Thanks JTP, its hard to hit on every point! I do agree that if panning a lot that the leveling bowl could potentially tight up on its "own" if you pan a certain direction with it not loosened enough. I ran one so long now its muscle memory! If I didn't run a leveling bowl it would be a RRS Anvil 30 or something with that design with a lever. Fatboy has one similar but uses a knob to tighten down. They are very similar and IMO would be the next best option over a ball head.
Another thing I left out is camo. Is it necessary, absolutely not but what can tell you is the solid black legs stick out like a sore thumb. You don't realize it until you go to drag a coyote back and at distance you can plainly see your rifle. A rattle can of FDE and other lighter shades makes it disappear. I don't have issues with the coyotes that I know are coming, its the ones that just "appear" at 40 yards that I'm concerned about spooking and breaking up the outline really helps. Not only do you help hide the tripod but the legs also break up your outline because its typically between you and the coyote!
