Need spotting scope tripod suggestion (low end $$)

[TresMon]

Hey guys,

My spotting scope tripod was damaged. I'm in the market for a new one.

Now before you go to talking carbon fiber & titanium, know I'm a dirt poor E. TN hillbilly.

I'm working with say a $65 max budget...

Anybody have a suggestion that will work in prone as well as sitting and glassing like my old one did?

 

[fireEMT5]

Re: Need spotting scope tripod suggestion (low end $$)

You're probably gonna have to spend a little more over your budget if you want something good and sturdy. Check out the Manfrotto 190XB legs and either the 322RC or 128RC head.

 

[Gavin S.]

Re: Need spotting scope tripod suggestion (low end $$)

Check out the Slik Mini Pro V Table-Top Tripod with Pan Head. $30 on Amazon.

 

[TresMon]

Re: Need spotting scope tripod suggestion (low end $$)


Will do thanks guys.

 

[DT1]

Re: Need spotting scope tripod suggestion (low end $$)

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MP15</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You're probably gonna have to spend a little more over your budget if you want something good and sturdy. Check out the Manfrotto 190XB legs and either the 322RC or 128RC head.</div></div>

This is good advice. Save up a little and get a Manfrotto combo kit from B&H Photo consisting of a 190 tripod and 322RC head. More than you're looking to spend, but definitely a good investment.

 

[TresMon]

Re: Need spotting scope tripod suggestion (low end $$)

Thats not "a little" over my budget. The $50 was already a stretch...
Thanks,
Tres

 

[1911jerry]

Re: Need spotting scope tripod suggestion (low end $$)

I got mine from Wallyworld a few years ago. It was $24 and has held up very nice. I use it for my chrono,spotting scope and camera.

Jerry

 

[vman]

Re: Need spotting scope tripod suggestion (low end $$)

Tres maybe you could make one... your a machinist im sure you could come up with some rock solid invention.

 

[MER0828]

Re: Need spotting scope tripod suggestion (low end $$)

I have a SLIK and like it.

 

[LawnMM]

Re: Need spotting scope tripod suggestion (low end $$)

The SLIK tripods are nice. Talk to the guys at Precision Rifle Solutions they are very pleasant and helpful when picking one out and their prices are pretty good. I have one of their mini's and it works pretty well for the money.