Question about tripod saddles

[aaronfor10]

Sorry to have to post this in here but I can't find the thread anywhere now.

I saw a thread a while back that referenced a tripod saddle that was adjustable and securely locked the rifle into it. can someone Direct me to the company's website or to the thread in here?

Thanks

 

[Here2Learn]

Re: Question about tripod saddles

This is what you are looking for
http://www.phoenixtactical.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=5

Also look at the larue tactical adapter. It works with the manfroto tripod

 

[Wintermute]

Re: Question about tripod saddles

Do you mean the hogsaddle shooting rest thread?
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2786227#Post2786227

Or are you looking for the Larue Tactical Manfrotto picatinny mount?
http://www.laruetactical.com/larue-tactical-picatinny-rail-adapter

The Spec Rest?
http://lonestarfieldproducts.com/

Or the kinda funky benchrest/tripod mount that I built?
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthre...001#Post3180001

Or something else entirely?

--Wintermute

 

[Platypus]

Re: Question about tripod saddles

Hogs Saddle
Here is an option if you are looking for a unit that clamps to the rifle.

I have to learn to type faster

 

[aaronfor10]

Re: Question about tripod saddles

the HOG is the one I was talking about. Thanks alot, guys.

 

[AMTeam4]

Re: Question about tripod saddles

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: aggie410</div><div class="ubbcode-body">the HOG is the one I was talking about. Thanks alot, guys. </div></div>

Feel free to give me a call or PM if you have any questions.
All color options are currently In Stock.

 

[aaronfor10]

Re: Question about tripod saddles

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: AMTeam4</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: aggie410</div><div class="ubbcode-body">the HOG is the one I was talking about. Thanks alot, guys. </div></div>

Feel free to give me a call or PM if you have any questions.
All color options are currently In Stock.</div></div>

I appreciate that. If I have any questions, I'll be sure to take you up on it!

 

[LoneWolfUSMC]

Re: Question about tripod saddles

HOG Saddle:

 

[SPEAK338]

Re: Question about tripod saddles

Ok I know this has been asked and answered but I have a heck of a time with this search engine.
I think i want the Manfrotto 055Xpro tri pod.
Now which "head " do I want to attach a hog saddle to?
SP

 

[AMTeam4]

Re: Question about tripod saddles

The majority of guys using Hog Saddles mount them on some form of ball head.
A few special operations sniper courses advocate not using heads for tripod shooting because they think they are less stable.
To use a head or not is shooter preference. I prefer to use a ball head because it works great for spotting scopes as well.

Below are three ball head models you should consider by Manfrotto.
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486 or 496 Compact Ball Head</span>- this is what i had in the Marines
<span style="font-weight: bold">054 Magnesium Ball Head</span>- this guy is a monster but it can hold a cannon. This is what I currently shoot off of
<span style="font-weight: bold">498 Midi Ball Head</span>- I own one of these too and it holds an 18lbs rifle fine

The 322RC2 grip action heads work well but don't lock down as tight as the three above.

Whether or not to use a quick release plate with your head is also a decision you'll have to make.
QD plates are a little less stable than mounting a Hog Saddle straight to the head. The advantage of the QD plates are if you intend to mount camera or lazer equipment with the same tripod kit.

 

[aaronfor10]

Re: Question about tripod saddles

The HOG saddles don't have any problem mounting to the PRS tripods, do they? I have one on the way and, to be honest, I don't have a clue as to what type of head they have underneath the u-mount that comes with them.

Thanks.

 

[LoneWolfUSMC]

Re: Question about tripod saddles

The HOG Saddle will mount to the PRS just fine. Just remove the plate from the bottom of the PRS cradle and screw it into the HOG Saddle.

I would suggest you buy a second plate so you can just swap them back and forth without tools.

 

[Onemoretime]

Re: Question about tripod saddles

What's the main difference between the Milspec one and the standard model?

 

[AMTeam4]

Re: Question about tripod saddles

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Onemoretime</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What's the main difference between the Milspec one and the standard model? </div></div>

The difference between the Standard and Mil-Spec Hog Saddle is the knob.
The Standard model has a heavy duty polyurethane knob and the Mil-Spec model's knob is CNC machined aluminum.
Both knobs are great but the aluminum knob increases durability and service life. I highly recommend the aluminum knob for LE/Mil applications.

The Mil-Spec Aluminum Knob is also available as an upgrade for guys who own standard models.