BH-40 SC Ballhead

Overview

A  Really Right Stuff ball head is the best choice for all precision  firearms needs, and will give you fast and accurate control and solid  support of your firearms and observation equipment. Aiming and horizon  leveling can be accomplished as one instinctive motion, and rigid lockup  takes just a quick twist of one control. As a result, our ball heads  are faster to use and inherently more stable than 3-axis pan-tilt tripod  heads. Since the ball head profile is smaller and lacks the protruding  handles, they are also much easier to carry and pack. 

The BH-40  SC is the culmination of years of iterative development based on  first-hand experience and abundant input from seasoned professionals and  enthusiasts. Our goal was to build the perfect general-purpose ball  head. Our premise was that aesthetics needn't play second fiddle to  functionality, that operation should be intuitive and predictable, and  that your investment should be rewarded with years of satisfaction. 

The  BH-40 SC offers up to 45 degrees of tilt in all directions, and up to  90-degrees in the two drop-notches. The largest of the three control  knobs independently controls the tension of the main ball joint. The  midsize knurled knob features independent control of the panning base,  which features laser engraved degree markers every 2.5 degrees. The  smallest control knob works in concert with the main lock knob to set a  minimum amount of resistance on the ball joint at all times, independent  of the main lock knob being fully loosened or not. 

The BH-40 SC  from SOAR® features our patent-pending SC-LR lever-release style  quick-release clamp for optimum speed and security. The three positions  of the lever offer fully closed, fully open and half-open positions for  adjusting the plate within the clamp. When closed, the clamp offers  50lbs of no-slip grip on our RRS Dovetail plates and the lever hugs the  clamp body, keeping it secure against accidental snags. The SC-LR clamp  also features laser-engraved reference marks and a bulls-eye level for  precise positioning and leveling. New to our line of clamps, the SC-LR  features a patent-pending double clamp design that has a tiered jaw  style. The top tier is for our RRS 1.5 inch dovetail while the bottom  tier works with sections of Picatinny. 

Extensive field use has  proven the utility of our innovative design. The BH-40 delivers solid  performance in all weather and temperature ranges. Its low profile,  precision control knobs, rugged housing, and state of the art  quick-release clamps make our BH-40 the ballhead of choice for both  seasoned professionals and enthusiastic amateurs.

Features

• Patented lever-release clamp for fast & easy mounting
• Patent-Pending double jaw design for RRS 1.5" Dovetail and Picatinny
• Ergonomic design gives superior handling and unsurpassed reliability
• Lowest height profile in its class
• Large main locking knob incorporates stainless steel ball bearings for a lifetime of silky smooth control
• Dual drop-notches allow maximum flexibility for positioning the rifle into any angle
• Micrometer drag tension adjustment is repeatable and absolutely reliable
• Precision  panning base is finely laser-engraved at 2.5 degree intervals and  features our unique drum & brake design for effortless locking
• High-visibility bulls-eye spirit level embedded in clamp for accurate leveling, even in low light
• Laser-engraved millimeter scale offers precise centering and positioning within the clamp jaw
• All  components are of the finest Really Right Stuff quality, machined from  solid aircraft aluminum or stainless steel for maximum durability and  minimum weight

Specs

• Load Capacity: 18lbs/8.1kg
• Height: 3.1"/ 78mm
• Base Diameter: 2.1"/ 53mm
• Ball Diameter: 1.6"/ 40mm
• Tripod Mount: 3/8"-16 socket (only compatible with studs no taller than 3/8"
• Weight: 15.7oz/ 445g

In the Box

1. (1) BH-40 SC ball head
2. (1) SC-LR lever-release style quick-release clamp (installed)
3. (1) Padded Cordura pouch with drawstring closure
4. (1) 5/32" hex key (required to remove/replace clamp)
5. (1) User's guide for ball head and clamp features
6. (1) 1/4"-20 x 5/8" stainless steel flat head mounting screw