Really Right Stuff Carbon Fiber SOAR Tripod and Vyce Review

[@Mrgunsngear]

Man I didn't even know I needed this until now....

[@8541tactical]

+Mrgunsngear Channel Glad to be your enabler!

[@souravzzz]

RRS tripods are my favorite for photography. I have taken mine all over the world and never had a complaint.

[@1911shooter]

I've had my tvc33 with a bh55 for 6 almost 7 years now. Buy once/cry once. It's been with me to 4 continents, 20+ countries, been submerged in saltwater for hours at a time. Held 800mm lenses rock solid for days at a time. Being that everything down to the screws are made in the USA, is great, but seeing that they are expanding into the precision shooting market has made me very happy. Great talk through of a phenomenal product. I would like to

[@scarmenl]

I see people saying to expensive but stop and consider how much you have spent in tripods over the years. I say buy once cry once. I know for myself that I have laid out much more that the cost of that setup and have thrown most of it out or broken it. For me it cuts both ways as I enjoy wildlife photography and shooting. The nice part is that the ball head and the legs he is showing can be used for both.

[@8541tactical]

Absolutely.

[@BadGuyDennis]

I have been using RRS 40mm ball head for photography for more than a decade. The greatest thing of it is: once you finished your frame composition, you lock the ball, your composition won't shift at all. Even up to 500mm telephoto lens. Up till now I still cannot find another ball head surpass the RSS's one, not even the Arca-Swiss. It is an expensive gear but it's quality really deserve the price. And it certainly can pass over generations. It is also slightly compact and lighter in weight compared to many counterparts.

[@Bootknife1099]

Ya you got me as well... just coughed a lung for a 34L with leveling head for my Desert Tech all because your video and the Primal Rights videos. . I’ll keep an eye out the extended use video you mentioned.. great review.

[@Scatology900]

CAN'T WAIT FOR THIS MDT ESS CHASSIS REVIEW!!

[@EnkeiTenjin]

CVLT been waiting for freaking ages

[@8541tactical]

We just received the production version. It will be very soon.

[@Scatology900]

Yeeeessssss!!!!!!!!

[@lsmullin62]

Would live a tips and tricks to shooting a tripod.

[@ParabolicBox]

$1k for a completely CNC machined anodized aluminum, stainless, and carbon fibre tripod sounds like a good price. But maybe that's just me, and my experience as a machinist.

[@8541tactical]

When you start looking at Carbon Fiber and Machined Aluminum parts for sport bikes and race cars, it puts things into perspective. I have looked at several exhaust systems for my motorcycle that are significantly more expensive and not made in the US.

[@jdirt1982]

8541 Tactical what flavor of sport bike ????? I used to roll a 05 ZX10 until I had kids and lost all the toys and scrotum etc..

[@JDsSportsRoom]

Nice jacket boss, and yes RRS makes the nicest tripods.

[@jonathansommerfeld9080]

Awesome Introduction

[@timwilhelmson8707]

john u do a very good job explaining things thanks

[@jono5671]

Awesome intro, great review. thank you 8541 Tactical.

[@8541tactical]

+Jon O thanks for watching.

[@sethhamilton5824]

looks like a really pretty gitzo

[@raider6511]

I keep 4getting to ask, How did u come up with the 8541 Tactical name? Y 8541?

[@thomaschilcott]

It was his MOS (Military Occupational Speciality). MOS 8541 (now superseded by MOS 0317) was USMC Scout Sniper.

[@TheSamswam]

nice review mate

[@calisti555]

Have you tried the Nightstalker pro from Night goggles? $499 and comes with a Arca swiss ball head.

[@hotelkilo006]

The shooting community really needs to become aware of geared tripod heads. Ball heads sag and you have to fight that with heavy spotting scopes and rifles. Geared heads stay put and give you fine adjustments for getting on target without having to anticipate the head settling into position.

[@hotelkilo006]

The ball head in the video seems to have a better system than most ball heads I have seen however.

[@devonoaks3273]

Can we get a review on the GRS Berserk stock?

[@drmaudio]

Was that a dragon fly in the intro? It seems to be a thrill seeker.

[@8541tactical]

+Gun Sense (drmaudio) Yep. He was determined to eat some splash.

[@MrFREDANG]

Hi John, I was wondering what return to zero is like on the spuhr mounts? Love the reviews and videos, keep it up!! Regards from the UK

[@8541tactical]

I actually have not tested it. But I will. It's not a QD mount so I don't usually worry about RTZ, but I don't anticipate any problems with it.

[@MrFREDANG]

thanks for the reply, looking forward to hearing what you find!

[@ScottB289]

RRS makes the best!

[@PolskiHetzen]

Say you have a .5moa rifle from prone. What kind of groups would you be able to get with this standing? What about sitting? Just curious as I've never shot off one.

[@8541tactical]

+PolskiHetzen I actually have a 100 yard target that I shot from the Tripod, but it didn't make it into the vide. I will try to make sure I include it in the web review.

[@thefinancier12]

PolskiHetzen at 300 yards I'm consistently 1 MOA with the RRS and a SRSA1.

[@C_Squared]

Do they make a pistol grip ball head like the manfrotto?

[@8541tactical]

+C_Squared I don't believe they do at this time.

[@No_Skill42]

What chassis/stock should I get for my Remington 700 sps varmint 308? I'm looking at anything from a greyboe renegade to an mdt lss. Any other stocks or chassis to look at that are under $600

[@8541tactical]

+brayden hepworth there is a lot out there, but a lot will depend on your personal preference. The Greyboe and the LSS are polar opposites on the way they feel and handle.

