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6.5x284

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I’d look at a Slik 624 personally. I see lots of the 1204 series on S&S but not sure if any fit what you’re looking for.


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I run a slik 634 and a slik 824.
From a seated position the 634 is adequate for my kowa 884 spotter.
The 824 is a beast but still relatively light weight.
Pick your poison.........
 

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I have a heavy meopta 82mm hd spotter and the slik 634 holds it just fine. It's for my use, which is for using while hunting. I don't go out just glassing for days during preseason. I sit down and glass with my scope when I need to and the tripod holds that scope just fine. Well enough to take digiscoping videos for my kids, even in high winds.
 

6.5x284

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Only real concerns at this point with the Sliks is the lower weight ratings.
I was told by a buddy who researched the heck out of tripods is to buy a tripod that has a weight rating that only uses 33% of what you actually plan on running on it to cut wind and vibrations right down.

634 is quite lightweight with a 7lb rating.
734 increases that by a small margin but I’m looking at 3lbs.

Narrowed it down to the Sirui ST-124 (2.64lb). Other option with a bit more cost and weight will be the W-1204.
I hear you for heavy rifles on a tripod. Ive ran a BTX w/ 95mm spotter on my 624 without any issues. Even does well in wind. As long as you are at a sitting height (what I got it for) then you're good to go. Anything above sitting, I'd absolutely recommend that same advice. I run a Feisol 3342 for my standing tripod and shooting for PRS/NRL/gopher shooting (55lb load rating, 2.27 lbs).
 
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