BH-40-SCR SPECS
IS THE BH-40-SCR RIGHT FOR YOU?
- Best for: Precision shooters, hunters, and tactical operators who need fast, secure Arca or Picatinny mounting for rifles, spotting scopes, and optics in the field.
- Choose it if: You want to move between Arca-Swiss and Picatinny platforms instantly, without adapters or losing your zero.
- Compatibility: The included SC-ARC RRS-LOCK® clamp mounts directly to A.R.M.S. 17s-style bipods like Atlas or Thunderbeast, along with standard Arca-Swiss and Picatinny rails.
- Field advantage: RRS-LOCK® safety stops and visual lock indication confirm a secure hold under recoil or in rugged terrain.
- Capacity: Rated for 18 lb (8.2 kg), enough for rifles with optics, spotting scopes, and mid-weight camera systems.
- Head interface: 40mm hollow ball delivers smooth movement and ±45° of tilt in any direction, with instant, sag-free locking at any angle.
- Carry profile: The complete BH-40-SCR package weighs just 17.1 oz (486 g), keeping your kit lightweight without compromising a secure hold.
- Built here: CNC machined and Made in USA, with a compact, snag-free design built for rugged field use.

Precision Arca and Picatinny mounting engineered for tactical shooting, hunting, and rugged fieldwork
The RRS® BH-40-SCR
The BH-40-SCR pairs RRS's compact BH-40 ball head with the SC-ARC RRS-LOCK® Dual Arca/Pic Lever Clamp, giving precision shooters and hunters one mount that transitions instantly between Arca-Swiss and Picatinny platforms. Smooth, sag-free ball movement and rock-solid locking keep rifles, optics, and spotting scopes steady through recoil and rugged terrain.
Built for the field, the SC-ARC clamp's top-loading lever and RRS-LOCK® safety stops confirm secure attachment at a glance, while direct compatibility with A.R.M.S. 17s-style bipods like Atlas and Thunderbeast makes this configuration a natural fit for tactical setups and precision long-range shooting.
BH-40-SCR FEATURES
- 18 lb (8.2 kg) load capacity supports rifles with optics, spotting scopes, and mid-weight camera systems without sacrificing portability.
- 40mm hollow ball delivers smooth movement and ±45° of tilt in any direction, allowing easy positioning followed by instant, sag-free locking at any angle.
- Precision panning base offers lockable 360° rotation with laser-engraved 2.5° increments for accurate tracking and repeatable positioning.
- Low center of gravity design keeps mounted gear close to the tripod apex, minimizing moment arms and torsional stress for a firm, vibration-resistant connection.
- SC-ARC RRS-LOCK® Dual Arca/Pic Lever Clamp delivers true Picatinny and Arca-Swiss compatibility in one ultra-secure, rapid-release lever clamp.
- Patented top-loading lever enables instant gear swaps between optics and rifle platforms without adapters.
- RRS-LOCK® safety stops and visual lock indication confirm absolute confidence under recoil or in rugged terrain.
- Directly mounts to A.R.M.S. 17s-style bipods like Atlas or Thunderbeast, in a compact, snag-free, American-made design.
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WHAT'S IN THE BOX?
- 1 BH-40-SCR Ball Head Package
- 1x BH-40 ball head
- 1x SC-ARC RRS-LOCK® Dual Arca/Pic Lever Clamp
- 1x Padded Cordura® pouch with drawstring closure
- 1x 5/32" hex key (required to remove/replace clamp)
- 1x ¼"-20 x 3/4" stainless steel flat head mounting screw
- 1 QR-code reference card for user manual