I have been looking for a light weight compact tripod for shooting while sitting deer hunting and still be able to stand and shoot while coyote hunting. So far I have only found the leupold alpine that fits both needs does anyone have any experience with this tripod or have any other suggestions. I am wanting to keep the tripod around 2 pounds and under $400.
I know you didn’t ask, but I thought I would mention that a 2 lbs tripod is going to have a hard time with anything that has 10+lbs of recoil. I have a 4lbs tripod I am selling and my 7PRC gives it all it wants. Anything under, probably 3.5lbs is going to have a hard time staying on the ground.
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I will be shooting a suppressed 6.5 prc most of the time for deer in its lowest configuration and a 22 arc for for coyotes not sure if the recoil will be to much or not
I agree with this, the best I’ve found for a really stable tripod that I can confidently shoot at distance is ~5lbs.
Don’t write off Sunwayfoto. I’m a big fan of their tripods. Do agree about getting a little chunkier tripod than you might otherwise want. To me, the bigger head is more valuable than the bigger legs.
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Alright you guys sold me on the sunwayfoto tripods but what models do you recommend.
This one, imo, hits the sweet spot for weight and hight.
Pros are:
- It is specifically designed for hunting
- It is 4.1 lbs
- Its stand at about 57"
- The twist to tighten legs are better than clamps
Cons are:
- The ball head doesn’t turret on a plane
I sent you a PM a while back about Tripods.