Can anyone recommend a good tripod setup?

Don_P said:
After swapping out the factory mount for a Little Crow Gunworks ball mount adapter,
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The factory clamp just didn't work for me. All the rifles I use for predator hunting, a couple of bolt guns but mostly AR's in various calibers, are now ARCA rail equipped. Takes the concern out of securely mounting a rifle to the tripod.
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I went through Little Crow also for the conversion with me DG, love it
 
I have always been the "buy once, cry once" kinda guy. The way I look at it.........if I have 10 grand sitting on top of it, then I am not buying some Temu/Amazon piece of crap. I bought the 2 Vets QDT V2 and a RRS BH55. I am extremely happy with this setup, but they are definitely NOT found in the "budget minded" category. I say buy the best you can afford.
 
I am looking for one myself.

I know the RRT, 2 vets and Fatboys are the cat’s meow, but just to pricey for me.

I would like something carbon fiber under $400. Primarily for night hunting standing, but also for spot and stalk hunting and glassing for long range hunting.

There are options out there, but hard to zero Im on the best.

Been looking at the manbily

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Manbily WZ-2832 Carbon Fiber Inverted Tripod, 64in 32mm Max Tube, with 44mm Ball Head, Arca Swiss & Picatinny Adapter, 2 Sections

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Anything else I should be looking at?
 
Yellowhammer said:
I am looking for one myself.

I know the RRT, 2 vets and Fatboys are the cat’s meow, but just to pricey for me.

I would like something carbon fiber under $400. Primarily for night hunting standing, but also for spot and stalk hunting and glassing for long range hunting.

There are options out there, but hard to zero Im on the best.

Been looking at the manbily

shop.manbily.com

Manbily WZ-2832 Carbon Fiber Inverted Tripod, 64in 32mm Max Tube, with 44mm Ball Head, Arca Swiss & Picatinny Adapter, 2 Sections

Manbily WZ-2832 Carbon Fiber Inverted Tripod, 64in 32mm Max Tube, with 44mm Ball Head, Arca Swiss & Picatinny Adapter, 2 Sections
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Anything else I should be looking at?
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this is a bit more money however, It could be a contender on a "Labor Day" sale!

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Hunter55 said:
this is a bit more money however, It could be a contender on a "Labor Day" sale!

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Hunter55 said:
this is a bit more money however, It could be a contender on a "Labor Day" sale!

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I'm not condemning anyone who spends this much and more but just remember “Tripod’s just a tool—your position, breathing, and trigger pull are the real difference‑makers.”
 
I don't put my rifle on a tripod very often. Just very occasionally for sniping rock chucks. When I do, I'm using a tripod I bought many years ago for long lens photography. This is a low budget option for that application. Better ones are much more expensive. It works decently with a long camera lens and very well with a rifle though. Just using a 70mm ballhead and I forget exactly which generic clamp, a Hog Saddle or something like that. The day the picture below was taken was the first time I used it and I was picking off 'chucks at 450 yards pretty consistently.

FEISOL Elite Tripod CT-3472LV Mark 2 Rapid with Leveling Center Column

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- DAA
 
DAA said:
I don't put my rifle on a tripod very often. Just very occasionally for sniping rock chucks. When I do, I'm using a tripod I bought many years ago for long lens photography. This is a low budget option for that application. Better ones are much more expensive. It works decently with a long camera lens and very well with a rifle though. Just using a 70mm ballhead and I forget exactly which generic clamp, a Hog Saddle or something like that. The day the picture below was taken was the first time I used it and I was picking off 'chucks at 450 yards pretty consistently.

FEISOL Elite Tripod CT-3472LV Mark 2 Rapid with Leveling Center Column

FEISOL Elite Tripod CT-3472LV Mark 2 Rapid with Leveling Center Column
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Just proofs what was said in the comment above and I bet the tri- pod was your limited factor 400 plus yards on chucks is a very well placed shot,Nice👌
 
I feel it makes a big difference in how it will be used. I'm in the East and stand most of the time. If I were sitting I could get by with a lighter tripod. As for distance, I have killed ghogs at 597 yds while standing. I mainly use my tripod at nite and I want it to be very steady. Last thing I want is to call in a coyote and not be able to make the shot because my tripod was not steady enough. I thought I had a pretty good tripod until I saw a GOOD tripod. Its just hard to explain the difference. I will be 76 in a couple weeks so I am not as steady as I was but a good tripod has helped me a lot.
 
So those that don’t use a tripod and stand, where is your firearm when calling and waiting? I realize I utilize mine for shooting, but it’s mainly there to hold my firearm at the ready for whenever I spot a coyote.
 
why said:
I feel it makes a big difference in how it will be used. I'm in the East and stand most of the time. If I were sitting I could get by with a lighter tripod. As for distance, I have killed ghogs at 597 yds while standing. I mainly use my tripod at nite and I want it to be very steady. Last thing I want is to call in a coyote and not be able to make the shot because my tripod was not steady enough. I thought I had a pretty good tripod until I saw a GOOD tripod. Its just hard to explain the difference. I will be 76 in a couple weeks so I am not as steady as I was but a good tripod has helped me a lot.
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600 yards is out there no matter what age and you doing at 76 is incredible👌, but take 2 shooters one pro and Joe average. I will go with the pro using the cheaper tripod than Joe with the best tripod all day long. Too many think the best equipment will make them a better shot when in reality it's about getting the most out of your gear and having good fundamentals.
 
