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Posted: 5/6/2019 6:45:21 PM EDT
I am looking for a basic but reliable tripod setup. I am a recreational shooter, 95% target shooting/ 5% hunting. I have access to areas where I can shoot at any distance I would like. This will be used with AR15s, AR10s, and at some point a bolt gun. I was looking to purchase the following three items as my first tripod setup. Total will be under $500 direct from Hog Saddle:
1) PIG Saddle 2) PIG0311-G Field Tripod 3) GNN FB-52 Ball Head Any reason not to go with this setup? Alternatives I should consider for any of the items listed above? Please let me know, thanks. |
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Posted: 5/6/2019 7:13:21 PM EDT
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My brother has that exact setup. Very stable and affordable. I have a Nightstalker with an RRS MLOK adapter on my 6.5CM AR. Not as versatile, but that's all I use it for.
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Posted: 5/20/2019 9:27:35 PM EDT
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I use one just without the ball head. Unless your shoot a reasonable amount of up or down, I prefer to not use it.
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Posted: 5/22/2019 10:56:51 PM EDT
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With ball head:
 Without: 
 I think I like it much better without the ball head, but others like the ball head. Just depends. It is easier to quickly adjust the ball head, but I never feel like it's as stable. |
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Posted: 5/23/2019 12:56:20 AM EDT
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Thank you for all the replies. And thank you for the pictures @LRRPF52, looks like some good times. I ended up going with the Hog saddle, tripod and basic ball head (forget the name, lowest price option). The ball head is so easy to attach and remove as needed, I don't regret purchasing it, especially considering I do a decent amount of high/low angle shooting. Buy through Brownells w/ coupons for the best price if anyone uses this thread for future reference.
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Posted: 5/23/2019 9:07:24 AM EDT
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Gas pedal.
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Posted: 5/23/2019 11:29:58 AM EDT
[Last Edit: gunsandgear]
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@firemedic5586 Very informative, thank you. Going to have to order some 7mm cord today and give it a shot.
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Posted: 8/17/2019 6:06:16 PM EDT
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Not to hijack, but if I have the same tripod and buy a pig saddle, what’s the best no frills, non-ball head mount to use for the buck? Or will the pig/hog saddle thread right onto the male stud at the top of the tripod?
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Posted: 8/17/2019 10:03:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By cms81586:
Not to hijack, but if I have the same tripod and buy a pig saddle, what’s the best no frills, non-ball head mount to use for the buck? Or will the pig/hog saddle thread right onto the male stud at the top of the tripod? |
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Posted: 8/17/2019 10:11:56 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By A-36Pilot: The saddle will thread right to the top of the tripod. No adapter/ball head needed. |
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