Need suggestions for dual mount for SLC binos and Terrapin X.

[Dthomas3523]

I have a leofoto 364c with leofoto 55 ball head.

Going to run Swaro SLC 15x bino and terrapin x ranger.

Looking for suggestions on a setup that will let mount them both at same time.

Thanks

 

[338LMAI]

I have a leofoto 364c with leofoto 55 ball head.

Going to run Swaro SLC 15x bino and terrapin x ranger.

Looking for suggestions on a setup that will let mount them both at same time.

Thanks

Can you post photos of the ball head? I've made up a few of these and may be able to come up with something. Here's a

photo of my spotter/rangefinders/camera double tripod. The tripod, head, & ball head are Manfroto; there's some Ram stuff in there as well as Swiss Arca QR gizmos. It all quick connects/disconnects.

 

[DetroitRearView]

I use an RRS cinema bar and their mini ball heads / sliding clamp. Can do just about anything I want and it is easy to pack

 

[338LMAI]

OK fellas; help me out here. Is there anything in these two photos that's not to like? Wait! Maybe the wind-bent umbrella clothesline? Gorgeous gear and gorgeous views; very nice.

 

[DetroitRearView]

Just got rid of the clothes line this week. Going to build one that will withstand 30 mph winds instead of buying a new one every year!

 

[_Windrider_]

I have a leofoto 364c with leofoto 55 ball head.

Going to run Swaro SLC 15x bino and terrapin x ranger.

Looking for suggestions on a setup that will let mount them both at same time.

Thanks

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[Dthomas3523]

I use an RRS cinema bar and their mini ball heads / sliding clamp. Can do just about anything I want and it is easy to pack

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What length rail are you using? And what length do you think I could get away with?

 

[DetroitRearView]

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I am running the 10.6” (270MM) I wouldn’t go shorter, both your optics are wide enough you want room to operate them. With all the threaded holes it is extremely versatile

 

[Hollywood 6mm]

There's a lot of extra wide Arca style plates out there for stereo photography, etc. that will do this. I'm using one from Amazon that was under $30 and it works very well. If you want to stick with RRS quality, they have the one Detroit mentioned.

 

[Huskydriver]

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[Covertnoob5]

I have a similar setup to Detroit. Bought a $30 arca Bar from Amazon that has a built in clamp on one side and I got a ball head on the other. Put my terrapin x on one side and binos/spotter on the other.

 

[Dthomas3523]

I have a similar setup to Detroit. Bought a $30 arca Bar from Amazon that has a built in clamp on one side and I got a ball head on the other. Put my terrapin x on one side and binos/spotter on the other.

You know what would go really well with that setup right?

 

[Covertnoob5]

@Dthomas3523 Don’t say it..........

 

[Sheldon N]

I use an RRS cinema bar and their mini ball heads / sliding clamp.

How much stability do you give up on the binos having them on the mini-ballhead vs mounting them direct to a leveling base?

 

[DetroitRearView]

How much stability do you give up on the binos having them on the mini-ballhead vs mounting them direct to a leveling base?

None. I can lock down my BTX with that particular mini bc-18. I think i have 4 of them.

Read this take. https://shuttermuse.com/really-right-stuff-ballhead-gimbal-showdown/

 

[leftyk82]

On the bottom of the table is a RRS/ARCA spec dovetail that will interface with your Anvil head.

Here is what I used to attach my Swaro's to the table. Again, this may be overkill for you, but it might give you another option. Note that the open slots on the bottom are MLok, so you can attach a picatinny rail and mount your red dot to that.

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[AIAW]

I'll just throw this in for anyone with Picatinny options and would like to co-witness a LRF with a spotter reticle - very handy little device.

Electro-Optic Rail Grabber Mount

Includes azimuth & elevation adjustments.

store.ashburyprecisionordnance.com

 

[Dthomas3523]

@Dthomas3523 Don’t say it..........

Might even swap for that theta......?

 

[Covertnoob5]

Might even swap for that theta......?

Dammit man you win, listing my Premier now......and if you're interested in a terrapin x as partial trade I've got one for you.

 

[Diver160651]

I have a leofoto 364c with leofoto 55 ball head.

