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I'm Done with a Bipod on My Hunting Gun
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<blockquote data-quote="Bullmark" data-source="post: 2293417" data-attributes="member: 113003"><p>Discovering the tripod and ball head has been the best thing I've tried in a long time. It did take me a few purchases to find the products that actually give me the stability to feel rock solid and make longer shots, and be light enough to carry without being a burden. </p><p>You generally get what u pay for, but I didn't need to spend $1200 on a tripod or $700 on a head to get quality gear. </p><p>I am not familiar with all the terminology or technical descriptions but my experience boiled down to one factor......the top or base of the tripod, where the legs attach, can make or break your stability. The larger the diameter of the that round base, the better. </p><p>I first tried a traveler tripod, which was very nice and light. It had the center post that could extend the height. But the center was smaller and i could never quite get steady. </p><p>I then tried the same brand's (Feisol) tournament model and it was night and day. It didn't have the center section, which helps with weight, and the top base is twice the diameter. The weight is within a couple oz.s and folded length within 2-3 inches. </p><p>I use a quick release Arca plate on the ball head and a small 3" rail attached to the bottom of my rifles. I can't imagine anything, other than a bench and sandbags, being more rock solid and mobile.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bullmark, post: 2293417, member: 113003"] Discovering the tripod and ball head has been the best thing I’ve tried in a long time. It did take me a few purchases to find the products that actually give me the stability to feel rock solid and make longer shots, and be light enough to carry without being a burden. You generally get what u pay for, but I didn’t need to spend $1200 on a tripod or $700 on a head to get quality gear. I am not familiar with all the terminology or technical descriptions but my experience boiled down to one factor......the top or base of the tripod, where the legs attach, can make or break your stability. The larger the diameter of the that round base, the better. I first tried a traveler tripod, which was very nice and light. It had the center post that could extend the height. But the center was smaller and i could never quite get steady. I then tried the same brand’s (Feisol) tournament model and it was night and day. It didn’t have the center section, which helps with weight, and the top base is twice the diameter. The weight is within a couple oz.s and folded length within 2-3 inches. I use a quick release Arca plate on the ball head and a small 3” rail attached to the bottom of my rifles. I can’t imagine anything, other than a bench and sandbags, being more rock solid and mobile. [/QUOTE]
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