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Good evening all hope everyone is well I'm after suggestions on a tripods with saddle clamp system I'm leaning towards man Billy wz series seems to be about £200-250 mark depending on where I look any thoughts of others I do lots of walking and mainly in the dark so needs to be light and maneuverable thank you all
 
Hi pockets1990. I do a lot of walking around fields after dark with the rifles and I use trigger sticks. They do what I want them to. I have a clamp head I can put on when required, such as when I'm shooting static from a hide, but I dont leave the rifle in them unsupported. They come into their own when walking around on uneven ground. Hope this helps.
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Chris.
 
Bog death grip is the most stable tripod out there imho. Add a decent ball to it and yku dont have to worry about leveling it. Bit bulky to lug around tho. Trigger sticks are much easier if youre on the move
 
as mentioned the primos trigger stick is very light but only a front rest, most tri pods can be a bit if a weight with a clamp/hog saddle attached if doing a lot of walking, i also use blaser shooting sticks which are light for walking about and supported back and front
 
I can't fault the bog death grip for a steady platform to shoot from. Downside is the weight. I've the aluminium version as I didn't see a huge gain to be had in weight saving for the additional price of the carbon fibre version. Walking with it on shoulder straps helps when carrying around. Of late I've been using it while shooting rats and without it the rat count would be much lower for sure. It is pinpoint steady, holds the rifle well, has various angles and heights of adjustment. For my style of shooting I cannot really find any negatives with it.
 
I've got a tripod with clamp and primos trigger sticks. Both are great but even though I walk around the fields at night, I often use the tripod because I like to move from one position to another and loiter. That can make navigating hedges, gates, ditches etc a bit more challenging but I take my time and usually place the tripod, which remains open to the required length, over the obstacle or in a position where I can reach back for it. When moving, it sits comfortably on my shoulder with a leg back and front - my rifle is well-slung in a quick to retrieve muzzle down position - I can be set up in no time. With quick release swivels, I can be in and out of the sling with no problem. This is really useful with heavier weapons. The Crown Mk2 with light synthetic stock does really well on he Primos but method is different, of course.
 
Muddy said:
I've got a tripod with clamp and primos trigger sticks. Both are great but even though I walk around the fields at night, I often use the tripod because I like to move from one position to another and loiter. That can make navigating hedges, gates, ditches etc a bit more challenging but I take my time and usually place the tripod, which remains open to the required length, over the obstacle or in a position where I can reach back for it. When moving, it sits comfortably on my shoulder with a leg back and front - my rifle is well-slung in a quick to retrieve muzzle down position - I can be set up in no time. With quick release swivels, I can be in and out of the sling with no problem. This is really useful with heavier weapons. The Crown Mk2 with light synthetic stock does really well on he Primos but method is different, of course.
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Can I ask what tripod you have sounds very similar to my style of shooting ?
 
Rekon. It cost an arm and a leg a few years ago but is light, sturdy, adjustable, and rock solid when set up. The saddle clamp is a lump, but with the tripod forms a very reliable base. I wish I had one of the other less expensive ones to provide a comparison, but from what I read on AGF, they're also pretty good.
 
I've recently bought the manbilly wz2836 with saddle clamp,,very pleased so far,wouldn't recommend for woodland shooting up into trees,but for flat open bunny catching etc it's great,,for trees and woodland I use my trusty primos triggers
 
Muddy said:
Rekon. It cost an arm and a leg a few years ago but is light, sturdy, adjustable, and rock solid when set up. The saddle clamp is a lump, but with the tripod forms a very reliable base. I wish I had one of the other less expensive ones to provide a comparison, but from what I read on AGF, they're also pretty good.
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iv got the Rekon ct1 with hog saddle, its a very good tripod, very sturdy as you say muddy they have dropped in price,
only uses mine wen im just in one place,
find it easier with the primos trigger stick
dave
 
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