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<blockquote data-quote="BrentM" data-source="post: 2247993" data-attributes="member: 61747"><p>Getting back to this. Not all tripods are made the same even in the feisol family. There is a reason the 3342 is light compared to a 3372. Breaking down the tripod.... the head stock, the part the legs attach to determines a lot of the stability. The bigger, beefier, more robust that platform the better. I've used all sorts of tripods and got away from them as they just didn't provide the stability I wanted for the weight being packed until I found the 3342. If I shoot a PRS match I'll use a 3372 or RRS but for hunting, glassing, etc the 3342 is it. The head is the next item. A quality head will not have side to side slop like a lot of the cheaper ball heads. If your head has movement then it needs to tightened up or replaced. The smaller heads are lighter and less material so overall strength is the biggest issue vs stability. I've seen the 30-40 be fine for lighter recoil, just as stabile, as long as they are not loose. My last 40mm was sloppy, manfrotto, so I assumed the 50 feisol would last longer. So far, 2.5 years and it's going strong. Last the legs and joints are all about the same in the same class. 3372 has beefy carbon legs and is rated at 100 plus pounds. The 3342 is around 40 and half the size. Were the flex becomes noticeable is standing. I had students hitting 500 standing without issue but going 800-1000 mine needs a rear support. The 3372 is capable of those without the rear support in my opinion, since I've done it.</p><p></p><p>Support is the biggest factor. Mount the rifle in a neutral position, rail in the balance point, and use something for rear support and you'll be gold. The main thing is that you have to practice and play. I've used the side of a tree, stick, back pack, hiking pole, a buddy, etc. I've set the rifle on a log and used my tripod for the rear support just like we do in PRS. Shooting coyotes 500-1100 yards is difficult, having a wiggly platform and making hit is just luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BrentM, post: 2247993, member: 61747"] Getting back to this. Not all tripods are made the same even in the feisol family. There is a reason the 3342 is light compared to a 3372. Breaking down the tripod.... the head stock, the part the legs attach to determines a lot of the stability. The bigger, beefier, more robust that platform the better. I've used all sorts of tripods and got away from them as they just didn't provide the stability I wanted for the weight being packed until I found the 3342. If I shoot a PRS match I'll use a 3372 or RRS but for hunting, glassing, etc the 3342 is it. The head is the next item. A quality head will not have side to side slop like a lot of the cheaper ball heads. If your head has movement then it needs to tightened up or replaced. The smaller heads are lighter and less material so overall strength is the biggest issue vs stability. I've seen the 30-40 be fine for lighter recoil, just as stabile, as long as they are not loose. My last 40mm was sloppy, manfrotto, so I assumed the 50 feisol would last longer. So far, 2.5 years and it's going strong. Last the legs and joints are all about the same in the same class. 3372 has beefy carbon legs and is rated at 100 plus pounds. The 3342 is around 40 and half the size. Were the flex becomes noticeable is standing. I had students hitting 500 standing without issue but going 800-1000 mine needs a rear support. The 3372 is capable of those without the rear support in my opinion, since I've done it. Support is the biggest factor. Mount the rifle in a neutral position, rail in the balance point, and use something for rear support and you'll be gold. The main thing is that you have to practice and play. I've used the side of a tree, stick, back pack, hiking pole, a buddy, etc. I've set the rifle on a log and used my tripod for the rear support just like we do in PRS. Shooting coyotes 500-1100 yards is difficult, having a wiggly platform and making hit is just luck. [/QUOTE]
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