Imported carbon fiber tripod (RT90C)

[DeathBeforeDismount]

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Sunwayfoto IB-30 purchased from Two Vets. Works fine and is cheap.

Are you sure that will fit on the RTC90? I think its a 85 MM bowl.

 

[021411]

Are you sure that will fit on the RTC90? I think its a 85 MM bowl.

It’s spins on a 3/8-16 stud. Easy peasy.

 

[bwp86]

I’m going to order the RT80c. Do I need to get it with the bowl adapter or without? My use will mostly be for the spotting scope. I have a Kowa 884.

What other parts would I need to mount the scope? Thanks for the help. I know nothing about this

 

[jpndave]

I’m going to order the RT80c. Do I need to get it with the bowl adapter or without? My use will mostly be for the spotting scope. I have a Kowa 884.

What other parts would I need to mount the scope? Thanks for the help. I know nothing about this

Look at the RS80-C I have both here and am getting rid of the RT80C. I prefer the compact head in a hunting/shooting setup.

 

[bwp86]

I’ll check that one out. Thanks!

 

[midwestoffroad]

Are you sure that will fit on the RTC90? I think its a 85 MM bowl.

The Ib30 attaches via 3/8 stud
The ib40 will require a adapter. To go 75mm to 100mm

 

[bwp86]

Look at the RS80-C I have both here and am getting rid of the RT80C. I prefer the compact head in a hunting/shooting setup.

Is it the AS80c?

 

[jpndave]

Is it the AS80c?

Sorry, Artcise CS80C no bowl.

 

[bwp86]

Sorry, Artcise CS80C no bowl.

Is it stable when fully extended? I’m 6’2” and want to be able to use it while standing.

 

[jpndave]

Is it stable when fully extended? I’m 6’2” and want to be able to use it while standing.

If you are worried about that and are OK with the weight/bulk get the CS90C.

Ball head is good. Anvil 30 is better. I have a Davros Pro on mine for hunting. If you have ARCA, the Anvil-30 will be the best choice. That is where I'll end up on my CS90C.

IMO the heads are a bigger difference (especially value for money) than the tripod.

 

[jpndave]

Is it stable when fully extended? I’m 6’2” and want to be able to use it while standing.

The stability starts to drop off more significantly when the lowest/smallest leg section is deployed. Does that help?

 

[bwp86]

If you are worried about that and are OK with the weight/bulk get the CS90C.

Ball head is good. Anvil 30 is better. I have a Davros Pro on mine for hunting. If you have ARCA, the Anvil-30 will be the best choice. That is where I'll end up on my CS90C.

IMO the heads are a bigger difference (especially value for money) than the tripod.

How is the anvil 30 head for a spotting scope?

 

[Jefe's Dope]

How is the anvil 30 head for a spotting scope?

There may be better choices for a spotting scope but the Anvil will work well. If you only want one ball head, the Anvil is the one. I have no issues using it with binos. If I were setting up a tripod just for a spotting scope/binos, I 'might' consider another ball head to try.

 

[CK1.0]

Drifting here I think... ~$450 RRS Anvils? ...in an import RT90 thread? ...sort of like dropping into an Arken thread and recommending a Spuhr mount...

This holds my 23lb rifle fine and is practically free, but 99% of the time it holds binos. If it breaks I can buy 14 more until someone can say "you should've got an Anvil" lol!

Amazon product ASIN B08PKB3X1W


If one really plans on shooting off it a bunch and is serious about that, you should probably just buy an Anvil, or something cooler, and a more upscale tripod too; this stuff is just for dicking around IMHO...

 

[littlepod]

Drifting here I think... ~$450 RRS Anvils? ...in an import RT90 thread? ...sort of like dropping into an Arken thread and recommending a Spuhr mount...

This holds my 23lb rifle fine and is practically free, but 99% of the time it holds binos. If it breaks I can buy 14 more until someone can say "you should've got an Anvil" lol!

Amazon product ASIN B08PKB3X1W


If one really plans on shooting off it a bunch and is serious about that, you should probably just buy an Anvil, or something cooler, and a more upscale tripod too; this stuff is just for dicking around IMHO...

I run an Anvil off my import RT90c. I don't think the carbon legs actually have any real complaint when comparing to RRS legs, yeh they're heavier and beefier, but the RT90c is damn sturdy, albeit it's 6lbs vs 4lbs on an RRS. The Anvil-30 head is superb for all its uses so I think it was well worth the investment on that. And worse case, if I really want RRS legs in the future, the Anvil-30 will just move over to it.

