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Spotting Scope TriPod Recommendations (for a heavy Vortex)


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I have an older, fairly heavy Vortex Skyline ED 20-60x80 (Angled) @ just under 6lbs.

Had it for years, the glass is clear and serves my purposes out to 500 or so yards. I'm looking for a lower height/profile tripod for use on a bench or occasionally shooting prone. The few I've tried have been too lightweight or unsteady for easy, reliable repositioning w/o wobbling all over the place. What are common mid-price options folks are using these days?

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I use a Celestron tripod for my Athlon 20-60 spotting scope at the bench.  I don't shoot prone so the one I use would probably not work/go that low.  Mine is stable on a concrete surface at my gun range, it's stable enough to use, and wind gusts have not blown it over, etc., but I am careful with anyways.  

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I'll say one thing about Amazon, when you have an impulsive itch it can get scratched quickly. Ordered last night and already here this afternoon.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C9Y445KR/?tag=akfnfal-20

Thanks to another forum member, this little guy is almost exactly what I was looking for.  Compact, fairly light, range bag friendly, precision movement and absolutely handles the weight of this big ol Vortex w/o the least bit of wobble. Not sure how it will do prone,  the legs will go flat, but probably not ideal.  I’m guessing a Creedmoor style will be better for expert competition, etc, but this had a relatively low $ risk to try.  I don't know if it's a low-end feature but the guide handle on my current cheapo, POS tripod will allow horizontal/vertical adjust by untwisting (convenient). This is thumbscrew adjust.

 

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