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Title: tri-pod,bi-pod,or mono-pod?
Post by: BIGINNER on March 01, 2011, 03:35:36 PM: i will be getting a spotting scope, and i was wondering what would be best for me to get to mount it on? tri-pod,bi-pod,or mono-pod?
i need something light and easy to setup. and i need it to be able to extend to where i can look through it while standing up, i'm kindof leaning toward bi-pod or mono-pod, because a tri-pod seams like it would be heavier and would limit where i can turn easily, and a tripod seams like it would need a level floor to be very stable. :dunno: anyone wanna educate me on what to get? also, whats do you guys find more confortable for resting your rifles when shooting, a bi-pod or mono-pod? or should i just save up some money and get a good bipod that attaches to my gun?
Title: Re: tri-pod,bi-pod,or mono-pod?
Post by: MtnMuley on March 01, 2011, 03:43:11 PM: Nothing other than a tripod.
Title: Re: tri-pod,bi-pod,or mono-pod?
Post by: carpsniperg2 on March 01, 2011, 03:44:13 PM: 90%+ of the people out there use a tri pod for a spotting scope. The legs can be adjusted to make them level. A little more weight but a better platform for your scope. With a mono or bi pod you are always going to be fighting keeping it stable.
Title: Re: tri-pod,bi-pod,or mono-pod?
Post by: BlackRidge on March 01, 2011, 03:49:55 PM: Quote from: MtnMuley on March 01, 2011, 03:43:11 PM
Nothing other than a tripod.

+1

Every stock spotting scope/stand set you'l see will have a tripod setup, and for good reason. They provide the best stability. I'd check camera stores and places like bestbuy, you can usually find a great one for around $30. Theyre surprisingly light as well, but the camera/camcorder-type don't usually work too well for rifles.

Monopod and bipod are more for rifle-only applications, but a tripod will again work much better. Companies like Bogpod make some of the best available. They run around $100, but I've yet to hear anything bad about them... all praise. If you were getting something for both uses, I'd definitely look at the bogpod. Different mounting accessories will let you use anything you want
Title: Re: tri-pod,bi-pod,or mono-pod?
Post by: shedcrazy on March 01, 2011, 04:16:04 PM: You need the tri-pod for the spotter for sure!! The legs have different levels that they can be set at, no matter the terrain. Bi pod for the rifle
Title: Re: tri-pod,bi-pod,or mono-pod?
Post by: uplandhunter870 on March 04, 2011, 10:02:03 AM: tripod for the spotter. i have a tripod by davis and sanford it weighs maybe 2 pounds probably less but the legs have a clamp system where you open the clamp and the leg slides to where i need it and then close the clamp so all three legs can be at varying heights for uneven ground. with a bipod or monopod youre going to be fighting to keep the spotter steady especially at higher powers