Precision Rifle Gear Time for a Tripod

[CaptNemo]

It's time to upgrade from my Garage Sale K-Mart "Focal" brand aluminum tripod from the 1970's ( Don't laugh - it holds my spotting scope and binos off the ground most of the time ). The last match had a reverse roof slope that kicked my ass, I should have had a sling and that may have improved my score by a shot or two.
I'm thinking about $600 for a budget to get my feet wet and have "A piece of kit that not a piece of shit"
What should I be looking at ?

 

[Jbova]

Here is what I have and imo it’s the best option for close to 600$. There is a thread on here that has tons of info on the RT90C tripod.

RT90C (Amazon)
RRS Anvil 30
@midwestoffroad anvil 30 adaptor

Imported carbon fiber tripod (RT90C)

Before I get e-buttfvcked by you guys has anyone tried the Innorel RT90C tripod? It's carbon fiber with 40mm tubes. Max height is about 63" and low about 7" and can support 80+ pounds. They are going for $290 or so imported from China. Yes I'm all about supporting vendors and keeping money state...

www.snipershide.com

 

[jsimonh]

I've bought 2 Gitzos over the last several years and they are legit and in your price range. Just by a Series 3 and it'll have the removable plate to run an anvil 30 or a RRS leveling head. I did a lot of research on photography forums, lots of good info about tripods there.

 

[Olen_4504]

Two vets sporting goods tripods

I prefer the recon

 

[obx22]

Two vets sporting goods tripods

I prefer the recon

This became the tripod of choice for my club’s members. At least 4 guys picked the quick deploy model, seems like excellent quality.

 

[Ruff 364]

Two Vets Recon was my choice.

 

[mike4045]

Another vote for two vets, lots of great choices!

 

[Zback]

Really Right Stuff with Anvil 30 head

 

[Baron23]

As said,

Tripods - Two Vets Sporting Goods

twovetssportinggoods.com

I have the No Name with the optional head that is Anvil-30 compatible so can switch from regular single screw photog type interface to Anvil with a push button.

In your price range also.

 

[Lowholer]

The RT90c is a great bargain for the money.I allso have the vortek veridian they are equal in every way except the $!

 

[mop89]

You’ll get alot of recommendations for the RTC 90, and while it is a nice bang for your buck tripod, it’s also made in China. I personally try not to buy from China but to each there own.

I have a night goggles night stalker tripod, they’re an awesome company. I have zero complaints about the product and they’re affordable also. YMMV

 

[Huskydriver]

You’ll get alot of recommendations for the RTC 90, and while it is a nice bang for your buck tripod, it’s also made in China. I personally try not to buy from China but to each there own.

I have a night goggles night stalker tripod, they’re an awesome company. I have zero complaints about the product and they’re affordable also. YMMV

Isnt two vets also made in China?

RRS or gtfo imo

 

[srt-4_uk]

Leofoto SO-362C 2-Section Inverted Carbon Fiber Tripod

Buy Leofoto SO-362C 2-Section Inverted Carbon Fiber Tripod featuring Load Capacity: 88 lb, Maximum Height: 70.1", Minimum Height: 5.5", Folded Length: 41.7", Leg Sections: 2, Weight: 5.0 lb, 10x Layer Toray Carbon Fiber, Inverted Leg Design, Twist-Lock Joints. Review Leofoto SO-362C

www.bhphotovideo.com

Inverted legs puts controls closer to you
2 sections extends faster
Holds tons of weight and relatively lightweight
10yr warranty

They have different sized ones to fit whatever budget too. The 362 is dumb tall.

 

[KnowNothing256]

Leofoto SO-362C 2-Section Inverted Carbon Fiber Tripod

Buy Leofoto SO-362C 2-Section Inverted Carbon Fiber Tripod featuring Load Capacity: 88 lb, Maximum Height: 70.1", Minimum Height: 5.5", Folded Length: 41.7", Leg Sections: 2, Weight: 5.0 lb, 10x Layer Toray Carbon Fiber, Inverted Leg Design, Twist-Lock Joints. Review Leofoto SO-362C

www.bhphotovideo.com

Inverted legs puts controls closer to you
2 sections extends faster
Holds tons of weight and relatively lightweight
10yr warranty

They have different sized ones to fit whatever budget too. The 362 is dumb tall.

The long reach to the leg adjustments is what steered me to a 4-segment, but the inverted design is a very clever fix for that...

 

[PinesAndProjectiles]

I bought the PVA tripod off the PX. It’s got an Anvil 30 in it and I’ve been pleased with it.

 

[Jackomason]

Isnt two vets also made in China?

RRS or gtfo imo

I'm pretty sure it's the RT90c rebranded. So either cut out the middle mand and pay $319 or go all out at get a RRS.

 

[Huskydriver]

I'm pretty sure it's the RT90c rebranded. So either cut out the middle mand and pay $319 or go all out at get a RRS.

Yea I found the old thread where they (two vets guys) discuss the outsourcing

Post in thread 'Any Experience with the No Name Tripod Two Vets is Selling?' https://www.snipershide.com/shootin...ipod-two-vets-is-selling.6897721/post-7175414

 

[5RWill]

Is the Feisol 3372 or CRETAC 3372 any good? In the market and RRS just isn't in the budget right now. I guess my real question is this. Is the Feisol going to give me $350 worth more of stability versus the Two vets/RT90c?

 

[pell1203]

In my opinion, if lugging around the slightly heavier and bulkier RT90C is not a problem for you, I think you will be more stable with the RT90C for less money than the Feisol. Put the $ difference between them into a midwest anvil adapter and an RRS Anvil 30 and you will be about 95% of the way towards getting a complete RRS solution at about 50% of the cost.

That said, only you can decide what is a good enough $/function trade off for you.