket next to and in the shroud?
Thanks
1/20/2016 9:25:13 PM EDT
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next to the VAS shroud.


on it


My TATM and rhino are less than $40 together, so it was worth a try. Both countersink screws from the rhino mount are used.
1/20/2016 11:12:39 PM EDT
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Thanks!
1/22/2016 12:09:34 AM EDT
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Got it done, soooo much nicer than my rhino
1/22/2016 10:19:59 AM EDT
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Got it done, soooo much nicer than my rhino
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Pics? I'm still waiting on mine!  Easy conversion?
1/22/2016 10:46:00 PM EDT
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Pics? I'm still waiting on mine!  Easy conversion?
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Got it done, soooo much nicer than my rhino

Pics? I'm still waiting on mine!  Easy conversion?


No pics yet

Yes it was very easy, there is a set screw that goes in to the middle hole... they tell you to screw it in flush and they mean it. (I didn't do it the first time and the lock button wouldn't depress the whole way.)  It's really nice to have my TATM back, now I need to shop for a mount for my CVC
1/22/2016 10:52:38 PM EDT
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No pics yet

Yes it was very easy, there is a set screw that goes in to the middle hole... they tell you to screw it in flush and they mean it. (I didn't do it the first time and the lock button wouldn't depress the whole way.)  It's really nice to have my TATM back, now I need to shop for a mount for my CVC
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Got it done, soooo much nicer than my rhino

Pics? I'm still waiting on mine!  Easy conversion?


No pics yet

Yes it was very easy, there is a set screw that goes in to the middle hole... they tell you to screw it in flush and they mean it. (I didn't do it the first time and the lock button wouldn't depress the whole way.)  It's really nice to have my TATM back, now I need to shop for a mount for my CVC

Thanks man. Mine is sitting in my mailbox. I'm at the hospital doing an emergency heart.

1/23/2016 2:52:18 PM EDT
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How can you be surgicating if you're posting here?
1/23/2016 7:47:54 PM EDT
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That was last night!  Besides, I'm a Perfusionist. I'm not scrubbed in. Ended up being a standby case (originally thought we were going to crash on bypass).


ETA: mine works great!
1/25/2016 7:48:44 PM EDT
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