Post by: BKMFR on November 05, 2018, 06:15:42 PM
Post by: N7XW on November 05, 2018, 06:28:24 PM
Post by: tlbradford on November 06, 2018, 07:43:44 PM
Post by: kentrek on November 06, 2018, 07:55:34 PM
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
Post by: Bushcraft on February 07, 2019, 10:08:57 PM
End of debate. :chuckle:
Post by: Magnum_Willys on February 07, 2019, 10:44:00 PM
Best tripod regardless of cost...look no further than Really Right Stuff (RSS).
End of debate. :chuckle:
$1000 and still fumble with twistlocks? Some have 16 twistlocks - would drive me crazy Im afraid.
Post by: Bushcraft on February 07, 2019, 11:47:33 PM
Post by: Bigshooter on February 07, 2019, 11:49:37 PM
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.
Post by: dan11011 on February 08, 2019, 03:04:22 AM
Definitely can handle any of your optics at a 19.8 pound load capacity :chuckle:
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
Post by: lewy on February 08, 2019, 06:57:00 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on February 08, 2019, 07:23:28 AM
Is weight a concern?
Post by: coachcw on February 13, 2019, 12:32:18 PM
Post by: Mossyoak on February 15, 2019, 10:29:06 PM
Post by: BULLBLASTER on February 15, 2019, 10:41:41 PM
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. :chuckle:
@coachcw that picture makes my body hurt! That day was a terrible and awesome idea.
Post by: huntnphool on February 15, 2019, 10:44:07 PM
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?
Post by: Buzz2401 on February 27, 2019, 08:13:16 PM
Post by: BKMFR on March 05, 2019, 05:04:32 PM
Appreciate the input, interesting seeing what others are using, always open to new ideas!!
Thanks,
BKMFR
Post by: MtnMuley on March 05, 2019, 06:14:37 PM