Very neat product, works really well in any tripod. They have two versions, the HOG Saddle Mod7 made from a solid piece of aluminum, and now a stamped steel version called the PIG. Both will accept any type rifle stock within the clamp.
If you've ever had to take a standing shot and used a tree to get over the brush for a long distance shot these really help. I've had to pack my spotting scope and tripod to avoid long stalks for judging game and having one of these will only add another pound..... I know sometimes packing another pound is taxing, but a precision LR shot is crucial, and not always available to be taken from the prone position. With this sitting, kneeling or standing becomes even more "doable".
I don't ever take shots on game that I'm not 100% certain of a lethal hit, and practice a lot of LR shooting from various positions in the field. Knowing how to use what's around you for a stabile shot is super important and this product helps put you in a position of your choice, and your rifle in a more stabile platform when nothing else is available.
It works really well for me on standing LR shots. It's not rock solid like off a bench and rest, or a Bulls Bag off the roof of a truck, but way better then shooting sticks, leaning into a tree or off the side edge of one...... or the impossible off hand shot. Which I will only do on a already wounded animal or something very close.
Depending on the type of tripod you're using and the terrain will ultimately determine just how stable the platform. There is usually some flex having that much leverage of the gun in the cradle on the tripod. I keep the panning part of the head to allow movement left to right, and lock the horizontal and cant on the tripod. Works well out to 600 yards and 800 if you're very flat footed.
Here's a photo of two shots from a standing position at 600 yards on an ice covered road up hill at a 11 degree angle using the HOG Saddle.
If you've ever had to take a standing shot and used a tree to get over the brush for a long distance shot these really help. I've had to pack my spotting scope and tripod to avoid long stalks for judging game and having one of these will only add another pound..... I know sometimes packing another pound is taxing, but a precision LR shot is crucial, and not always available to be taken from the prone position. With this sitting, kneeling or standing becomes even more "doable".
I don't ever take shots on game that I'm not 100% certain of a lethal hit, and practice a lot of LR shooting from various positions in the field. Knowing how to use what's around you for a stabile shot is super important and this product helps put you in a position of your choice, and your rifle in a more stabile platform when nothing else is available.
It works really well for me on standing LR shots. It's not rock solid like off a bench and rest, or a Bulls Bag off the roof of a truck, but way better then shooting sticks, leaning into a tree or off the side edge of one...... or the impossible off hand shot. Which I will only do on a already wounded animal or something very close.
Depending on the type of tripod you're using and the terrain will ultimately determine just how stable the platform. There is usually some flex having that much leverage of the gun in the cradle on the tripod. I keep the panning part of the head to allow movement left to right, and lock the horizontal and cant on the tripod. Works well out to 600 yards and 800 if you're very flat footed.
Here's a photo of two shots from a standing position at 600 yards on an ice covered road up hill at a 11 degree angle using the HOG Saddle.
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