Ive had a bog death grip for 2 years now. They can be had for around $140. They make a carbon fiber one for around $200. I set my 13 pound rifle in it and it does not move. Very sturdy. Shot a deer with a 6.5 grendel last year at around 320 yards with it. To me, that tripod is just as good as shooting prone with a bipod.
I’d seriously look at the vortex radian tripod with the leveling base option. Top of your price range but the legs are tall and stout, the leveling head will be useful immediately and can be switched for an Anvil-30 down the road if you get really excited about tripod use, and it’s a vortex product so you can sleep easy knowing they have a great reputation if something breaks.
In my opinion, it’s the next best thing to going full RRS which will double the required cash unless you find some kind of screaming deal in the PX.
In my opinion, it’s the next best thing to going full RRS which will double the required cash unless you find some kind of screaming deal in the PX.
MoghtvwNt to look at the Pig Lite. Have one and I’m happy w it.
PIGlite-CF4 Carbon Fiber Shooting Tripod
Shadow Tech, LLC PIGlite-CF4 Carbon Fiber Shooting Tripod
stores.hogsaddle.com 
The main difference between a cheap tripod and an expensive one is stability. Cheap tripods like the one I own are almost impossible to keep still. The slightest breeze will cause camera shake. A more expensive tripod generally will be a lot more solidly built.
Buy the best you can afford. It might hold your 4K rifle, your 3K scope and a 5K NV or thermal. All in all a 12K investment resting on an unstable tri pod is NOT good.
You should be able to get a good set up, all in for under 500$.
You should be able to get a good set up, all in for under 500$.
We have some Leofoto options in stock, and we can set you up with the right set up for hunting or comp shooting. Shoot me a message and we can get you taken care of.
I bought the Vortex Radian carbon tripod (used $650) with the ball head, I should’ve said I bought not found, I am going to change the ball head for the leveling head because I live and shoot mostly in Florida and it’s really flat obviously
I have a few Leofoto, SLIK, Outdoorsman, Manfrotto, Gitzo.
Depends where I am going and what I am doing.
But I grab the SLIK and Outdoorsman more often than not.
Depends where I am going and what I am doing.
But I grab the SLIK and Outdoorsman more often than not.
Tripods are like good range finding binoculars. You should sell some guns and scopes if you don’t already have them.
RRS Anvil 30
smoked groundhogs at 400 off one. Plus a 130 pound piglet at 495. At night.
RRS Anvil 30
smoked groundhogs at 400 off one. Plus a 130 pound piglet at 495. At night.
This topic comes up often and there is a massive thread on it. The general solution is get an Innorel RT90C plus an RRS Anvil 30 and the adapter plate from a gentleman on the hide who makes them. If you ever upgrade you keep the Anvil and add a RRS tripod. I went this route and have zero complaints.
I have owned the PVA since it was first released and sent @midwestoffroad the dimensions for an insert about a year ago. I realize the Comp40 isn't as popular as the RT90C, since I think PVA only had one, maybe two runs, of the tripods, but I'm happy with the plate from Midwest and the Anvil
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An update from Chris:
I have a Two Vets Recon and a Two Vets No Name Jr. Both fantastic tripods, though the no name jr is super small and really more of a special purpose tripod. The Recon is a full feature fantastic tripod that won’t break the bank. I have it paired with a leofoto half bowl leveling head with and arca clamp.
I was a photographer and videographer before using tripods for shooting.
RRS Anvil head is THE head for shooting off tripods IMO.
I've never used the RT90C but the specs look good for the $. Having used the PIG and Night Stalker tripods with the grip type attachment, the Anvil+34L from RRS really are better.
moaorbust gives great advice above; best budget/performance option
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