RRS Vs Fatboy Vs Two Vets Tripods

[Dan65]

I am looking to get a tripod for hunting and long-range shooting. All three companies are within my budget, but I would obviously rather spend $750 vs $1500 if I can still get a really good tripod. I have only looked into RRS tripods but have heard good things about the other two companies. When hunting I won't be walking more than a few hundred yards and I am looking to get a very stable tripod, so a tripod that is a little on the heavier side won't bug me. I have been looking at the series 3 models from RRS for stability, not weight, since I down have any magnum rifles. I am 6'4" so if I went to RRS I would get the TFCT-34L. Any insights on these three companies and which models to get from them would be appreciated.

 

[tlsmith22]

I have had all 3, if I was primarily using it for hunting, the RRS 34 would be my choice. If I was using it for rear support in PRS, the Fat boy would get the nod. All my buddies carry the FB to matches and I carry my RRS 34 because of the flexibility of heights for a TAC table. I am tall like you and appreciate the extra height. The RRS Anvil ball head is my choice no matter what tripod.

 

[steve123]

No complaints with my FatBoy. The thing I like most is the speed of the leg adjusters. Well and definitely the awesome green color.

I couldn't justify the cost of RRS and Vets seemed like a slightly upgraded low end.

 

[Jeff 6.5]

I have the 2vets recon v2 inverted with an anvil 30 and it’s a pretty good compromise of fast to deploy but not to big to pack and very stable

 

[DRWilson]

I have had the Fatboy and I have an RRS 34 and a RRS 24L. I like the all but I wanted lighter so switched to the RRS.

 

[ballisticdaddy]

Have had all 3 and at the end of the day they all work but the RRS is lighter, just as strong and made in the USA....but once, cry once!

 

[jbuck88]

Are you going to glass off of it? If so and you're using an angled spotter the 34 should work fine. If you are going to use binoculars or a straight spotter you will want the 34L. I'm 6'2" and need the L for my straight spotter, my hunting partner uses a regular 34 with his angled spotter.

 

[Taylorbok]

I've got a sunwayfoto with the inverted legs I've been super happy with but I really like the looks of the Fatboy.

I'd like to try that fatway ball head also, looks like it would work really well.

 

[frost1235]

I have the Ascend, the 22i, a colorado tripod company tripod, a gitzo tripod and a two vet's tripod.

If size & weight are a concern and you are willing to spend the money, just go with RRS. The fact that you'll probably be using the RRS as a standard to compare against speaks volumes of the quality. For how small the ascend is, it's super stable. Weight may or may not be a contributing factor to stability. *cough*olderleofoto*cough*