Mounting rangefinder and spotting scope

[AK74U]

Im looking to mount both a rangefinder and spotting scope on a single tripod. I have Sig Kilo 3000BDX and going to purchase either Bushnell SX-4 or NF TS-80. What's the best attachment type? Thanks guru's!

 

[kriller134]

Abel table

 

[Defender32]

There is another thread on this somewhere but I use this. I like it a lot.

MOD DOS

The MOD DOS is a multi-functional platform designed to serve a myriad of applications. The MOD DOS is commonly used as a mounting plate for your long range shooting accessories or as a gun rest. Equipped with a machined in Arca Swiss plate, and can convert to Manfrotto, Picatinny, or the...

www.themub.com

 

[Curahee19]

RRS mpr rails

 

[AK74U]

So I will need to buy a clamp for each item to mount onto the table?

 

[Defender32]

So I will need to buy a clamp for each item to mount onto the table?

If most all I have seen require that.

 

[AK74U]

I guess brand matters in that department too?

If most all I have seen require that.

 

[kriller134]

So I will need to buy a clamp for each item to mount onto the table?

If you go with an Abel table you’ll only need 1 mount for the spotting scope. The binos sit on top of the table.

 

[Defender32]

I guess brand matters in that department too?

Mine are all mounts from amazon that are 1/4-20 thread. The clamping piece the kestrel is in is the Kestrel Clamp. The Binos are in a Field Optic Research ARCA Mount.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07G7RMFWW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Amazon.com

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071WK5NQQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[AK74U]

I don't think the first link will work. Max weight on ball heads are 2.2lbs. Spotting scope is at least 5 lbs.

The second is the clamp for the Kestrel. I plan on using the Kestrel separately, on a Kestrel tripod using the vane mount.

CL-50C or DM-55? I don't know the advantages/disadvantages of either.

Mine are all mounts from amazon that are 1/4-20 thread. The clamping piece the kestrel is in is the Kestrel Clamp. The Binos are in a Field Optic Research ARCA Mount.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07G7RMFWW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Amazon.com

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071WK5NQQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Defender32]

I don't think the first link will work. Max weight on ball heads are 2.2lbs. Spotting scope is at least 5 lbs.

The second is the clamp for the Kestrel. I plan on using the Kestrel separately, on a Kestrel tripod using the vane mount.

CL-50C or DM-55? I don't know the advantages/disadvantages of either.

The first one is 1/4-20 threaded dog bones that my Range Finder is screwed into & the kestrel clamps are screwed into to to hold kestrel & phone.

The last one is an Arc mount that most spotting scopes will slide into to or in my case my binocular mount.

I was just giving you the links to my setup.

 

[AK74U]

Thanks for the Intel!

The first one is 1/4-20 threaded dog bones that my Range Finder is screwed into & the kestrel clamps are screwed into to to hold kestrel & phone.

The last one is an Arc mount that most spotting scopes will slide into to or in my case my binocular mount.

I was just giving you the links to my setup.

 

[Darkside-Six]

Look on Amazon for a Nodal Rail. Get one with an area clamp on one end. Spotter can sit in there and then a micro ball head for the range finder on the other end. Very cost effective and works great.

 

[AK74U]

Thanks.

Look on Amazon for a Nodal Rail. Get one with an area clamp on one end. Spotter can sit in there and then a micro ball head for the range finder on the other end. Very cost effective and works great.

 

[Baron23]

There is another thread on this somewhere but I use this. I like it a lot.

MOD DOS

The MOD DOS is a multi-functional platform designed to serve a myriad of applications. The MOD DOS is commonly used as a mounting plate for your long range shooting accessories or as a gun rest. Equipped with a machined in Arca Swiss plate, and can convert to Manfrotto, Picatinny, or the...

www.themub.com

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I too have the MUB and it works perfectly fine for exactly what the OP is looking for

 

[AK74U]

Thanks. They've been sold out for a while now.

I too have the MUB and it works perfectly fine for exactly what the OP is looking for

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[dinosdeuce]

Try Kestrel they were in stock not long ago

 

[AK74U]

Didn't see anything that even resembles that on Kestrel.

Try Kestrel they were in stock not long ago

 

[Darkside-Six]

Here’s what I run. Cost about $35-40. On Amazon for the nodal rail and mini ball head. Plus another $30 for the Sig Kilo mount. Works perfectly.

 

[AK74U]

That's what I've been looking at. I'm just having to figure out how to mount that rail in my quick release plate.

Here’s what I run. Cost about $35-40. On Amazon for the nodal rail and mini ball head. Plus another $30 for the Sig Kilo mount. Works perfectly.
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[Tortuga]

To get me through this NRL22 and 22x season, I just grabbed a 300mm arca rail from Amazon. Depending on what is on the rail (Bino or spotter and LRF), sliding the rail to balance on the Anvil 30 head has been easy and not cumbersome at all to use. I will probably pick up a MUB when they are back in stock, but that's only because I am a gear hound.

 

[AK74U]

Nice setup.

