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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: 2298951" data-attributes="member: 113003"><p>Hello again...if you are like I was, roughly a year ago, you have very little knowledge of the current tripod setups. I saw a video and was instantly interested in trying one. So down the rabbit hole I went and I've just found what I believe to be a really solid set up. I bought another tripod before settling on the one in the pics. The most common way to run these things are to have a ball head attached to the top base of the tripod. That ball head will loosen and tighten, allowing you to move the rifle in any direction to acquire your target. </p><p>Attaching the rifle to the ball head can happen two different ways. The first way is a saddle, which is nothing more than a padded vice-like attachment. You lay your rifle in the saddle and tighten the sides....any movement now will require the ball head to be loose enough to move. </p><p>The second way, which I use, is to attach a quick release arca clamp to the ball head....many ball heads come with one already. You then mount a small arca plate to the bottom of your rifle. The rifle will then attach securely and once the clamp is tightened, it's rock solid. </p><p>My buddy has several very nice wooden stocked rifles and he goes with a saddle, brand name "Hog Saddle", because he didn't want to attach anything else to his stock. </p><p>Both ways have their pros and cons. I think both are equally as effective in the field. </p><p>So in a nutshell, you need a tripod, a ball head, and one of the two attachment systems. </p><p>My advice on a tripod is to go with one that has a wider center base. The Feisol I have has a larger base, and is noticeably steadier than my first tripod.....which was also a Feisol, but a traveler model. It's light as a feather, and short enough to carry anywhere. You can spend $1000-$1400 on some tripods but after a ton of research and review reading, I found that Feisol is a very well respected company and their products are the best dollar for dollar that I've found. </p><p>The ball head is another element where the choices are numerous. Feisol makes great ones, and I wouldn't hesitate buying one. I'd suggest going a little larger....Feisol has a CB-30, 40, 50, 60, and 70. The 30 is the smallest and not large enough for this application. You can get by with a 40, but I'd go with the 50 or 60. </p><p>I got lucky and found an Arca Swiss ball head, used and in perfect shape. It's about the size of the Feisol 60, and it's rock solid and could handle the heaviest of rifles. </p><p>You can find the Feisol 3342, which is the one I have for $400, or used on rare occasions for less. Their cb50 ball head runs about $175....and some online stores will offer the two together for a discount. </p><p>You'll see in the pics that the set up can be extended to be able to stand up and shoot. </p><p>I will be using mine out of a blind quite a bit and sitting with the tripod adjusted at a fairly low height, which the lower the less movement. </p><p>Last thing: you'll see a 10lb plate hanging from the center hook. If you're able to leave a weight of some sort in the blind it can really help stabilize things. Especially if you're in a tight space and can't spread the legs out very wide. </p><p>Feel free to pm me if you have any questions... </p><p>good luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bullmark, post: 2298951, member: 113003"] Hello again...if you are like I was, roughly a year ago, you have very little knowledge of the current tripod setups. I saw a video and was instantly interested in trying one. So down the rabbit hole I went and I’ve just found what I believe to be a really solid set up. I bought another tripod before settling on the one in the pics. The most common way to run these things are to have a ball head attached to the top base of the tripod. That ball head will loosen and tighten, allowing you to move the rifle in any direction to acquire your target. Attaching the rifle to the ball head can happen two different ways. The first way is a saddle, which is nothing more than a padded vice-like attachment. You lay your rifle in the saddle and tighten the sides....any movement now will require the ball head to be loose enough to move. The second way, which I use, is to attach a quick release arca clamp to the ball head....many ball heads come with one already. You then mount a small arca plate to the bottom of your rifle. The rifle will then attach securely and once the clamp is tightened, it’s rock solid. My buddy has several very nice wooden stocked rifles and he goes with a saddle, brand name “Hog Saddle”, because he didn’t want to attach anything else to his stock. Both ways have their pros and cons. I think both are equally as effective in the field. So in a nutshell, you need a tripod, a ball head, and one of the two attachment systems. My advice on a tripod is to go with one that has a wider center base. The Feisol I have has a larger base, and is noticeably steadier than my first tripod.....which was also a Feisol, but a traveler model. It’s light as a feather, and short enough to carry anywhere. You can spend $1000-$1400 on some tripods but after a ton of research and review reading, I found that Feisol is a very well respected company and their products are the best dollar for dollar that I’ve found. The ball head is another element where the choices are numerous. Feisol makes great ones, and I wouldn’t hesitate buying one. I’d suggest going a little larger....Feisol has a CB-30, 40, 50, 60, and 70. The 30 is the smallest and not large enough for this application. You can get by with a 40, but I’d go with the 50 or 60. I got lucky and found an Arca Swiss ball head, used and in perfect shape. It’s about the size of the Feisol 60, and it’s rock solid and could handle the heaviest of rifles. You can find the Feisol 3342, which is the one I have for $400, or used on rare occasions for less. Their cb50 ball head runs about $175....and some online stores will offer the two together for a discount. You’ll see in the pics that the set up can be extended to be able to stand up and shoot. I will be using mine out of a blind quite a bit and sitting with the tripod adjusted at a fairly low height, which the lower the less movement. Last thing: you’ll see a 10lb plate hanging from the center hook. If you’re able to leave a weight of some sort in the blind it can really help stabilize things. Especially if you’re in a tight space and can’t spread the legs out very wide. Feel free to pm me if you have any questions... good luck. [/QUOTE]
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