Thread for Fast/Solid Tripod Techniques

[hereinaz]

I see a lot of people asking about how to shoot off a tripod. I also hear so many poo poo the idea of using a tripod for shooting because they are slow or weigh too much. I disagree on all points, not that this is the best way to skin the cat...

Here are three techniques that I practice. Kneeling, Seated, and "Old Man Prone". I will post up some other techniques for shooting on irregular terrain and answer whatever questions you might have. I'll also add videos showing how to "clip in" with ARCA.

Inverted tripods are the easy button for speed and stability.

This is the Leofoto SO-282CX tripod and Leofoto MH-35 with handlebar control. I have the LS Wild Ultralight Plate on it with our 2-5 Ultralight bag. I kneel on the Triple S Pillow and use it as a gap filler for more stability.

 

[hereinaz]

Tripod Kneeling

 

[hereinaz]

Tripod Seated

 

[hereinaz]

My "Old Man Prone" for high stability.

 

[hereinaz]

@mxgsfmdpx with the giggles shooting rocks out to 619.

 

[hereinaz]

Here is a video from a few years ago on a hunt where I used a seated position on the side of a steep mountain where prone is impossible. With practice to understand how to control the recoil, it is as stable as prone.

 

[dirtytough]

I see a lot of people asking about how to shoot off a tripod. I also hear so many poo poo the idea of using a tripod for shooting because they are slow or weigh too much. I disagree on all points, not that this is the best way to skin the cat...

Nice examples. I’m a tripod fan. There is nothing I’m aware of that can give me the same stability as fast as an inverted tripod for the higher elevated shooting positions.

I actually walk around clipped in with the rifle hanging over my shoulder sometimes depending on the hunt. I also cheat and use a triple pull. Super fast with prone like stability kneeling.

 

[wpeach1912]

Awesome videos. A lot of what makes tripods slow is people not practicing with them. The inverted legs definitely help speed them up and the two sections are nice for being at kneeling height immediately. I think if I had to choose between leaving a bipod or tripod at home, I’m leaving the bipod

 

[SixteenG]

Sweet videos! I’m going to go order up a tripod plate now.

 

[patagonialuke]

Thanks for sharing these - giving me lots to practice next time I'm out.

Couple questions re: kneeling positions:

(1) What cases would you opt to shoot in your "kneeling" rather than "old man prone" position? Is the main downside of the latter just increased setup time?

(2) When using poles as a rear support, is the stock still resting on your hand, between the thumb and pointer finger? And if so, are you mostly adjusting elevation by flexing your hand, or by adjusting the angle of the poles to effectively raise and lower the point where they cross and support the stock?

 

[lintond]

For kneeling what I’ve found helps me get a lot more steady is putting a bag or something in the crock of my knee. Kind of like a catchers knee saver. Something about filling that void allows me to lock up better.

I also prefer shooting off a bag vs clipper in. Clipped in I feel like I’m fighting the head for those quick micro adjustments.

As you mention practice is the key ingredient. I practice in my garage with a DFAT dry fire system.


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[JDMBEND]

When I’m clipped I am still trying to “finesse” the rifle and when that happens I feel like I lose the natural point of aim. Something to work on. The Dfat is definitely on my list of things to get.

 

[Pilsner]

Not familiar with the term "inverted tripod". What is the difference between them and a normal double or triple pull tripod?
Thanks,
Doc

 

[AZ Gator]

Not familiar with the term "inverted tripod". What is the difference between them and a normal double or triple pull tripod?
Thanks,
Doc

A standard tripod has the fattest tubes up top by the head. An inverted tripod had the fattest tubes by the ground and narrowest tubes by the head.

 

[lintond]

Not familiar with the term "inverted tripod". What is the difference between them and a normal double or triple pull tripod?
Thanks,
Doc

The twist locks are at the top of the tube so they are easier to reach & faster to deploy. The bottom leg is the biggest diameter. So you can twist and extend in one motion.

I much prefer it to a traditional tripod leg after using them both. Watch a couple YouTube videos and it’ll make more sense.


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[CKING88]

Great references for tripod training. Definitely going to have to try some of these tactics.

 

[Cactus kid]

Who is selling the inverted legs?

 

[Marty]

Who is selling the inverted legs?

QDT V2 Inverted

www.twovetstripods.com

I'm using this model.

 

[Marty]

 

[Pilsner]

As a guy who cant go prone due to medical issues I am looking forward to trying out your Old Man Prone. We have discussed it before but this video really helps.
*tips hat*
appreciate that you took the time to post it.
-Doc