Rifle Scopes Tripod Suggestions for Leupold Mil. Spotter

[19Scout77]

I just picked up one of the Leupold Mil. spotting scopes like this:

and I need some suggestions for a good, small lightweight tripod and head. Preferably something that packs really well and gets low to the ground as necessary. TIA.

 

[BasraBoy]

Re: Tripod Suggestions for Leupold Mil. Spotter

I have the same spotter and I'm using this:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Slik-Mini-PRO-II...557&sr=8-19

Small, compact and light. it's the same tripod that PRS (Hide member Platypus) uses for their small rifle tripod. Takes Krylon too..

I think it is also available with a tilt/pan head if preferred.

Folded or with the tripod removed it fits comfortably into the long pocket on an Eagle drag bag.

If I need something taller/larger/more robust I also have this, but it is no good for prone:

http://www.sportingservices.co.uk/optical.asp (scroll down to about 2/3rd down the page)

Crappy pics added (ignore the messy desk!):

At minimum height (around 11" to top of scope)

At max height (around 14" to top of scope)

Scope Cover is London Bridge Company.

 

[socket70]

Re: Tripod Suggestions for Leupold Mil. Spotter

I have the same spotting scope and use the Slik Sprint Mini.

I like it because it covers prone up to sitting/kneeling/squatting height.
I also replaced the ball head with the Manfrotto 484RC2 head so I had quick disconnect.
It uses the same QD plate as my full size tripod with, also with a Manfrotto head.

 

[DP425]

Re: Tripod Suggestions for Leupold Mil. Spotter

Why not just get the tripod designed for the scope? I've used it extensively and as a spotter in traditional sniper role... it works very well

http://www.leupold.com/tactical/products...compact-tripod/

Can be had for under $100 if you search around

 

[BasraBoy]

Re: Tripod Suggestions for Leupold Mil. Spotter

I didn't know when I got mine that leupold actually made a tripod for it!

On the upside the Slik Mini Pro is less than half that price and packs up to around 7or 8".

 

[19Scout77]

Re: Tripod Suggestions for Leupold Mil. Spotter

It is looking like the Leupold one may be the way to go--although I like the slik mini pro as well. Other suggestions welcomed.
Thanks guys.

 

[Seuss]

Re: Tripod Suggestions for Leupold Mil. Spotter

Ewing tactical on mine.

 

[sniperdude]

Re: Tripod Suggestions for Leupold Mil. Spotter

I would try bh photo , they have a really good search engine in the tripod section. size,weight etc. I just got a benro from them

 

[19Scout77]

Re: Tripod Suggestions for Leupold Mil. Spotter

that's funny, I just logged off their site. i think i'll go in and check their stuff out in person--its irght across the river. Hell I'll wait until the scope shows up and really test out the tripods before buying.

 

[Hogstooth]

Re: Tripod Suggestions for Leupold Mil. Spotter

Go to www.precisionriflesolutions.com they have the smaller table top tripod like Basra suggested and a medium weight tripod that will go from prone to standing in a compact light package. If you need something specific I am sure they can get the model, but I believe that both thier tripods have quick detach plates so that you can use it for optics or their shooting cradles which aren't too shabby either.