That was my thinking when I first went the Anvil-30 route... if I'm going to keep getting serious about shooting that'll probably stay in my kit, and I can always get pricier tripod legs in the future.

 

[Jefe's Dope]

Drifting here I think... ~$450 RRS Anvils? ...in an import RT90 thread? ...sort of like dropping into an Arken thread and recommending a Spuhr mount...

This holds my 23lb rifle fine and is practically free, but 99% of the time it holds binos. If it breaks I can buy 14 more until someone can say "you should've got an Anvil" lol!

Amazon product ASIN B08PKB3X1W


If one really plans on shooting off it a bunch and is serious about that, you should probably just buy an Anvil, or something cooler, and a more upscale tripod too; this stuff is just for dicking around IMHO...

Nobody drifted. It was asked specifically how the Anvil 30 worked with a spotting scope. Also, many here, including myself, use(d) an anvil 30 with the RT90. One member makes an adapter plate specially for the RT90 to mate with an Anvil 30.

 

[CK1.0]

Nobody drifted. It was asked specifically how the Anvil 30 worked with a spotting scope. Also, many here, including myself, use(d) an anvil 30 with the RT90. One member makes an adapter plate specially for the RT90 to mate with an Anvil 30.

I was kidding. Sarcasm doesn't go over via text sometimes I guess.

 

[Jefe's Dope]

I was kidding. Sarcasm doesn't go over via text sometimes I guess.

And I'm fluent in sarcasm. We need a sarcasm font.

 

[J-Hon]

Have the RT-90 + Anvil. Used to have the Desmond ball head on there.

For shooting, the Anvil is fantastic. The giant 40mm legs make it pretty stable, and the Anvil ergonomics allow you to quickly adjust the lever to get the tension you want. For spotting (or binos), it's a compromise. The anvil works fine, it's just harder to set up and move. A ballhead is easier to transition targets with. The RRS bino mount is the shit though, if you are going direct-mount. I don't usually start cussing my Anvil unless I'm spotting all day for a match that requires a lot of distance between targets per stage.

Truth be told, I think direct mount table + bag + binos setup might be the way to go if you are talking range day (IE: PRS or field shooting match) spotting. I never run an actual spotter anymore, and lust after a set of 15X NL Pures w/ a mil reticle.

 

[littlepod]

This is what I ran for my matches... and yeh if it's a long distance per stage it's a pain in the ass.

 

[Jefe's Dope]

This is what I ran for my matches... and yeh if it's a long distance per stage it's a pain in the ass.

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Too much glass.

I run the same sans the spotter and table and just carry the tripod extended and binos still attached. Sling my rifle on the front and then a backpack. In that order. Rifle on last and off first. Super easy to just push a tripod leg open with your leg and it will generally stand easily. Drop the rifle and then the backpack. Then I can open the tripod completely and set it up where I want for that stage.

 

[littlepod]

I wanted the mil reticle spotter to check my target sizes and also for movers to see the movement speed. Also to see the mil corrections for wind.

 

[Badjujuu]

I wanted the mil reticle spotter to check my target sizes and also for movers to see the movement speed. Also to see the mil corrections for wind.

What adapter is that between the anvil and rt90c?

 

[midwestoffroad]

What adapter is that between the anvil and rt90c?

It's the Midwestoffroad anvil adapter plate

 

[high right]

Looking for the head that comes with the RTC90 Tripod. Any of you guys that upgraded and have the original laying around. The ball with handle and plate.

 

[pineoak]

The Anvil-30 is more or less a ballhead. Just a very stable and easily adjustable one. It doesn't have a leveling base that allows for simple panning, it's just a ballhead.

I wish it panned. I love smooth panning action.

 

[littlepod]

I wish it panned. I love smooth panning action.

I found a hack that I love now. There's a tension lever for the bowl. So with the anvil adapter if I loosen that tension I now have panning. I did it the match this weekend and it was awesome.

 

[srt-4_uk]

Google "panning base".

 

[pineoak]

I found a hack that I love now. There's a tension lever for the bowl. So with the anvil adapter if I loosen that tension I now have panning. I did it the match this weekend and it was awesome.

I can't wait to get home

 

[Jackomason]

First kill using the tripod, I also figured out what the hook on the leveling base is for.

 

[littlepod]

First kill using the tripod, I also figured out what the hook on the leveling base is for.
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LOL! Nice.

 

[cas6969]

You're supposed to make a fire under there and cook.

