Best Tripod for Heavy optics

[BKMFR]

Looking for the best tripod for heavy optics in not so great weather conditions- wanting something solid, regardless of cost.

[N7XW]

I'm pretty happy with the Manfrotto 055.  Handles my heavy 80mm spotter just fine.

[tlbradford]

I have been super happy with my Feisol monopod and tripod.  I have owned them about 6 years now and they are as perfect in functionality as they were when brand new.  If you want the model number I can take a look.  Biggest load I put on them was a Canon 1DS 2 with a 70-200 f2.8 and 1.4x extender.  So about 8 pounds.

[kentrek]

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1158128-REG/induro_clt303l_3_stealth_carbon.html


Handles an 95 swaro and binos dual mounted perfectly, with max zoom you need all the stability you can get in order to focus ....also with a rifle mounted just in front of the action I can hold on a soda can at 400 while standing

[Bushcraft]

Best tripod regardless of cost...look no further than Really Right Stuff (RSS).

End of debate. 

[Magnum_Willys]

Best tripod regardless of cost...look no further than Really Right Stuff (RSS).

End of debate. 

$1000 and still fumble with twistlocks? Some have 16 twistlocks - would drive me crazy Im afraid. 

[Bushcraft]

They are far faster to deploy than the alternatives.

[Bigshooter]

They are far faster to deploy than the alternatives.

No way!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I hate those twist locks.  The flip locks are a 100 times faster.  And you can't tell if you have tightened them back up so I always have one that sinks when I think I'm done and ready to start glassing.

[dan11011]

I bought this tripod a couple years ago to shoot off of with a hog saddle.

Definitely can handle any of your optics at a 19.8 pound load capacity 

It's not the lightest at 4.6 pounds, but man is it steady.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1034141-REG/manfrotto_mt055cxpro4_carbon_fiber_tripod.html

[lewy]

Outdoorsmans

[Karl Blanchard]

You LITERALLY could not give me or even pay me to use a tripod with twist locks

Is weight a concern?

[coachcw]

Outdoorsman !

[Mossyoak]

Outdoorsmans! Like Karl and Corey told me...cry once! Worth the $.

[BULLBLASTER]

I say outdoorsmans for hunting. Absolutely love my outdoorsmans

Those RRS are some solid pieces of gear tho! They don’t pack down very small, but a 19 lb rifle on on is like a Benchrest. 

@coachcw that picture makes my body hurt! That day was a terrible and awesome idea.

[huntnphool]

Looking for the best tripod for heavy optics in not so great weather conditions- wanting something solid, regardless of cost.

 Heavy optics being what?

 I don't consider a spotting scope "heavy" like some are thinking.

 Camera and 300mm 2.8 IS or heavier, or smaller optics?

[Buzz2401]

Love my Manfrotto

[BKMFR]

I have two different sizes of Outdoorsman's, great for glassing-packing, but trying to find something more steady for Swar BTX with magnifier and 95 obj... its long and heavy. Looking for something more solid for glassing, dealing with wind lots of the time. Not new to glassing... many many hours yearly behind 15x swar on tripod. Not crazy about twist type adjustments...
Appreciate the input, interesting seeing what others are using, always open to new ideas!!
Thanks,
BKMFR

[MtnMuley]

As I mentioned on your other tripod post, I can happily run down a Slik 700 for you to look at some evening. I specifically bought mine for a claw mounted rifle holder and to use my 95 and BTX with. Couldn't be happier at $99. I too have the Outdoorsmans and they have their purpose.