Tri-Pod
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Trigger sticks are decent for fast setup while walking and hunting. If you just want to setup and sit I use the Inorrel tripods found on Amazon with a Neofoto or Inorrel ball head. You can have a complete setup for less than what you would pay in just the tripod alone in a Really Right Stuff setup.
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Here is what I use. It would be best used in hunting from a sitting position in a blind (ie. for coyotes, etc) or standing for pesting at night. I use it on my back porch for starling duty. I like the bubble level which ensures that my crosshairs are level when I level the rifle to the tri-pod then the scope to the rifle. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KMPCVMH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00
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tripod stability, particularly when extended, varies greatly with price, materials and design.
you have to decide how much stability you need vs what you are willing to spend.
you have to decide how much stability you need vs what you are willing to spend.
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I would love to get some more advice on buying a tripod with ballhead (maybe someone reading this has one to sell?).
▪ I don't want junk.
▪ But I'm not prepared to shell out $500. Maybe $350?
▪ It needs to be tall enough for standing shots (I'm 6 ft).
▪ Weight: Lighter is better, sure. But if saving 1lbs in weight will cost me 100 US dollars — I'll rather save my money and spend my sweat.
Thanks!
Matthias
▪ I don't want junk.
▪ But I'm not prepared to shell out $500. Maybe $350?
▪ It needs to be tall enough for standing shots (I'm 6 ft).
▪ Weight: Lighter is better, sure. But if saving 1lbs in weight will cost me 100 US dollars — I'll rather save my money and spend my sweat.
Thanks!
Matthias
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Primos bipodI would love to get some more advice on buying a tripod with ballhead (maybe someone reading this has one to sell?).
▪ I don't want junk.
▪ But I'm not prepared to shell out $500. Maybe $350?
▪ It needs to be tall enough for standing shots (I'm 6 ft).
▪ Weight: Lighter is better, sure. But if saving 1lbs in weight will cost me 100 US dollars — I'll rather save my money and spend my sweat.
Thanks!
Matthias
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Leophoto rifle has great tripods as well as a long line of accessories and ball heads for many applications. The tripod as are carbon fiber and some can hold up to 70 lbs.
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I generally pest hunt from a turkey hunting low to the ground seat or a Millenium swivel seat.
With the turkey seat I often can use my knees to support the rifle but I always bring along the short version of tripod trigger stick.
When using the swivel seat I use the
medium height tripod trigger stick.
The trigger sticks are perfection. They are instantly adjustable.
My shots can be anywhere from ground level to thirty or forty feet up a tree. So rapid adjustability is very much preferred.
I’m currently not a fan of the vise style tripods. I guess there OK if you have it adjusted just right for shooting at targets like rats in a specific area of a barn or something similar. With that type of set ip you may need to bend and hold to get the shot position. I prefer to build on bone rather than muscle. But I know they’re popular and some people swear by them. Trigger sticks are also significantly lighter and less bulky.
YMMV
With the turkey seat I often can use my knees to support the rifle but I always bring along the short version of tripod trigger stick.
When using the swivel seat I use the
medium height tripod trigger stick.
The trigger sticks are perfection. They are instantly adjustable.
My shots can be anywhere from ground level to thirty or forty feet up a tree. So rapid adjustability is very much preferred.
I’m currently not a fan of the vise style tripods. I guess there OK if you have it adjusted just right for shooting at targets like rats in a specific area of a barn or something similar. With that type of set ip you may need to bend and hold to get the shot position. I prefer to build on bone rather than muscle. But I know they’re popular and some people swear by them. Trigger sticks are also significantly lighter and less bulky.
YMMV
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Carbon Fiber Tripod-LT364C-Small Size RT90C Professional Heavy Duty Tripods Stable Compact Stand with 75mm Bowl Adapter for Video Camera Bird Photography DSLR 36mm Tube 77.2lb/35kg Load, No Mid-column https://a.co/d/0TzcW90
Low Profile Tripod Ball Head-INNOREL N52,Panoramic CNC Metal Camera Tripod Ball Head with Two 1/4" Screw Arca Swiss Quick Release Plates for Tripod,Monopod,DSLR,Camcorder,Max Load 66lbs/30kg https://a.co/d/9w4JtGA
Really good bang for the buck I have this ball head and a leofoto both do well just depends on your budget.
Low Profile Tripod Ball Head-INNOREL N52,Panoramic CNC Metal Camera Tripod Ball Head with Two 1/4" Screw Arca Swiss Quick Release Plates for Tripod,Monopod,DSLR,Camcorder,Max Load 66lbs/30kg https://a.co/d/9w4JtGA
Really good bang for the buck I have this ball head and a leofoto both do well just depends on your budget.
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one tip is can offer is add a hook below the head if it doesn't come with one (as shown in some picks above).
if packing in, hanging your gear from the hook will make the tripod more stable.
if packing in, hanging your gear from the hook will make the tripod more stable.
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I am impressed with this one. Bought it for my elk hunt but impressed with stability and how fast the height can be adjusted. Good rating but a lot of choices out there. Some just prefer shooting sticks or mono stick because the say a tripod is not fast enough for a shot.
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I picked up this combo this summer and am super impressed with it, and it was less than $250
Lots of really good options, tho. I spent a fair amount of time on Amazon looking at different options.
Lots of really good options, tho. I spent a fair amount of time on Amazon looking at different options.
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