2 Tripod Question

[Burdy]

Simple question. You have two tripods, one for the gun, one for rear support. One of them is smaller/lighter than the other. Which one goes where?

 

[Vivacious Stallion]

What is the use case for this? If I need to shoot out to 1000 on a tripod, my 2Vets QDT and Anvil head have been plenty well suited to this. I have a lighter tripod for 500yds and closer hunting. Carrying 2 tripods seems like a lot of hassle.

 

[Burdy]

I have 4 of the Two Vets tripods and 2 Anvil 30s. All are very solid. My question is in regards to stability and if when using two tripods (one for rear support) if most guys prefer to run the heavier more stable one on the gun itself or for the rear support.

 

[ClangClang]

Putting aside the questionable logistics of this affair as noted above, I would put the smaller/lighter tripod as the rear support. I would absolutely want the stiffer tripod supporting the rifle's entire weight. The smaller tripod would be for additive stability rather than intrinsic support.

 

[Burdy]

Putting aside the questionable logistics of this affair as noted above, I would put the smaller/lighter tripod as the rear support. I would absolutely want the stiffer tripod supporting the rifle's entire weight. The smaller tripod would be for additive stability rather than intrinsic support.

Interesting. I have tried it both ways but couldn't really draw a conclusion between the two. No questionable logistics...two guys open field long-distance hunting for antelope, two available tripods. Grass too tall for bipod, no other support available.

 

[dgheriani]

I've done this a few times over the years in team match settings, most recently at BOTC in June. Double tripods works great. In all instances though I'd say that both tripods I used were roughly equivalent. If I had to choose where the sturdier tripod went, it owuld be front support though as that will provide the bulk of the stability to the system whereas the rear tripod is just giving you a bit of extra support.

 

[Sheldon N]

Have you ever messed with using a rear bag on top of the rear tripod? It essentially converts the position into a modified prone position. It's usually done with a flat tac-table on the back tripod, but can even be done on the crown of a tripod if needed.

It takes just a tiny bit longer to set up, but the use of a rear bag takes away the sensitivity of getting the tripod in exactly the right left/right position when aiming. It's also more stable, IMO.

Maybe worth messing around a bit to see if you can get comfortable/fast with setting it up. Set the rear tripod about 5-6" lower than the front tripod and clip the gun into the front tripod farther out forward on the fore-end to give some distance between the two tripods.

 

[Burdy]

Have you ever messed with using a rear bag on top of the rear tripod? It essentially converts the position into a modified prone position. It's usually done with a flat tac-table on the back tripod, but can even be done on the crown of a tripod if needed.

It takes just a tiny bit longer to set up, but the use of a rear bag takes away the sensitivity of getting the tripod in exactly the right left/right position when aiming. It's also more stable, IMO.

Maybe worth messing around a bit to see if you can get comfortable/fast with setting it up. Set the rear tripod about 5-6" lower than the front tripod and clip the gun into the front tripod farther out forward on the fore-end to give some distance between the two tripods.

I have, I find it to be much quicker to just extend the support tripod fully. Typically when this set up is being used time is of the essence.