Pro Media Gear Tripod VS RRS

[ncyotecaller]

I am still debating between an RRS TVC-33 and a Pro Media Gear TR423 Tripod. I know both are American made and are very high quality. Either one will replace my carbon Manfrotto 055 and I know either will be a dramatic step up. With either one I would be using most likely a RRS TA-3 leveling base to attach the gun to. The 42mm PMG Tripod is beefier and is rated for more weight and has spike feet included and both are around the same cost. I know a lot of guys run RRS but don’t see many shooting sports reviews of the PMG Tripod. Just looking for advice for more experienced shooters.

 

[ncyotecaller]

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[_Windrider_]

I’m just gonna say this. There is a reason RRS has quickly become the standard. I’m not saying it’s perfect but it’s damn near.

Yes the load capacity is higher on the PMG, however do you really need a 125 lb capacity? I also guarantee that they have never been tested in a shooting capacity and I also guarantee that an RRS TVC33 could support 125lbs of camera gear. The 50lb capacity on the RRS is conservative at best.

You are already going with an RRS leveling base, why wouldn’t you use their tripod with it?

 

[Terry Cross]

I cannot offer you any personal experience with the Pro Media Gear tripod.

I can tell you that we run 3 of the RRS setups really hard in classes throughout the year. When I am not having students or officers using them in a class, I often UPS them to friends as loaners that are teaching classes of their own. The complete RRS system has proven to be very robust and we see nothing wearing out.

The PMG TR423 may be the complete equal to the RRS but I have not clue. Even if that were the case, I would encourage you to consider that RRS supports a LOT of our shooting sports and competition/events. They are active in trying to continuously monitor the shooting industry to see what they might can develop or offer.

To my knowledge, PMG as a company does non of this. That may be why you are not seeing reviews on the PMG.

If you are on the fence otherwise, I would encourage you to fall to the RRS just because of their support.

Here are 3 shooters out of our Sacramento, CA class last Sept. All 18 shooters were briefed on the setup and use then rotated through them for two days on everything from long range static targets to steel movers. The feedback from all the shooters was extremely positive.

Be safe,
T.

 

[ncyotecaller]

I was just looking at options for tripods of similiar quality and price. For right now all either would be used for is recreational and competition coyote hunting and just want something a little more stable than my current Manfrotto. I have head the universal RRS leveling head but until I got a thermal scanner it loosened up quite often and had to be taken apart from scanning side-to-side with my weapon mounted thermal scope. The RRS TVC-33 I have messed with some with a BH-55 was great but I just like being different and try different stuff that was why I was looking at the PMG tripod. I have been spending a lot of time on the S.O.A.R website so that would most likely be my first choice anyway.

 

[_Windrider_]

I was just looking at options for tripods of similiar quality and price. For right now all either would be used for is recreational and competition coyote hunting and just want something a little more stable than my current Manfrotto. I have head the universal RRS leveling head but until I got a thermal scanner it loosened up quite often and had to be taken apart from scanning side-to-side with my weapon mounted thermal scope. The RRS TVC-33 I have messed with some with a BH-55 was great but I just like being different and try different stuff that was why I was looking at the PMG tripod. I have been spending a lot of time on the S.O.A.R website so that would most likely be my first choice anyway.

I think it’s the best option. Like Terry said, they support the community right here in the hide.