Yeah, I'm ok with that.
Man, I am new to this site but you guys sure have some nice gear.
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Man, I am new to this site but you guys sure have some nice gear.
Call @gr8fuldoug at cameralandny and he will get you exactly what you need. I've got their Promaster CF tripod they seek and it's a awesome tripod. I use it for Couesdeer hunting in AZ. I also have the Jim White Tripod head you would purchase from Outdoorsmans. It's a awesome tripod head with QD attachment plates. The new Jim White redesigned head is also ARCA plate adaptor ready.
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Yeah, if any of our sponsors want to backorder this for me I'll give them the business.
If not, I'll see if I can do it through MHS.
From there, I need to figure out if I want to go with RRS Arca Rails or with the area 419 rails.
Any idea if Doug can source RRS gear?
If so, I'll definitely give him a ring.
The day is getting long in the tooth on the East Coast. That will have to wait until tomorrow.
You'd have to give him a call. I'm not familiar with RRS gear.
FYI, Doug doesn't carry RRS gear. He said it's private and you have to order it directly from them.
Check out the Gitzo Mountaineer tripods. Guys compare them against the RRS all the time. Some swear by the Gitzo and others the RRS. Outdoorsmans guys sell the Gitzo tripods. Great guys to deal with out of the Phoenix area. They also have their own series of Tripods and tripod heads just for the Western Hunter.
milo-2
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Just google "buy RRS tripod", dealers should pop up.
On your comment that we have nice stuff, i don't want to have nice gear, my friends shame me into it, lol
I'm just going to order it directly from RRS.
It looks like MSRP is the going price on their gear since it's OOS everywhere.
middleofnowhere
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It will hold it's value very well. Used RRS sells nearly full price on fleabay and every other place used gear comes up.
Sneuses
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I have a tripod for hunting it weighs in at 8.5 pounds and takes a few minutes to stand it aquire target and lock it (adjust sight picture). Also have a hunt in western Montana for mule deer and elk 2021. Weight equals pain, done my fair share of road marching / hiking in the Army shedding nine pounds would have been killer. I believe the tripod is a nice option but will I carry it, was taught by are rich uncle how to adapt quickly for shooting. If posting on a hunt you have time to set yourself up a shooting position, spot and stalk that's another story and 8+ pounds of pain?
billcaldwell
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My wife killed a really nice bull at 712 yards sitting behind a Bog Pod Deathgrip, carbon fiber model, with one shot with my 338 Norma. The picture below is where she shot from
jpndave
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The backorder from RRS is not that long. They are closed until the 3rd of January but after that it shouldn't be that far out.
All of this back and forth on money saving tripods isn't really necessary from your posts that money isn't the driving factor. RRS is the best way to go. The TFCT-24L If weight is more important and the TFCT-34L if height and rigidity is more important. the 34L is a little taller max height and for you at 6'8" it might be worth it for off angle down hill shots. It's 1lb heavier, 3/4" longer collapsed and 2" larger diameter. You get 2" more height and stiffer legs you can lean into harder or side load more. When I spoke with RRS that is what they commented was the biggest difference 2 series to 3. When a big special forces sniper stuffs one leg into a cliff in Afghanistan and then leans hard on the horizontal leg, that is when they see failures. There are no deals from RRS unless it is used or a demo or something like that, ever, not even black friday deals.
I am getting ready to order the TFCT-24L (I'm 6ft and slender)
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Though I have toyed with the ideal of grabbing one of the less expensive ones for now then giving that to my son.
Those Javelin mounts are intriguing for a rifle that the ARCA isn't so easily attached rather than the saddle. I don't know if I can bring myself to drill a hole in a highly figured piece of English walnut for that proprietary mount. On my chassis I would rather have the ARCA with RRS Anvil-30
All of this back and forth on money saving tripods isn't really necessary from your posts that money isn't the driving factor. RRS is the best way to go. The TFCT-24L If weight is more important and the TFCT-34L if height and rigidity is more important. the 34L is a little taller max height and for you at 6'8" it might be worth it for off angle down hill shots. It's 1lb heavier, 3/4" longer collapsed and 2" larger diameter. You get 2" more height and stiffer legs you can lean into harder or side load more. When I spoke with RRS that is what they commented was the biggest difference 2 series to 3. When a big special forces sniper stuffs one leg into a cliff in Afghanistan and then leans hard on the horizontal leg, that is when they see failures. There are no deals from RRS unless it is used or a demo or something like that, ever, not even black friday deals.
I am getting ready to order the TFCT-24L (I'm 6ft and slender)
TFCT Tripod
OverviewSince launching our first carbon fiber tripods in 2009, we have been dedicated to making the world’s finest tripods. With the help of our customers’ invaluable feedback, we continuously make improvements. After years of development, we are excited to present our new Mark 2 tripod...
RRS SOAR - Home
soar.reallyrightstuff.com
Though I have toyed with the ideal of grabbing one of the less expensive ones for now then giving that to my son.
Those Javelin mounts are intriguing for a rifle that the ARCA isn't so easily attached rather than the saddle. I don't know if I can bring myself to drill a hole in a highly figured piece of English walnut for that proprietary mount. On my chassis I would rather have the ARCA with RRS Anvil-30
Thank you for sharing all of the info and research. I do appreciate it.The backorder from RRS is not that long. They are closed until the 3rd of January but after that it shouldn't be that far out.
All of this back and forth on money saving tripods isn't really necessary from your posts that money isn't the driving factor. RRS is the best way to go. The TFCT-24L If weight is more important and the TFCT-34L if height and rigidity is more important. the 34L is a little taller max height and for you at 6'8" it might be worth it for off angle down hill shots. It's 1lb heavier, 3/4" longer collapsed and 2" larger diameter. You get 2" more height and stiffer legs you can lean into harder or side load more. When I spoke with RRS that is what they commented was the biggest difference 2 series to 3. When a big special forces sniper stuffs one leg into a cliff in Afghanistan and then leans hard on the horizontal leg, that is when they see failures. There are no deals from RRS unless it is used or a demo or something like that, ever, not even black friday deals.
I am getting ready to order the TFCT-24L (I'm 6ft and slender)
and thisTFCT Tripod
OverviewSince launching our first carbon fiber tripods in 2009, we have been dedicated to making the world’s finest tripods. With the help of our customers’ invaluable feedback, we continuously make improvements. After years of development, we are excited to present our new Mark 2 tripod...
RRS SOAR - Home
Though I have toyed with the ideal of grabbing one of the less expensive ones for now then giving that to my son.
Those Javelin mounts are intriguing for a rifle that the ARCA isn't so easily attached rather than the saddle. I don't know if I can bring myself to drill a hole in a highly figured piece of English walnut for that proprietary mount. On my chassis I would rather have the ARCA with RRS Anvil-30
I'm pretty much set on the 34L.
I need to take a look at the VYCE also.
