Hey guys anyone here use this rest?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgVx9bvayVM&feature=context&context=G2e825a1FAAAAAAAAHAA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgVx9bvayVM&feature=context&context=G2e825a1FAAAAAAAAHAA
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Re: Hog Saddle ShotShow 2012
Do a search in the equip. section on the hog saddle. You should find all you need to know.
Do a search in the equip. section on the hog saddle. You should find all you need to know.
Re: Hog Saddle ShotShow 2012
They had a group buy around December last year. sadly it is closed,
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2948336
It is on my list of things to get before summer..
They had a group buy around December last year. sadly it is closed,
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2948336
It is on my list of things to get before summer..
Re: Hog Saddle ShotShow 2012
It is arguably the best made rifle saddle out there if you want to lock a gun in and go hands free.
I will have a review up soon. I took it out to the range on a training day awhile back and with it mounted to a Manfrotto 055XPROB tripod it handled every rifle there. It doesn't matter if it's a round or square AR or a traditional rifle stock.
I was rocking the 300 yard steel plate with my AR10 mounted in the saddle from a STANDING position. If you learn how to drive it, with a beefy tripod you come right back on target.
It is arguably the best made rifle saddle out there if you want to lock a gun in and go hands free.
I will have a review up soon. I took it out to the range on a training day awhile back and with it mounted to a Manfrotto 055XPROB tripod it handled every rifle there. It doesn't matter if it's a round or square AR or a traditional rifle stock.
I was rocking the 300 yard steel plate with my AR10 mounted in the saddle from a STANDING position. If you learn how to drive it, with a beefy tripod you come right back on target.
Re: Hog Saddle ShotShow 2012
As John has mentioned it is a great piece of kit designed by a great guy!!!
If you are looking for a tripod mounted shooting platform look know further.
100% highly recommended!
As John has mentioned it is a great piece of kit designed by a great guy!!!
If you are looking for a tripod mounted shooting platform look know further.
100% highly recommended!
Re: Hog Saddle ShotShow 2012
What ball head/head unit combo is everyone using with the Hog Saddle? I have one on order but I am pretty sure my Manfrotto 484RC2 head is not strong enough to handle the saddle with the rifle and recoil.
What ball head/head unit combo is everyone using with the Hog Saddle? I have one on order but I am pretty sure my Manfrotto 484RC2 head is not strong enough to handle the saddle with the rifle and recoil.
Re: Hog Saddle ShotShow 2012
Fantastic piece of gear. Anybody know when the aluminum knob will be avaiable?
Fantastic piece of gear. Anybody know when the aluminum knob will be avaiable?
Re: Hog Saddle ShotShow 2012
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: NOMAD</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
100% highly recommended! </div></div>
+1
..... and , yep , the aluminium know is already available ,
PP out
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: NOMAD</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
100% highly recommended! </div></div>
+1
..... and , yep , the aluminium know is already available ,
PP out
Re: Hog Saddle ShotShow 2012
Not too bad for a guy who spent the night before and early morning at the craps table. LOL
This was my first Shot Show and it went real well. It was great getting to meet so many Snipers Hide members. Thanks for stopping by and saying hello.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Robe</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Fantastic piece of gear. Anybody know when the aluminum knob will be avaiable? </div></div>
The new Mil-Spec Aluminum Knob Assembly is now available. You can purchase one Here
CNC machined aluminum knob and threaded stainless steel rod in black oxide. This kit allows a Hog Saddle customer to replace their polyurethane knob with our Mil-Spec aluminum knob. The aluminum knob is completely drop-in ready, no assembly or skill required.
Not too bad for a guy who spent the night before and early morning at the craps table. LOL
This was my first Shot Show and it went real well. It was great getting to meet so many Snipers Hide members. Thanks for stopping by and saying hello.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Robe</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Fantastic piece of gear. Anybody know when the aluminum knob will be avaiable? </div></div>
The new Mil-Spec Aluminum Knob Assembly is now available. You can purchase one Here
CNC machined aluminum knob and threaded stainless steel rod in black oxide. This kit allows a Hog Saddle customer to replace their polyurethane knob with our Mil-Spec aluminum knob. The aluminum knob is completely drop-in ready, no assembly or skill required.
Re: Hog Saddle ShotShow 2012
Next year I claim you as my wing man!! Between craps and roulette we can crush that town.
