peterk123
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Okay this is pretty slick. I'm already lugging the tripod to use with my binos. What's another pound? We are off to test it today before the hunt tomorrow. My wife will be using this if we see an antelope.
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liketorace
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Nice. Looks a little different than a HOG Saddle. Who makes the mount?
FYI ... I have the "Trigger stick". It is great for quick shots and pretty light. A good tripod if you will be moving around. I love that it is easy to deploy.
The tripod in your pic is great for a blind.
The tripod in your pic is great for a blind.
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peterk123
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BOG. Wife lovesit. In the red at 285 yards with it. Man I hope she gets a chance at an antelope tomorrow!
peterk123
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Neither one of us has a stock that could take one.
If you turned out to have issues with panning it while tracking game, or just weren’t quite satisfied in the field, you can try using a bag on top of your bipod.
View: https://youtube.com/watch?v=DK-vms4gIl0&pp=ygUPVHJpcG9kIHNob290aW5n
peterk123
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I just watched this. Interesting conclusion. I like the bag idea. It's just bulky and probably heavier. But man what a simple solution.
I'm very comfortable seated and shooting with my pack in an upright position. I'm super stable using my trekking poles with the straps crossed over each other while seated. Works pretty good kneeling too. But not quite as stable. It's the standing shot I find the most difficult unless I have a tree branch. Not fond of standing. Just something I have to work on.
I like ARCA best, but have found I like bag over clamp/saddle. The weight of the bag totally depends on the fill. And they’re usually bigger than a clamp/saddle, but can be packed much easier because they’re soft and flexible.
And I agree, not a fan of standing and the only use for it seems to be in urban areas. Outside, kneeling or sitting seems to be adequate everywhere I’ve seen. But I’m sure there are some edge cases that require standing in nature.
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peterk123
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I'm gonna sew one up and fill it with rice. I've made a bunch of shooting bags for the bench that way. See how small I can get away with.
I will be buying a clamp for the trigger stick. But I will keep the trigger stick.
After using the trigger stick for a week on uneven terrain, I love it. It adjusts very fast, unlike the average tripod, and it can support the weight of a rifle + chassis.
The only reason I will buy the clamp is so I can seat for extended periods of time without holding the rifle.
The trigger stick is great if you will be walking around and need to deploy it quick or you need to be quiet on uneven terrain.
After using the trigger stick for a week on uneven terrain, I love it. It adjusts very fast, unlike the average tripod, and it can support the weight of a rifle + chassis.
The only reason I will buy the clamp is so I can seat for extended periods of time without holding the rifle.
The trigger stick is great if you will be walking around and need to deploy it quick or you need to be quiet on uneven terrain.
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Mesatchornug
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for size/prototyping purposes (in a different hobby) we used to put rice in a sandwich bag or wrapped in plastic wrap, then stuff it in a sock...just a thought.
a solid mount on top of that plastic toy may mean the end of it very quick... i get that it is fun for a mere $100, but based on pictures it is all a PC glued plastic. it will not hold well a consistent stress from an off-balance 20lb on it plus recoil.
if you want something that will hold - look at slik carbon fiber tripods, i think slik is still the cheapest good brand among those - something in $200 range.
or a good one - like this $450 one.
VARI CF-704 – SLIK Global
The SLIK VARI series carbon fiber tripod professional bundles is a gem for Hybrid Still and Video photographers. The new VARI series carbon fiber tripods can quickly convert from a traditional carbon fiber center column set-up, a flat base for low angle work and lighter package, to a video bowl...
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i would get cheapest one on the left and put that $50 arca ball head i posted before, as it will work just fine.
20lbs on it? ... not sure what you are shooting, but my rifle is barely 12lbs.a solid mount on top of that plastic toy may mean the end of it very quick... i get that it is fun for a mere $100, but based on pictures it is all a PC glued plastic. it will not hold well a consistent stress from an off-balance 20lb on it plus recoil.
if you want something that will hold - look at slik carbon fiber tripods, i think slik is still the cheapest good brand among those - something in $200 range.
or a good one - like this $450 one.
VARI CF-704 – SLIK Global
The SLIK VARI series carbon fiber tripod professional bundles is a gem for Hybrid Still and Video photographers. The new VARI series carbon fiber tripods can quickly convert from a traditional carbon fiber center column set-up, a flat base for low angle work and lighter package, to a video bowl...
i would get cheapest one on the left and put that $50 arca ball head i posted before, as it will work just fine.
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It holds the weight just fine. It is not plastic.
But it is not designed for competition shooting where one might be putting additional stress on it.
I thought about an arca mount, that means I would need a longer arca rail on my rifle, right now I have a 3" arca. But that might be the way to go.
I will check out the ball you posted.
The problem with most tripods is adjusting them, they s*ck. They are too slow to adjust and move around. Ideally you would adjust it only once, but sometimes moving it around is required.
Just like everything, there isn't one item that can solve every use cases. For my needs, the trigger stick is great.
Even my buddy that goes to Wyoming a lot and takes +300 yard shots on animals prefers the trigger stick, sometimes he needs to move and take a quick shot.
Mesatchornug
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I think someone was posting about using some super light beads to fill their bags? Seems like a balance between carried weight and ballast, though I've yet to try this kind of shooting.
@paul73
Tripods are great for sleeping. Fell asleep this morning in the blind. My buddy took a pic. It was surprisingly comfortable.
My buddy woke me up, 2 min later 2 deer came from the right and we shot them both at 8:15, started gutting at 8:24, we were done by 8:40, loaded them on the truck and working by 9:00am.
#OperatorOperating
#TriggerStickNapTime
Sleeping ...
Tripods are great for sleeping. Fell asleep this morning in the blind. My buddy took a pic. It was surprisingly comfortable.
My buddy woke me up, 2 min later 2 deer came from the right and we shot them both at 8:15, started gutting at 8:24, we were done by 8:40, loaded them on the truck and working by 9:00am.
#OperatorOperating
#TriggerStickNapTime
Sleeping ...
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AllaSnackbah
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Yeah definitely, its way faster than a hogsaddle and weighs less than a bag.
AllaSnackbah
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if it was you who placed the arca plate - move it 3-4" closer to the magazine, it needs to be as close to the center of gravity as possible - for balance - without obstructing the mag.
Yes, it was me. It was originally forward for a bipod.
I ordered a longer KRG arca rail. I don't like this little one for a tripod. It has a couple of screws sticking out that make it hard to slide into the clamp. Stupid design.
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