Leveling head noise

[K9TXS]

When using a leveling head, how do you deaden the noise when using it.

Since it's metal on metal it always makes noise when panning. I've tried graphite and dry spray graphite which does nothing. A light coat of oil helps, but also attracts dust, dirt, etc., and a coyote can still hear it moving about 75 to 100 yards out.

I still use my Fatboy invert 50 ball head which is quite, but prefer the a leveling head.

 

[varmintshooter]

Mine does not make noise.

 

[OMW57]

My leveling head makes a slight scraping noise also, I put on a Weyllan 55mm ball mount all good now!

 

[varmintshooter]

I only snug the head up, I don't tighten it up like some guys do. Does yours always make noise or just when tight. I use both Fatboy and Leofoto

 

[K9TXS]

I only snug the head up, I don't tighten it up like some guys do. Does yours always make noise or just when tight. I use both Fatboy and Leofoto

It always makes a noise when panning or moving slightly up and down. It's rock solid when locked up.

The rotating part and lockup part are both coated, but it is very smooth, no rough surfaces. It's just the metal on metal noise as it's moving.