Recommend me a spotting scope stand!

[Kirkd]

I shoot probe f-class matches and 100 yard bench at range. Just got a spotting cape and now I'm looking for a spotting scope stand. Any recommendations?


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[jashmore1234]

First strike products

First Strike Products

 

[smaw]

This Manfrotto is commonly used for long range.
Manfrotto 055XPROB Tripod with 322RC2 Grip Action 055XPROB,322K

 

[jugi16]

This Manfrotto is commonly used for long range.
Manfrotto 055XPROB Tripod with 322RC2 Grip Action 055XPROB,322K

This. My Carl Zeiss has been on mine for a few years and I'll never own anything else. Best stand and grip out there.

 

[Fuzynuts]

I found out my tripod was too flimsy when I bought a spotting scope. I bought a Vanguard Alta. Tried it out in light to medium winds at 20-60x and it's working well.

 

[Sig Marine]

This Manfrotto is commonly used for long range.
Manfrotto 055XPROB Tripod with 322RC2 Grip Action 055XPROB,322K

With regards to the Manfrotto tripods, are the carbon fibers worth the additional money or just stick with aluminum?

 

[dave300]

I own 2 of the manfrotto 055CXPRO3 tripods, and I couldn't speak any higher of them. But to answer your question, it depends on what it is you are choosing to do with it. I like the carbon fiber for its lighter weight, when hunting is is not anywhere as cold to the touch in comparison to aluminum.
My particular tripod actual features the ability of the center riser to bend over at a 90 degree angle. Not sure if the aluminum version offers that.

With regards to the Manfrotto tripods, are the carbon fibers worth the additional money or just stick with aluminum?

 

[Sig Marine]

Thanks Dave300. It's sometimes hard to tell which model is which due to the model numbers being almost identical. I'll take a look at the 055CXPRO3 and its features.

I own 2 of the manfrotto 055CXPRO3 tripods, and I couldn't speak any higher of them. But to answer your question, it depends on what it is you are choosing to do with it. I like the carbon fiber for its lighter weight, when hunting is is not anywhere as cold to the touch in comparison to aluminum.
My particular tripod actual features the ability of the center riser to bend over at a 90 degree angle. Not sure if the aluminum version offers that.

 

[2_many_dogs]

The Ray-Vin stand. Ray-Vin Stand - Scopes & Stands | Creedmoor Sports

Not tacti-cool, but perfect for position shooting.

 

[Aflac]

I have the giraud on and like it a lotGTC Stand

 

[Ranger822]

Tactical Tripod. Has a lot of options in terms of how you can configure it.

 

[scotharr]

Kirkd, for F-Class, none of the tripod recommendations will work. You need a highpower scope stand that allows you to use it in the prone shooting position. Of the ones mentioned above, the Giraud, First Strike, and Ray Vin are valid choices. Also look at the Creedmoor Polecat stands. Creedmoor also sells the Ray-Vin, so definitely check out their website.

For F-class, you want to use your scope while scoring and also while shooting: a tripod is only good for one of those activities.