RRS BTC-Pro vs Area 419 Arca Clamp

[littlepod]

It looks like the RRS BTC-Pro can do Arca and Picatinny, and it's $10 cheaper than the Area 419 Clamp. Is there any reason why I'd go the Area 419 over the RRS?

I guess if I want to double the Arca clamp as a barricade stop then Area 419 would be the only way to do it since I'm not sure what kind of barricade stop attachment I'd use for the RRS

Thanks in advance.

 

[LawnMM]

You answered your own question buddy!

 

[b6graham]

arcalok. one has pins one doesnt

 

[littlepod]

If I have a standard rail, then the pins won't really matter right? I am planning on just getting a MPA Comp / MDT ACC chassis, so it's not going to actually have an arcalock rail.

 

[Trx498r]

I was disappointed in the area419 It doesn’t lock really good on a normal arca rail without really wrenching down on it

 

[b6graham]

I was disappointed in the area419 It doesn’t lock really good on a normal arca rail without really wrenching down on it

the best locking ones i've used by far are some amazon ones. beat RRS and A419 by a long shot

there's a reason arcalok exists and im adding it to my MPA chassis.

 

[littlepod]

the best locking ones i've used by far are some amazon ones. beat RRS and A419 by a long shot

there's a reason arcalok exists and im adding it to my MPA chassis.

Which amazon one do you recommend? Don't want to pay $70-85 if it's not going to lock on easily. I don't want my bipod sliding during shooting.

 

[Wannabustbunnies]

I have the Area419 clamp with the barricade stop added on my Magpul bipod that I use with an ACC. If you don't have an Arcalock rail you just remove the pins in the clamp.
Mine works pretty well and have used it on various barricades. I haven't really found it to come loose but I make sure it is snugged up reasonably well before each stage.
Being able to slide your bipod is a big help especially if shooting off barrels or tyres etc. I have used a RRS clamp on a tripod and that was pretty secure also.

 

[Crews]

I was disappointed in the area419 It doesn’t lock really good on a normal arca rail without really wrenching down on it

I haven't tried the 419 but I can assure anyone out there that the RRS clamp locks up jailhouse tight with very little effort put into twisting the knob. Of course, my arca rail is made by RRS too.

 

[spife7980]

My RRS mount is awesome. Plus you can use it on picatinny as well.

 

[phlegethon]

The RRS clamp is great (as is everything else I’ve gotten from them). Very solid. I would get that, no question.

 

[littlepod]

Thanks. I just bought the Area 419 w/ Barricade Stop. I might also just throw on a RRS as well... I'll use the Area 419 barricade stop just as a barricade stop and not worry about it for the bipod.

 

[Steel head]

The BTC-pro is pretty awesome.

 

[tenringx]

BTC pro is awesome- sold the 419. Hated the gold knob too, but more importantly, the versatility to run Arca and pic.

 

[littlepod]

Alright going to try to find a BTC-Pro. Posted in the PX.

 

[MElank]

I just bought one at BH Photo. At my house in 2 days. Amazon fast, pretty sweet.

 

[mrtoyz]

I searched for quite awhile for used BTC‘S, no luck. Ordered 2 from BH. Love em

 

[littlepod]

I went to BH, but they wanted 1+ week to do free shipping, or another $15 shipping to make it come faster... oh well. Ordered from BH and will wait a week.

 

[260284]

I use the BTC Pro on an Area 419 ARCAlock rail, works just fine.

 

[Hollywood 6mm]

I was disappointed in the area419 It doesn’t lock really good on a normal arca rail without really wrenching down on it

Depends on the rail. My 419 clamp locks up like a bank vault on my PDC chassis.

 

[FishDr]

As above the BTC works on ARCA or picatinny but no barricade stop. The 419 clamp can integrate the barricade stop but only works on ARCA. Both lock up tight. I have the 419 system on my Atlas and use it with an ACC chassis. The RRS is on a Harris that can go on any of the ARCA rails and also the MSRs. Happy so far.

 

[C.R. Adams]

I have two 419 clamps, one for each Atlas bipods. They do have a less than refined feel to them. However, they do grab and hold to both 419 and non-419 arca rails. I have applied dry graphite to the working components of the clamps and the feel has been greatly improved.. However, again, they function perfectly fine with or without the graphite.

 

[BWB]

BTC pro is awesome- sold the 419. Hated the gold knob too, but more importantly, the versatility to run Arca and pic.

THIS!!