What tripod for bench shooting

[Brewster20]

Hi all, I bought a new Bushnell 20x40x60 x60 Spotting Scope, and it came with a really dismal excuse for a tripod. What is everyone using foe bench shooting, that won't break the bank ?
Thanks

 

[Zen_Seeker]

Two local stores that have some different models;
https://www.alflahertys.com/search?type=product&q=bipod
https://www.gotenda.com/?s=bipod&post_type=product&product_cat=

 

[TinkerBell]

manfrootto .... best bipod going and you can hang the spotting scope right in front of you like this

 

[call2arms]

I just got a Sunwayfoto T1A20. Have not tried it out yet, however it looks decent.

http://www.nordicmarksman.com/Aluminum-Portable-Spotting-Scope-Tripod.html

 

[New Camper]

Vortex Summit SS-P

 

[griz1]

Vanguard

 

[Slug870]

manfrootto .... best bipod going and you can hang the spotting scope right in front of you like this

Details on this setup please... I scanned the website and was unable to locate one similar.

Cheers.

 

[Clocked92]

Vortex Summit SS-P

This is what I'm using as well.

 

[J996]

Details on this setup please... I scanned the website and was unable to locate one similar.

Cheers.

055 XPROB. Available in aluminum or carbon fiber.

 

[Brewster20]

Did the research, ran the numbers, bought a Vanguard VEO 235AB Aluminum Tripod with TBH-50 Ball Head...fantastic tripod and found a great price.

 

[M&P 40]

Vortex pro GT

 

[mockba77]

manfrootto .... best bipod going and you can hang the spotting scope right in front of you like this

+1 for Manfrotto
055 or 190 models

 

[ShootSavage]

manfrootto .... best bipod going and you can hang the spotting scope right in front of you like this

X2 on manfrotto tripods, but they are mostly expensive, you'll probablly pay close to $200 for a base model by the time you buy the head to go with it. Unless they've come out with some cheaper ones since I bought mine.

 

[ShootSavage]

Details on this setup please... I scanned the website and was unable to locate one similar.

Cheers.

pretty well all their models do this, if you have a camera store in your area they will most likely sell manfrotto tripods.

 

[Slug870]

pretty well all their models do this, if you have a camera store in your area they will most likely sell manfrotto tripods.

I ended up finding this out after some more research and some help from this thread. They certainly are great looking pieces of kit, but holy s**t are they pricey!

 

[Aprilia Man]

manfrootto .... best bipod going and you can hang the spotting scope right in front of you like this

Been using Manfrotto since doing photography 15+ years ago. Still using the same brand until now. These are built solid!

 

[King_Pin]

I saw this one during a review of a scope and it seems to be a little more compact then others.
I can't find it anywhere in Canada though just a US link.

https://www.creedmoorsports.com/product/1783/shop-by-department

 

[Mystic Precision]

manfrootto .... best bipod going and you can hang the spotting scope right in front of you like this

On many ranges in Canada where you are shooting in pairs and threes, this monfrotto set up is not going to make you any friends.

I would suggest "shooting" designs with a smaller footprint if going to use a spotting scope while shooting prone in F class.

Jerry

 

[Slug870]

On many ranges in Canada where you are shooting in pairs and threes, this monfrotto set up is not going to make you any friends.

I would suggest "shooting" designs with a smaller footprint if going to use a spotting scope while shooting prone in F class.

Jerry

Jerry,

Can you suggest an alternative which you have used/seen and would endorse?

 

[Mystic Precision]

I use the RAY VIN design... not sure if still manf.. see Creedmoor Sports. If it is made, it should be listed there.

There are others but I chose the Ray Vin for quality of manf, durability and ergonomics/ease of use. I got it before "Ray" retired.

Jerry