Tripod question

[TC338]

Is it worth stepping up to an ARCA style tripod and mount over something like a hog saddle? I've got the clamp style tripod for my son, but I'm wondering if I would be better served in my own long range shooting with the other style. What experience can you guys share?

 

[dfanonymous]

The method in which the rifle or accessories clamp isn't a big deal. The arca is just more standard.

If you've been to a PRS match, you'll see us with a tripod and a tree of gear on a tray. That will have our spotters stuff, kestrels, rangefinder etc which all fits on a adapters usually ARCA.

That said, the HOG or PIG is just fine. Many have went through sniper school with those. We've proven them in combat. They work A ok for simply hunting. Go whatever way you want.

 

[TC338]

The method in which the rifle or accessories clamp isn't a big deal. The arca is just more standard.

If you've been to a PRS match, you'll see us with a tripod and a tree of gear on a tray. That will have our spotters stuff, kestrels, rangefinder etc which all fits on a adapters usually ARCA.

That said, the HOG or PIG is just fine. Many have went through sniper school with those. We've proven them in combat. They work A ok for simply hunting. Go whatever way you want.

Thank you for the info. Have you seen any difference in stability between the two systems in your personal use?

 

[Longtine88]

Agree with df and I'll add the arca rail is more compatible if you use binos or spotters. Main reason I would think to go arca.

 

[dfanonymous]

Thank you for the info. Have you seen any difference in stability between the two systems in your personal use?

Stability is more a question of the tripod head and tripod base. The ARCA would be more mechanically connected since its metal to metal caming that holds the weight vs a single thread with spring tension. That said, again, the HOG is battle tested. It's not like it's fragile.

It's not something that really talked about, but the head needs to be able to handle the total weight of the rig plus and loading you put on the rifle. That's where you get out the slop.

Then of course the base needs to have stability too.