I belive they make a panning base that stacks in the anvil but not super light. Not sure if anyones tried it...
I only chose SC-ARC because I prefer levers instead of knobs and because the lever has a lock on itself so it can't come loose by accident. So it was really about preference and failsafe security even though I know a knob wouldn't come loose, the SC-ARC literally can't.I just cancelled my order for the scout with the arc and ordered with the screw clamp. I realized I don't need the lever lock for glassing and it saves well over 1.5 oz. not using the arc clamp. I'm going to pull the whole head off and use the arc lever on the tripod when I shoot so I'll have the same lever anyway.
Keep us updated! Post some pics tooReceived mine today. Much smaller than I expected. I'm impressed.
How durable is the current composite handle ?I actually got to help with the testing/prototyping throughout the development of this head. If anyone has any specific questions let me know and I’ll help the best I can.
It’s extremely tough in my experience. The original design had a much thinner handle/control arm but we all wanted it to be more substantial while keeping the weight down. I’m pretty sure milled aluminum would have added more to the cost and also would be cold to the touch. The handle material they went with is a great option in my opinion.How durable is the current composite handle ?
I was kinda expecting milled aluminum …
so that just tilts up and down correct? And then need to ad another piece to be able to pan??I thought it was missing parts when I took it from the box it’s so small and light.
ahh gotcha i see it now. Looks like a nice setup, i tried a friends tricer lp but i found it to be to on/off feeling. Either too tight or too loose. Can this one be adjusted to be able to hold optics put while still beng able to pan or tilt?The head pans as well as tilts. The handle twists to control tilt, and the side knob (not visible in the above photo, it’s on the other side) controls panning. The knob in the above photo is for the Arca clamp.
Got mine a couple weeks ago and direct mounted it to a Leofoto tripod. Very pleased with it. Smooth operation, high quality construction.
Need a little more use to give you a good answer on that. I have only had it out once with my 9x45 Mavens on top, and it did great. I’ll test it out with 15s soon. Don’t have a spotter so can’t speak to that.ahh gotcha i see it now. Looks like a nice setup, i tried a friends tricer lp but i found it to be to on/off feeling. Either too tight or too loose. Can this one be adjusted to be able to hold optics put while still beng able to pan or tilt?
Yes. I tested with an 883.ahh gotcha i see it now. Looks like a nice setup, i tried a friends tricer lp but i found it to be to on/off feeling. Either too tight or too loose. Can this one be adjusted to be able to hold optics put while still beng able to pan or tilt?
They are still relatively new to shooting sports and their foray to hunting is in it’s infancy. Their stuff is so popular they can’t keep up with demand anyway. I remember it took me almost 6-months to get my anvil, they would advertise they had a bunch made up and they’d sell out in a couple days.…My only comment is I'm a bit confused why they don't seem to be advertising it much at all. Given how huge of a deal it is for hunters using Anvil heads, I figured they'd be shouting about it from the mountaintops.
My PT Scout took a about 3-4 weeks of backorder and they haven't even advertised it. I suspect the limiting factor for the configuration I ordered is the SC-ARC part. Anything with that clamp seems to always be backordered. It was the same when I bought one for my Atlas CAL.They are still relatively new to shooting sports and their foray to hunting is in it’s infancy. Their stuff is so popular they can’t keep up with demand anyway. I remember it took me almost 6-months to get my anvil, they would advertise they had a bunch made up and they’d sell out in a couple days.