This thread motivated me to bite as well. I picked up the rt90 as well as a Siri k-40x ball head. I should get it in another day or so.
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waiting for stock on the RRS TA-3-LC-HK. everyone is sold out
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I just picked up this ball head. Very well made and smooth operation so far.This is the flagship model, legs made of carbonfiber, can hold 30kg weight, i use Sirui K40x ball head, rated to 35kg.
I just picked up this ball head. Very well made and smooth operation so far.
As a result of some research and this thread, I picked up the RT-90C and a Desmond DLOW-55 ball head. Both from Amazon, and I have to say I'm impressed. I've had it out a couple of times so far and I'm still learning how I like it set up in various sitting, kneeling, and standing positions, but it's worked great. First round impact set up in a kneeling position at 835 yds on a standard IPSC target. I also tried doing the free-recoil "demonstration" Frank does at his classes...just to see if I could do it, and I did. As others have said, it's an outstanding value for under $500. The Hide coming through again with solid info to make a buying decision.
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The MK5 is an awesome scope. I feel it punches above its weight class in every category. Glass, accurate tracking, weight, amount of adjustment (30 mils), zero stop, and the list goes on.how do u like that optic? im thinking about that for the SCAR 20S.
Ok, got to try this thing out tonight. Let me start out by saying my first tripod was from NightStalker with a Kopfjager saddle. In my testing, this honestly is not stable enough to make a shot out to 430 yards. I was shooting at a 12” plate. I couldn’t get stable at all with it. My scope was doing figure 8’s and I couldn’t spot my misses. But, I wanted cheap and didn’t listen to what others have said.
After that range trip, I went home and tested some different methods with a sling and dry fire practice. I tried to see if I could hold the reticle stable on a stop sign at 1,000 yards away. Couldn’t do it. Even seated with a rear bag, it was far too unstable.
Now, the RT90C. Solid! Very easy to deploy. All legs lock up tight. The case is nice and can easily accommodate any mounting device with room to spare. I dropped the TA3 into the mount and after some tinkering for adjustment/tightening down, I was ready to see how much more stability I would gain.
Wow! being able to hold the reticle on a stop sign at 1,000 yards, standing, butt into my shoulder pocket, shows me how great this mount is. I am a believer now why so many go with RRS. The lock up on my KRG ARCA rail is nice and tight. There is no wobble that isn’t introduced other than my breathing or body movement (ie. the rifle isn’t moving around in the mount and there is no center column to add to movement)
I now have more confidence in this initial testing that I’ll not only be able to make hits at distances, but spot my impacts/misses.
I’ll get out to the range in a week or so and put it to the test and report back.
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Anyone used both a ta 3 and a anvil30 on this tripod? Which one has more degrees of vertical? Am I splitting hairs here.
I got the RT90C and the TA-3. As others have said, the bowl that comes on the tripod can be used with the TA-3 but it just doesn't work as well as the RRS bowl does. That being said, if there were an adapter made to mount a TA-3 to the RT90C, would anyone be interested in such an adapter? What would you be willing to pay? Looking into feasibility of having it made and waiting on pricing.
When you direct mounted the anvil, is there anything else that helps lock it in? Have you had issues with the ballhead coming loose? Looking to get a setup like yours.Got mine in and set up, and am very happy with it. I went two directions for the mounting options and I think it works great and lets you mount any rifle in any situation.
1) purchased an Anvil-30 from MH and direct threaded it on. Locks up tight, very solid with my AX.
2) Utilized the bowl that came with the tripod and picked up a used Pig Saddle which directly mounts on the 3/8" on the video bowl. The bowl itself isn't perfect as noted above, but I find that it works just fine with the pig saddle as it innately has a little more play than an arca/pic mount.
Total all-in cost: $732 (excluding tax)
A few pics below, will be headed to the range tomorrow.
When you direct mounted the anvil, is there anything else that helps lock it in? Have you had issues with the ballhead coming loose? Looking to get a setup like yours.
Do you know if the series 3 plate would work like the picture of the Feisol?I have an RT90C with the Anvil 30 and used red loctite on the threads to prevent it from backing off. It has worked perfectly. I have only used it with my Vudoo to get hits on a 10" plate at 260 yards with free recoil and spot with my binoculars. I am extremely happy with its utility.
When you direct mounted the anvil, is there anything else that helps lock it in? Have you had issues with the ballhead coming loose? Looking to get a setup like yours.
I have an RT90C with the Anvil 30 and used red loctite on the threads to prevent it from backing off. It has worked perfectly. I have only used it with my Vudoo to get hits on a 10" plate at 260 yards with free recoil and spot with my binoculars. I am extremely happy with its utility.
Exactly.i've heard that term "free recoil" a couple times, but not sure what that means. do you mean letting the tripod absorb the recoil and not controlling the rifle/recoil?
I just ordered the tripod from amazon and an Anvil-30. Tripod will be here Saturday and hopefully the anvil by next week.
The rep said in the Black Friday deals thread that they’re hoping to get the back orders out by Black Friday. I ordered mine from here https://thermalopticsplus.com/ I think I got the last one though or at least that’s what the person on the phone said. I did save on tax and shipping ordering from them than rrs. It says it should be here on Monday.I ordered a RT80 and Anvil30 on Nov 6. Tripod came in Nov 8 via prime, hoping the Anvil shows up by end of next week. Anyone know what RRS’s current back order wait is?
No worries. Good luck with your hunt. What do you think of the rt80?Cool, thanks for that heads up. I didn’t realize it was in stock anywhere so nice score for ya there.
Headed out to hunt some WTX muleys next week and decided it was time to to upgrade my Reaper/Slik700 to a lighter setup. If it doesn’t get here in time sounds like it’ll be here to use on pigs when I get back.
That’d be awesome if he could some extras. I’m sure they’d sell pretty good.I also ordered the last one from thermaloptics plus a week and half ago. Lol. Got it as promised from them.
My buddy is a machinist and is going to make a plate that mounts into the tripod that utilizes the mounting holes of the standard anvil 30 base. Once it’s finished I will post it up.