Tripod Recommendations Sought

[Where's Bruce?]

I am looking for a tripod light enough to use for long backpacking treks that will accommodate both optics (binos/spotter) and a rifle rest (just swap out top pc). I would prefer a rifle rest that supports the rifle (holds it parrellel to the ground) even when untouched. Need a rock solid rest for LR shots. Is there such a tripod? Really don't wanna carry a tripod and shooting sticks anymore.

 

[bradb]

I am considering doing a Feisol 3342 and a rrs self leveling base for the same idea. Still researching

 

[Jordan Smith]

I went with a Slik 340DX and Manfrotto 496RC2 ball head for exactly the purpose you described. It's a great compromise between lightweight and sturdy, while still being affordable. I've been very happy with it.

 

[Deere83]

Outdoorsmans. Expensive but tough. It's windy here and it'll hold my heavy varmint gun no problem.

 

[Where's Bruce?]

Outdoorsmans. Expensive but tough. It's windy here and it'll hold my heavy varmint gun no problem.

Holy buckets! $182.00 shipped for just the rifle rest (not tripod) and they don't even state the weight? WTF??? Outdoorsmans Rifle Rest

 

[Steakngravy]

Yeah there equipment is the nicest ive seen. There prices are high a complete setup like your talking would be 8-9 with legs head ect. I would just do what your thinking and get the rifle rest and piece together the rest . Ive been thinking that rest on a big panhead would be pretty slick

 

[1signguy]

Bruce- You like nice stuff so... Outdoorsman and Gitzo tripod. Buy once cry once.

 

[Where's Bruce?]

Bruce- You like nice stuff so... Outdoorsman and Gitzo tripod. Buy once cry once.

Which Gitzo model can handle 13lbs?

 

[1signguy]

I have to look but I believe I have the series 2- 4 section- which is plenty tall for me (6'3") to use standing up to glass. It is rated for 39 plus pounds. I bought it sight unseen. Was blown away when I got it. The quality is very very high.

 

[Jimss]

I have a Gitzo and love it. Take a look at the Gitzo website and it tells the weight recommendations for each tripod. Most of the smaller-lighter tripods have load capacities over 20 lbs.

 

[Bughalli]

I have Silk tripod and Monfratto fluid head. Nothing overly special, but works great and in the weight range of all the higher end ones. I looked at that outdoorsmans rifle rest and that's just silly expensive for what it is. Kind of turned me off on their tripods. I like the triclawps rest much better. (Url below) It's pretty awesome, but I've been surprised how little I use it. You can make a lightweight one pretty easily with some pvc and quick release plate attached for backpacking. The new Nightforce tripod is expensive, but an interesting setup I would like to check out at some point. No real weight savings, but multifunctional.

Triclawps | Tripod Mounted Rifle Rests

 

[Boman]

Have you looked into Precision rifle solutions? I'm about to order one. They sell a bino attachment and extra plates for a quick spotter change. And of course a rifle rest attachment. There are lots of very expensive options out there but this one is reasonable and not too heavy.

 

[maninthemaze]

Check out the photos by Danmayland and his setup. Looks like it's exactly what your looking for.

http://www.rokslide.com/forums/the-lightweight-zone/72672-benro-tsl08c.html

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[RedSnake]

Reaper rest

 

[land cruiser]

Really right stuff soar
Sniper's Hide Reviews, Really Right Stuff Tripod SOAR - YouTube

 

[snowcamoman]

I've been using a Precision Rifle Solutions rest for quite a few years now and love it. I've never used an optics adapter on it, but I bet it would work great with their plates.

 

[Elkfitness]

I've been looking at the triclawps. Does it work as advertised?


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