Precision Rifle Tripod rest

[Hawk in WY]

Looking for something more stable than current Bog Pod shooting sticks.

Hunting mainly from a hide over sage brush.

Pig saddle on adjustable tripod seems a step up in stability.

Weight not really a concern.

Rapid adjustment from sitting, kneeling, to standing is important.

Prone is is not an option.

Interested in in your recommendations.

Thank you in advance.

 

[Wyfox]

I use a Shadowtech PIG0311 tripod with RRS BH-40 ballhead and a Hogsaddle with an RRS arca plate made for the Hogsaddle. Very stable and allows accurate engagements past 500 yds.
My 12yr old daughter used it to take a nice muley opening morning at 540yds last weekend.

If you can go direct attach to a ballhead it gets even more stable, but you'll need a chassis/handguard with an Arca plate attached or an Arca plate screwed to your fiberglass stock.

 

[sierracharlie338]

Check out Kopfjager Industries. Run by some LE snipers and they make great kit. I own one and couldn't be happier.

http://www.kopfjagerindustries.com

 

[Dougie308]

I have a Triclawps rest and a heavy duty tripod I got from Ebay. Works well.

 

[JamieD]

I just got the RRS tripod with ball head and level mount. It has the clamp saddle mount. Wow, what a piece of equipment. we where shooting steel standing to 700 with ease. Sitting was even more stable. Great quality.

JamieD
Wolf Precision, Inc.
www.wolfprecision.net

 

[cwinston]

IMO Rapid adjustment from sitting, kneeling, to standing and tripod don’t belong in the same sentence. It is definitely a superior shooting platform, but fast it is not.

If wieght is not an issue, any heavy enough aluminum tripod should do the trick, but having shot off both I prefer carbon fiber. They seem to handle the recoil impulse better. The weak point of a tripod setup is in the head.

I never liked any of the ball heads I tried, So I started using a HOG saddle directly attached to the Tripod.

I highly recommend the carbon fiber tripod from PRST and a HOG Saddle direct attach without any ball head. It’s a very stable platform.

 

[Cidcid04]

As stated above, rapid transition to different positions with a tripod doesn't happen. But with a good pan and tilt head you shouldn't have to. I use the Reaper Grip, and heavy Slik tripod for my .338 LM. Very smooth tracking, and solid lock up.

 

[eveyoz]

Hi all, I’ve been eyeing up the hog saddle for a long time. I see there are a few more options available now.

Are you guys still using your listed equipment? Anyone else got an option which they feel works better?
I have a tripod and head, the v rest on top just doesn’t cut it really.