ANVIL-30 ARC SPECS
IS THE ANVIL-30 ARC RIGHT FOR YOU?
- Best for: Precision rifle shooting, hunting, tripod-supported glassing, and demanding field use.
- Choose it if: You want a compact, low-profile head purpose-built for tripod-based rifle support.
- Interface: Dual jaw clamp that works with both Arca-style dovetails and Picatinny rails.
- Control: Lever-lock ball design for fast, one-handed adjustment and secure lockup.
- Capacity: Rated to support up to 35 lb (15.87 kg) of rifles, optics, and accessories.
- Precision: Laser-engraved scale and dual bubble levels for repeatable, level setups.
- Compatibility: RRS Dovetail and RRS-LOCK safety stop support for secure mounting.
- Made here: American-made head designed for hard use in the field.
The RRS® Anvil-30 ARC Ball Head
Fast, secure rifle support in a compact head
Built for shooters who rely on their tripod as a primary support, the Anvil-30 ARC Ball Head delivers confident control for rifles and optics in a low-profile, American-made package that integrates cleanly into modern field and competition setups.
ANVIL-30 ARC FEATURES
- Dual jaw clamp accepts both Arca-style dovetails and Picatinny rails.
- Lever-lock ball control for rapid one-handed adjustment.
- Top-loading lever-release clamp for fast gear changes.
- Low-profile 30 mm ball design keeps weight close to the tripod apex.
- User-adjustable jaw width for third-party rails and plates.
- RRS Dovetail compatible for repeatable mounting precision.
- RRS-LOCK safety stop support for added retention.
- Laser-engraved scale for repeatable positioning.
- Dual high-visibility bubble levels for fast leveling.
- Built for precision rifle shooting, hunting, tripod-supported glassing, and field use.
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New to Ball Heads?
Learn more about what a ball head is, how it differs from other tripod heads, and how to choose the right model for your setup. Our guide explains ball head movement, load support, clamp types, and key design details so you can better understand how the Anvil-30 ARC fits into a complete tripod system for shooting, optics, and field support.
WHAT'S IN THE BOX?
- (1) SOAR Anvil-30 ARC Ball Head
- (1) Padded Cordura pouch with drawstring closure
- (1) 9/64" hex key
- (1) QR-code reference card for user manual
9 Reviews
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I use this Ball Head to Hunt Predators long Range.
I use this Ball Head to Hunt Predators long Range. This is my 3rd Anvil 30. I bought this one for my son to use. It is easier for him to run over other Ball heads. I found success on the very first use. 350 yard shot on a 3" target. I highly recommend this as I prefer this one over my other ball head and it stays home to prove it. Hence the reason for purchasing this one. I did notice this one was a bit grittier than the previous two that I have purchased. However, I used the cleaning cloth and tried my best to clean it and that helped a ton! Only con is the price. However, I have 1000's of hours and countless revolution scanning 360 degrees and only one small issue of losing the level. So it has definitely survived my torture test and has far exceeded my expectations. Which is Hard to do. Thank you RRS for making a great Product. I've been running them since 2018.
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Great, easy to use and locks in tight.
Great, easy to use and locks in tight.
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Ease of use and quality of construction
I switched from a regular, multi knob ballhead to the Anvil 30. This thing is easier to use, and made beautifully. I’ll use the other ballhead for a spotter or other optic, but this Anvil will stay paired with my guns.
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Anvil -30
This is the best head for shooting off of, clip in or tac table bag it. There is not a faster more adjustable head made.
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Anvil-30 ARC with R-Lock
I purchased the Anvil-30 ARC along with a SOAR Rail. Both together utilize the R-Lock locking system with a pin in the ball head clamp which engages holes in the bottom of the RRS/ARCA rail. Pros: >> The Ball Head with integrated RRS/Picatinny clamp and multiple attachment methods to the tripod are very elegant. The #3 adapter is 70mm and will fit many 70mm-standard non-RRS tripods. This is only mentioned briefly in the adapter video, so a good thing to be aware of. Cons: The top locking lever for the RRS/Pic rail clamp has a couple of questionable features: >> The lever has three positions: Tightened, Sliding, and Released. The lever locks in the fully tightened position and the little nub which must be pressed to release is tiny. I'm not sure it could be released with gloves on. At least, there is an option to disable the lock with some fiddly disassembly and reassembly of the locking arm. >> In the sliding position (clamp half open so rail can't be removed) the R-Lock pin does NOT RETRACT, so the rail DOES NOT SLIDE! Again, the tiny locking nub can be pressed to retract the pin but doing so is not easy. It is hard to understand a Sliding position which does not allow the rail to slide! >> More of a comment on the rail, but my rifles all have 17" forends, but the longest R-Lock rail is only 13-1/2 inches.
