Which tripod for benchrest spotting scope?

tpcollins · April 12, 2009, 07:30 AM

Is there a good tripod for your spotting scope that doesn't break the bank? I just bought a Bushnell Excursion, love the spotter but the tripod it came with is junk. I have a small Slik tripod that isn't much better (it'a a bit high and unstable). The Bushell Shooter tripod looks decent for the $50 price tag, just wondering what other options are.

I have a quality Bogen-Manfroto window clamp/ball mount similar to the Leupold version. If I can't find a good reasonable tripod I may jury-rig something I can use the Bogen with. Thanks.

pendennis · April 12, 2009, 10:25 AM

I use a Bogen 3221 with a 422C ball head. It's compact enough to use with the scope I use. I've got a Nikon 80mm (20x-60x) spotting scope. Works like a charm.

Before I started shooting more, I did a lot of photography, so I bought tripods that would support view cameras and medium format. I ended up with heavy-duty tripods (Bogen 3036, 3033) and several stout heads (3047, 3262). I just picked out what I thought would do the job, and it does.

You may want to sojourn to Camera Mart in Pontiac. They have about the best supply of tripods and heads around.

April 12, 2009, 07:30 AM	#1
tpcollins Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2009 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 558	Which tripod for benchrest spotting scope? Is there a good tripod for your spotting scope that doesn't break the bank? I just bought a Bushnell Excursion, love the spotter but the tripod it came with is junk. I have a small Slik tripod that isn't much better (it'a a bit high and unstable). The Bushell Shooter tripod looks decent for the $50 price tag, just wondering what other options are. I have a quality Bogen-Manfroto window clamp/ball mount similar to the Leupold version. If I can't find a good reasonable tripod I may jury-rig something I can use the Bogen with. Thanks. __________________ What direction did that last shot at Kennedy come from? Last edited by tpcollins; April 12, 2009 at 01:48 PM.

April 12, 2009, 10:25 AM	#2
pendennis Junior member Join Date: March 18, 2009 Posts: 572	I use a Bogen 3221 with a 422C ball head. It's compact enough to use with the scope I use. I've got a Nikon 80mm (20x-60x) spotting scope. Works like a charm. Before I started shooting more, I did a lot of photography, so I bought tripods that would support view cameras and medium format. I ended up with heavy-duty tripods (Bogen 3036, 3033) and several stout heads (3047, 3262). I just picked out what I thought would do the job, and it does. You may want to sojourn to Camera Mart in Pontiac. They have about the best supply of tripods and heads around.