Which tripod?

[Cass Via Jr]

I have an RRS Anvil head. What tripod should I put it on? My budget is $600. I will use it for my Swaro 95mm and to shoot off of. I usually hike 1-5 miles from truck to my hunting spots. Any input helps, thanks.


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[waspocrew]

Not saying it can’t be done, but you most likely won’t love trying to glass off the anvil 30. I tried my ATX 85mm on it and hated it. A pan head is much better for that application.

I can’t help with tripods much… I use my anvil 30 for thermal hunting, so weight wasn’t as much of a consideration. I use an Innorel 90 ATC (I think that’s the model) I picked up from Amazon for $300. They have smaller models to consider as well.

For lighter weight options, tricer is worth a look. The anvil 30 should fit most tripods with a standard stud.

 

[Marble]

I use the tricer BC with their panhead.

I haven't put my Swaro 95 on it yet, but I use my big Vortex Razor 85 on it a lot. Works great.

The tripod itself is awesome, but I'm not shooting off of it. So i can't say how well it would do for that.

 

[Cass Via Jr]

I use the tricer BC with their panhead.

I haven't put my Swaro 95 on it yet, but I use my big Vortex Razor 85 on it a lot. Works great.

The tripod itself is awesome, but I'm not shooting off of it. So i can't say how well it would do for that.

What head you running on it? I have a Tricer AD with the BP head but I hate the head. Maybe I could sell the head and out a new one on it and I’d like it more.


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[Marble]

What head you running on it? I have a Tricer AD with the BP head but I hate the head. Maybe I could sell the head and out a new one on it and I’d like it more.


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I have the Tricer LP. It's ok. Not great. Vibration and holding a spot it does as good as any other head I've used. But it isn't the easiest head to use either. From what I'm doing, it's perfect.

It's light weight, compact, not too expensive compared to others, seems unbreakable. I generally have my 10 or 15 SLCs on it.

 

[ALF]

Personally, I'm a Leofoto fan, for shooting and spotting I'd go with this one:

LS-364C - Leofoto

Leofoto was founded at the beginning of 2014. It is located in Zhongshan, beautiful Pearl River Delta area in China. Leofoto team has been designing and manufacturing series of camera support systems by comparing and studying the high-end photographic accessories made in China and abroad and...

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I use mine with their LB-65 leveling base.

I use their LS-324 with the leveling base for sitting when calling coyotes.

 

[gearguywb]

I use a two-vets. While the Anvil is not great to glass off, it will work. The adjustability (range of motion) is its strong suit.

 

[Trijicon_lord]

Trijicon tripod always

 

[Cass Via Jr]

I use a two-vets. While the Anvil is not great to glass off, it will work. The adjustability (range of motion) is its strong suit.

Which two bets do you have? Like it?


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[rclouse79]

I ordered the Leofoto SA 324 and their version of the anvil head and am impressed by it. It doesn’t seem like glassing from it will be too bad, but I have a pan head adapter on the way. The tripod weighs the exact same as my old aluminum one but is built like a tank.

 

[ND_Hooligan]

For backpacking I have a Leofoto 284C and really like it. I took the bottom legs off of it to shave even more weight so it is nice to carry. Still allows me to shoot and glass from prone up to a kneeling position. I also have a RRS tripod with the anvil head but after carrying it for many miles, I decided it was a little longer and heavier than what I wanted in my backpack. You will like the anvil and it is top quality for sure. The anvil is super nice to shoot off of, but as others have mentioned, it isn't ideal to glass off of being it is a ball head. To fix that issue, I carry a Tricer LP pan head (it weighs only 4.5 ounces) and put it on top of the anvil when I am glassing. Some may criticize me for it but it has been a great solution for me and I really like the combination. Gives the me the best of both worlds and a super stable platform when I am shooting.

 

[Davyalabama]

Personally, I'm a Leofoto fan, for shooting and spotting I'd go with this one:

LS-364C - Leofoto

Leofoto was founded at the beginning of 2014. It is located in Zhongshan, beautiful Pearl River Delta area in China. Leofoto team has been designing and manufacturing series of camera support systems by comparing and studying the high-end photographic accessories made in China and abroad and...

www.leofoto.com

I use mine with their LB-65 leveling base.

I use their LS-324 with the leveling base for sitting when calling coyotes.

I run a leofoto too ---- if you're shooting off it, or you are in windy conditions glassing, buy one with fewer leg extensions and larger diameter legs. LM363C, 36/32/28 diameter legs, 70 mm bowl.

 

[Overdrive]

Top Hand Tripods

 

[ALF]

I run a leofoto too ---- if you're shooting off it, or you are in windy conditions glassing, buy one with fewer leg extensions and larger diameter legs. LM363C, 36/32/28 diameter legs, 70 mm bowl.

Not only do I look at the weight of different models, I look at the folded length too. When calling coyotes, whether day or night, I fold them up & put them in my Ebelestock pack, so I prefer the folded lengths to be on the shorter side. I think the 4 section is a good compromise.

 

[sasquatch]

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[hereinaz]

Leofoto with inverted legs.

 

[rootacres]

I have a two vets No Name V2 with an anvil. It's overbuilt for hunting but really nice for shooting off of. I am looking at adding The Voyager or possibly a RRS 24L to have something lighter. I have been on 2 hunts using the anvil to glass. There is a compromise there for sure, not sure it's a deal breaker for me. I seldom use my spotter for locating animals, usually just to get a closer look. Panning with a spotter on an anvil would probably be a problem.

Tricer makes some light pan heads that you could add an arca plate to (one comes with integrated arca). You could carry it in your pack, clamp it in when in use, pop it off the rest of the time.

 

[Acharenio]

outdoorsmans are great tripods