Going to run Swaro SLC 15x bino and terrapin x ranger.

Looking for suggestions on a setup that will let mount them both at same time.

Thanks

Give Todd Henderson a call - shot with him again this weekend.. he has top notch stuff.

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www.hendersonprecision.com

 

[Huskydriver]

Trying this lil guy for 10 bucks both zeroed together at 500. So far it's working great for my needs.

 

[Dthomas3523]

I’m trying not to cave in and buy the dual gamer plate in the PX......

 

[Sheldon N]

I’m trying not to cave in and buy the dual gamer plate in the PX......

You should do it! Then sell me one of those BC-18 ballheads.

 

[Dthomas3523]

You should do it! Then sell me one of those BC-18 ballheads.

I’d be too tempted to put the plate in the rifle......?

 

[Dthomas3523]

Well.....shit.

For someone reason the RRS website won’t allow me to put a cinema rail in cart.

Anyone have a suggestion (preferably amazon since I have prime) for a cheap 10”-12” rail?

Needs to be arca and have threaded 1/4”x20 holes so I can mount two RRS micro ballheads.

 

[Huskydriver]

Well.....shit.

For someone reason the RRS website won’t allow me to put a cinema rail in cart.

Anyone have a suggestion (preferably amazon since I have prime) for a cheap 10”-12” rail?

Needs to be arca and have threaded 1/4”x20 holes so I can mount two RRS micro ballheads.

Exactly what I just bought.

HITHUT PU-200 200mm Universal Lengthened Quick Release Plate Dual Dovetail Macro Slide Rail with D-Ring Screw for Tripod Ball Head DSLR Camera, Arca-Swiss Compatible https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D4CGK7R/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_CGLVCb02TTJ9R

 

[Dthomas3523]

Exactly what I just bought.

HITHUT PU-200 200mm Universal Lengthened Quick Release Plate Dual Dovetail Macro Slide Rail with D-Ring Screw for Tripod Ball Head DSLR Camera, Arca-Swiss Compatible https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D4CGK7R/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_CGLVCb02TTJ9R

Think this will screw into it?

 

[_Windrider_]

Well.....shit.

For someone reason the RRS website won’t allow me to put a cinema rail in cart.

Anyone have a suggestion (preferably amazon since I have prime) for a cheap 10”-12” rail?

Needs to be arca and have threaded 1/4”x20 holes so I can mount two RRS micro ballheads.

@MPHReallyRightStuff

 

[AIAW]

Well.....shit.

For someone reason the RRS website won’t allow me to put a cinema rail in cart.

Anyone have a suggestion (preferably amazon since I have prime) for a cheap 10”-12” rail?

Needs to be arca and have threaded 1/4”x20 holes so I can mount two RRS micro ballheads.

I really prefer the RRS stuff. Hit up https://www.hejnarphotostore.com and see if they have what you are looking for in a pinch.

 

[Huskydriver]

Should np.

Here is what your working with underneath. The middle threaded portion can be adjusted up and down quite a bit so should have plenty of room.

 

[MPHReallyRightStuff]

@Dthomas3523 @TacticalDillhole just clear your cache and cookies and try again. We have some new products available that are familiar so we have been playing with listings lately which can screw things up. If it doesn’t work call my direct number tomorrow during the day and I’ll order it for you 385-248-0800 Michael

 

[Dthomas3523]

@Dthomas3523 @TacticalDillhole just clear your cache and cookies and try again. We have some new products available that are familiar so we have been playing with listings lately which can screw things up. If it doesn’t work call my direct number tomorrow during the day and I’ll order it for you 385-248-0800 Michael

Thanks!

Quick question, do you guys have an adapter plate that would allow the microphone ballhead the be used in a RRS/arca clamp?

 

[MPHReallyRightStuff]

I am a little confused by your question, apologies. Can you elaborate more?

 

[Dthomas3523]

I am a little confused by your question, apologies. Can you elaborate more?

No problem. I want this micro ballhead to fit into an arca clamp (such as the on on a ballhead or gamer plate).

