What make and model of tripod are competition shooters using these days?
How about ball head being used?
How about ball head being used?
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Dauntless Tripod by T3 Optics - Locking Apex Inverted 2 Section — PRSTF
Our new tripod designed and developed in-house specifically for PRS and NRL competitions. Features: Locking apex - does not collapse when lock is engaged Inverted 2 section design for quick deployment - 36mm main tube - 40mm secondary tube MA-30 adapter included - will also work with Anvil-30 Specprstf.com
Locking apex is a game changer for rear tripod stages, and just for walking between stages on open ranges - just lift it up and walk a few feet over to the next stage without having to take all your crap out of your hammock.
I'll run a ball head (LH-55 or LH-40) for spotting as I like no handed panning. For shooting I like my Anvil-30.
We have lots of options in our area (@Sheldon N's stomping grounds), and it comes down to a few considerations. Cost, weight, packed size, speed for deploy-on-the-clock, stability, and locking apex are the main ones in my mind.
I personally tried the Two Vets and Leofoto inverted 2-section options and found the Two Vets to be slightly more stable, so that's what I chose. I hear RRS is even better, but I'm not sure it's worth the cost for me at this time.
An advantage of the Leofoto is that you can get the apex screws cranked down tight enough that it won't collapse when you push it around; I haven't been able to get the TV that stiff.
As for the head, the Anvil 30 is still the gold standard for shooting clipped in. If you're running a tac table instead, you might just consider one with a bowl apex and just plop a bag on top of the naked apex. I've shot several stages clipped in this year, and I like having the option; it's also great for hunting or NRLH.
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