The perfect tripod

[Big Ern]

It’s all a trade-off ie weight vs stability.

In my experience, with hinting weights rifles (ie 10 lbs and under) something like a 14L or lightweight feisol is kind of the sweet spot. If you have time to set up your tripod etc, then you have time for a seated or kneeling shot. Like the poster above said, standing shots with a 14L is not ideal….doable, but require more experience/practice/technique. Still, inside 600 yds is not that bad.

Now, prs style shooting, then big boy tripods are required.

 

[ofl0926]

It’s all a trade-off ie weight vs stability.

In my experience, with hinting weights rifles (ie 10 lbs and under) something like a 14L or lightweight feisol is kind of the sweet spot. If you have time to set up your tripod etc, then you have time for a seated or kneeling shot. Like the poster above said, standing shots with a 14L is not ideal….doable, but require more experience/practice/technique. Still, inside 600 yds is not that bad.

Now, prs style shooting, then big boy tripods are required.

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[Lawnboi]

I see what your saying
Sucks that it’s so hard to find them in stock.
So if I am understanding this correctly, if I were to pick one, the 24L is the one. I’ve never shot off a tripod so i am open to all suggestions. Again I’ll be glassing with 10x42, 15x56 binos and shooting my rifle off it.


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If I could only have one honestly I’d probably want the 24, or a 34.

Reason being is learning to shoot off the things can be challenging with the 14. This decision is placing an emphasis on shooting. If a long range shot off the tripod is an option you want, I’d carry the weight of the 24. I shoot off mine a lot for matches, and varmint hunting. Big game I’m still searching for a prone shot but have taken deer off my tripod.

If I were a backpack hunter without an emphasis on shooting, where I might occasionally shoot off if seated or kneeling, I’d go with the 14. (This used to be me)

It’s hard to explain till you shoot off them. That said even the 14 makes anything else in its weight class feel like a noodle.

 

[Lawnboi]

TFCT MK2 Tripod 24L w/ Anvil-30 ARC Head

Overview The R-LOCK feature in the clamp is a 5mm pin that mates with corresponding R-LOCK holes in the rail. The pin is spring-loaded to automatically engage the R-LOCK holes or be pushed down by non-R-LOCK rails, making it compatible with a wider range of “arca-type” rails. The user also has...

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TFCT-14L/Ascend with Anvil-30 ARC

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS MORE OF A GLASSING OR PACK HUNTING STYLE TRIPOD THAT IS LIGHTER IN WEIGHT AND SMALLER THAN MOST OTHER RRS TRIPODS WE CARRY. THIS IS NOT WHAT WE RECOMMEND FOR PRIMARILY PRS MATCH STYLE SHOOTING, COMPETITION STYLE PREDATOR HUNTING, OR LONG DAYS OF CONSTANT SHOOTING, SO PLEASE...

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Here’s a 24L and 14L in stock. They have others as well. I ordered my last 24L here

 

[ofl0926]

TFCT MK2 Tripod 24L w/ Anvil-30 ARC Head

Overview The R-LOCK feature in the clamp is a 5mm pin that mates with corresponding R-LOCK holes in the rail. The pin is spring-loaded to automatically engage the R-LOCK holes or be pushed down by non-R-LOCK rails, making it compatible with a wider range of “arca-type” rails. The user also has...

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TFCT-14L/Ascend with Anvil-30 ARC

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS MORE OF A GLASSING OR PACK HUNTING STYLE TRIPOD THAT IS LIGHTER IN WEIGHT AND SMALLER THAN MOST OTHER RRS TRIPODS WE CARRY. THIS IS NOT WHAT WE RECOMMEND FOR PRIMARILY PRS MATCH STYLE SHOOTING, COMPETITION STYLE PREDATOR HUNTING, OR LONG DAYS OF CONSTANT SHOOTING, SO PLEASE...

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Here’s a 24L and 14L in stock. They have others as well. I ordered my last 24L here

Thank you


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[bradb]

As lamboi knows from messages I have had with him I still fight with myself on getting the 14. I have the 34 and have carried it on a dall hunt. Do I give up a fair bit of stability to save 1.4ish pounds? Yes the 14 packs smaller also, but the 34 fits nice on the side of my pack. I have of course always try to get as low as possible for shot(I will link dall that I was prone, there is the moose video on next page of videos) I thought moose was going to be shot standing so had legs extended running through crap, shot different moose seated, to be quick just spread legs wide. Have shot pronghorn and grizz standing, both pretty close.
I still want to try a 14 to see if the $, weight, size is worth it. But probably will be carrying the 34 on stone sheep hunt in 54 days.

