Hard Head Veterans ATE 2 Helmet

[@tberg9677]

You’re the best. Thank you for all the hard work and your dedication to consistency.

[@BuffRANGE]

You're very welcome!

[@stilespoole6520]

The goat of armor testing. I see you sending smaller KZbin channels rare ammo. That is awesome keep up the good work brother

[@nickedds2907]

Im waiting for Adept armor to send you that novasteel helmet and mandable to test

[@OSlaughter]

Hey Matt, I've been watching your channel for a while and I absolutely love your different approach to testing ballistics as opposed to other guntuber channels, I came from Oxide and I definitely don't regret it! You mentioned level 3 helmets don't exist, but I've been eyeing one even though I probably can't import it in my country. Still I'd love to see you test it as I have yet to see proof of its claims. The helmet is called the Arditi by Chase Tactical.

[@BuffRANGE]

You're correct. I probably should have clarified that to say there are no budget level III helmets that exist, or all together just said there are no conventional level IV helmets :D

[@IsaiahChapter53isAboutJesus]

What do you mean by that you came from Oxide? Does that mean you had plates made from Oxide and switched to something else? If so, what did you switch to?

[@OSlaughter]

@@IsaiahChapter53isAboutJesus Ahah I thought this confusion might occur. No no, Oxide is a really good channel and on a few occasions he and Matt mention each other! Sorry

[@IsaiahChapter53isAboutJesus]

@@OSlaughter Thank you for the clarity.

[@Omaba_Baba]

Thank you, Matt. I always enjoy and learn much from your videos.

[@BuffRANGE]

Thank you for allowing me to consume your time :)

[@sionsoschwalts2762]

I look forards to more helmet tests! I hope you do everything that Oxide doesn't do.

[@rre9121]

The other main reason for a helmet is fragmentation/splinter protection. Most armor is about stopping prompt-lethal injuries. Thats an important thing to think about.

[@BuffRANGE]

Indeed bump protection as well as fragmentation protection.

[@tube_steak]

Hoplite armor has a level III Helmet. I can't find any testing videos on that

[@solidsnake4167]

Another baller video Buffman. Much love

[@BuffRANGE]

Much appreciated

[@DropItLikeItsScott]

That's straight up brain damage with one hit...moral of the atory is...don't get hit in the head lol

[@jackbelinski6460]

Ha! I surblibed with only tribial brain dablage

[@tanel2g29]

could you test the adept novasteel helmet?

[@ForceRecon112]

When considering level of protection and total weight, how does this compare to something like the militech Ballistic helmets?

[@brillranch399]

Always go Chinese before trusting Hard Head Veterans.

[@Nach0s187]

@@brillranch399hard head veterans is Chinese 😂

[@Nach0s187]

@@brillranch399 HHV is Chinese

[@brillranch399]

@@Nach0s187 Just another reason to avoid them then.

[@Nach0s187]

@@brillranch399fr, only buy American if its life saving gear

[@TheJohn_Highway]

Great vid as always. Think you could get your hands on some Ulbrichts helmets? Supposedly their Zenturio model offers protection from 7.62x39mm MSC, passing the much stricter VPAM protection standards even.

[@BuffRANGE]

If they send me one sure. Otherwise it would probably take over a year to have funds to buy it.

[@TheJohn_Highway]

@@BuffRANGE Understandable, they are very expensive

[@derrickkolba]

any plans to test the adept helmet?

[@BuffRANGE]

@@derrickkolba at some point yes.

[@joshuac717]

Do the steel face shield too.

[@PolynesianSaus]

It's been a long time coming! I wonder how it would do with the Diamond Age appliqué added on!

[@BuffRANGE]

That's in the PE demo :D

[@2006Mercury]

Thank you

[@BuffRANGE]

You're very welcome!

[@trashcompactorYT]

Call me a tinfoil hat wearer but I find it very hard to trust body armor made in a country that has constant geopolitical tension with the country I live in.

