I finally got a spotting scope. Which tripod and where? I want something that will work prone or seated.
Tripod???
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Re: Tripod???
I'm not sold on a camera type tripod for a spotter, most don't work while prone. See if you can find a used Ray-Vin spotting scope stand. Unfortunately, they've recently stopped production. I'd expect to pay at least 200 bucks for one, they're worth it. Ray-Vin's are pretty much the 'standard' scope stand for High-Power shooters across the country. Good prone, sitting or standing.
I'm not sold on a camera type tripod for a spotter, most don't work while prone. See if you can find a used Ray-Vin spotting scope stand. Unfortunately, they've recently stopped production. I'd expect to pay at least 200 bucks for one, they're worth it. Ray-Vin's are pretty much the 'standard' scope stand for High-Power shooters across the country. Good prone, sitting or standing.
Re: Tripod???
Sotexhunter,
Precision Rifle Solutions
The Medium will go as low as 6.5" and up to 43" while the large goes 6.5" to 63". With the long portion of the center column removed and the legs opened all the way gets you pretty low with a very stable base. They both have a great strength to weight ratio and are some of the most durable and versatile tripods I have used. If you have any questions please feel free to email [email protected] or PM me.
Sotexhunter,
Precision Rifle Solutions
The Medium will go as low as 6.5" and up to 43" while the large goes 6.5" to 63". With the long portion of the center column removed and the legs opened all the way gets you pretty low with a very stable base. They both have a great strength to weight ratio and are some of the most durable and versatile tripods I have used. If you have any questions please feel free to email [email protected] or PM me.
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+1 for the PRS tripod. I have the small rifle rest model and it works great. And thanks to Danel I can now switch out the rest with my spotter in a second. It's great off a bench or prone. I don't doubt that the medium or large would work great for your needs. Not to mention Danel and his wife are good peoples.
+1 for the PRS tripod. I have the small rifle rest model and it works great. And thanks to Danel I can now switch out the rest with my spotter in a second. It's great off a bench or prone. I don't doubt that the medium or large would work great for your needs. Not to mention Danel and his wife are good peoples.
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also manfrotto. this one sold, but its very capable. pics
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2028686#Post2028686
also manfrotto. this one sold, but its very capable. pics
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2028686#Post2028686
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i am also looking. dont need the PRS rifle stand though (have one made from a PVC coupling which i like ok) i believe the PRS medium is a Slik tripod...perhaps the sprint mini II model?
i just need the tripod. anyone know the slik model #?
i am also looking. dont need the PRS rifle stand though (have one made from a PVC coupling which i like ok) i believe the PRS medium is a Slik tripod...perhaps the sprint mini II model?
i just need the tripod. anyone know the slik model #?
Re: Tripod???
Are you still looking for a good tripod?
Consider taking a look at the Ewing Sniper Tactical Tripod.
www.SniperScopeStand.com
Ray-vin made a good one too but he's is closing shop.
Are you still looking for a good tripod?
Consider taking a look at the Ewing Sniper Tactical Tripod.
www.SniperScopeStand.com
Ray-vin made a good one too but he's is closing shop.
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If you want a good tripod that will work in all conditions and not just on manicured ranges, you have to go for the Manfrotto style.
The Ray Vin, Ewings, don't work... unless you prone on flat ground with no wind.
If you want a good tripod that will work in all conditions and not just on manicured ranges, you have to go for the Manfrotto style.
The Ray Vin, Ewings, don't work... unless you prone on flat ground with no wind.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lowlight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you want a good tripod that will work in all conditions and not just on manicured ranges, you have to go for the Manfrotto style.
The Ray Vin, Ewings, don't work... unless you prone on flat ground with no wind. </div></div>
I've never used a Ray Vin or Ewing, but you can't go wrong with a carbon fiber <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">Manfrotto 190CXPRO3</span></span> (three section legs) or carbon fiber <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">Manfrotto 190CXPRO4</span></span> (four section legs) and the head of your choice. You can use them sitting, standing, or prone.
The only thing nicer than a Manfrotto carbon fiber is a Gitzo carbon fiber, but unless you get a really good deal a Gitzo can easily cost twice as much as a Manfrotto which will do nearly the same things for a lot less. My <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">Gitzo GT1550T</span></span> weighs only 2.2 lbs. with it's small ballhead, and 2.51 lbs. with the <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">G2285MB Adapter Plate</span></span>.
The GT1550T handles a Zeiss 65T no problem and works great for great for sitting, standing, or prone use. It's 180 degree-folding legs allow it to fold down to 14.1" making it ideal for backpacking and travel.
<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">Gitzo GT1550T Traveller folded w/G2285MB Adapter:</span></span>
<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">I applied some foam grips to the upper sections of the legs to protect them from scratches and deaden sound:</span></span>
<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">Gitzo GT1550T Traveller folded w/G2285MB Adapter next to Angled Zeiss Diascope 65T:</span></span>
<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">The foam grips are long enough to fit over and cushion the aluminum ferrules, so I pulled the grips over the ferrules as you can see in the photos below.</span></span>
<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">Gitzo GT1550T Traveller w/G2285MB Adapter & Angled Zeiss Diascope 65T. Center Column removed for prone use:</span></span>
<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">The Gitzo GT1550T Traveller w/G2285MB Adapter & Angled Zeiss Diascope 65T work equally well for left-handed shooters:</span></span>
<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">Gitzo GT1550T Traveller w/G2285MB Adapter & Angled Zeiss Diascope 65T. Center Column raised for seated use:</span></span>
Short of a Gitzo, I would get a carbon fiber Manfrotto tripod and a Manfrotto Head. The Manfrottos' aren't as light or as compact as the Gitzo Travellers' and they have a larger footprint when used prone, but a Manfrotto setup will typically cost a LOT less and do almost the same things.
