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Imported carbon fiber tripod (RT90C)
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Update ... Plate on the way from MWOR. RT90C on the way from gawd knows where (eBay) and Anvil backordered from RRS. Waiting ... patiently ... sorta ...
Any other options for a good attachment on the RT-90c besides an anvil 30? I don't care for the clamp on a lever. Lever locking to the rifle is fine, but rather have a different arrangement to lock the head... so I know which one I'm moving when I'm flipping the lever under pressure.
You really do get used to it. Give it a few days of dry fire and you would be super comfortable on an anvil30.
You can give the ta3 leveling a try maybe you’ll like that more?
I wasn't thrilled with the lever in the beginning either. But after using it awhile, I've come to really like it a lot. You can flip the rifle clamp to open in either direction which may help in locating the correct lever.
^this is true.
So mine showed up today, holy shit it’s built like a tank and I can see why everyone suggested it over the 80. Now to get some time behind it before ordering a different head and see if I can make the factory one work till I figure out what I really want.
I was looking around on mile high and they have the anvil in stock along with a lot of other rrs parts.
Anvil30+ midswests plate adapter.....it's sooo smooth
Make sure you do some maintenance on the anvil once in awhile. I just cleaned my today and put a little lube on it and it’s smooth as butter.
I love and hate this thread.......love it for showing me an “affordable” carbon fiber tripod. Hate it because I just ordered a RT90C and should be here Monday according to fedex from HK!
It’s not terrible. It has a limitation of adjustment if you need to shoot at angles. The most limiting factor is that the machining of the internal mechanism is of chinese origin. It is not smooth to pan and adjust. The tension knob loosens the bowl and it gets sloppy. Especially after small amounts of dust are introduced. Now if your not shooting competitions. Or taking things too serious it will be just fine for your needs.
The anvil was purpose built for shooting. the design is so easy to use and lets you use either piccatinny or arca rail. its versitile, built like a brick shithouse and butter smooth.
Use it. Once you do, you'll realize its shortcomings. Upgrade then if needed. It may work just fine for you.
I haven't quite pushed the go button and if someone made just an aluminum one for half the price, I would get it. But damn this one looks STOUT.
Has anyone got one of these? Little more than the RT80C or the upgraded version, but looks like it goes to the 75mm bowl.
Amazon.com : Portable Carbon Fiber Tripod-INNOREL LT324C Professional Heavy Duty Tripod Stand with 75mm Adapter for Camera, Bird Photography, DSLR, Max Load 66pounds/30kg, Max Height 57inches/146cm : Camera & Photo
Amazon.com : Portable Carbon Fiber Tripod-INNOREL LT324C Professional Heavy Duty Tripod Stand with 75mm Adapter for Camera, Bird Photography, DSLR, Max Load 66pounds/30kg, Max Height 57inches/146cm : Camera & Photo
www.amazon.com
thats not the rt90c, thats comparable to the 80 or 85, its the 32mm legs vs the 40mm of the rt90c
So I can definitely say this is built like a brick shit house and unbelievably stable
Well damn that does look solid. I’m gonna have to wait for another used one to pop up on amazon for $250. Jeez that still sounds like a lot for just a tripod tho
You could pay $1k for a RRS or Colorado Tripod Company.
It’s not terrible, compared to other stout carbon tripods but still not cheap although it’s worth the small investment.
This is the RRS top of the line equivalent to the tripod this thread is about. By comparison it's a bargain.
100% this^ The $250-$300 RT90C is a steal compared to the other options. For what you get it can't be beat. If you can't spend $300 dollars on a tripod then you probably don't need one.
I'm not cutting mine, or finding the failure stress points of mine, but would love to see some of these compared in this manner. Weight and load carrying are easy specifications to compare, material strength, construction, and quality control are not.
Stress test video, RRS, Feisol, Leofoto, RT90, etc. Cross section, layers, knobs, normal stress as deployed, stress on one leg (someone falling into a loaded and deployed leg), etc.
Stress test video, RRS, Feisol, Leofoto, RT90, etc. Cross section, layers, knobs, normal stress as deployed, stress on one leg (someone falling into a loaded and deployed leg), etc.
In response to a lighter version I did lighten one of tbe plates today it saves about 4 oz which isn't worth it in ky option.
Also I tested out one made from delrin. It is 10 oz lighter (6oz) seams pretty rigid. It's non maring and already black.
I don't have a $ on these till I get some time in the field with it and some weight. But if anyone wants to test one maybe I could work something out.
The Alum plates will no longer be 80/90cerakoted going forward they will be 115.00
Also I tested out one made from delrin. It is 10 oz lighter (6oz) seams pretty rigid. It's non maring and already black.
I don't have a $ on these till I get some time in the field with it and some weight. But if anyone wants to test one maybe I could work something out.
The Alum plates will no longer be 80/90cerakoted going forward they will be 115.00
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I have this RRS TA, forgot which model between LC or LB but it works great.
That is what I have. They don't make them anymore, the TA-2U replaced it. It is shorter and has a 20 degree range instead of 15.
TA-2U Leveling Base | TA-2U-LB
DetailsUniversal leveling base with platform or clamp
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That is what I have. They don't make them anymore, the TA-2U replaced it. It is shorter and has a 20 degree range instead of 15.
TA-2U Leveling Base | TA-2U-LB
DetailsUniversal leveling base with platform or clamp
It works fantastic. The little set screw base fits perfectly aligned with the base plate of the tripod to really lock it in and not worry about any sort of coming loose.
Hey fellas,
After following this thread I purchased the RT90c from amazon, the RRS Anvil 30 from Mile High, and the adapter from @midwestoffroad I have to say I’m 100% satisfied with this combo. I’m coming from a pig 0311g with a pig saddle which had a considerable amount of movement once you clamped the rifle in place and applied any kind of force. This combo is far more solid and I’m quite amazed with the anvil 30’s ability to hold the rifle rock steady in place. Midwestoffroad’s adapter is well machined and bolts right up to the Anvil 30 and drops into the RT90c.
This setup holds my heavy ass AI with the arca rail way out on the forend with no problem so the Ruger rprr 22 felt like it wasn’t even there.
However, I haven’t had the opportunity to mount my sticks on an RRS tri pod so I can’t give y’all any comparison.
After following this thread I purchased the RT90c from amazon, the RRS Anvil 30 from Mile High, and the adapter from @midwestoffroad I have to say I’m 100% satisfied with this combo. I’m coming from a pig 0311g with a pig saddle which had a considerable amount of movement once you clamped the rifle in place and applied any kind of force. This combo is far more solid and I’m quite amazed with the anvil 30’s ability to hold the rifle rock steady in place. Midwestoffroad’s adapter is well machined and bolts right up to the Anvil 30 and drops into the RT90c.
This setup holds my heavy ass AI with the arca rail way out on the forend with no problem so the Ruger rprr 22 felt like it wasn’t even there.
However, I haven’t had the opportunity to mount my sticks on an RRS tri pod so I can’t give y’all any comparison.
If I'm planning on using the plate from midwestoffroad, which Anvil 30 would I buy? Series 2, Series 3? No plate?
@seafury this makes me very happy ... waiting on delivery of the exact same components. Looks phenomenal!
Mine should be here tomorrow. Damned Chinese shipped it to the wrong address. All fixed ... assuming it's the right piece. MWOR plate here ... Anvil 30 on backorder but should ship soon. I love it when a plan comes together!
What did you think of the tungsten color or should I just stick with black. I think titanium would be closer to the RT90 original color .
I think it looks good. I honestly don’t care about the color, so long as you didn’t sketch dongs on it, I’m good!
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