Tell me what tripod

I built mine out of amt slik 700 legs, innorel ball head and pig saddle clamp. It's light and solid. I prefer the legs with clamp style extensions over the twist lock. I do a lot of coyote hunting at night and can make adjustments in the height of one or all the legs with one hand. This is an important factor for me as sometimes we have to set up fast or after you clamp your gun in you find out your on slightly uneven ground and need to adjust a little. Just my 2c
 
Found this one on sale at Cabelas.
 

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omt223: I have a similar question: what bi-pod will latch this sling stud? It's on a 1967 BAR 30-06. I have a Caldwell bipod and the rebate on the stud prevent it from latching to the stud..........
I think this is what you are looking for. I have been looking for a better version for a while but they seem to be a unicorn. Something with just a little better legs would be nice. It seems it is a out dated method of attaching a bipod, these days. I believe most people are using Mloks, etc. Or as these guys, using tripods. Shooting bags etc. I got tired of looking for a better version. I thought they made a adapater to put on the swivel. So you could run a picatinny rail style bipod. But I can not seem to locate it.

https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/caldwell-xla-pivot-model-bipod

 
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I have the RT90C and it's amazing for the price. Their ball heads leave a lot to be desired compared to the stuff made stateside. I'd love to have the new RRS stuff but blew my budget on two thermals and a spotter this year. The innorel artcise etc etc and most of the stuff offered in the USA are rebranded Chinese models that can be had on aliexpress or the like for much less if you have the patience for shipping. I will say that sunwayfoto holds the torch as far as quality in the less expensive realm but the price goes up a bit. Nothing touches Really Right Stuff in quality (or in price $$$)
 
I've spent about 6 hours staring at all of the options. I do not have the time to use it heavily so I am not going with something like RRS etc. (just cant justify it). I have been looking at the Leofotos, Inorells, and I also have access via Expertvoice to the Athlon Midas but its about 50.00 more than I'd like to spend, which is ~300 or less.
I'd like something with beefy legs on the large end. A ball head can be bought separately or as a package if you know of one.
Below is the Midas.
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I have a BOG and it does the job, fully adjustable , ball head on it, legs can go almost straght out, and lock in different positions, they are on Amazon. Check them out. It has beafy legs, and it's rock solid, got mine on sale, for around $180.00, has the death grip top on a ball joint, and made a adaper in my machine shop to clamp it quikcly, it's out standing.
 
RT90c, Midwest Off-road adaptor plate (not strictly necessary), RRS Anvil 30 ballhead. Adds up pretty quick $$$.
This seems to be the hottest setup for an imported tripod rig for practice or PRS. Snipershide has several threads on choosing and using tripods. There is a learning curve.
Yes this set up can be used standing. Quite tall. I haven't tried prone with mine but it goes really low. It is bulky but for long range you need some bulk. I also have a Komfjaeger clamp for mine for rifles without Arca rails.
 
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