Freeland's spotting scope stands anyone?

[fastarget]

Been considering a stand that can mount the spotting scope low enough when prone.
While searching I found the Freeland's tripods and bipods at champion Shooters supply,

Can anyone using these post your opinions, and do you have a preference between a tripod or a bipod for your scope?

 

[Shynloco]

fastarget,
Are you locked in on a "Straight" Spotting Scope or an "Angled" Spotting Scope? The reason I ask is I just switched from a "Straight" Spotting Scope and bought a nice Leupold Angled scope (On sale at Cabelas) which I've discovered is easier to use (for me) than a "Straight" Spotting Scope. As far as the base, I just bought a Creedmore tripod stand which I've seen used by the serious shooters at competitions. They aren't cheep, but actually are very very nice and top quality. Might want to check them out at Creedmore's website www.creedmoorsports.com . Info only.

Alex

 

[fastarget]

I use a Vortex Razor angled, Yes I know of the Creedmoor they carry the Freeland line as well.....the Freeland is quite adjustable as well, a bit more reasonable.

 

[SBS]

For prone, get the bipod. With the tripod, there is always 1 leg in the way and it's easier knocked over accidentally. You can arrange the bipod long legs so that they don't interfere with your position. Use a good weight on the bottom of the rod to stabilize it. I use a 4" dia.x 2" thick lead piece cast in an old Lyman pot with a bolt in it.

 

[fastarget]

For prone, get the bipod. With the tripod, there is always 1 leg in the way and it's easier knocked over accidentally. You can arrange the bipod long legs so that they don't interfere with your position. Use a good weight on the bottom of the rod to stabilize it. I use a 4" dia.x 2" thick lead piece cast in an old Lyman pot with a bolt in it.

Great advice thank you, which set up are you using?

 

[SBS]

Mine is an old Freeland, circa 70's. Currently using a Kowa with angled eyepiece. You can get the stand out of your way better than with a straight eyepiece. I like the straight eyepiece better for spotting/scoring for another shooter, but can't have everything.

 

[fastarget]

Thanks, not sure how much has changed from previous designs, however their new swivel head is interesting , the whole set up $159.

 

[SBS]

The swivel head is about the only thing that has been added to the line in recent years. Their current tripod with the low long legs looks like it would be easy to use also in prone, and give more support. The older tripods had much shorter legs that got in the way, sat up higher and weren't very suitable for prone. I don't believe you would have any problem with either style now. Being able to have enough room to get the scope close to you without knocking it over or moving it, is all that's required.

 

[Dans40X]

Owning & using both the Freeland Bipod & Tripods for 30+yrs-
I prefer the tripod w/swivel head w/angled Kowa TSN 1 77mm & 25X long eye relief lenses.
The saddle clamp/heads work,but need constant attention if the scope is inside a zippered/velcro cordura case.
The bipods w/extension rod(s) require a spike or weight to minimize wobble in the wind.

There are billet units manufactured-heavy & you have to pack it!