Tripods - What are you using?

[AceRoth]

I'm looking for a cradle-type tripod. I've used the Kenco and McFadden and like them a lot but I'd rather not spend 300 bucks and 14 lbs is on the heavy side for a lot of the places I go. I've been looking at the Caldwell deadshot. 6 lbs, hundred bucks looks great but I have questions about stability and performance.

Any experience with the deadshot?

Any suggestions as to something that splits the difference between the caldwell and the Kenco in price, weight, performance? Not looking for something for nothing - 10lbs, $170, good but not perfect stability would be great.

I'd be using it as an all-arounder - 'chucks, deer, occasional pronghorn if that matters.

 

[SidecarFlip]

I bought a real cheapo one at Walmart a couple years ago, made a couple attachments for it but it mostly stays under my spotting scope or digital SLR. I paid 15 bucks and it weighs about 10 ounces.

 

[Lgpxlt]

I was just in South Africa. The PH that we had used a Rudolph Optics sniper quad shooting sticks. They were very stable. When I got home I ordered a set. They have a distributor in Houston Texas. They were $139

 

[Huntnpack]

Leofoto
SA-324C with MA-30L ball head.

 

[coueskiller43]

Holy zombie thread LOL

 

[bergara0256]

Leofoto
SA-324C with MA-30L ball head.

How do you like that brand? I read an article that most PRS shooters are using that brand as well.

 

[Huntnpack]

How do you like that brand? I read an article that most PRS shooters are using that brand as well.

I've had limited experience with tripods.
The Leofoto seems to be a well built product. Rugged, nice solid adjustable features, nice weight, locks up solid,
Very stable, easily packable.
Lot of Tripod value for the price.

YMMV.

 

[K.E.C. Darkside]

Deathgrip.

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