pmack, I'm pretty sure the manfrotto plate is not compatible with the arca swiss clamp. You'd probably have to change the plate mounted on your rifle to an arca swiss pattern.
Originally Posted By: Undrcoverrednekpmack, I'm pretty sure the manfrotto plate is not compatible with the arca swiss clamp. You'd probably have to change the plate mounted on your rifle to an arca swiss pattern.
I've heard mention of arca swiss suystem but I'm not familiar with it. A drill press and 5/32 tap worked well.
The Night Stalker looks really good and priced $100 below the $200 Desmond tripod I was planning on and my used Manfrotto ball head. I'd have to hear feedback on how quick the setup is. My current setup is literally 1 second mount and dismount, clicks in and dismounts by pushing a lever, as fast as pulling a trigger, much faster than rotating any screws or knobs. I haven't run the ball head cause the trigger stick is to flimsy to get a feel how the ball head will work.
redneck I see says the wise man, it's an Arca Swiss on the Night Stalker. Seems like the correct mount to use based on strength from what I read. I do like how quick the Manfratto is, it seems strong but I wish the rifle weight was centered more.
Originally Posted By: pmackOriginally Posted By: Undrcoverrednekpmack, I'm pretty sure the manfrotto plate is not compatible with the arca swiss clamp. You'd probably have to change the plate mounted on your rifle to an arca swiss pattern.
I've heard mention of arca swiss suystem but I'm not familiar with it. A drill press and 5/32 tap worked well.
The Night Stalker looks really good and priced $100 below the $200 Desmond tripod I was planning on and my used Manfrotto ball head. I'd have to hear feedback on how quick the setup is. My current setup is literally 1 second mount and dismount, clicks in and dismounts by pushing a lever, as fast as pulling a trigger, much faster than rotating any screws or knobs. I haven't run the ball head cause the trigger stick is to flimsy to get a feel how the ball head will work.
Originally Posted By: varminter .223In for a report.....how are these compared to the deadshot magnum fieldpods? I am sure they are less bulky. Might be one in my future.
There's a bunch of guys running camera tripods, reaper grips, pig saddles and I'm sure I'm forgetting a mount or two. Everyone seems happy that's why I went in that direction. There may be others but only your pictures stick in my mind and I always thought that Deadshot looked cumbersome for my hunting methods. I been running just a bipod of some sort and the camera tripod method seemed the logical upgrade based on the success I've seen and my hunting methods.
There's been several threads the last year or so dedicated to these tripods. Many systems were pieced together with separate parts. It's nice to see one come to market better priced than the sum of the parts when purchased separately.
Reaper seemes to be curved for a better bite on handguard. Any clamping advantage there? How are guys moving around in the field with these. Leaving rifle in pod or removing it? I've seen guys in videos sling the pod over their shoulder with the rifle attached. 6k dangling there. Im sure atleast 2 of us will purchase these soon so just getting an idea of what to expect.
I could care less about 30 bucks one way or another....I want function.