Spotting scope stand for F-class

[Rope2horns]

Is this going to do everything I need it to do? I just want to buy once and be done with it,,,is there any reason to spend $500-$600 on a stand? Is there anything that works better in this price range ($300-$350)? Any advice is appreciated.

http://www.ray-vin.com/

 

[Jdne5b]

Ray-Vin F stand and outrigger is one of the best setups you can get.

Get the Eliseo scope head, not the Vin

 

[Rope2horns]

Ray-Vin F stand and outrigger is one of the best setups you can get.

Get the Eliseo scope head, not the Vin

What are the advantages of the Eliseo over the Ray Vin?

 

[Alex Wheeler]

I actually prefer a Manfrotto 055. They will get the scope to the ground, they are lighter and much more stable that a single post stand. I actually cant believe the single post stands are even still in use.

 

[aloreman]

for prone only any stand will work. any

 

[Mark Walker in TX]

www.giraudtool.com - Doug makes a nice 3 leg stand. Lots of these in use.

The Ray-Vin F stand is also nice, available now from Creedmoor Sports.

 

[Alex Wheeler]

http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/tag/prone-shooting/

 

[aloreman]

i like my gear buggy stand for xtc

 

[Cody Richardson]

1+ for gear buggy. My shooting buddy is the guy that builds them. Top notch equipment.

 

[Jdne5b]

The Ray-Vin F stand is also nice, available now from Creedmoor Sports.

Creedmoor doesnt sell them anymore.

 

[Mark Walker in TX]

The Ray-Vin F stand is also nice, available now from Creedmoor Sports.

Creedmoor doesnt sell them anymore.

I'll be, didn't know they opened back up. "Back from retirement."

 

[Rope2horns]

Thanks for all the suggestions men.

Mark,,I shot with you at the Texas mid range shoot. After paying attention to you and Jim Fowler, I knew I had a lot more learning to do.I learned a spotting scope is more than just keeping score with.

 

[Linko]

http://tacticaltripod.com/

I have one of these. Built to last forever and rock solid.

 

[Mark Walker in TX]

Thanks for all the suggestions men.

Mark,,I shot with you at the Texas mid range shoot. After paying attention to you and Jim Fowler, I knew I had a lot more learning to do.I learned a spotting scope is more than just keeping score with.

I had a great time at the match! I'm disappointed it won't be back at Panola in 2016, but hopefully they'll have a Regional or similar. That's how I felt when I first started using the spotting scope to shoot - whew. With a little practice it becomes second nature, and you'll feel disadvantaged without one. Great shooting!!

 

[Warren Dean]

I have been using this setup for a couple of years now. Works pretty slick. I can easily turn the rod over and use it for a full length spotting scope for scoring. Takes a bit to get the drill down but it's pretty simple. And compact for travel.

Bogen/Manfrotto 3001 and ball head.

 

[ryanjay11]

Ray-Vin F stand and outrigger is one of the best setups you can get.

Get the Eliseo scope head, not the Vin

jdne5b is spot on. Personally, I find the Eliseo scope head much easier to setup than the Ray-Vin.

It is like looking through a pair of binoculars if you have it set correctly. You are less likely to miss a wind change if you don't have to move your head from the Spotting scope to the Riflescope.