[@ch3cksund3ad]

thats why I dont buy holosun even though everyone says theyre great call me crazy, but I worry they have a shut off date/unit for whenever they wanna get shifty with us

[@doejohn8674]

@@ch3cksund3ad Or worse, act like a pager🤪

[@BuffRANGE]

It is interesting with how the CCP/Govt over there has a controlling share in all companies why they then allow those company's to sell wares to other countries that are under constant tensions with them.

[@doejohn8674]

@@ch3cksund3ad Did my joke about p a g ers and chinese optics disappear?

[@btumminaro]

I agree. We used to call communists enemies. Now people intentionally put communist made electronic listening devices in their homes, buy communist made body armor, and communist made firearm optics. Everyone should agree current Americans are not among the smartest alive.

[@gamecubekingdevon3]

threat wise, for helmets, could you add .17 HMR? because it is very small, very light, and can reach high velocities, making it a decent simulation of fast mooving small fragments

[@chris-Asianintoxicasian]

Ive been waiting for a giod video on this helmet and cant wait for the results considering i just started this video

[@BuffRANGE]

You're very welcome!

[@Running_Firewater]

I would like to see a test on the HHV ATE gen3 helmet or ATE lite to see if theres an improvement. Both the gen 3 & lite is made in America, unlike the ATE gen 2 Chinese import model.

[@BuffRANGE]

The ATE LITE is on my channel. We've talked to HHV about the Gen 3.

[@IsaiahChapter53isAboutJesus]

Buffman, When you fire M855A1 cartridges, do you have to be careful in selecting what magazine you use, or is feeding not an issue with most magazines? Thank you.

[@kungfugirevik657]

Is the Kevlar thicker than soft armor panels, or do you think its the epoxy that allows the lower deformation?

[@BuffRANGE]

It’s the process that makes it rigid that helps.

[@poorfatman5317]

Good info and video

[@BuffRANGE]

Thank you!

[@Snib1]

Using China and quality checks in the same sentence cracks me up.

[@BuffRANGE]

I mean it's all relative. If HHV is doing their part and ensuring conformity to raw material and processes, and lot testing, great. If they're never visiting the factory, and overseeing things, then not good.

[@nanzistnt2573]

>Has not seen the current issue state of the art IHPS helmet used by the US Army and its performance against 9mm of all things Lol lmao even

[@Anarcho-harambeism]

@@nanzistnt2573 you mean how poly it was using deformed and didn't catch steal core? the gen 2 ihips is already being fielded with the different material, the primary trials to soldiers was for jumping and wear issues with standard use.

[@nanzistnt2573]

@@Anarcho-harambeism Ill reserve any optimism for actual tests, Army has been making the Marines look intelligent as of late.

[@Anarcho-harambeism]

@nanzistnt2573 I mean, everyone getting highcuts isn't the best for high shrapnel inviorments. That and the new rifles are just a side grade, they won't be using full auto much, ammo is your life, better not run out. Tho, the move to a simple lvpo instead of the m157 is a smart choice. The army high command gets to into magic nothings than incremental and important upgrades. I do think a midcut like the ihipsnis best for military use with earpro, but I have other grips against the ihips design, specifically the harness and rails

[@Jef-1-f]

Another great video!!!

[@BuffRANGE]

Thanks again!

[@chuckfinley3152]

I wonder what role the living skull plays

[@chuckfinley3152]

In distributing the force of the deformation in the helmet

[@A_potato9772]

I was curious about that to

[@sionsoschwalts2762]

Does the Ulbrichts OPTIO (with add-on), ZENTURIO or Hoplite ACH count as Level 3? If not, I look forwards to you shooting them with rifle rounds😁(that's a challenge🤣)

[@BuffRANGE]

Yes I forgot there are some level III helmets that exist but generally speaking they're like $2500+. More so I should have worded it better to say "if you see a facebook ad or some random tactical shop selling you a level III helmet for $500 that's definitely not level III, and there's no such thing as level IV"

[@doejohn8674]

Some additional subsonic version of rifle calibers could be interesting.

