Tripod saddle recommendations

[rdann4]

Hi was looking for recommendations on a saddle for my tripod ball head . I have heard good things about the hog saddle.
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[rdann4]

Bring it back to the top for any advice. Thanks

 

[rdann4]

Don’t waste your money on a saddle. It’s legacy tech that is slow, heavy, takes too much time, and isn’t very stable. Direct mount your rifle to a solid ball head.
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I have direct mount on some but a couple of my guns I don't want to put a mount on was looking for the best alternative in a saddle unless there is something else.
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[rdann4]

Ive had a pig saddle in the past, and I wouldn’t take one today for free. I’d take a pint sized game changer with git lite fill on top of a head instead of a pig/hog saddle. Faster, lighter, more stable, cost is same or less, and it’s far more versatile IME.

What are you doing pulling the ball off and setting it on the tripod or do they offer a mount I haven't found yet

 

[rdann4]

When using the PS GC, I just throw it on top of the ball head.

Ok thanks was wondering if I missed something

 

[Lawnboi]

Bag directly on the head. Or a lightweight table and a bag.

Saddles are a total waste. I know because I wasted money on one.

 

[rdann4]

Bag directly on the head. Or a lightweight table and a bag.

Saddles are a total waste. I know because I wasted money on one.

Thanks what's your recommendation on a bag to put on the head

 

[N2TRKYS]

I have a pig saddle. It works great, rock solid, and easy to use. I love mine.

 

[Lawnboi]

Thanks what's your recommendation on a bag to put on the head

Pint sized or schmedium game changer, with git lite fill. Make sure it’s the git lite fill version.

Those bags directly on the tripod head will do fine, or put them on a table like this

“BREAK-FAST” Plate - L3I Design Solutions

Introducing our Break-Fast Plate. At a paltry 4.1 ounces our direct attach Arca-Swiss plate will interface with your tripod directly. In spite of it's light weight it sill provides a very stiff surface for supporting a bag and other gear. These lightweight plates are great for reducing fatigue...

l3idesignsolutions.com

 

[rdann4]

Pint sized or schmedium game changer, with git lite fill. Make sure it’s the git lite fill version.

Those bags directly on the tripod head will do fine, or put them on a table like this

“BREAK-FAST” Plate - L3I Design Solutions

Introducing our Break-Fast Plate. At a paltry 4.1 ounces our direct attach Arca-Swiss plate will interface with your tripod directly. In spite of it's light weight it sill provides a very stiff surface for supporting a bag and other gear. These lightweight plates are great for reducing fatigue...

l3idesignsolutions.com

Thanks

 

[Lawnboi]

Biggest reason the clamps suck for hunting, is they are heavy and just another thing you need to pull out to make a shot. The inherent wobble on them is also not the best and like direct attachment it’s easy to torque the rifle and not have a good natural point of aim.

A bag allows you to be fast, dynamic, silent and in my experience recoil tends to act more naturally.

 

[rdann4]

I have a pig saddle. It works great, rock solid, and easy to use. I love mine.

Thanks

 

[rdann4]

Biggest reason the clamps suck for hunting, is they are heavy and just another thing you need to pull out to make a shot. The inherent wobble on them is also not the best and like direct attachment it’s easy to torque the rifle and not have a good natural point of aim.

A bag allows you to be fast, dynamic, silent and in my experience recoil tends to act more naturally.

Ever have any issues with bag not staying put just setting it on the head

 

[Lawnboi]

Ever have any issues with bag not staying put just setting it on the head

The pint sized might want to tip a bit. You can adjust the fill on them and make them more loose if on a tripod head is your main application.

On top of using it on the tripod head the bag also works well shooting off rocks, trees, ect. Makes a fine rear bag as well. Very versatile item to carry.