Reccomendation on tripod from prone to standing
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I am glad I bought once and cried once with my RRS TFCT-33 with the Anvil-30 ball head. I did go back and forth quite a bit on whether to get the 33, or the two leg section 22i. Reportedly, the 22i is a little more rigid when set up for standing shots due to its two leg sections. The 22i can be set up for prone, but the longer collapsed leg length makes for a larger setup footprint than the 33 does. The 22i is handy for muddy conditions as the legs are inverted with no leg locks close to the ground. The 33 has more flexibility for setting up on hilly terrain with its 3 leg sections.
With all that being said, my favorite setup with my 33 is at sitting height with the legs in the 2nd position. For me, its 90% as stable as being prone with a bipod and rear bag. Its very convenient for when the grass is too high for going prone. When set up for prone in the 3rd leg position, it is super stable. The 33 will be easier to transport due to its shorter collapsed height.
With all that being said, my favorite setup with my 33 is at sitting height with the legs in the 2nd position. For me, its 90% as stable as being prone with a bipod and rear bag. Its very convenient for when the grass is too high for going prone. When set up for prone in the 3rd leg position, it is super stable. The 33 will be easier to transport due to its shorter collapsed height.
i went with the tvc-34 and anvil-30 with the versa plate.
i chose this for versatility because it will also accept a leveling head (or center column for whoever inherits it).
i am only 5'9" so i don't need to use the smallest sections for shooting.
i chose this for versatility because it will also accept a leveling head (or center column for whoever inherits it).
i am only 5'9" so i don't need to use the smallest sections for shooting.
Same. 5’9”. I don’t have any steep hillsides to shoot off of. Probably could of just got a leveling base but I wanted a head that worked with arca and pic rail
i don't typically keep it in a bag, but i have col-tac leg wraps to keep it from getting dinged up in transport.
www.cole-tac.com
Tripod Leggings V2 | Cole-TAC Outdoor Gear
Introducing the Cole-TAC Tripod Leggings V2 – the evolution of versatility and performance for your tripod. Lighter, quieter, and more adaptable than ever, these leg wraps are designed to enhance your shooting experience. Crafted from laser-cut Squadron material, the Tripod Leggings V2 offers a...
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This might not suit everyone, but there's another solution for situations where a tripod is too awkward to setup. I could never get used to the feel of shooting from a tripod in the mountain terrain where I hunt. I went elk hunting this year shooting for the first time off of an Accu-Tac PC-5 with bipod leg extensions and claws / spikes. I wound up running all 3 sets of extensions, and it worked out well with the pan / cant / tilt on the PC-5.
Mostly shooting from an elevated position towards a river valley downhill, I could sit on my ass all day and be ready to engage quickly.
Mostly shooting from an elevated position towards a river valley downhill, I could sit on my ass all day and be ready to engage quickly.
how far away and what size targets are you looking at? i just use an arca plate.
i am one of "the poors" so you'll have to excuse my mcgiver solutions.
obviously you can just mount the spotter by itself.
the cheap geared head allows for panning and very fine aiming for scanning difficult targets. i can also use it to cowitness with the spotter.
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I did some research and the first setup im trying involves using this guy:
MOD DOS
The MOD DOS is a multi-functional platform designed to serve a myriad of applications. The MOD DOS is commonly used as a mounting plate for your long range shooting accessories or as a gun rest. Equipped with a machined in Arca Swiss plate, and can convert to Manfrotto, Picatinny, or the...
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I'm not sponsored or anything, but a little plate to put binos, rangefinder and kestrel was appealing to me, especially at a significant discount to the grey ops plate
I have the plate now, waiting on some adapters and then I'll be able to share more info
that look nice and i like the pocket for feet or whatever, but price is sort of "dang!", lol.
It is made to order
Highest quality materials and zippers
Tripod and ball head cost $1,400....10% for something of equal quality to carry and protect it is a lot???
C'mon dude
I'm not sure if that's the case, I have the same combo and yet for some reason want a 22i to have two platforms to practice off
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