Tripod Question

[Docsherm]

I was looking at getting a tripod. I came across this one: Night Stalker Shooting Platform. Does anyone have any experience with these?

Thoughts?

Thanks

Night Stalker Shooting Platform with Kopfjager "Reaper Grip" Rest - Night Goggles

The all-new Night Goggles “Night Stalker” Shooting Platform is the most portable, affordable and universal tripod and rifle rest combo to date. With lightweight, durable carbon fiber legs with camouflage pads, leveling ball-head and state of the art innovation, the Night Stalker is perfect for...

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[Olen_4504]

What’s your intended use?

Hunting/shoot off of?

Spotting?

I had the Amazon version of it for a few years used strictly for spotting. It wasn’t the best to shoot off of.

Check out two vets sporting goods offerings

 

[Docsherm]

I was looking at trying it out for target shooting.

 

[Olen_4504]

I was looking at trying it out for target shooting.

I would look elsewhere for something to shoot off of personally.

 

[Docsherm]

I would look elsewhere for something to shoot off of personally.

Thanks. What tripod do you use to shoot?

 

[Olen_4504]

Thanks. What tripod do you use to shoot?

I have a two vets recon tripod.
Their 40mm and no name tripod are also popular.

But a lot of it has to do with that ballhead/leveling head/etc you put on top. Make sure whatever you get is rated enough weight for rifle. Two vets had a few options

Also how do you plan on mounting the rifle to the tripod? A clamp? Arca? Picatinny?

The best of the best would be a RRS tripod with anvil 30 base. But that’s big money.

 

[Docsherm]

I have a two vets recon tripod.
Their 40mm and no name tripod are also popular.

But a lot of it has to do with that ballhead/leveling head/etc you put on top. Make sure whatever you get is rated enough weight for rifle. Two vets had a few options

Also how do you plan on mounting the rifle to the tripod? A clamp? Arca? Picatinny?

The best of the best would be a RRS tripod with anvil 30 base. But that’s big money.

I was looking at a clamp to mount the rifle.

 

[Olen_4504]

I was looking at a clamp to mount the rifle.

Check out twovetssportinggoods.com

They have good tripods and clamp options.

Dan (who runs it) is a nice guy. Contact him and tell him what you are trying to do and he’ll point you in the right direction

 

[deersniper]

RRS 34/Anvil is rock solid. Fwiw

 

[msstate56]

I’ve used one of these provided at a Comp a couple years ago. It was just as solid as most other decent foreign CF tripods.

 

[Nik H]

RRS 34/Anvil is rock solid. Fwiw

Yes it is....worth every penny

 

[wil_pt]

If you're on a budget, this might work.

Imported carbon fiber tripod (RT90C)

Before I get e-buttfvcked by you guys has anyone tried the Innorel RT90C tripod? It's carbon fiber with 40mm tubes. Max height is about 63" and low about 7" and can support 80+ pounds. They are going for $290 or so imported from China. Yes I'm all about supporting vendors and keeping money state...

www.snipershide.com

 

[bnanaphone]

The budget-priced RT90C is an extremely sturdy tripod. If you top it with an RRS Anvil 30 and get an adapter plate (linked from post on SH to see the plate) from SH member (midwestoffroad), you have a winning combination. .

I use mine for spotting matches with binoculars and regularly use it to make shots with a Vudoo (out to 300 yards) and AIAT (out to 600). It has no trouble supporting the weight and has worked perfectly.

The biggest penalty to the RT90C is weight, compared to the RRS option.

 

[gigamortis]

I would stay away from anything with a center column if you want some kind of real stability.

 

[Contender-1]

Carbon Fiber Tripod Heavy Duty Bowl Tripod ARTCISE AS90C Camera Tripod Ultra Stable Carbon Tripod Stand with 75mm Bowl and Adapter 10 Layers Carbon Fiber 40mm Leg Tube Max Load 88 Lbs/40kg

This was recommended from a top notch PRS competitor to me from Amazon. Received it today and I am thoroughly impressed. Hope this helps
Bob

 

[bnanaphone]

Yep, looks just like the Innorel RT90C. A very sturdy CF budget option. Enjoy it.

 

[Andrew07]

Another vote for the rt90c had mine for over year now and it’s been great

 

[Contender-1]

I'm amazed at the money people spend on this stuff. Coming from a very blue collar childhood I would have never dreamed a $300 tripod would be considered a budget friendly option. I know it is, just in awe sometimes that the more fun it is, the more expensive it is.