Precision Rifle Gear $600 Tripods

[Csafisher]

Looking to get a tripod in the sub $600 range. Mainly for PRS/NRL. Might use it a little for hunting. At the moment my top choice is the Athlon Midas CF32. Are there any others that would be better or comparable?

 

[longshot2000]

My personal favorite is the Cadex tripod, but is a little north of your price range. Leupold is spot-on in that price range. There are a lot of choices, and assuming you have a good foundation, the head makes all the difference in the world, and you can go from basic to fantastic.

 

[Maurygold]

Two vets all day.

 

[R_A_W]

Two Vets, no question

 

[Csafisher]

Two vets all day.

Might have to look into them. But the nice thing about the Athlon is that it comes with a ball head

 

[Csafisher]

My personal favorite is the Cadex tripod, but is a little north of your price range. Leupold is spot-on in that price range. There are a lot of choices, and assuming you have a good foundation, the head makes all the difference in the world, and you can go from basic to fantastic.

Leupold pro guide seems to be pretty decent for the price.

 

[canezach]

You can get a Feisol 3372 for around $700, but under $600 if you're OK with used.

The Innorel RT90C can be had for right around $300 and you can get a plate from @midwestoffroad that makes the RRS Anvil lock into place perfectly.

 

[Maurygold]

Might have to look into them. But the nice thing about the Athlon is that it comes with a ball head

Tripods aren’t the places I’d be looking to save a a few dollars but do you.

 

[kthomas]

My personal favorite is the Cadex tripod, but is a little north of your price range. Leupold is spot-on in that price range. There are a lot of choices, and assuming you have a good foundation, the head makes all the difference in the world, and you can go from basic to fantastic.

Does Cadex make those? They look like Leofotos...

 

[Baron85]

I run a leofoto 404c I think is the model. It has been awesome. I run it because I’m tall but they have the 364c which is in your budget and have a friend that has one and works great.

 

[Schütze]

I run a leofoto 404c I think is the model. It has been awesome. I run it because I’m tall but they have the 364c which is in your budget and have a friend that has one and works great.

I just received the leofoto SO-364c and like it a lot. I’m 6’5” and even with the half ball adapter (YB-75LR) it will adjust higher than I would need.
The tripod I found on eBay for below $350 (new, last one) the half ball adapter was $150 from leofoto. Quick lever, arca and pic. mount.

Hate buying chin stuff but are a strong believer that the competition get at least the parts from them too.

 

[Baron85]

Im 6’ 5” as well. My issue is glassing off the 364c, it worked but I hate being hunched over. Also shooting with uneven ground. The 364 was not tall enough in either of those situations. For general shooting off of a tripod the 364c is high enough though.

 

[Schütze]

Im 6’ 5” as well. My issue is glassing off the 364c, it worked but I hate being hunched over. Also shooting with uneven ground. The 364 was not tall enough in either of those situations. For general shooting off of a tripod the 364c is high enough though.

Is it possible you are talking about the SA series? The SO is the inverted version and adjust to 70” without adapter.

 

[Baron85]

I have not used any of the inverted models. The one one my friend used is the LN 364-C spec says 63” max height and the model I use is the ln 404c which is 73.5” max height.

 

[Baron85]

Both are very stable and leofoto has not left me wanting for an upgrade. I have shot off of a friends RRS, no idea the model, and honestly thought my leofoto was more stable. The legs on his RRS were smaller diameter so maybe he had a cheaper model???

Basically I am super happy with the leofoto. Sucks it’s not supporting US but I also have to work for my money and spending about double the money for no performance gain just to support US business is a hard pill to swallow.

With that said I do run a RRS BH55 ball head. I feel that was money well spent.

 

[phillyray]

I love my SCO tripod. SantaClausOptics. They make a “pup” and an “alpha” model. Incredible value and quality

I went with the larger “alpha” model. 40mm top section CF legs and 55mm ball head. Its super stable

 

[hafejd30]

Watch the px. I picked up a PVA comp 40 with RRS Anvil 30 last year for $600. I believe these are close to the two vets model.

World of difference over the shadow tech 0311 I was running before

 

[R_A_W]

The legs on his RRS were smaller diameter so maybe he had a cheaper model???

I'm guessing this would be why it's less stable

I have a Leofoto SO-282c w/ 32mm tubes that's super light weight & good for glassing or a rear support... but for clamping a rifle onto, it's a POS

 

[Newbie2020]

The 403c is incredibly stable. $650 right now on some sites

 

[brazz04]

What's everyone looking for when buying a higher end tripod? I'm running a RT80c with a N44 ball head from amazon, and it seems to do everything I need. I use it as an AR/bolt gun platform for thermal hunting as well as for my spotting scope. It has been perfect everything I've done with coyote shots out to 300 yards. Just curious what a tripod this expensive gains me vs a total setup costing $275 including the ball head.

 

[Baron85]

SOLD - Leofoto LN-364C with RRS TA-3-LC Leveling Base

Leofoto LN-364C with a RRS TA-3-LC leveling base. This is a great setup for someone who doesn’t want to spend $1500 for a tripod setup. I’ve used this is matches and it’s always been just as stable as anything else. You will not miss a shot because it’s a different brand than the more expensive...

www.snipershide.com

@Csafisher just saw this in the classifieds. Seems like a pretty good deal if your ready to buy.

 

[Mr.BR]

Leofoto rifle program will easily fit the bill and is likely best bang for the buck

https://leofotooutdoors.com/

 

[Csafisher]

SOLD - Leofoto LN-364C with RRS TA-3-LC Leveling Base

Leofoto LN-364C with a RRS TA-3-LC leveling base. This is a great setup for someone who doesn’t want to spend $1500 for a tripod setup. I’ve used this is matches and it’s always been just as stable as anything else. You will not miss a shot because it’s a different brand than the more expensive...

www.snipershide.com

@Csafisher just saw this in the classifieds. Seems like a pretty good deal if your ready to buy.

Ending up buying a vortex tripod from a member. Was under budget and seems to be a good compromise. I’ll try it for a bit and see how it works out.