[@BuffRANGE]

like M855 or M193 ?

[@doejohn8674]

@@BuffRANGE Yes and/or .300blk subs, if you think there is any chance of them stopping them.

[@FreedomKat]

Great vid! You ever do the mich 3A helmet before? Also.. Is it true they only last around 4 years or so?

[@-The-Bob-]

ALL OF THE AL GORE RHYTHM!

[@alfredjr2k556]

Happy Halloween.

[@BuffRANGE]

Same to you!

[@StriderCZ]

The info value of this channel just can't be overstated. Fantastic that helmets are being added to the testing. It would be interesting to see this expanded on. The clay head is definitely a great start. I think if you could get the 9mm steel penetrator rounds that Oxide uses, it would be interesting to see what holds up. As for suggestions on helmets to test: Highcom Striker (They have an alleged rifle rated helmet), Team Wendy "EPIC" series, Crye Airframe. Then there's always the holy grail helmets, the TW Exfil Ballistic, the Ops Core line-up, and if they ever decide to work with you, Armor Forge and their interesting helmets

[@Steve-xm3mv]

25mm of deformation that would be like getting whacked in the head by a hickory axe handle. 😮

[@JustAnotherPaddy]

Early prediction…it’s gonna slide through like astroglide

[@JustAnotherPaddy]

Buckets did better than I thought. Great vid as always.

[@BuffRANGE]

@@JustAnotherPaddy Thank you!

[@SolarMoth]

5.7 showing up!

[@BuffRANGE]

and showing out :D

[@RAPTORGUNWORKS]

Test opscore RF1

[@BuffRANGE]

How much does that cost...

[@RAPTORGUNWORKS]

@@BuffRANGE 3300 if I’m not mistaken. However it’s the only helmet from a reputable brand that states it can stop Rifle rounds

[@MoonMoon-gu2ge]

make sure to check your subs, youtube likes to unsub people.

[@BuffRANGE]

I noticed I lost 40 the other day. that's 10% of a month's growth for me :( Really wish I wasn't shadow banneds.

[@MoonMoon-gu2ge]

@@BuffRANGE if youre not shadowbanned or on a watchlist these days are you really even a man?

[@BuffRANGE]

@@MoonMoon-gu2geif being shadow banned is cool consider me Miles Davis. YT has me perma throttled. 500 subs a month.

[@Riname-K]

Yeah it’s not that China can’t produce a helmet when you actually pay them enough, it’s a conflict of ideals. Either way it’s more promising than their Gen 1 which a lot of people knows them for. I wonder if you can narrow down the wood cuts up top holding the clay so there’s more surface area for the clay. Although, technically it’s “correct” as-is.

[@joquin4618]

Algorithm

[@johnwyatt27]

Made in China glad I never bought one

[@BuffRANGE]

Correct the ATE 2 is Chinese. ATE Lite and ATE 3 are USA

[@brillranch399]

Do you support Chris Naganuma's role in slaughtering 20+ young infantry soldiers that were in the act of surrendering? I would never trust my head with Hard Head Veterans, and I would never support them financially. They know what he did and they promoted him afterwards.

[@Nach0s187]

Lmao, no way your believe Russia state controlled media, look up the real story 😂

[@Nach0s187]

That’s Russian news and didn’t happen the way you described 😂

[@brillranch399]

@@Nach0s187 I watched the body cams, I watched the drone cams -- never heard anything from a "news" source, either American, Ukronazi, or Russonazi.

[@BuffRANGE]

Who ?

[@brillranch399]

@@BuffRANGE One of the early higher-ups at HHV. You'd need Telegram to see the evidence with context and without propaganda from corporate news sources. He helped (with his gun) murder 20+ young infantry soldiers that were walking out of their shelter unarmed to surrender. There's body cam and drone footage of it happening and it starts minutes before the killing, so you can get full context of how those human beings were surrendering when they got slaughtered.

[@Alaskantiger311]

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