Look at the <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">Manfrotto 190CXPRO3</span></span> (three section legs) or <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">Manfrotto 190CXPRO4</span></span> (four section legs) and the head of your choice. You can use them sitting, standing, or prone.
Keith
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lowlight</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you want a good tripod that will work in all conditions and not just on manicured ranges, you have to go for the Manfrotto style.
The Ray Vin, Ewings, don't work... unless you prone on flat ground with no wind. </div></div>
I've never used a Ray Vin or Ewing, but you can't go wrong with a carbon fiber <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">Manfrotto 190CXPRO3</span></span> (three section legs) or carbon fiber <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">Manfrotto 190CXPRO4</span></span> (four section legs) and the head of your choice. You can use them sitting, standing, or prone.
The only thing nicer than a Manfrotto carbon fiber is a Gitzo carbon fiber, but unless you get a really good deal a Gitzo can easily cost twice as much as a Manfrotto which will do nearly the same things for a lot less. My <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">Gitzo GT1550T</span></span> weighs only 2.2 lbs. with it's small ballhead, and 2.51 lbs. with the <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">G2285MB Adapter Plate</span></span>.
The GT1550T handles a Zeiss 65T no problem and works great for great for sitting, standing, or prone use. It's 180 degree-folding legs allow it to fold down to 14.1" making it ideal for backpacking and travel.
<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">Gitzo GT1550T Traveller folded w/G2285MB Adapter:</span></span>
<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">I applied some foam grips to the upper sections of the legs to protect them from scratches and deaden sound:</span></span>
<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">Gitzo GT1550T Traveller folded w/G2285MB Adapter next to Angled Zeiss Diascope 65T:</span></span>
<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">The foam grips are long enough to fit over and cushion the aluminum ferrules, so I pulled the grips over the ferrules as you can see in the photos below.</span></span>
<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">Gitzo GT1550T Traveller w/G2285MB Adapter & Angled Zeiss Diascope 65T. Center Column removed for prone use:</span></span>
<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">The Gitzo GT1550T Traveller w/G2285MB Adapter & Angled Zeiss Diascope 65T work equally well for left-handed shooters:</span></span>
<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">Gitzo GT1550T Traveller w/G2285MB Adapter & Angled Zeiss Diascope 65T. Center Column raised for seated use:</span></span>
Short of a Gitzo, I would get a carbon fiber Manfrotto tripod and a Manfrotto Head. The Manfrottos' aren't as light or as compact as the Gitzo Travellers' and they have a larger footprint when used prone, but a Manfrotto setup will typically cost a LOT less and do almost the same things.
Look at the <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">Manfrotto 190CXPRO3</span></span> (three section legs) or <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">Manfrotto 190CXPRO4</span></span> (four section legs) and the head of your choice. You can use them sitting, standing, or prone.
Keith
Re: Tripod???
Your Gitzo GT looks awesome.
I have a Ewing Sniper Tactical Tripod that's about 3 or 4 years old. I shoot mostly prone and some bench with it. I've had no problems with it in the wind or on uneven ground. A hunter friend likes to borrow it. He says it works great in the field.
Your Gitzo GT looks awesome.
I have a Ewing Sniper Tactical Tripod that's about 3 or 4 years old. I shoot mostly prone and some bench with it. I've had no problems with it in the wind or on uneven ground. A hunter friend likes to borrow it. He says it works great in the field.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: M60A1Tanker</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Your Gitzo GT looks awesome.
I have a Ewing Sniper Tactical Tripod that's about 3 or 4 years old. I shoot mostly prone and some bench with it. I've had no problems with it in the wind or on uneven ground. A hunter friend likes to borrow it. He says it works great in the field. </div></div>
Been there, done that, got the T Shirt and I have no interest in another... I have one too... as well using the Creedmoor Hi power type tripods at SAC Valley this year, useless in the higher wind.
On a bench they vibrate something terrible, in the field the legs are not independently locking/(Ewing made an addition of a screw at my request) There is no shock absorbing value to it, so you end up with rattle view for anything prolonged.
I spend 6 hours a day behind a spotter and tripod in heavy winds... A Ewing doesn't cut it but for casual use and it's too expensive to justify it for anything but the "look" of it.
Glad you like your Ewing. but there is reason you don't see more of them around.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: M60A1Tanker</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Your Gitzo GT looks awesome.
I have a Ewing Sniper Tactical Tripod that's about 3 or 4 years old. I shoot mostly prone and some bench with it. I've had no problems with it in the wind or on uneven ground. A hunter friend likes to borrow it. He says it works great in the field. </div></div>
Been there, done that, got the T Shirt and I have no interest in another... I have one too... as well using the Creedmoor Hi power type tripods at SAC Valley this year, useless in the higher wind.
On a bench they vibrate something terrible, in the field the legs are not independently locking/(Ewing made an addition of a screw at my request) There is no shock absorbing value to it, so you end up with rattle view for anything prolonged.
I spend 6 hours a day behind a spotter and tripod in heavy winds... A Ewing doesn't cut it but for casual use and it's too expensive to justify it for anything but the "look" of it.
Glad you like your Ewing. but there is reason you don't see more of them around.
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