I don’t compete, just recreational shooting off a bench at nearby ranges, 50 -300 yards. I don’t have an opportunity to see the setups of others, searched online but didn’t find the needed info.
I have a Manfrotto tripod, purchased years ago, and using the built-in Manfroto quick release with my Vortex Viper 20-60X85 spotting scope it is a steady enough system for my use. Recently purchased a weather meter and Garmin Xero chronograph. Bench gets crowded with ammo bag, etc., so wanted to move those items to the tripod but retain ability to mount just the spotting scope when leaving the weather meter and chronograph at home.
So, I bought a Leofoto FDM-05 Foldable Tactical Table, Manfrotto 323 RC2 Rapid Connect Tripod Adapter (323 RC2), and Neewer Camera Screw Kit for the various 1/4” and 3/8” screws and adapters. Locking down the Manfrotto Quick Adapter Plate (PL200) to the Table was easy (never found Manfrotto Quick Adapter Plate to ARCA mount).
Home Depot, Lowes, or Ace Hardware is where I go when I need to get dangerous; no lathes or one-stop shop. I used the Screw Kit’s 3/8” to 1/4” x 2½“ long adapter to mount the chronograph (need soft washer to adjust and lock direction). For the weather meter, I plan on buying a stainless-steel 3/8” x 12” threaded rod and a female/female coupling or hex nut for locking position) plus the Screw Kit’s 3/8” to 1/4” adapter. Of course, some (nylon?) washers not to gouge the aluminum tTble.
My dilemma - for the spotting scope, ever part in the Neewer Camera Screw Kit fails to secure the Manfrotto 323 RC2 Rapid Connect Tripod Adapter. The adapter is either too loose or misaligned.
Hence, my call for help.
I have a Manfrotto tripod, purchased years ago, and using the built-in Manfroto quick release with my Vortex Viper 20-60X85 spotting scope it is a steady enough system for my use. Recently purchased a weather meter and Garmin Xero chronograph. Bench gets crowded with ammo bag, etc., so wanted to move those items to the tripod but retain ability to mount just the spotting scope when leaving the weather meter and chronograph at home.
So, I bought a Leofoto FDM-05 Foldable Tactical Table, Manfrotto 323 RC2 Rapid Connect Tripod Adapter (323 RC2), and Neewer Camera Screw Kit for the various 1/4” and 3/8” screws and adapters. Locking down the Manfrotto Quick Adapter Plate (PL200) to the Table was easy (never found Manfrotto Quick Adapter Plate to ARCA mount).
Home Depot, Lowes, or Ace Hardware is where I go when I need to get dangerous; no lathes or one-stop shop. I used the Screw Kit’s 3/8” to 1/4” x 2½“ long adapter to mount the chronograph (need soft washer to adjust and lock direction). For the weather meter, I plan on buying a stainless-steel 3/8” x 12” threaded rod and a female/female coupling or hex nut for locking position) plus the Screw Kit’s 3/8” to 1/4” adapter. Of course, some (nylon?) washers not to gouge the aluminum tTble.
My dilemma - for the spotting scope, ever part in the Neewer Camera Screw Kit fails to secure the Manfrotto 323 RC2 Rapid Connect Tripod Adapter. The adapter is either too loose or misaligned.
Hence, my call for help.