08-01-2022, 10:58 PM
Ranchmanager Wrote:IlliniFan
What type of tripod is that? What special adapters do you need? Looking for an option to use in pop up blind this season. Current Caldwell Field Pod is not stable enough.
Thanks
Chris
Chris,
I have a few different tripods I've used/been using mainly for night hunting:
1) K700 AMT Aluminum Tripod with Reaper Grip. This was the first tripod I got, around $330 (kjrests.com and midwayusa have had sales a few times a year) to $399 retail. No special attachments needed and will hold any type/shape of rifle. I liked that it has a locking handle to keep the rifle pointed and locked in any desired position without moving due to wind, ect. There are options for arca swiss and picatinny rail mount attachment heads and carbon fiber tripod legs too. Great options that work well while keeping within a budget.
2) RRS SOAR TFCT-34L (Series 3, 4 Leg Sections, Long) with an Anvil-30 ballhead. This was the second tripod I purchased, around $1580 on rrssoar.com. Super lightweight and the Anvil-30 ballhead is really smooth and easy to control and lock in fast when ready to shoot. This is my favorite ballhead to operate. The Anvil-30 will work with an arca swiss plate or picatinny rail attachment. However, having 3 sections on each tripod leg for adjustment can get old quick. It does store nice and compact though. RRS does have other tripod options with fewer adjustments per leg which may have been more ideal for my use.
3) Two Vets QDT V2 ($615 on twovetssportinggoods.com) with the Two Vets 55mm dual tension ballhead with arca clamp ($215). This tripod has only one adjustment per leg, which is really nice. Fully collapsed, it is still plenty short enough to use when seated on a dove stool too. The ballhead is pretty good but not near as nice to operate as the Anvil-30, in my opinion. The legs are large in diameter on this model but I don't mind. Two Vets has some really nice options for quite a bit less money than RRS. The RRS is made in the USA and is top notch but it is expensive.
For the arca swiss ballhead attachments on my rifles I've been using the Magpul M-Lok Dovetail Adapter 2 Slot for RRS/ARCA Interface MAG1051 (appox. $40-45). Magpul makes a few longer options too but I've found the 2 slot to be plenty of real estate for my needs without adding extra weight to my rifles.