Point of this is just really about the trade offs and each of us deciding what is worth it. I sure can't make my own mind up

Own the Season TV - Season 1 - Episode 10 - Yukon Dall Sheep

Team member Brad Baryenbrauch travels top the Yukon in search of a Dall Sheep

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[ofl0926]

As lamboi knows from messages I have had with him I still fight with myself on getting the 14. I have the 34 and have carried it on a dall hunt. Do I give up a fair bit of stability to save 1.4ish pounds? Yes the 14 packs smaller also, but the 34 fits nice on the side of my pack. I have of course always try to get as low as possible for shot(I will link dall that I was prone, there is the moose video on next page of videos) I thought moose was going to be shot standing so had legs extended running through crap, shot different moose seated, to be quick just spread legs wide. Have shot pronghorn and grizz standing, both pretty close.
I still want to try a 14 to see if the $, weight, size is worth it. But probably will be carrying the 34 on stone sheep hunt in 54 days.

Point of this is just really about the trade offs and each of us deciding what is worth it. I sure can't make my own mind up

Own the Season TV - Season 1 - Episode 10 - Yukon Dall Sheep

Team member Brad Baryenbrauch travels top the Yukon in search of a Dall Sheep

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First off, beautiful ram
I see what your saying about trade off.
Are you using a 34 with anvil head?


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[bradb]

Yes 34 anvil.

 

[ofl0926]

Yes 34 anvil.

More than I want to spend but I understand the perspectives given.
Stability is key and if it comes with a price, so be it. I might do a RRS 24. Little bit lighter. Im definitely convinced on the anvil head. The tripod is still the tough part


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[mjspeers]

TFCT MK2 Tripod 24L w/ Anvil-30 ARC Head

Overview The R-LOCK feature in the clamp is a 5mm pin that mates with corresponding R-LOCK holes in the rail. The pin is spring-loaded to automatically engage the R-LOCK holes or be pushed down by non-R-LOCK rails, making it compatible with a wider range of “arca-type” rails. The user also has...

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TFCT-14L/Ascend with Anvil-30 ARC

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS MORE OF A GLASSING OR PACK HUNTING STYLE TRIPOD THAT IS LIGHTER IN WEIGHT AND SMALLER THAN MOST OTHER RRS TRIPODS WE CARRY. THIS IS NOT WHAT WE RECOMMEND FOR PRIMARILY PRS MATCH STYLE SHOOTING, COMPETITION STYLE PREDATOR HUNTING, OR LONG DAYS OF CONSTANT SHOOTING, SO PLEASE...

thermalopticsplus.com

Here’s a 24L and 14L in stock. They have others as well. I ordered my last 24L here

Thanks for the link. Sure hope the site is legit. I found it odd they did not charge tax or shipping.

 

[seand]

If it’s tall enough for you, and the collapsed height isn’t too long for how you carry it - the 33 is a really good option. It’s stiffer than the 24L and weighs the same. 3 leg sections = easier/faster to deploy + stiffer than 4 legs. I’m 5’-9 and it’s tall enough for me.

 

[ofl0926]

If it’s tall enough for you, and the collapsed height isn’t too long for how you carry it - the 33 is a really good option. It’s stiffer than the 24L and weighs the same. 3 leg sections = easier/faster to deploy + stiffer than 4 legs. I’m 5’-9 and it’s tall enough for me.

I’m gonna go with the 33 model. I’m short at 5’6 so it should be work


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[bradb]

Thermo optics is legit.
I am only 5'7" I went 34 just for the slightly shorter collapsed length versus 33.

You will like it

 

[Overdrive]

Only tripod I've used over the last 5 years. Use it for glassing, shooting, walking sticks (removable legs) and most importantly use it for skinning and quartering as it's designed with a pulley system in the head.

 

[Lawnboi]

Thanks for the link. Sure hope the site is legit. I found it odd they did not charge tax or shipping.

Exactly why it’s thee place to buy that tripod. I got one from them a month or so ago

 

[Cynoscion]

If it’s tall enough for you, and the collapsed height isn’t too long for how you carry it - the 33 is a really good option. It’s stiffer than the 24L and weighs the same. 3 leg sections = easier/faster to deploy + stiffer than 4 legs. I’m 5’-9 and it’s tall enough for me.

I ended up with the 33 as well. Perfect mix of stability and packability at just the right height.

 

[mjspeers]

Recently purchased a RRS 24L. Any recommendations for a good day pack to carry it?

Have poured over some Mystery Ranch (Coulee 40) and Kuiu packs(divide or venture), but can’t make up my mind.

 

[IrkedCitizen]

Recently purchased a RRS 24L. Any recommendations for a good day pack to carry it?

Have poured over some Mystery Ranch (Coulee 40) and Kuiu packs(divide or venture), but can’t make up my mind.

I hunt with a kifaru duplex frame and EMR2 bag. It carries my RRS TVC-34L/BH-55LR and Swarovski STS 20-60x65 inside the pockets/sleeves. Or I strap it to the outside.