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Tripod & head for spotting scope
« on: July 17, 2013, 11:32:43 PM »
Just purchased the 20-60x85 Razor HD. The scope is amazing. What tripod/head do people have good luck hunting with? I need something extendable to ~6ft.

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Re: Tripod & head for spotting scope
« Reply #1 on: July 17, 2013, 11:38:46 PM »
Im using a manfrotto tripod and a manfrotto fluid head 701hdv

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Re: Tripod & head for spotting scope
« Reply #2 on: July 21, 2013, 10:28:46 AM »
I bought the vortex high country.  Great tripod.  Has a ball head with knob for lock down.  I will never get a tripod with the pan handle again.  Every time I try to lock down the sight picture moves. But not with the ball head
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Tripod & head for spotting scope
« Reply #3 on: July 21, 2013, 10:46:58 AM »
I have the Vortex High Country. I'd be concerned with the size of that 85mm Razor scope on that tripod. Just a thought. It works great for my 20-60x60 Vortex Nomad.
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Re: Tripod & head for spotting scope
« Reply #4 on: July 21, 2013, 11:12:24 AM »
That is a fairly heavy scope (nice one to).  Dont go cheap is my advice.  Manfrotto makes some nice tripods, I have one and really like it.  I went carbon fiber to cut a little weight.  Lots of choices out there.

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Re: Tripod & head for spotting scope
« Reply #5 on: July 26, 2013, 08:38:37 PM »
I have the Vortex High Country. I'd be concerned with the size of that 85mm Razor scope on that tripod. Just a thought. It works great for my 20-60x60 Vortex Nomad.
Sorry I was wrong.  I have the ridgeview
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Re: Tripod & head for spotting scope
« Reply #6 on: July 27, 2013, 09:06:20 PM »
Manfrotto or Gitzo  :tup:
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Re: Tripod & head for spotting scope
« Reply #7 on: September 22, 2013, 08:36:48 PM »
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Re: Tripod & head for spotting scope
« Reply #8 on: September 23, 2013, 02:06:54 PM »
I have a vanguard from cabelas for my spotter. Tripod amd head came together for $150 or so. Gets tall enough for me to stand. Doesn't pan like a fluid head will but plenty well for me. Buying the matching window mount next. They use the same base plate.
Huntnnws mannfrotto tripod and head are very nice!

 


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