So because I get tired of swapping the spotter off the tripod I fashioned this mount. Anyone else running something similar? I know there's fancier rails out now but using what I got. Going to use it on a hunt next week, see how I like it.
Dual mounted Tripod hogsaddle / spotter
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med358-boise
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Way cool...how did you fashion the mount...what did you use?
Just used a $10 dollar dual camera mount rail. Drilled holes for the correct size screws and bought 2 steel bolts to mount the saddle and spotter.
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med358-boise
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Thanks very much!
Looks like a clever solution. How is recoil with the rifle saddle centerline that much off the tripod center? There will be a twisting (torque) moment….just how much?
I can let you know in a week. It's sturdy despite the offset. I did try to keep everything as close to centerline as i could. I think if I brace my left hand on the tripod leg that it should mitigate the twisting. It's for hunting so 1 or 2 shots. I wouldn't go shoot a match with it.
K9TXS
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This would probably work good at the range. I would prefer a good pair of binoculars in the field.
Adding a good spotting scope to a tripod in the field that already has a rifle attached starts to add weight and is cumbersome.
Adding a good spotting scope to a tripod in the field that already has a rifle attached starts to add weight and is cumbersome.
Good idea! I have two Shadow tech tripods and can use this for a spotter and camera or Kestrel mount
I'm not running the rifle off it all the time. Just leaves the option readily available.
Decided I'll stick with the one head. I just like to stay stream lined. I did almost take a shot off it last week on my hunt but it was so windy I just found a spot to go prone, something I tend to do anyways if it's remotely an option.