Either way guys this is the best tripod platform on the market. Dont waste your money on the cheaper models that brake.
Buy the best and you will be set for a lifetime!!
Next year I claim you as my wing man!! Between craps and roulette we can crush that town.
Either way guys this is the best tripod platform on the market. Dont waste your money on the cheaper models that brake.
Buy the best and you will be set for a lifetime!!
Re: Hog Saddle ShotShow 2012
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: AMTeam4</div><div class="ubbcode-body">This was my first Shot Show and it went real well. It was great getting to meet so many Snipers Hide members.</div></div>
Call me next time, or have Tony call me. I am going to work on my schedule next year so I have more social time. I would have loved to meet you in person.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: AMTeam4</div><div class="ubbcode-body">This was my first Shot Show and it went real well. It was great getting to meet so many Snipers Hide members.</div></div>
Call me next time, or have Tony call me. I am going to work on my schedule next year so I have more social time. I would have loved to meet you in person.
Re: Hog Saddle ShotShow 2012
this is very good to hear and very reassuring!
we use my friends Hog Saddle all the time at the range, the only rifle I have had any issues with it was a mosin nagant that I chopped down to 22"
and I hated tightening down on the plastic knob.
If you have never shot standing supported, or kneeling supported from a tripod try using the HS, its quite literally an easy button.
this is very good to hear and very reassuring!
we use my friends Hog Saddle all the time at the range, the only rifle I have had any issues with it was a mosin nagant that I chopped down to 22"
If you have never shot standing supported, or kneeling supported from a tripod try using the HS, its quite literally an easy button.
Re: Hog Saddle ShotShow 2012
Nomad, it was nice meeting you and the "street-walker". LOL
I'll make sure to give you a call next year LoneWolfUSMC. The week went by fast and I only met half the people I intended to. I was smoked by the end of the show.
Nomad, it was nice meeting you and the "street-walker". LOL
I'll make sure to give you a call next year LoneWolfUSMC. The week went by fast and I only met half the people I intended to. I was smoked by the end of the show.
Re: Hog Saddle ShotShow 2012
I totally understand. I still had a bunch of lines on my "to do" list when the show closed on friday.
I totally understand. I still had a bunch of lines on my "to do" list when the show closed on friday.
Re: Hog Saddle ShotShow 2012
I don't see another group buy any time soon.
At this point I'm selling them as fast as I can make them. When things slow down I'll consider another one. Most likely it would be towards the end of the year.
Hog Saddles are In-Stock and ready to ship if still interested in a regular priced unit. Link to Store
I don't see another group buy any time soon.
At this point I'm selling them as fast as I can make them. When things slow down I'll consider another one. Most likely it would be towards the end of the year.
Hog Saddles are In-Stock and ready to ship if still interested in a regular priced unit. Link to Store
Re: Hog Saddle ShotShow 2012
Sounds good, I must have been living under a rock for the last year, because up until yesterday I didn't know the Hog Saddle existed.
BTW, what is the inside width of the clamp, all the way tight, just curious if it will be able to squeeze the base of my US Optics spotting scope?
Sounds good, I must have been living under a rock for the last year, because up until yesterday I didn't know the Hog Saddle existed.
BTW, what is the inside width of the clamp, all the way tight, just curious if it will be able to squeeze the base of my US Optics spotting scope?
Re: Hog Saddle ShotShow 2012
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LoneWolfUSMC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">2.7" with one full turn on the threads
1.6" fully closed
That is the width between the rubber pads. You can probably squeeze out an extra tenth or so. </div></div>
This is what LoneWolfUSMC measured out a few months ago.
I have a knob extension kit in the works that will allow the Hog Saddle to open to 3". The kit will also include a stop-nut to prevent the Hog Saddle from being disassembled in the field.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LoneWolfUSMC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">2.7" with one full turn on the threads
1.6" fully closed
That is the width between the rubber pads. You can probably squeeze out an extra tenth or so. </div></div>
This is what LoneWolfUSMC measured out a few months ago.
I have a knob extension kit in the works that will allow the Hog Saddle to open to 3". The kit will also include a stop-nut to prevent the Hog Saddle from being disassembled in the field.
Re: Hog Saddle ShotShow 2012
Ordered my first HOG today!!
...these look freakin' awesome!
-Lt. HOG Patrick (I like the feel of that)
Ordered my first HOG today!!
...these look freakin' awesome!
