Budget tripod

[gjs4]

Hi. Looking for a flatland we can have some weight budget tripod with its primary use being for a spotting scope and maybe some varmint gun use at times. Have a cheap lw velbon and it just doesn’t have the stability for using a spotter. Any suggestions would be appreciated.


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[Jo83ben]

What kind of budget are we talking?


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[archp625]

Yes, we will need a budget. I have a couple in mind that I have used depending on price point.

 

[gjs4]

Sorry folks.

I’d love for something sub 200$... sub 100$ would be even better.

I use it for summer whitetail glassing and woodchuck spotting.

Looked at the bogpod death grip but that seemed all gun and not spotter friendly. Again I won’t be carrying it much so weight doesn’t matter. The stem?neck that I have to crank up on my current bipod has it so shaken that if I touch the spotter it shakes out of the current FOV.


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[mtwarden]

I have Sirui 005 aluminum tripod, I removed the center section and the lowest legs (easily reversible). It's pretty inexpensive, pretty light (especially with above modifications), but still a very nice tripod

https://www.amazon.com/Sirui-T-005X-Aluminum-Tripod-C-10S-Black/dp/B01FG7X4FO

 

[archp625]

The V

Sorry folks.

I’d love for something sub 200$... sub 100$ would be even better.

I use it for summer whitetail glassing and woodchuck spotting.

Looked at the bogpod death grip but that seemed all gun and not spotter friendly. Again I won’t be carrying it much so weight doesn’t matter. The stem?neck that I have to crank up on my current bipod has it so shaken that if I touch the spotter it shakes out of the current FOV.


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The Vortex Summit SS-P would fit the bill. You can get one between $120-150 depending if you find a new or used one. I'm not a Vortex fan but this tripod is pretty light and compact.

If you want the best bang for your buck the Sirui T-024SK with a B-00 Ball head or VA-5 head would be awesome.

 

[Fatcamp]

I've been using a Vortex High Country I bought used for a couple seasons. Little flimsy bit held up well.

Have a Vanguard, too. Heavy, but it was cheap and is rock solid.

 

[JGTWI]

The V

The Vortex Summit SS-P would fit the bill. You can get one between $120-150 depending if you find a new or used one. I'm not a Vortex fan but this tripod is pretty light and compact.

If you want the best bang for your buck the Sirui T-024SK with a B-00 Ball head or VA-5 head would be awesome.

Yep. I have both the Vortex and the Sirui with the VA-5 head. The sirui is definitely nicer, mostly due to the head.
For whitetails/woodchucks I think the vortex would be fine.
I also have a Bog pod that I use as a shooting rest. With their ball head, it might very well work fine for occasional spotter use, and the attachments change out very smoothly. It would certainly be cheaper than the other two.

 

[Mountain_Life]

I got the Slik Sprint Mini after seeing it recommended on here by I believe @aktroutbum and have been very happy with it. Sub $100 and I've caught my buddy with a Vortex tripod eyeing it with envy more than once.

 

[Bdm6686]

I’d give Doug at cameralandny a call. I was in this same spot and he hooked me up with a solid recommendation for a sirui carbon tripod and video head. I don’t recall the exact budget but if you give them a call and lay out a budget, in my limited experience they’ll hook you up with a great choice.

 

[gjs4]

Will check out both the Vortex and the Slik then give Doug a buzz


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