Out of the loop for a while: best deal on a decent serviceable pistol grip tripod?

[TresMon]

Since moving west to the land of "shoot long range wherever you want in any direction" I have been out of the loop. I need a moderate priced reliable pistol grip tripod for photography, glassing and ranging.

Thanks fella's. Whattaya recommend?

 

[Sean the Nailer]

Tres,
Long time no hear, and congratulations at the same time.

Here, we prefer the Manfrotto ball head, I believe it was the 322 model. Put that on whatever tripod you want. But for the ambidextrousness (new word I invented) of it, as well as the tension adjustment range, it is the way to go.

Here it is: Manfrotto 322RC2 Grip Action Ballhead - Supports 11 lbs322RC2

It costs a 'bit', but you'll only do it once in this lifetime. Many here use it, and I know of no complaints from them, or us.

 

[Gentleman4561]

Tres,
Long time no hear, and congratulations at the same time.

Here, we prefer the Manfrotto ball head, I believe it was the 322 model. Put that on whatever tripod you want. But for the ambidextrousness (new word I invented) of it, as well as the tension adjustment range, it is the way to go.

Here it is: Manfrotto 322RC2 Grip Action Ballhead - Supports 11 lbs322RC2

It costs a 'bit', but you'll only do it once in this lifetime. Many here use it, and I know of no complaints from them, or us.

I am about to order one of these to couple with this bipod.

Amazon.com: Manfrotto 190XPROB 3 Section Aluminum Pro Tripod: Camera & Photo


It's a hefty chunk of change but that bipod has some awesome features. They make a carbon fiber model that is around $300 if you want to save on weight.

 

[mkollman74]

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