I have a buddy with a RRS tripod its awesome but $$$$. and another that just got a rt90c. I watched him do 5 pullups from the rt90c and it held him up. so I'm gonna give it a go.
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Where'd you find the anvil in stock?
@bjtiger75 that's where I just ordered mine from as well.
I remember finding that one before I bought my RT90C and I wasn't crazy about the middle column.
Yeah I just couldn't bring myself to try it. Too many people saying they got it on here and then upgraded to the rt90c. I found the leofoto ranger series and think that might be a better fit. Especially the ls-365CEX with the leveling base or the ls-325CEX for a lighter option. Found them on ebay for about what the RT90C goes for on amazon.
Not sure I’ll ever use the RT90C, Anvil, & Midwest combo outside my backyard sniping rats at night - but it’s a fantastic combination.
There is no middle column On the ST344c
Oh that's right. How do you like the skeletonized bowl and the 3 way hook handle. I thought those looked like neat ideas if they did t compromise much
I put the included adapter plate in and use the Innorel 52mm ballhead with it. The bowl/leveling base that came with it is a little grabby and has limited range. The mentioned ballhead is very nice. I do like the hook handle for being able to hang a pack or something on for stability. Here’s mine.
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Anyone run one of these? Already have the 90/Midwest adaper/Anvil30
Thinking of this for my spotter/binos/LRF and to use a lightweight hunting rig
Thinking of this for my spotter/binos/LRF and to use a lightweight hunting rig
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A lot came up and I still haven't pulled the trigger. Some day soon though.
I looked at all these, looked at RRS and I think I've decided on Field Optics Research Pro mil 32mm option --it's US made, 5.5lbs and supports 115lbs. and has locking legs ($700 something, they make one that'll support 145lbs. for $900something). But that either can support a fully grown man hanging from/standing on it and there are pics of that too ("rated for" I think includes stability). It's actually made for shooting and they're right down the street from RRS. I've talked to them before. They don't knock RRS like they do their competition, but do feel they're (RRS) overpriced for what they offer and whine a lot anytime they get criticized for that and I have to agree, they're just stating facts.
FWIW, FOR sent me a video of USMC testing one of them with a Barrett. It held it admirably and had the guy used the tripod right and got behind the rifle correctly it would have probably taken 100% of the recoil and not rocked up at all. As it was, one leg lifted a few inches but the guy was directly behind one leg, not leaning in and had a bad shoulder on the rifle --ie, he was half assing it. Still impressive.
They have tripods for less that are made here but with Chinese CF legs. They said the Chinese CF isn't quite AS good but it's a lot cheaper so that's how their non-mil models are so much cheaper. They also don't have the US patent locking leg deal either.
For spotting/optics, this lightweight super cheap on sale Sirui ($126 shipped?) Doug at Cameraland sold me has hit every mark. It'd actually support a small rifle, it's a fuckton tougher than it looks, but that's not what I got it for. Works in the prone, a must. Easy and fast. I think I'd like a pan/tilt handle on it now though but I wasn't sure when I got it so I got it as basic as I could until I knew what I wanted.
WAY better than the issue shit that used to come with these observation scopes (what they call a spotter when it's got a narrow FOV and based on a riflescope?).
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I do have the RT90C and have run it side by side with the RRS34. IMO the RT90 is actually a little more stable but that's because it is heavier.
$300 for Tripod, $80 for Midwest adapter and $450 for Anvil 30 gives you the best bang for the buck IMO. The Anvil is where you should spend your money I think.
Less than $850 for a bomb proof setup when the "competition" wants more than than just for the tripod.
I am all about buying American (in fact my tripod is 2/3 American) but there is a breaking point when something costs 4 or 5 times as much for virtually the same product.
Bit the bullet and ordered an RRS TVC33 and another Anvil 30 w/ new apex. I wanted the Versa apex as well so I can add a center post when wanted.
I wanted to compare side by side and to get the feels of an RRS compared to my RT90C w/ Anvil 30. I'm all in on the RRS, I bought the rock claws and QDs for a sling. Those are spendy as usual with RRS.
