OK, need to locate and eventually purchase a tripod for shooting purposes. Needs to be tall enough to support the rifle from the standing position, ( I'm 74 inches) and collapse low enough that sitting or kneeling is possible. It needs to be light, sturdy enough to support a 15.3 lb rifle and cheap enough for a PFC in the Guard to reasonably afford. Ready, GO!

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I have used this to good effect. It's not the most high speed tri-pod/cradle, but it is light, stable and relatively inexpensive.

I would second that tripod and saddle/cradle combo, for that price you are getting a lot. Potential downside is for standing you have no rear support for the rifle other than the shooter.

Another option:
Bog Tac Tripod - http://www.boggear.com/tripods/tac_tripod.html
with
Stoney Point Tag-a-Long - http://www.amazon.com/Stoney-Point-Accessory-Tag-Along-Pivoting/dp/B001O3TF9Y

Put those together and you get a setup that looks like:



(this is a different tripod/shooting stick with the Tag-a-Long)

That setup is fairly light, packs down pretty nice, and gives you the rear support for the rifle that a standard tripod and saddle/cradle does not.


You also have the option to purchase a tripod and use a Picatinny Rail clamp/adapter like:
http://www.laruetactical.com/larue-tactical-picatinny-rail-adapter


Finally, for the ultimate in stability you can use something like:
Caldwell Magnum - http://www.battenfeldtechnologies.com/caldwell/catalog.asp?product=magnum-deadshot-fieldpod

Lone Star Spec Rest - http://www.lonestarfieldproducts.com/Spec-Rest-Tripod.html

Not something you want to pack around, but for deployment out of a vehicle or for use in a fixed position, they are very hard to beat for stability in a standing position.


A lot of options, comes down to what is most important for you decision making:
- Price / Budget?
- Size / Weight?
- Stability, especially for standing?

Best of Luck,
M Richardson

That is pretty slick.

Here is another option

It is kinda expensive, and you will need a tripod (I like Manfrotto), but it is another option.

Another saddle

I haven't personally used any of the above because the PRS does what I want, but both get pretty good reviews.

A Hide thread on tripods
They mostly are talking about the PRS, but there are pictures.