RRS Anvil Ball Head ?
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@Moose We designed it to be as strong as the leveling base but have more features and still allow user to go into the prone. It is $40 more expensive than our most expensive ta-3-lc-hk setup of leveling bases, so fairly comparable. But it has double the range, if you figure out how to time it differently than how it will be shipped you can make it much stronger than the leveling base but not be easy to move around with a hand-held lrf mounted (thats for you tinkerers). It also has a dual clamp built into the main body that accepts picatinny and RRS Dovetail.
I am going to do a video on it in a few weeks. It is looking to start shipping beginning to mid April as long as no other foreseeable issues. Some things have changed as far as the appearance like the main lock handle and the color.
I am going to do a video on it in a few weeks. It is looking to start shipping beginning to mid April as long as no other foreseeable issues. Some things have changed as far as the appearance like the main lock handle and the color.
Here are some SHOT Images, I know we have others on here,
Holding up the AX .50 Cal
Holding up the AX .50 Cal
Can you explain "timing it differently than how it will be shipped" versus the leveling base, do you mean the potential for more friction experienced in tilt and pan, pitch of threading of some sort? Sorry if this is a blatant oversight on my part in advance.
And that apex pretty much has me sold, y'all tightened things up a lot.
We will pre-set the timing for the low end tension (un-locked) position and high end tension (locked) position. If your mechanically savvy you could figure out how to set the timing as high or low as you want but would undoubtedly void the warranty.
In R&D testing we actually got the holding tension to be pretty sticking high per ft-lbs!!! But the minimal tension was unusable without a rifle (long lever).
In R&D testing we actually got the holding tension to be pretty sticking high per ft-lbs!!! But the minimal tension was unusable without a rifle (long lever).
Ah, tension, that's what I meant, tension-friction, bleh... Good to know, thought it was something like this, but thanks for clarifying.
Might you be able to say when/if your QR Pic + RRS rail mod for Atlas bipods might appear?
Might you be able to say when/if your QR Pic + RRS rail mod for Atlas bipods might appear?
Will the tension as set by RRS on the Anvil 30 function well with an RF or spotter at min tension?
min tension will be pretty much smooth with a handheld lrf. I used a sig kilo to get the smooth movement minimum set.
@carnageasada explain what product you are looking for, and I may answer you.
@carnageasada explain what product you are looking for, and I may answer you.
Holy crap! I can only imagine how much leverage is working downward at that mounting point. That's impressive to say the least.
@super_poot We are confident in a mid April shipping of anything dealing with the Anvil-30.
@carnageasada We have not started a qr version. I just released a new SC-LR lever release that you can put on our BTCA for Atlas bipods except 5H and Cal.
@carnageasada We have not started a qr version. I just released a new SC-LR lever release that you can put on our BTCA for Atlas bipods except 5H and Cal.
Quick question. One of the ordering options is with a platform adapter. Is that setup so you just remove the center plate and drop in the Anvil adapter?
Correct the option for the e series and 3 series platform adapter is for current tripods and you just wanna switch out your center removable platform. We should have a price up on that very soon as well, they just arent ready, my apologies.
@MPHReallyRightStuff - I haven’t seen photos of how the Anvil 30 mounts in the bottom. Will this thread into non-RRS tripods like the BH-55 does? Thanks.
@MPHReallyRightStuff At latter date will the Anvil 30 adapter for the RRS Series tripods be available to purchase if I buy the Anvil 30 without a adapter now? And what would the cost of the adapter be? i just can't afford the tripod and Anvil right now. Thanks.
Yes the adapter for current tripods will be available soon. You can also buy it separately at a later date. I just have to get the website open with a price when i have a final one.
Mike you meant 3/8-16 thread right? If so for us mortals that already have non-RRS tripods with existing 3/8-16 studs what can used to prevent the anvil's machined ball/shaft spinning itself loose from the tripods baseplate and stud?
yes i meant 3/8, my bad. The underside also has 4 other tapped holes and 3 non taped holes. If you want a super solid mount you can put a few screws up through whatever platform you have and it'll be anti-twist.
If you are speaking of our tripods before this current model, then yes. You can order it with either a 2 or 3 series platform adapter if you do not want to change the apex to the new version. http://soar.reallyrightstuff.com/Anvil-30-Ballhead. Look at the 3rd and 4th option in that listing link.
You guya make an awesome product. Im about to order a rrs ta-u-lc. This anvil ball head looks awesome, just not sure id utilize it for the price difference.
I just ordered one today. I've been using a TVC-24 tripod for my spotting scope for years and had no idea RRS was making stuff for rifles. I made myself a hogg saddle and adapted it to the Gitzo head I was using. This setup will so much better!
@MPHReallyRightStuff quick question from looking at the photo of the Anvil on your site. If I mount this on a standard 3/8" threaded mount, is there a set screw to keep it from rotating? It looks like there might be in the picture. In my limited experience with tripods, that 4 foot long lever they call a rifle will loosen even a properly torqued locked up ball head from the mounting screw pretty damn quick, so having a set screw would be a major plus.
@atxhorn4425 Under the Anvil is a threaded center hole 3/8" normal camera mount style. All around that threaded holes is 4 other threaded holes you could use as set screws to make it not able to twist if using someone elses tripod. When you buy it with our apex or the 2/3 series tripod adapters it will come with 4 screws to utilize those holes.
We designed it to work amazing with our products but if you do not have our tripod I hop you find a way to make those threaded ports work to your benefit.
We designed it to work amazing with our products but if you do not have our tripod I hop you find a way to make those threaded ports work to your benefit.
Since the ta-3 fits the opening in the 364 I would think the anvil and 3 series adapter should fit. I've been thinking about it.
If I start using mine more I may go for it. For right now for what I use it for the leofoto leveling base works well enough and was only $30. I just can't go all the way to the ground with the handle sticking out.
I have a Leofoto 404c that I would like to use with the anvil. Is the any way to get the measurements of the version that you can attach the tripod legs to. Would be nice to order that version if the Leofoto legs would bolt on. I saw this asked in another thread but it was never answered so I'm sure several people might want to go this route is possible.
To be honest, it definitely is not on the top of my priority list to do at the moment.
If i get time at some point I can go and measure the apex and pieces, but please do not hold me to it.
If i get time at some point I can go and measure the apex and pieces, but please do not hold me to it.
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Just received the latest update, the part that we are waiting on right now is the ball. We are working on different coatings to make sure there isn't any issues with lock-up, galling, etc. Once that is finished it will take a week and half to coat, assemble and ship. The listing says Mid April-Early May and I will most likely change that to Beg-Mid May just to give the most likely estimate, but it could still go out in April.
Just received the latest update, the part that we are waiting on right now is the ball. We are working on different coatings to make sure there isn't any issues with lock-up, galling, etc. Once that is finished it will take a week and half to coat, assemble and ship. The listing says Mid April-Early May and I will most likely change that to Beg-Mid May just to give the most likely estimate, but it could still go out in April.
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To say it "fits" is a bit misleading. Yes, you can drop it in, but the retention lock doesn't key into the grove on the RRS plate. You can use the clamp as the only way to secure it, but that's just asking for it to fall off and get lost, since the clamp lever isn't all that low-profile, nor difficult to twist.
I am not at work due to being home with a newborn. But I stopped by last week and it looks like they should ship this week. Don’t know if they are able to make the full backorder and ship in the same week. We will see. They are pretty damn amazing
Hey guys just a heads up..... They started to ship today!!!
Fabulous - cannot wait actually did my pre-order 02-14 just waiting to get a shipment notification!
can you name any dealers that'll be receiving these ball heads and tripods?