I wanted to compare side by side and to get the feels of an RRS compared to my RT90C w/ Anvil 30. I'm all in on the RRS, I bought the rock claws and QDs for a sling. Those are spendy as usual with RRS.
I was at a well known supporting vendor today and was told they are no longer ordering from RRS due to being "difficult to deal with". Which I took as no discounts on larger order vs. smaller orders. That's my opinion I inferred from the convo. Nobody actually said that. Only what I quoted. They will sell what they left in stock and no longer carry RRS.
I think RRS is a good buy as it always resells quickly and at a really good resale value. You also have a dual market for much of it in photography. Two selling avenues doesn't hurt.
Say I wanted to get into my first tripod setup with an Rt90c. What else is needed? Just a ball mount? Is the “leveling base” y’all talk about required? The ball mounts are all arca rail compatible correct? So with an Rt90c I’d simply need to install an arca rail on my chassis, buy a ball mount (what size mm?) and I’m shooting minute of groundhog? Or is the leveling base required as well? I’m a goon at this tripod stuff and I’m kinda having a hard time figuring out what I need to purchase other than the Rt90c tripod itself. I’m not looking for match grade so much as it will be used for 22lr most of the time but I like the heft of the rt90c for stability reasons should I put my mcrees chassis’s MTU barreled 6.5 lapua on from time to time.
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You will need the tripod with either a leveling base + an Arca clamp, or a ball head with an Arca clamp.
A mid $$$ configuration many are gravitating to is an RT90-C tripod, midwestoffroad adapter, and RRS Anvil-30. I own this setup and I am very happy with it!
A mid $$$ configuration many are gravitating to is an RT90-C tripod, midwestoffroad adapter, and RRS Anvil-30. I own this setup and I am very happy with it!
The RT90C comes with both a flat top platform and a leveling base that has a handle down between the legs to tighten/loosen. A lot of people get the special upside-down RRS (Really Right Stuff) Anvil 30 ballhead because it was designed with firearms in mind and is one of the best options. It will clamp on both ARCA rails and picatinny rails.
Most people also get an adapter for in place of the flat platform that has the special taper to mount the RRS Anvil 30. @midwestoffroad makes these and although I don't have one, They look nice.
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Anvil-30 Shooting Ball Head
OverviewThe first of its kind Really Right Stuff SOAR Anvil-30 Ball head is purpose-built for heavy equipment support from the ground up. We added our patent-pending dual clamp system able to clamp both the RRS Dovetail standard and Picatinny rails in the same unit. We also removed extra...
soar.reallyrightstuff.com The other option is a more traditional ballhead which only will clamp on Arca rails. You might look at Hog Saddle as they modified one to make it better for holding a rifle.
GNN XB-44DL Ball Head
Shadow Tech, LLC Sunwayfoto GNN XB-44DL Superior Low Profile Tripod Ball Head with Duo-Lever Clamp Kit with Sunwayfoto DP-60R Universal Quick-Release Plate for Tripod Shooting
stores.hogsaddle.com I like how we through around a mid $$$ setup, but 3 years ago, I had a hard time justifying a $100 vanguard tripod to set my $200 Konus Spotting scope on.
A 10-20 recoiling rifle needs a little heftier setup than a 2-3 pound non recoiling spotting scope.
TBH I had never contemplated putting my rifle on it. But now I kind of want to try putting my 9lb hunting rifle on it at least in the short configuration and see if I could take a shot off it. Bipods are just about worthless out here in Wyoming with all the tall grass and sagebrush
What model base is this? This clamps direct to an arca rail I’m assuming, and it fits directly
Into the innorel Rt90c..... so this, and arca rail for my chassis and the tripod is all that’s needed to get shooting ?
Not sure how well that would work with a rifle. You get about ±16⁰ tilt with the rt90, but with this being flat with the top of the tripod, your rifle may hit before you get the full range of motion.
I'm looking at doing a little lighter setup with a leofoto ranger tripod and a field optics pan clamp. I tried the rt90 and it was too big and bulky that I never took it out with me.
