dwent
FNG
Hey guys. I’m looking for a point in the right direction for a tripod that is able to balance price, stability and weight, but importantly also includes a center column, even if just a short one.
Up until now I’ve been shooting off trekking poles, bipod and my pack, but I just ordered a RRS BH-40SC, ideally to replace my outdoorsman head with, so I can glass and shoot from the same head. My current tripod is a ProMaster 522CK, which is super light but I’m afraid it isn’t going to have the strength to handle my 300PRC direct mounted onto the MPA chassis.
I understand the limitations that come with a center column but I hunt in very steep country and the idea of adjusting my tripod legs every time I want to change my view from the bottom of a draw to the top of a ridge line is absurd to me, especially when sitting on a steep slope already. I need at least a short bit of center adjustability.
I’m definitely willing to pay more than I did for the promaster, since in asking for greater rigidity, but the tripods in the four-figure range are out of the question (looking at you RRS).
Up until now I’ve been shooting off trekking poles, bipod and my pack, but I just ordered a RRS BH-40SC, ideally to replace my outdoorsman head with, so I can glass and shoot from the same head. My current tripod is a ProMaster 522CK, which is super light but I’m afraid it isn’t going to have the strength to handle my 300PRC direct mounted onto the MPA chassis.
I understand the limitations that come with a center column but I hunt in very steep country and the idea of adjusting my tripod legs every time I want to change my view from the bottom of a draw to the top of a ridge line is absurd to me, especially when sitting on a steep slope already. I need at least a short bit of center adjustability.
I’m definitely willing to pay more than I did for the promaster, since in asking for greater rigidity, but the tripods in the four-figure range are out of the question (looking at you RRS).