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why said:
I feel it makes a big difference in how it will be used. I'm in the East and stand most of the time. If I were sitting I could get by with a lighter tripod. As for distance, I have killed ghogs at 597 yds while standing. I mainly use my tripod at nite and I want it to be very steady. Last thing I want is to call in a coyote and not be able to make the shot because my tripod was not steady enough. I thought I had a pretty good tripod until I saw a GOOD tripod. Its just hard to explain the difference. I will be 76 in a couple weeks so I am not as steady as I was but a good tripod has helped me a lot.
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600 yards is out there no matter what age and you doing at 76 is incredible👌, but take 2 shooters one pro and Joe average. I will go with the pro using the cheaper tripod than Joe with the best tripod all day long. Too many think the best equipment will make them a better shot when in reality it's a bought getting the most out of your gear and having good fundamentals. look closely and he's using a Bog, someone asked why it's more important to have good fundamentals more so than just expensive tripod, No amount of top-tier hardware can compensate for shaky breathing, inconsistent trigger control, or a sloppy cheek weld. Fundamentals form the foundation of every successful shot. Master the basics and the rifle—and any tripod—become tools in your hands rather than crutches. Here i have listed a few,
1 (Perfect breathing rhythm: inhale, settle, exhale just enough to maintain calm before the shot
2 (Steady trigger press: smooth, uninterrupted follow-through until after the bullet leaves the muzzle
3 (Consistent cheek weld: repeatable head position to align eye, sight, and target every time
4 (Body alignment and relaxation: distribute weight evenly and remove tension from non-essential muscles
5 (Sight picture and focus: zeroed scope or irons, clear target acquisition, and controlled focus on the front sight . number 3 I have eliminated somewhat with a check rest that I can find it by feel day or night.
 

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Hunter.308 said:
but take 2 shooters one pro and Joe average. I will go with the pro using the cheaper tripod than Joe with the best tripod all day long. Too many think the best equipment will make them a better shot when in reality it's about getting the most out of your gear and having good fundamentals.
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While I agree with the pro shooter statement, and most of the second half about expecting better equipment to make things better, in the case of tripods, I do believe a solid shooting platform will help less than tpro level shooters. I shot today with my predator rig off my Fatboy tripod and leveling head. I am not a pro level shooter, but I can hold my own. I see a significant improvement in my tripod shooting with this setup over previous setups I have used. It only stands to reason that if you’re shooting from a more solid base, you’re going to shoot better unless you’re at a complete deficit in shooting fundamentals.
 
hunt0168 said:
Can’t argue with a thing you said bohunr. Exactly how I hunt myself. Mine stays setup to my standing height and only gets changed if my setup location allows for sitting. If I’m walking, it is set and just seconds away from a shot being taken if needed.

I know from photography that the center posts are the weak point when it comes to stability. The further you get from the apex, the worse it gets. There may be some that are better than others, but it’s essentially a joint or connecting point.
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An elevated center column is like putting a monopod on top of your tripod. Sometimes necessary. But should be avoided if possible.

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hunt0168 said:
While I agree with the pro shooter statement, and most of the second half about expecting better equipment to make things better, in the case of tripods, I do believe a solid shooting platform will help less than tpro level shooters. I shot today with my predator rig off my Fatboy tripod and leveling head. I am not a pro level shooter, but I can hold my own. I see a significant improvement in my tripod shooting with this setup over previous setups I have used. It only stands to reason that if you’re shooting from a more solid base, you’re going to shoot better unless you’re at a complete deficit in shooting fundamentals.
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So, explain what is a solid base ?
 
A simple tripod test for long camera lenses is to get a sharp 10x "live view" focus on a target. Then give a light tap with one finger to the lens. The amplitude of the vibration and how fast (or slow) the vibration completely dampens and sharp focus returns, is eye opening when comparing any aluminum tripod to any comparably sized CF one. Or a budget CF to a higher end one. There is a very clear difference. I think for our purposes, which are far less critical than sharp focus with a 1,000mm camera lens, the law of diminishing returns starts to apply pretty quickly. Yes, you can clearly see the difference. But the difference doesn't matter.

I think get any decent CF tripod that fits your style and it doesn't need to be a top end one, and worry about you, not the tripod from then on.

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Think a lot also has to do with how much someone shoots. If you only shoot a few times a year when hunting, then yeah you’ll need all the help you can get. If you grew up shooting everything offhand, then any type of rest is an advantage.
The only thing I’ll be looking at in the future is weight. The less weight the better for me. I haven’t weighed my Bog but it’s up there I’m sure. Also been told it isn’t stable. The only thing I could think up that would be more stable is something with roots. If I could find a way my trigger sticks could hold my rifle with 100% certainty I’d use it all the time.
For the record, farthest shot I’d ever take would be 250yds and that would be pushing it to see something in the clear at that distance.
 
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