-Lt. HOG Patrick (I like the feel of that)
Re: Hog Saddle ShotShow 2012
A special tripod or head is not needed. The Hog Saddle will mount to the majority of tripod systems out there.
I've ran into a couple large tripod heads, made for video production, that needed a spacer plate to elevate the Hog Saddle from the extra-wide tripod head base.
Manfrotto, Gitzo, and Bushnell are popular brands that guys are mounting Hog Saddles to.
A special tripod or head is not needed. The Hog Saddle will mount to the majority of tripod systems out there.
I've ran into a couple large tripod heads, made for video production, that needed a spacer plate to elevate the Hog Saddle from the extra-wide tripod head base.
Manfrotto, Gitzo, and Bushnell are popular brands that guys are mounting Hog Saddles to.
Re: Hog Saddle ShotShow 2012
I don't have any pics of the bottom, but the saddle threads on just like a camera. There is a 1/4-20 threaded hole and a larger threaded hole (can't remember the thread size offhand).
If you use a regular tripod you can just screw the saddle onto the tripod like you do with a camera. I prefer to use a Manfrotto Tripod and their RC2 plates. I keep a plate on the bottom of the saddle and other plates on my camera gear, spotter, etc. It's very fast to setup and break down and to change as I need it.
I don't have any pics of the bottom, but the saddle threads on just like a camera. There is a 1/4-20 threaded hole and a larger threaded hole (can't remember the thread size offhand).
If you use a regular tripod you can just screw the saddle onto the tripod like you do with a camera. I prefer to use a Manfrotto Tripod and their RC2 plates. I keep a plate on the bottom of the saddle and other plates on my camera gear, spotter, etc. It's very fast to setup and break down and to change as I need it.
Re: Hog Saddle ShotShow 2012
The two mounting holes are 1/4-20 and 3/8-16.
Both are standard thread sizes for the photography/video industry. I've never seen a tripod with mounting threads other than the two listed above.
The two mounting holes are 1/4-20 and 3/8-16.
Both are standard thread sizes for the photography/video industry. I've never seen a tripod with mounting threads other than the two listed above.
Re: Hog Saddle ShotShow 2012
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LoneWolfUSMC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I don't have any pics of the bottom, but the saddle threads on just like a camera. There is a 1/4-20 threaded hole and a larger threaded hole (can't remember the thread size offhand).
If you use a regular tripod you can just screw the saddle onto the tripod like you do with a camera. I prefer to use a Manfrotto Tripod and their RC2 plates. I keep a plate on the bottom of the saddle and other plates on my camera gear, spotter, etc. It's very fast to setup and break down and to change as I need it. </div></div>
Yup, this works well. Here's the bottom of the Hog Saddle w/ a Manfrotto QD plate attached.
ETA: On a separate note, you can see the simple modification I did to the Hog Saddle; I threaded the end of the shaft and added a small button head machine screw as a hard stop just to ensure I don't lose the end plate.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LoneWolfUSMC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I don't have any pics of the bottom, but the saddle threads on just like a camera. There is a 1/4-20 threaded hole and a larger threaded hole (can't remember the thread size offhand).
If you use a regular tripod you can just screw the saddle onto the tripod like you do with a camera. I prefer to use a Manfrotto Tripod and their RC2 plates. I keep a plate on the bottom of the saddle and other plates on my camera gear, spotter, etc. It's very fast to setup and break down and to change as I need it. </div></div>
Yup, this works well. Here's the bottom of the Hog Saddle w/ a Manfrotto QD plate attached.
ETA: On a separate note, you can see the simple modification I did to the Hog Saddle; I threaded the end of the shaft and added a small button head machine screw as a hard stop just to ensure I don't lose the end plate.
Case?
The case that holds everything ? Where can that be found for purchase ?
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This case I was wondering where to buy one ?
Thanks for reply
The case that holds everything ? Where can that be found for purchase ?
This case I was wondering where to buy one ?
Thanks for reply
LBT, London Bridge Trading from the label but it looks like that was a kit. I have the same tripod and spotter but would also like to know what model or what the case is known as when contacting them about it.
Yes it's LBT.....I've owned this spotter scope setup for a long time.....Premier Recticle sold this kit before they closed there doors to the public and started there USMC contract for the (USMC 8541 Scope) in 06......I'm not sure if Premier had these specially made up??????? I'll put more detailed pictures up in a few days.....