To get me through this NRL22 and 22x season, I just grabbed a 300mm arca rail from Amazon. Depending on what is on the rail (Bino or spotter and LRF), sliding the rail to balance on the Anvil 30 head has been easy and not cumbersome at all to use. I will probably pick up a MUB when they are back in stock, but that's only because I am a gear hound.

 

[Tortuga]

That's what I've been looking at. I'm just having to figure out how to mount that rail in my quick release plate.

You should be able to bolt a plate to the bottom. There numerous interface options.

 

[AK74U]

I won't have the tripod until Monday when it arrives. I think it's a 1/4 screw. That would make it off center if I use that rail cause the center hole it's 3/8?

You should be able to bolt a plate to the bottom. There numerous interface options.

 

[theLBC]

i have a cheap "gear head" which is nice for co-witness or ranging difficult objects...40 bucks i think...but it is heavy pot steel or something.

 

[6.5SH]

I won't have the tripod until Monday when it arrives. I think it's a 1/4 screw. That would make it off center if I use that rail cause the center hole it's 3/8?

There are threaded inserts for all the common camera sizes. Can get a variety pack on amazon for less than $10.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JHPXG0K

I use a Manfroto pistol grip knock off under mine, in addition to the 1/4-20 center screw there were 3 smaller threaded holes for set screws to act as anti rotation on the adapter plate. The one rail pictured a few posts above has 4x 1/4-20 threaded holes surrounding the larger center hole that can be used for the same purpose.

"Cinema rail" is also the other common term for these type of rails.

 

[Darkside-Six]

I won't have the tripod until Monday when it arrives. I think it's a 1/4 screw. That would make it off center if I use that rail cause the center hole it's 3/8?

doesn’t matter if it’s off center. You can also get a cheep ball head mount for the tripod with an arca clamp. Plenty of good and inexpensive options.

 

[AK74U]

Thanks gentlemen.

There are threaded inserts for all the common camera sizes. Can get a variety pack on amazon for less than $10.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JHPXG0K

I use a Manfroto pistol grip knock off under mine, in addition to the 1/4-20 center screw there were 3 smaller threaded holes for set screws to act as anti rotation on the adapter plate. The one rail pictured a few posts above has 4x 1/4-20 threaded holes surrounding the larger center hole that can be used for the same purpose.

"Cinema rail" is also the other common term for these type of rails.

doesn’t matter if it’s off center. You can also get a cheep ball head mount for the tripod with an arca clamp. Plenty of good and inexpensive options.

 

[dscl]

I went the Abel table route and here is the current setup - might change a few things yet, but so far happy with it.

 

[AK74U]

Nice setup. How do you like spotting with the binos?

I went the Abel table route and here is the current setup - might change a few things yet, but so far happy with it.

 

[dscl]

Nice setup. How do you like spotting with the binos?

So far I haven’t had the chance to go out past 600, but at that distance they’re fantastic!

 

[AK74U]

Ok. When you going to take them to 1,000?

So far I haven’t had the chance to go out past 600, but at that distance they’re fantastic!

 

[dscl]

Ok. When you going to take them to 1,000?

February I’m doing a class out to 1200. Hopefully prior, but that’s a certainty

 

[AK74U]

I would like a range report from the class.

February I’m doing a class out to 1200. Hopefully prior, but that’s a certainty

 

[Kane0519]

Here’s what I run. Cost about $35-40. On Amazon for the nodal rail and mini ball head. Plus another $30 for the Sig Kilo mount. Works perfectly.
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That’s a simple solution. Pretty sure I have that same arca rail just sitting in a drawer. Now it’ll have a job.

 

[AK74U]

I'll take it if you change your mind.

That’s a simple solution. Pretty sure I have that same arca rail just sitting in a drawer. Now it’ll have a job.

 

[Defender32]

@Chopping Broccoli look at some of these setups to try and decide what you want.

 

[Defender32]

I went the Abel table route and here is the current setup - might change a few things yet, but so far happy with it.

What is this kestrel mount you are using? I really like that over my kestrel screw clamp from them.

 

[6.5SH]

What is this kestrel mount you are using? I really like that over my kestrel screw clamp from them.

Badger

Badger Ordenance K5 Kestrel Mount

Spotting scope picatinny rail mount for Kestrel 5 Series.

kestrelballistics.com

 

[dinosdeuce]

Didn't see anything that even resembles that on Kestrel.

here's a link. In stock

MOD DOS Multi-Functional Ballistics Platform

The Mod Dos is a multi functional platform designed to serve a myriad of applications. This new design is equipped with a machined in Arca Swiss plate, while maintaining the ability to convert either to Manfrotto, Picatinny, or the ultra light Outdoorsman.

kestrelballistics.com

 

[AK74U]

I ended up finding it there yesterday. Thanks for your help.

here's a link. In stock

MOD DOS Multi-Functional Ballistics Platform

The Mod Dos is a multi functional platform designed to serve a myriad of applications. This new design is equipped with a machined in Arca Swiss plate, while maintaining the ability to convert either to Manfrotto, Picatinny, or the ultra light Outdoorsman.

kestrelballistics.com