Bullmark
Well-Known Member
I should have posted this before making a purchase...but I often get ahead of myself.
Im looking for a tripod and head that will be used mainly out of a ground or tower blind. It may go on an occasional walking hunt but mainly used from a seated position. My shots would likely never be beyond 400-500yds, with most around 200. My two rifles that would be used for this are both typical bolt action hunting rifles....a .280ai that weighs 11lbs with the glass, and 6.5prc thats lighter at 8.25-8.5lbs scoped.
I got sold on the idea of using an arca rail and attaching to either a ball head or leveling base. It certainly looks rock solid. I also already own a "TriClawps" saddle, which looks to be a poor man's Hog Saddle.
I did a bit of research and suddenly a deal popped up on eBay. A Feisol carbon 3441s tripod, with their 40-D ball head. It's their light weight traveling tripod. Perfect condition, lightweight, and plenty tall for my needs. The price was quite a bit less than buying the tripod alone new....plus the head. And the head is $170-180 new. So I bought it. Haven't gotten it yet.
My question is does anyone run these legs or the head??
For my rifles and their weight it seems like a mid size head would work......and the legs look to be thick and sturdy.
Anyway, Feisol stuff has gotten good reviews. To me it looks like RRS is the top player in this space, with all others competing for second place.
Any advice, reviews or input is appreciated. Thanks guys.
Im looking for a tripod and head that will be used mainly out of a ground or tower blind. It may go on an occasional walking hunt but mainly used from a seated position. My shots would likely never be beyond 400-500yds, with most around 200. My two rifles that would be used for this are both typical bolt action hunting rifles....a .280ai that weighs 11lbs with the glass, and 6.5prc thats lighter at 8.25-8.5lbs scoped.
I got sold on the idea of using an arca rail and attaching to either a ball head or leveling base. It certainly looks rock solid. I also already own a "TriClawps" saddle, which looks to be a poor man's Hog Saddle.
I did a bit of research and suddenly a deal popped up on eBay. A Feisol carbon 3441s tripod, with their 40-D ball head. It's their light weight traveling tripod. Perfect condition, lightweight, and plenty tall for my needs. The price was quite a bit less than buying the tripod alone new....plus the head. And the head is $170-180 new. So I bought it. Haven't gotten it yet.
My question is does anyone run these legs or the head??
For my rifles and their weight it seems like a mid size head would work......and the legs look to be thick and sturdy.
Anyway, Feisol stuff has gotten good reviews. To me it looks like RRS is the top player in this space, with all others competing for second place.
Any advice, reviews or input is appreciated. Thanks guys.