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TN, USA
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Posted: 2/6/2024 1:14:32 AM EDT
I have an older, fairly heavy Vortex Skyline ED 20-60x80 (Angled) @ just under 6lbs.
Had it for years, the glass is clear and serves my purposes out to 500 or so yards. I'm looking for a lower height/profile tripod for use on a bench or occasionally shooting prone. The few I've tried have been too lightweight or unsteady for easy, reliable repositioning w/o wobbling all over the place. What are common mid-price options folks are using these days? |
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Posted: 2/6/2024 1:41:25 AM EDT
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Creedmoor sports with a polecat.
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Posted: 2/6/2024 6:48:24 AM EDT
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I use a camera tripod I found at Good Will
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Posted: 2/6/2024 8:37:19 AM EDT
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Look at Bogen tripods.
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TN, USA
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Posted: 2/10/2024 12:50:48 AM EDT
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I'll say one thing about Amazon, when you have an impulsive itch it can get scratched quickly. Ordered last night and already here this afternoon.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C9Y445KR/?tag=akfnfal-20 Thanks to another forum member, this little guy is almost exactly what I was looking for. Compact, fairly light, range bag friendly, precision movement and absolutely handles the weight of this big ol Vortex w/o the least bit of wobble. Not sure how it will do prone, the legs will go flat, but probably not ideal. I’m guessing a Creedmoor style will be better for expert competition, etc, but this had a relatively low $ risk to try. I don't know if it's a low-end feature but the guide handle on my current cheapo, POS tripod will allow horizontal/vertical adjust by untwisting (convenient). This is thumbscrew adjust. 
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Posted: 2/11/2024 6:57:07 PM EDT
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TN, USA
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Posted: 2/11/2024 11:50:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AKSnowRider: These guys make nice tripods that are very affordable... https://neewer.com/collections/tripods There are a gazillion. Can you make a recommendation? |
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Posted: 2/14/2024 10:50:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By kmad2001: There are a gazillion. Can you make a recommendation? @kmad2001 We have a couple in our group just like this one but beefier(Don't think they make it anymore) that is rated for 33 pounds versus the 26.5 pounds this one is rated for... This is what I would go with if I needed another right now... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NSEKEMO?tag=arfcom00-20 |
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TN, USA
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Posted: 2/16/2024 7:03:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AKSnowRider: @kmad2001 We have a couple in our group just like this one but beefier(Don't think they make it anymore) that is rated for 33 pounds versus the 26.5 pounds this one is rated for... This is what I would go with if I needed another right now... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NSEKEMO?tag=arfcom00-20 Okay, thank you. |
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MD, USA
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Posted: 2/19/2024 10:30:01 AM EDT
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I have a Konus spotting scope and use the Vortex Pro GT tripod. Which seems to be discontinued but one similar from them should work.
https://vortexoptics.com/vortex-pro-gt-tripod.html |
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