Spotting Scope stand

[rlesinszki]

I am a newbie that want's to attend a "sniper challenge" event in the Atlanta area and I am curious what would be recommended for a spotting scope stand for this event? Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Rick

 

[sawgunner2001]

Re: Spotting Scope stand

I've attended a couple "Sniper Challenge's" here; http://www.creeksidefiringrange.com/ and the short tripod that came with my spotter worked well enough. I don't think I've shot any stages there where a tall camera style tripod would work well at all.

 

[Dave-O]

Re: Spotting Scope stand

Take a look at Ray-vin tripod...

http://www.ray-vin.com/

 

[OptedOut]

Re: Spotting Scope stand

Rick,
I've found a good mid sized Manfrotto/Bogen tripod works great for me. There's a vast variety;
http://www.manfrotto.com/Jahia/site/manfrotto/cache/offonce/lang/en/pid/1799?categoryKey=BRAND:MN:MAIN:AA:SUB1:AA:SUB2:AA&livid=68|69&lsf=69&child=2

If I have to use it shooting prone I reverse the center and have my spotting scope hanging down. If I'm (or anyone else) sitting in a chair it's used like a regular tripod.

The "usual" flat based used by many is limited and I personally don't care if I'm like everyone else.

 

[Evilaviator]

Re: Spotting Scope stand

I have a Giraud scope stand and wouldn't trade it for anything else out there.

Giraud Stand

 

[Starbuck]

Re: Spotting Scope stand

The legs on the Giraud stand fold up, not down, so I don't think this stand can be used on a sloped surface.

 

[Starbuck]

Re: Spotting Scope stand

This looks like a robust tripod on the Zeiss Spotter 60:

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1188441

 

[TT]

Re: Spotting Scope stand

+1 on the ray-vin tactical spotting scope stand. Using for everything from hi-power comps to field use. Very scaleable depending on the application...

 

[Red Belly]

Re: Spotting Scope stand

I have one of these.

http://www.scopestands.com/id1.html

Works good. Lasts long time.

 

[DT1]

Re: Spotting Scope stand

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SSP</div><div class="ubbcode-body">This looks like a robust tripod on the Zeiss Spotter 60:

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1188441</div></div>


I've been looking for a tripod like the one on this Zeiss spotter. Anyone know the name and/or where one could be obtained? I don't believe it was mentioned in the thread.

 

[dar1246]

Re: Spotting Scope stand

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SubMOA</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Take a look at Ray-vin tripod...

http://www.ray-vin.com/ </div></div>

I use these stands and they work great. He is a great guy to boot.

 

[scotharr]

Re: Spotting Scope stand

Not sure what your events entail. The Ray-Vins are beautiful stands for prone shooting: but they are heavy. If you are doing an athletic shooting tourney where you have to hike around, I would not choose the Ray-Vin.....then again I probably wouldn't bring a spotter at all. Ray vin it is.....lol

 

[Platypus]

Re: Spotting Scope stand

Rick,

Here are some options you may be interested in and they add some versatility to your kit with the ability to fulfill several mission requirements.

Check out the website:
Precision Rifle Solutions
If you have any questions please feel free to call 281-541-1549 email: [email protected] or PM here.

Take care,

Danel

 

[LongArm]

Re: Spotting Scope stand

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: platypus</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Rick,

Here are some options you may be interested in and they add some versatility to your kit with the ability to fulfill several mission requirements.

Check out the website:
Precision Rifle Solutions
If you have any questions please feel free to call 281-541-1549 email: [email protected] or PM here.

Take care,

Danel </div></div>

looks great and a Texas Co. even better!!