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I thought for a second that this would clamp on both arca and picatinny and got excited. Any pictures of it installed in a RT90?
Probably going to sell my entire RT90C/Anvil 30/Midwest adapter plate combo next week. I'll post it in the px if interested. Might include a BH-55 knock off leveling head as well.
For lighter I have a Sirui 284 (2lb 10oz) and it’s ok, the RT-90 is much more stable with my SRS @17 lbs but the Sirui plus Anvil is gtg with my 10lb hunting rifle out to 500-550 which is about where my comfort level is for hunting. Here are some pics and measurements in another thread on hunting tripods.
Just the legs are $200, grabbed it used I think for $178.
https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/hunting-tripod.7004004/post-8538845
Just the legs are $200, grabbed it used I think for $178.
https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/hunting-tripod.7004004/post-8538845
Thanks for heads up. Let me know what your needing out of it. I’m kinda on the fence still about spending the money but might jump on a deal.
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Nice that sticks up further than I thought it would. You have the whole range of travel with a rifle on it?
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Does anyone know of a good qd plate for this base? Can find lots with the knob style but no lever.
I have a leveling base and clamp listed in the PX. The one clamp I found that worked with a 90mm platter was made by Sunwayfoto DLC-60L
Gotta say I'm pretty impressed with the rt90c so far. I can't wait for the midwest plate for the anvil 30 to show up and give a full range report.
The RT90C with @midwestoffroad adaptor plate and @MPHReallyRightStuff Anvil-30 is definitely the winning combo. Huge shout out to Michael @MPHReallyRightStuff for helping me get an Anvil-30 across the border to Canada for a decent price even with our crappy exchange rate.
Its this little guy. Accepts the Anvil and secures it with 4 allen head screws and/or the center stud. It prevents you ever having to worry about center stud loosening when panning left. Just send a pm to @midwestoffroad.
Post # 1203 (3 up) shows the Anvil secured to the stock base (silver) that comes with the RT90C, for reference. Id imagine theres less flex with this plate simply due to the increased surface area.
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Any thoughts to making adapters for smaller Bowls? A few of the Smaller Innorel tripods would be awesome with a Anvil 30 for a hunting rig.
RTC90 is great, buts its a heavy big bitch for hunting and backpacking.
Any thoughts to making adapters for smaller Bowls? A few of the Smaller Innorel tripods would be awesome with a Anvil 30 for a hunting rig.
RTC90 is great, buts its a heavy big bitch for hunting and backpacking.
Possibly if I had one or the plate to dimension
I am thinking of ordering this soon:
If I do, We can touch base and I can get you everything. Not sure how it would work since it appears to be a different design with the center column.
That's the main reason I haven't moved forward with one.
Question; why would someone want an rrs Anvil-30 rather than say an rrs Ball Head mount of similar price? The ball heads look more robust to me, but I’ve not used either an not seen them in person.
Wondering this myself.
A ball head can be a bit finicky to lock down “just right”. Is a plate/Anvil 30 quicker to get on target and lock down?
The Anvil is advertised as having a stronger lockup than the regular rrs ball heads. Lighter weight. “Rigidity of a leveling base, with the flexibility of a ball head”. Additionally, if the Anvil is paired with the matching RRS tripod, its a very low profile unit when collapsed, as there’s no need for the full size base plate.
It’s amazing what you can learn from reading product descriptions!
The decision could also come down to personal preference...would you prefer to twist a knob to adjust tension, or throw a lever? The Anvil mount also accepts arca as well as pic
I don't have one myself but I believe it's in the WAY the anvil locks down. All other traditional ballheads wedge the ball up to tighten and can shift where you're aiming. The anvil has the load sitting on top of the ball and the clamp doesn't move it when locking.
Check out the Innorel RT80C. Looks like the ticket for a dedicated glassing/spotting tripod, or lightweight hunting setup. 3.3lbs
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its too big and heavy. that is weight with no adapter/ball head and it takes up more space than something like the 75.
Try shooting with both.
The anvil is FAST to adjust and accepts for picc rails and Arca. Nothing like it on the market.
Ball heads are already obsolete.
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