 

[Jackomason]

You're supposed to make a fire under there and cook.

I think that only works with the RRS. This one is the cheap leofoto, I don't believe it has the cooking function.

 

[UpSideDown]

You have to add the cooking attachment.

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www.alibaba.com

 

[midwestoffroad]

I found a hack that I love now. There's a tension lever for the bowl. So with the anvil adapter if I loosen that tension I now have panning. I did it the match this weekend and it was awesome.

Yep I've been doing that. For years even with the standard ball head. It was easier to pan the plate vs the ball head.

 

[Jefe's Dope]

All kidding aside, you can use a decent size rain pancho as a tent with your tripod. Several iterations for sitting or lying.

 

[UpSideDown]

All kidding aside, you can use a decent size rain pancho as a tent with your tripod. Several iterations for sitting or lying.

I'm trying to figure out how I can use a tripod in place of the trekking pole a lot of ultralight tents have gone to using for their support.

 

[Cascade Hemi]

I'm trying to figure out how I can use a tripod in place of the trekking pole a lot of ultralight tents have gone to using for their support.

Night Force was selling a junky Chinese carbon fiber tripod a few years ago that one of the legs unscrewed. Sooooo, unscrew one of the legs?

 

[littlepod]

For anyone interested -

SOLD - Innorel RT90C, Anvil-30 Custom Plate, Anvil-30 Package

Here's a package, that is custom made, but I can keep the parts that people don't want... Innorel RT90C - $300 (I have all the original bowl, spiked feet, bags, packaging for this) Midwest Anvil-30 Adapter Plate - $90 Anvil-30 - $380 Cole-tac leggings, custom made to fit these, special order -...

www.snipershide.com

 

[Jefe's Dope]

For anyone interested -

SOLD - Innorel RT90C, Anvil-30 Custom Plate, Anvil-30 Package

Here's a package, that is custom made, but I can keep the parts that people don't want... Innorel RT90C - $300 (I have all the original bowl, spiked feet, bags, packaging for this) Midwest Anvil-30 Adapter Plate - $90 Anvil-30 - $380 Cole-tac leggings, custom made to fit these, special order -...

www.snipershide.com

What's replacing it?

 

[littlepod]

What's replacing it?

RRS - TFCT 34... no just kidding, I haven't quite decided if I'm going to pull that trigger yet... but I found one in stock.

 

[King_beardsly]

I can completely understand why the sunwayfoto IB-30 is now harder to find stateside then hens teeth. It’s a complete ripoff of the anvil-30 and RRS sent out a cease and desist letter for US distribution

 

[350z]

Looks like there’s a newer model
As95c
Roughly the same price, any reason to not get this? Or be “safe” and get the RT90C

 

[King_beardsly]

Looks like there’s a newer model
As95c
Roughly the same price, any reason to not get this? Or be “safe” and get the RT90C

They are all roughly the same, just different branding for the end company and possibly a different feature or two.

 

[Matt_3479]

I run an Anvil off my import RT90c. I don't think the carbon legs actually have any real complaint when comparing to RRS legs, yeh they're heavier and beefier, but the RT90c is damn sturdy, albeit it's 6lbs vs 4lbs on an RRS. The Anvil-30 head is superb for all its uses so I think it was well worth the investment on that. And worse case, if I really want RRS legs in the future, the Anvil-30 will just move over to it.

That was my thinking when I first went the Anvil-30 route... if I'm going to keep getting serious about shooting that'll probably stay in my kit, and I can always get pricier tripod legs in the future.

How does the anvil 30 mount to the RT90c

 

[littlepod]

How does the anvil 30 mount to the RT90c

With the plate from @midwestoffroad

 

[Badjujuu]

How does the anvil 30 mount to the RT90c

You can either use the center single threaded hole or get a special adapter that uses the 4 smaller bolts with a adapter from @midwestoffroad

If you use the center single hole it's very likely that it'll come loose

 

[King_beardsly]

Get the plate from Midwest, the amount of torque you would be able to apply with the rifle mounted up you easily overcome any amount of lock tight or brute strength you could apply using that single center stud.

 

[Jefe's Dope]

Buy the plate. Not only does it give a extreme solid platform for the Anvil 30 to work with, It can be removed w/ the Anvil 30 still attached in seconds. And as @littlepod mentioned, you can loosen it in the tripod for smooth panning.

 

[cas6969]

I still don't get the plate. What does the bottom of the Anvil look like that you need it? Why can't you just screw it on to the factory one?