Tripod? Are they worth it

[Yowie]

Hey guys,

Was scanning through my Facebook and saw this awesome bit of it as a promo for the new XLR chassis and got me wondering are tripod's any getter then bipod's. Obviously they are more stable due to the third leg but are they worth lugging around to set up in a hunting ambush position.

 

[bkw1911]

If you or another in your hunting group already are packing one for binos or a spotting scope then sure. Especially if you have tall grass and plants that make for awkward shooting off a bipod. If you don't currently bring one and you're already loaded down pretty bad then you just have to determine if it's worth the added weight.

 

[DetroitRearView]

I run one of these and really like it for an ambush setup, quite heavy but great for precision work over sage and tall grass. I have the full kit and the lower quad is worthwhile ass well.

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However, I do a lot of backpacking @ elevation, so this one is always with me...very light, stable and use it for rifle/binocular/spotter/RF.

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[jakhamr81]

It's one way to get a stable platform if you are shooting anywhere other than arifle range. You can use a few other expediant methods too, like a pack, shooting sticks, a buddy's shoulder. There some lightweight ones out there too.

 

[Yowie]

Yeah I've seen a lot around the place but they all seem to have a very small base area. Who makes one like the one in the above picture?
I wouldn't use a buddy with my 300WM cause the poor bugger would be in a world of hurt haha
The pack is a good idea if you can manage to get it stable enough on the top of it

 

[SScott]

I would say it depends on your shooting location. I live in a high desert where there is grass and sage brush and very few trees. So most shots you would take in a hunting situation would be non supported. With my tripod I always know that I can take a standing shot with confidence.
Just my opinion.
Scott

 

[Victory]

They are worth their weight in gold. I would say that the ability to set up a position using a bipod in Astan was probably about 25 to 30 percent of the time. The tripod was used most of the time, we always had at least one strapped to a ruck in the team.

Hunting you have more control over where you are going to be firing from, so it comes down to whether you think you are going to need it or not. It's a tool to help you over come positional obstacles. You might never use it, or you might miss a trophy buck because you didn't have one. It all comes down to how prepared you want to be.

Mine goes everywhere my long gun goes.

 

[Yowie]

Most of the hunting I would use it for is generally driving up near a lake/dam and siting in over watch waiting for the animals to come in for water. I have no dramas at taking unsupported shots but why not use everything you can to your advantage

 

[Tango down]

View attachment 45532View attachment 45531Hey guys,

Was scanning through my Facebook and saw this awesome bit of it as a promo for the new XLR chassis and got me wondering are tripod's any getter then bipod's. Obviously they are more stable due to the third leg but are they worth lugging around to set up in a hunting ambush position.

Have a good bipod and a good tripod, you will not regret it; there are a couple of good options for tripods.
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[MarinePMI]

Like has be already stated, tripods are very useful when shooting in tall grass or where there are no available supports around. I use them extensively for prairie dog shooting, and people are always amazed at how well you can shoot off them. They don't have to be tactical, just stable. A simple bunny ear bag, velcro'ed (self adhesive type) to an aluminum plate drilled and tapped for 1/4"-20 will work. Obviously, the tripod's ability to conform to different heights and remain rigid is important.

Same shooting principles apply; bone support versus muscle, breathing, natural POA, etc.

 

[AMTeam4]

Are tripods worth it?... Heck yeah they are.
Tripods give a hunter confidence and drastically increase their chances of a responsible kill.
With a solid tripod kit you can sit on a hillside for days without fatigue.
When searching for a tripod kit for shooting, make sure the tripod system can adjust for cant. There are systems out there that are only made for flat ranges.

Another benefit of hunting with tripods is increased safety. The less effort handling a rifle means less of a chance of a negligent discharge. (especially with kids)
Here is a video of my daughter easily shooting balloons off of a tripod on her 4th birthday...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI4osWnXZz4

 

[Triad]

Come on man, you know its the dress, not the tripod.......

 

[Arrow 4]

The tripod pictured in the original post is by Alamo 4 Star. They are very sturdy, lightweight and have a lifetime warranty. Also if you have a picatinny rail to snap this into, it is very slick! Price wise they run just shy of $500. The only con is that the height adjustment is only good for prone, sitting, or a low kneeling position.

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[Yowie]

Are tripods worth it?... Heck yeah they are.
Tripods give a hunter confidence and drastically increase their chances of a responsible kill.
With a solid tripod kit you can sit on a hillside for days without fatigue.
When searching for a tripod kit for shooting, make sure the tripod system can adjust for cant. There are systems out there that are only made for flat ranges.

Another benefit of hunting with tripods is increased safety. The less effort handling a rifle means less of a chance of a negligent discharge. (especially with kids)
Here is a video of my daughter easily shooting balloons off of a tripod on her 4th birthday...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI4osWnXZz4

Very impressive. I'm definitely getting one and mount it on my quad bike maybe mount it into the tray of it

 

[Yowie]

This is the tripod I've decided on
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[Triad]

Since my Tu-Tu does not fit me any longer, I had to go with a tripod. I used a large Wal-Mart tripod from years ago, along with a PIG Saddle in my ground blind while hunting last fall. Even with a very heavy crossbow, it worked pretty well, with the weak point being the Wally World tripod. I doubt I will be in a blind without one any time soon, especially after I upgrade my tripod.

 

[nexusfire]

Yes