ATRS "Deathgrip" tripod rifle rest now in production

[Spyderfire1]

Looking on the website, no it does not. Lots of options to choose from depending on what your budget and requirements are. I use a Manfrotto MT055XPRO3 and a ball head for my setup... that will have a Death grip replacing the pig-saddle soon and its perfect. If I was going to hunt with it, I'd look at the carbon fiber model.

I know they did have some tripods at the shop a while back, I'm sure they could rig you up if needed.

There are many options and configurations that can be had.

 

[Max Owner]

Cheapest Hog Saddle I found was $425.

FYI. In Canada.

 

[TinkerBell]

i can't believe the american products can sell so cheap..... its like they have economy of scale or something.

 

[alberta tactical rifle]

Cheapest Hog Saddle I found was $425.

FYI. In Canada.

That was our finding as well. There are a few cheaper set ups that are made of plastic or stamped metal, but the only true comparable product is the US made Hog Saddle.

 

[Ryan.M.Anderson]

$350?? yikes.... No doubt in my mind its a great piece of kit, but other comparable ones are $200CAD

Pig Saddle (comparable price) does not equal the Hog Saddle (more $$$).

I have not seen this particular product in person but it looks a lot more like the Hog Saddle than the Pig Saddle and its price is a good bit lower.

The RRS Vice (if you can even get one) is $344USD.

Have not seen a kopflfakakaskljasdgf (spelling on the is questionable) Reaper Grip but from what I have read it is a less serious piece of gear.

Maybe Rick and boys will bring one down this weekend.

 

[alberta tactical rifle]

Pig Saddle (comparable price) does not equal the Hog Saddle (more $$$).

I have not seen this particular product in person but it looks a lot more like the Hog Saddle than the Pig Saddle and its price is a good bit lower.

The RRS Vice (if you can even get one) is $344USD.

Have not seen a kopflfakakaskljasdgf (spelling on the is questionable) Reaper Grip but from what I have read it is a less serious piece of gear.

Maybe Rick and boys will bring one down this weekend.

At least 1 will be at the Taber shoot this weekend.

 

[rickspeed]

Beauty......eh !

 

[no-one special]

Is this just not a blatant copy of the hog saddle? Besides the fugly blue and the maple leaf this looks identical

No it is actually a highly refined copy. I handled 1 today and it is more like a precision vise. Very well made and several added features not found on the hog saddle. I like the blue, but I am sure if we asked nicely maybe another color could be offered?

 

[USPfan]

What on earth could you be talking about for added features or mean by "refined copy"? It's literally identical to the hog saddle. Your comment leads me to beleive you have never even handled a hog saddle before.

It's not though! It has a "T bar" design. And it's called the DEATHGRIP. *face palm*

 

[alberta tactical rifle]

What on earth could you be talking about for added features or mean by "refined copy"? It's literally identical to the hog saddle. Your comment leads me to beleive you have never even handled a hog saddle before.

Possibly he is meaning the additional threaded holes for mounting? Possibly some of the accessory items we have prototypes of?

Although it performs the same function as a hog saddle does there are several improvements, and there are only so many ways to make a rifle vise.

 

[alberta tactical rifle]

I was just wondering if you guys were still on schedule for shipping these in the first couple weeks of July?

We expect the parts back from the anodizer next week so only assembly is left. Short answer mid July is what we are hoping for so that those who ordered them for the mid July PRS matches have them to use.

 

[Rstjean]

We expect the parts back from the anodizer next week so only assembly is left. Short answer mid July is what we are hoping for so that those who ordered them for the mid July PRS matches have them to use.

Nice hopefully my pre order made it in the first batch.

 

[Dude in G.P.]

I saw these at the Taber shoot on June 3rd. Thought they were well made. $350 is not unreasonable for what the quality is. But that's just my opinion.

 

[johnnybeachboy]

Is there any conformation that this is a turn key set up with tripod included ?

 

[Shawn_338]

There is no tripod included with it. I have personally shot off this vice and it is exceptional, I will be adding one to my gear one of these days for sure.

 

[Spyderfire1]

Is there any conformation that this is a turn key set up with tripod included ?

We had one of these out this weekend again for a bit of a fun competition shoot - again -beautiful piece of kit. For the tripods if i can give my 2 cents, the buyer needs to understand what they want to do and what weight they want to carry.
I have a Vortex Summit trip i have used this with, tripod and ball head are very light - awesome for carrying and sitting shots. Downside - at full height for standing its a little flimsy for my liking. This tripod is built for spotting scopes and should be used as that or for lower settings when using a saddle.
My Manfrotto MT055X Pro with BHQ2 Ball Head is awesome, very sturdy and stable at full height. Downside - its heavy and long in this configuration.
The newest addition is the Manfrotto 055cxpro4 - light, strong and stable. Downside is cost.

ATRS cant supply a tripod that works perfect for everyone, depending on your needs and limits you will need to choose. I think Rick has the shop one on an aluminum Manfrotto MT055X, and its a pretty perfect combination of $$ to value, but others might even choose the Mann 190 series.
Rifle weight and other factors need to be considered, but for sure, the death-grip holds strong - even an 18lb rifle didn't wobble at all when locked into it.

If you're in Montreal, a good camera shop can give you advice on a tripod and save you some shipping costs. As soon as these become available, I'll have mine mounted on my tripod and in my rifle bag.

 

[alberta tactical rifle]

We are assembling these as fast as we can. We should have some but not all ready tomorrow.
For guys that are needing them for the Milo match this weekend please let me know and I will bring them to the match. For those going to the Edson match next weekend, again let us know and Dustin can bring them up to that match.
The rest will ship ASAP as they are assembled.

 

[alberta tactical rifle]

All pre-orders for Deathgrips have been shipped out. For anyone wanting 1 we have them listed for sale on our website as regularly stocked items now.

 

[Rstjean]

I took a couple pictures of my new deathgrip. This is a very smooth and strong gun vise.

 

[norlandgeese]

Looks nice, what tripod is recommended to go with it?