[@No_Skill42]

Ok I kinda figured that. I'm leaning towards the lss as I want to start getting into precision shoot even though I'm only 16. With the lss I can use a pistol grip and maybe an prs stock too

[@redfernsoljah]

I knew in the beginning that this tripod would be expensive and really liked the review up to the point that I saw how much just the Tripod was, Just over $1k for a tripod. Holy Crapola! Wish you had stated this at the beginning. Myself being retired and having to build systems that are sub 3k for the gun and quality optics I hope that you also go over some types of reviews of Tripod systems that complete you can get into for sub $500 that can be used for Precision Rifle, and spotting as hope to find some type of system that would work well for all these things as well as using while hunting. Yet be a quality made product, lighter weight, and works very well for the money. Besides doing just a normal camera tripod.

[@8541tactical]

+AppalachianGunSlinger we will definitely get into some more budget oriented options soon.

[@lakepostell6912]

Bh-55lrSoarseries ball head srp $489...Tvc-33 versa series 3 Msrp $975

[@johnwalter564]

That rod between the ball and Mount is pencil thin. I wouldn’t trust it. Get a sunwayfoto xb44 from shadowtech. Rated for 88lbs and Mount is directly on the head.

[@8541tactical]

I probably should have done it for the video, but I can almost plank on this guy. It is FAR, FAR more rigid than the Shadowtech. If I wanted to attach the VYCE directly to the sticks, I could do that as well. I just prefer this setup.

[@johnwalter564]

Im talking about the company that makes hogsaddle. Thats shadow-tech right? They have a modded xb44 rated for 88lbs. They milled off the post between the ball and mount so it has a lower center of gravity. I have a MDT ess chassis for my rem 700 300 win. It has a S&B pm2 and an IVEY rtm50 adjustable base so its really rear heavy. The rifle weighs 20 lbs. Im building a tripod setup now to open up my shooting spot possibilities here in Oregon. I couldn't afford the $1400 RRS set up so I bought Feisol carbon fiber legs rated for 40 lbs and the sunwayfoto xb44 for it. I dont like the mushiness of the hogsaddle and Im sketched about my rifle slipping out of it. I bought a XLR industries dovetail arca mount. The issue is even with it on the largest rear mlok its still very unbalanced and I feel thats gonna put a lot of strain on the head. I know you are familiar with the ess. You know the plastic hand guard in front of the magwell? Well right there is the balance point. So I have a buddy making a dovetail mount to bolt into those 3 holes that hold the hand guards to the chassis. should work well

[@johnwalter564]

That ball head is tiny. It’s rated for only like 30 lbs. A sunwayfoto xb44 is what you want. It’s rated for 88lbs.

[@davidgald3072]

Practice makes perfect,

[@dannertactical]

John, have you looked at this tripod yet? stores.hogsaddle.com/prst-carbon-fiber-tripod/

[@ruthless4645]

How does this tripod function in the field, and in a hunting situation any better than say a Primos tripod or a Vangard or a Bog pod that only cost around a $150.00?. I mean when your in a hunting situation and using a tripod, you're not really moving around much. Plus the Primos and the others are a TON cheaper, lighter/easier to carry. This sounds like a EXTREMELY niche and boutique item for people with MUCH more money than brains at over $1000.00 US......Not including the mount system.

[@8541tactical]

+ruthless4645 it is FAR more stable than the two you mentioned. The catch is if your task requires the stability. Most hunters use the Primos sticks because they are shooting relatively large kill-zones at relatively short range. That isn't to say that a skilled shooter can't stretch the legs on a set, but the RRS rig is better suited to it.

[@ocabj]

I retrofitted a Manfrotto 488RC2 ballhead (on 055XPROB legs) with a RRS lever clamp for photography (so I could use L-plates/brackets) several years back. I ended up getting the RRS adapter for the ATAICS and tried it on my existing tripod setup and while it does support the rifle (just barely), it is not very stable at all. Lots of wobble in the hold. Definitely not shooting tight groups with it, but enough to make a what would be good hunting shot (I'm making an assumption because I've never hunted in my life) Tripod shooting definitely requires an overbuilt tripod. Get ones with very high load capacity (40lb+ if possible).

[@snteevveetns]

Great review and explanation. Too rich for my wife's pocket book tho... LoL. (

[@8541tactical]

+snteevveetns glad you enjoyed the video.

[@johngissendanner5836]

At them prices need to be called the wrong stuff

[@dylanl9532]

OMG why can't you just review some things that we regular people can afford like the bog-pod. My price point is very reasonable. $1000 on the rifle, $1000 on the scope and $1000 on all the other stuff, scope rings, bipod / tripod, case, trigger job etc.

[@8541tactical]

+Dylan L Don't worry Dylan, we will cover some more budget oriented options soon.

[@MrMalicious5]

1000 dollar tripods before you even get into a rifle mount. Jesus.

[@8541tactical]

They are definitely not inexpensive. They are also very high quality. They aren't for every budget.

[@w6zip]

MrMalicious5 time to come to Jesus! Lol

[@MrMalicious5]

This is a serious professional's tool for sure and requires a serious professional's budget. Or maybe you just got money like that.

[@elisamuelhernandez3636]

$1045 only for the tripod Hell NO!

[@8541tactical]

It is definitely not for all budgets.

[@nelsons48]

Too Pricey

[@ericwilliams2317]

OK, two things to mention here. First off, I really like the kit on show, useful and well made...... But what the hell is a "VYCE"? there is no such word in the dictionary - take a look. The word you are looking for is "VICE" end of. That word is in the dictionary and perfectly describes the thing you have in your hand with jaws on it. Spelling a word incorrectly is just plain LAZY

[@8541tactical]

Eric, it is a proper noun not a common noun. Likely they did it for marketing purposes. It would be no different than if your parents named you Eryk.

[@bigracer3867]

first

[@lakepostell6912]

Big Racer no data =000