The 75 is listed at 4.2lbs. Not sure if that weight includes the crappy Innorel ball that’s shown with it. Assuming it is, the 80 listed at 3.4lbs plus a 14oz Anvil =68.4oz compared to 67.2oz for the 75. I kinda doubt the listed weight on the 75 even includes the bullhead anyway.
Guilty as charged for being in a cave with my ball head, and very interested in learning more about the newer solutions.
Thanks! I had only seen picture of it flat, so didn’t realize it was a ball head, but with a better locking mechanism.
To clarify—not required, but even on the RT90, does the plate make for a more solid end-result vs. without it? (Less wobble, play, etc—and therefore more stable sight picture?)
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It doesn't need it no. It has a 3/8-16 hole in the bottom that should attach to the top of most tripods. It just doesn't keep it from rotating and coming unscrewed. The taper fit and 4 extra screws help get it lower and more secure.
They just released their tripods and it's already knocked down $100?Will this leveling head from Vortex fit into the
Rt90c? Price seems real good eh?
Vortex Optics Radian Level Tripod Head
The Vortex Optics Radian Leveling Head offers smooth, intuitive control with rubberized, twist-to-lock/unlock handle and +/- 15 degrees of leveling...
Bhphoto sells the same vortex head for the same price so maybe it’s midway doing some false markup to appear to be a good deal. Bhphoto has this for only 80$ more which I would prefer if it fits :
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No it's typical vortex. They put a high MSRP so that if you win a 50% voucher off a prize table, it takes you to just below street price.Bhphoto sells the same vortex head for the same price so maybe it’s midway doing some false markup to appear to be a good deal. Bhphoto has this for only 80$ more which I would prefer if it fits :
Really Right Stuff TA-3 Leveling Base with Short Handle and Lever-Release Clamp
Buy Really Right Stuff TA-3 Leveling Base with Short Handle and Lever-Release Clamp featuring Load Capacity: 25 lb, Adjustment Range of +/- 15°, Short Handle with Arca-Type Clamp, Works with Ball, Gimbal, or Fluid Heads, Levels Horizons for Landscapes, Adapts to the TA-3 or Other 75mm Bowls, CNC...
It's my first tripod! I wasn't sure I would like shooting off/with a tripod ,but turns out I really like it. I have zero experience with other tripod related gear. So I have a whole new skillset to learn! Lol
I tried the RT90C and it was too huge. I am putting together a lighter setup for mostly my spotter, but want it to handle a rifle for prairie dog season. Probably not going to shoot standing straight up in this wyoming wind, but sitting it should work.
Both the BH-40 and BH-55 are available in configurations that accept arca as well as pic. It's amazing what you can learn from reading product descriptions.
Are you using this with the rt90 ? Are you shooting off this base ?
yes....RT90. yes, have been shooting off this base & love it.
I think your next best option is a Feisol 3372 before you get in the RRS price range, especially if you are concerned about the weight...and who isn't if you are lugging it around in the field.
It's exactly what I was looking for. Small compact and stout. I wanted something I could strap to my hunting pack for glassing, hold my spotter at matches and shoot off sitting.
It would be really cool if one of the apex rrs anvil adapters would fit these legs. I had to make the adapter to fit the field optics clamp to mine but the leveling base has enough tension to hold my rifle.
Can confirm the Inorell RT90C and Artcise AS90C will not work. Not sure if the smaller RT80C/AS80C legs will or not. I’m tempted to order one to try it, but then you are moving into legs which may not be a Sturdy.
Thanks. I’ve only used a ball head setup and never used a leveling base.
