Recommend me a spotting scope tripod

[Dave in WI]

I need to replace my spotting scope tripod. It is used right outside my shop back door, so weight is not a consideration. Mostly used for spotting on my range while standing behind shooter. Of course I don't want to break the bank, but looking for something stable.
Thanks in advance!

 

[Raythemanroe]

Surveyor tripod


Ray

 

[Dub]

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1175941-REG/manfrotto_mk290xta3_3wus_290_xtra_3_way_head.html

something like this will work well

 

[JayHHI6818]

Go to fbay and search on Bogen Tripod. I bought two, one for spotting scope and one for chronograph. Great tripods and reasonably priced.

 

[Dub]

Manfrotto and Bogen are one in the same

 

[rardoin]

The Manfrotto units with tubular powder coated aluminum legs are outstanding. My mother has one over 20yrs old for her birding scope (Leica). It is built for the long haul.

 

[vegas]

The Manfrotto units with tubular powder coated aluminum legs are outstanding. My mother has one over 20yrs old for her birding scope (Leica). It is built for the long haul.

I would second this. Built to taking a beating for sure.

 

[rkittine]

The Surveyors Tripods are the only ones that I have found stable enough for a spotting scope to really work well. I have a lot of Photography tripods and they are fine lowered and on a bench, but fully extended so you can view while standing has not proven positive for the ones that I have. I tried a Surveyors Tripod at Williamsport and I was hooked.

Bob

 

[dantiff2]

+1 on the surveyors tripod. Get one with quick adjust legs. I use it for Chrono's, spotting scope and rifle rest to shoot from. Rock solid and 1/16 the price of an expensive brand name "shooting" tripod.

(https://www.tigersupplies.com/Products/NAT83-Lightweight-Aluminum-Tripod__NWI80083-.aspx)


I use this adapter: (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011MIDS20/?tag=accuratescom-20)

 

[JMA]

Surveyor tripod


Ray

Thats what I have can not beat it for stability.
Picked it up from a surveyor friend for $40.
Older one well used but works good and rock steady.
Not the most portable thing thou.

 

[JEFFPPC]

I have a Manfrotto and am very happy with it. Light weight and solid, easy to transport and adjust.A bit pricy but mine is close 20 years old , used hard and I have no complaints.

 

[jghoghunter]

I have used a surveyor's tripod for 20 years. Works better than any other tripod we ever had with us on the prairie, hunting pd.

 

[Downeast]

View attachment 1176702 +1 on the surveyors tripod. Get one with quick adjust legs. I use it for Chrono's, spotting scope and rifle rest to shoot from. Rock solid and 1/16 the price of an expensive brand name "shooting" tripod.

(https://www.tigersupplies.com/Products/NAT83-Lightweight-Aluminum-Tripod__NWI80083-.aspx)


I use this adapter: (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011MIDS20/?tag=accuratescom-20)

Do you need a dome or flat top?

 

[dantiff2]

Someone else may be able to help you with that question. Mine is a flat top model only because I found a good deal online for the one I use. I'm not sure what the benefit would be for a "dome" model. I have no problems with the flat and I spent the extra couple $ on Flat dark earth rattle can paint ; )

 

[BartsBullets]

Quickset tripods are the best out there. The Samson model is very versatile, easy to transport and rock solid. I’ve got a Hercules set up on the and it’s WAY over kill, but a great conversation piece.

Bart

 

[holstil]

I use these.
For tv cameras. I used them for metrology optics and converted one for my spoting scope. Hercules

 

[DaveTooley]

I agree with Bart. No question Quick set is the best out there. Heavy, stable in the wind and you can't kill it tossing it in and out of a truck. I've run one for 30 years. Be sure to get the one with the intermediate leg braces and adjustable center column.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Sa...AOSwQOpeE1QI:sc:FedExHomeDelivery!28571!US!-1

 

[BartsBullets]

Hercules and Sampson Quickset tripods.

 

[dgeesaman]

I need to replace my spotting scope tripod. It is used right outside my shop back door, so weight is not a consideration. Mostly used for spotting on my range while standing behind shooter. Of course I don't want to break the bank, but looking for something stable.
Thanks in advance!

Granite block I guess

 

[holstil]

Or ,,,,,,,weight not being a concern, there's K&E's 71-5025 stand.