Tripods for your spotting scopes

[atri]

Further the to discussion about spotting scopes, can anyone recommend a lightwieght but sturdy tripod. I've used the table top tripods, but they are not that effective under most field conditions.

[Steeleco]

I don't have a Scope as yet because the one I want is $1300 (Leup) but I do see small tripods all the time at garage sales for no more than $5, or should I say I won't pay more than that. I picked up a few for friends and for the most part they seem really good. I'm not sure you'd want to pack a full sized one would you?

[zedex]

I have a camera tripod. It stands about 2 feet tall and telescopes out to pretty tall. Picked it up at a yard sale. Works good.

[dizzydan]

If anyone see a tripod at a garage sale,grab it for me as I need one for my spotting scope. Thanks DAN>>>

[Ken the Kanuck]

I too use my old camera tripod it probably extends to about 4'. The only thing is that the bolt is longer than what is required by the scope, this can be quickly corrected with a washer or 2.

I also have a mount which fits onto the window of your truck, those are another handy cheap gadjet.

KTK

[Steeleco]

Check your e-mail Dan;)

[dizzydan]

Check your e-mail Dan;)

THANKS. just let me know the total. DAN>>>:) :)

[Steeleco]

Packaged ready to ship in the AM. Will update then!!

[416]

The only thing is that the bolt is longer than what is required by the scope, this can be quickly corrected with a washer or 2.

Sounds like there is a nut missing on the bottom side that allows you to set the amount of thread exposed of the mounting side. Mine is similar and has a star shaped nut that allows you adjust the deapth of thread to what ever your trying to mount on the tripod, then lock it in place

[Maxx]

SLIK travel tripod, it is light and sturdy,

[atri]

I ended finding a SLIK COMPACT tripod. The weight specification is 1 lb, 5 oz, with max height of 39", and folded length of 14 1/8". Should fit in the pack nicely.

Thanks for the comments everyone.

[dizzydan]

Recieved tri-pod from Steeeco, Thanks A++++ in my books. Shipped before $$$ was recieved.:smile: THANKS DAN>>>

[cute chick]

I don't use a tripod when using my spotting scope. I mounted my spotting scope on an old wooden stock off of a .22 rifle. I left the butt the original length, mounted the scope where the receiver would have been + cut off the forend even with the front of the scope.I used electrical tape to mount scope + stock together. When i'm on hunting trips I carry it in a pack-sack + there is nothing to rattle. In use, it's just like aiming a rifle, pull it up + your looking thru the scope. I been using this for years. One of my better idea's.

[Fred]

That is a good idea. I have seen professional photographers use a stock like that to stabilize long telephoto lenses. Fred