Stable Tripods for range use

[Beararms]

Looking for a tripod for my Meopta S2 angled spotter. What I'd like is a set of carbon legs that are high enough I won't need a center column . I am wanting it to be very stable so weight is not that important as I won't be hiking or hunting with it. I will pretty much use it close to the truck, gun range, and backyard nature observation. I want stability over portability. to an extent.

Has anyone used the Sirui SR-3203? It has a 55lb load rating and weighs 4.4lbs. With the Cameraland deal at 15/15 off, it will be right under $450. What are your thoughts on it? I prefer a 3 section since it won't be put in a pack. The other tripod I have been looking at is the Feisiol CT-3342 and it also has a 55lb rating but weighs 2.6lbs. What are your thoughts? Would the Sirui be more stable than the Feisol? Would the heavier tripod always be more stable or is there more to it than that? The Sirui has a 6 year warranty and the Feisol only has a 3 year.

I am most likely going to pair it with the VA-5 head that is on sale (going to test a friends out this weekend and see if I like his with the spotter on it)

 

[Camera Land]

The SR series is unmatched at that price point. It is VERY sturdy, extremely well made and has a 6 year warranty. Call me to discuss if you have a minute
Joel
516-217-1000

 

[Beararms]

Will do, I'm gonna call you Monday after I check out my friends VA-5 so I can order both at the same time. Thanks!

 

[Camera Land]

Great. Have a nice weekend
I will be in from 8-6

 

[Eric4]

I own the same Feisiol tripod, and can vouch for it's stability. It wasn't a cheap purchase, but between photography and glassing, I've gotten plenty of use out of it. The leg clamp design requires some maintenance occasionally, so if you're constantly dropping it in sand and mud, expect a few issues. This tripod has been used to stabilize a 100mm Optolyth spotter and did a good job!

Expecting to get years of use out of this product!

 

[Dvidos]

I own the same Feisiol tripod, and can vouch for it's stability. It wasn't a cheap purchase, but between photography and glassing, I've gotten plenty of use out of it. The leg clamp design requires some maintenance occasionally, so if you're constantly dropping it in sand and mud, expect a few issues. This tripod has been used to stabilize a 100mm Optolyth spotter and did a good job!

Expecting to get years of use out of this product!

+1

 

[Beararms]

Are there any other 3 section carbon tripods that are in the 4-5lb range that are very stable in the $400-500 range that I should be looking at?

 

[Beararms]

Just ordered the SR-3203 and VA-5 from Joel!!!

 

[Brian Fahs]

I have a slik 824 that is rock solid

 

[pc3]

Looking for a tripod for my Meopta S2 angled spotter. What I'd like is a set of carbon legs that are high enough I won't need a center column . I am wanting it to be very stable so weight is not that important as I won't be hiking or hunting with it. I will pretty much use it close to the truck, gun range, and backyard nature observation. I want stability over portability. to an extent.

Has anyone used the Sirui SR-3203? It has a 55lb load rating and weighs 4.4lbs. With the Cameraland deal at 15/15 off, it will be right under $450. What are your thoughts on it? I prefer a 3 section since it won't be put in a pack. The other tripod I have been looking at is the Feisiol CT-3342 and it also has a 55lb rating but weighs 2.6lbs. What are your thoughts? Would the Sirui be more stable than the Feisol? Would the heavier tripod always be more stable or is there more to it than that? The Sirui has a 6 year warranty and the Feisol only has a 3 year.

I am most likely going to pair it with the VA-5 head that is on sale (going to test a friends out this weekend and see if I like his with the spotter on it)

Bearmans the Slik 700 DX for stability is worth a look. I have one of these and the Promaster 525 and Promaster Cine spch 20 head for my S2. The Skil is a beast and super stable and good value....not packable, you cab shoot off them, shadow tech use modified Slik 700 DX's for rifle rests. For range use it's great. I'd like to get a head thats compaitble with my promaster 525 so I can exchange the s2 easier between them (the head on it uses a round disk plate set up, thats solid, but not Acra compatible). I want a Sirui 40dx ball head I think for my slik 700 dx so I can then use M-lok acra plates on a couple of rifles and use it as a shooting rest in high grass as well.

I was using my promaster and 525 and Cine 20 head yesterday with my s2, carbon fibre but has a center column. It is a nice tripod, I got this from Doug and co.

 

[IrkedCitizen]

I would look at Induro Stealth series.

Series 2, 3 section, $380, 3.48 lbs, 52.76"/62.99"

Induro > Products > Browse by Categories > Classic Tripods > Traditional > CLT203 Stealth Carbon Fiber Tripod - 3 Sections

Series 3, 3 section, $430, 4.32 lbs, 53.15"/63.58"

Induro > Products > Browse by Categories > Classic Tripods > Traditional > CLT303 Stealth Carbon Fiber Tripod - 3 Sections

Series 3, 3 section long, $500, 4.61 lbs, 58.86"/70.67"

Induro > Products > Browse by Categories > Classic Tripods > Traditional > CLT303L Stealth Carbon Fiber Tripod - 3 Sections

Series 4, 3 section, $480, 5.43 lbs, 53.74"/64.37"

Induro > Products > Browse by Categories > Classic Tripods > Traditional > CLT403 Stealth Carbon Fiber Tripod - 3 Sections

 

[rayporter]

go to e bay and get a used t v tripod - a bogen or manfroto.
it will weight 20 lb but if a hurricane is blowing you can hold it to stay still and you scope or in my case 30 x binocs wont move. seen them just last week for a hundred bucks.

they are popular at matches

 

[rayporter]

like this
it goes five feet high with out the center post cranked up.

Vintage Samson Quick Set 7301 Tripod W/ 7201 Heavy Duty Head | eBay

Unless otherwise stated, this has been tested for key functionality. This has been tested and it is in good working order. Note that any other parts or accessories are NOT included. See pictures for further details.

www.ebay.com

 

[Beararms]

Thanks guys! I ended up ordering one from Cameraland.

 

[Beararms]

Since there are not many photos of the tripod online, thought I would upload a few of the Sirui SR-3203