Basically, I need a dovetail plate with a female 1/4”x20 threads

 

[MPHReallyRightStuff]

Yes we have plates and clamps with female threads, also we have a reduced bushing as well if you’d prefer a clamp style that uses the bigger style of threads. Get infront of a computer tomorrow and give me a call and we can go through the listings of different products to find you the proper porridge.

 

[Dthomas3523]

Yes we have plates and clamps with female threads, also we have a reduced bushing as well if you’d prefer a clamp style that uses the bigger style of threads. Get infront of a computer tomorrow and give me a call and we can go through the listings of different products to find you the proper porridge.

Awesome, will do.

Sent a pm with pics of the two pieces I’m trying to attach.

Thanks!

 

[Yerman]

 

[Diver160651]

Be careful, many of the plates on Amazon are not 1.5” dovetail and will not lock up 100% in the RRS clamp..

 

[Yerman]

Be careful, many of the plates on Amazon are not 1.5” dovetail and will not lock up 100% in the RRS clamp..

Good thing I bought all the cheap stuff ;-)

 

[Dthomas3523]

I’ll get a pic of it once all the parts are here.

What I ended up with:

Gray Ops Dual dovetail clamp gamer plate that will be on top of leofoto ballhead

(For binos) outdoorsman stud and stand. With a dovetail adapter

(For terrapin) RRS terrapin dovetail plate > RRS micro ballhead > RRS dovetail plate

My plan is to use the base ballhead to align binos and then use the mini ballhead on the plate to co-witness the terrapin.

 

[Dthomas3523]

Gamer plate is actually a pretty clean and fairly compact setup.

 

[Sheldon N]

That looks really nice.

 

[Sheldon N]

Got my setup done with a 6" plate and anti-twist bar, a tall Outdoorsmans mount for the SLC 15's, and a BC-18 ballhead for the Leica 2700B. I got one of the ebay 3D printed holders for the Leica and it seems to work well enough. I can co-witness and adjust the RF to align with the binos or pick out individual targets.

The whole plate/ballhead setup including the Outdoorsmans stand weighs about 10oz. Everything locks down super solid and stable.

 

[dave300]

Got my setup done with a 6" plate and anti-twist bar, a tall Outdoorsmans mount for the SLC 15's, and a BC-18 ballhead for the Leica 2700B. I got one of the ebay 3D printed holders for the Leica and it seems to work well enough. I can co-witness and adjust the RF to align with the binos or pick out individual targets.

The whole plate/ballhead setup including the Outdoorsmans stand weighs about 10oz. Everything locks down super solid and stable.

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Looks great!
Can you tell me more about the plate and twist bar? Were did you source it from?
Id like to do the exact same thing, but with a Terrapin, first generation, I wonder if you though there would be enough room between a pair of 15s and the terrapin?
Thank you

 

[blbennett1288]

Got my setup done with a 6" plate and anti-twist bar, a tall Outdoorsmans mount for the SLC 15's, and a BC-18 ballhead for the Leica 2700B. I got one of the ebay 3D printed holders for the Leica and it seems to work well enough. I can co-witness and adjust the RF to align with the binos or pick out individual targets.

The whole plate/ballhead setup including the Outdoorsmans stand weighs about 10oz. Everything locks down super solid and stable.

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What rail is that? I am having a hard time finding them with the M3 holes

How do you mount the BC-18 Micro Ball to the rail? Looks like it threads directly into one of the 1/4-20 slot ends?

 

[jonraccrr]

Grey ops amp plate. It holds two optics can be used as a tac table and can be attached to the rifle for added stability

 

[_Windrider_]

Grey ops amp plate. It holds two optics can be used as a tac table and can be attached to the rifle for added stability

That’s cute. But wtf is that reloading contraption!?

 

[jonraccrr]

Lol. That’s a Dillion 1050 with a auto drive. ???

 

[Sheldon N]

Looks great!
Can you tell me more about the plate and twist bar? Were did you source it from?
Id like to do the exact same thing, but with a Terrapin, first generation, I wonder if you though there would be enough room between a pair of 15s and the terrapin?
Thank you

It’s a Hejnar 6” plate, I think their multi purpose plate. It came with the anti twist bar.

 

[Nitrosteel]

I’ve been reading that what Outdoorsmans makes (out of AZ) is really good.