Homemade Saddle Shooting Tripod: Part 3 of 3

[@ltljohn1725]

Great video. One tip is hit thrift stores. I picked up a manfrotto tripod with ball head in a thrift store for $12.00 about 3 years ago.

[@CaptainBerz]

Great idea!!

[@jamesa.3600]

I built one of these this week and I like it very much. I used the digital camo Duck tape ,thats all I could find other than black. I got the tripod at Goodwill ,so I only have $25 in the whole thing. I looked into the M-LOK device that was mentioned in the comments on one of the videos,but it only fits the expensive tripod. I think this one is more versatile for multiple rifles. THANK YOU for the idea guys!!!

[@wmcwane01]

I'm proud of you having your PT belt on. Nothing protects a service member from any accidents like a PT belt.

[@richlovin2173]

Great practical video. I was a commerical photographer so now I have a use for a bunch of Manfrotto tripods! Their plate is very heavy duty. Using the U plate for a 4x4 post is a great time saver. Thanks!

[@CaptainBerz]

Thanks for watching, good luck!

[@hartfordboothe7466]

Good series, thanks for the time and effort. Good info to get my brain going on how to homebrew a tripod setup and not blow $800.

[@CaptainBerz]

Glad to help

[@airgunwarriors7491]

Totally beats hauling a table and big, full sized folding chairs to a shoot! Really great DIY video series! Can't wait to get started on mine. As mentioned in part 1, I'm going to get a tripod that has a minimum height of 24-inches, but extends to at least 70-inches, so that I do not have to bend over too far when shooting in standing position. Really cool idea using back pack for stabilizing the tripod! Thanks again for sharing, AGW.

[@jhalscott]

Great video set. Every other video out there on tripod shooting is old Fudds with $2000 carbon fiber setups.

[@CaptainBerz]

Right on!

[@Tfashunting]

I was gift a manfrotto/ Bogen 3221 tripod so of course I had to make one of these. Thank you for taking the time and effort to make this series. I ended up going with a gardening pad and gorilla tape. I turned out great, it is pretty heavy though. Thanks again

[@edspad2]

Outstanding Video. Starting Tripod Project now, only missing metal bracket. Perfect Accessory for going to Open ranges with the option of not dragging heavy tables.

[@HamishCaird]

great video! I just made one from your instructions and looking forward to getting it out in the field. quite literally took me 15 minutes to make! Thanks again!

[@CaptainBerz]

Anytime, thanks for watching!

[@hk93shooter]

use a cord or strap/sling to wrap arround the front of the tripod leg, and off the front of the rifle. takes the bounce out of the scope. use your hand to roll adjust.

[@johnathan5594]

Sweet. This is exactly what I've been contemplating for a while. Haven't been into photography for a long long time and I can now put some of the dusty equipment to good use. And this "mini-series" just confirmed my thoughts on making it a reality. Thanks for the insight.

[@dgaps2532]

Awesome video!!! Gathering materials to make one for myself. Thanks for the info!

[@sstaz22]

Rainy day in Wisconsin=New rifle saddle! Thanks Captain!

[@CaptainBerz]

Anytime, thanks for watching!

[@Puazy_7051]

I found this trying to get my old Manfrotto from photo days back to good use.

[@ashleywolff2299]

Smith victor makes some good tripods. Manfrotto quality but not as expensive. My cf3 weighs 2.5 lbs and I can use it standing (im 6'2'')or adjust legs length and angle to where it will work as a bench top rest at less than a foot tall. I have had 35 lbs on it no problem.

[@stjjames]

Just finished mine - thanks again for posting this !

[@34639mac]

Hockey tape is made out of cloth and is super sticky. have in multiple colors. Great video.

[@4godandcountry663]

Great idea, quick question though. After spending 10 minutes talking about screws and if your keeping your mount on yours, why put the nut through the top? Why not put a washer, a screw so it’s flat? The nut would be underneath where it’s hollowed out.

[@crafty32168]

Thanks guys, you both make it fun and interesting to learn.

[@tom_olofsson]

nice work captain

[@BlkHorse212]

thanks for the videos. looking into buying my first tripod but didn't want to spend $200-$300 on a mount. this looks very easy and cost effective.

[@jamesa.3600]

This is truly awesome ! This fits very well into hunting .

[@TropUSA]

This is a great series of videos!

[@CaptainBerz]

Trop Gun Thank you for the kind words.

[@acutter4399]

What about the use of a rifle sling to minimize muzzle jump ? Does the quality of the tripod dictate the use of a sling to minimize the muzzle jump ? Seen youtube video of using a carbine /rifle sling to attach to your belt .

[@UGOTBEARDIED]

Nice tripod! Try roughing the tape up with sandpaper next time instead of paint that will chip off.

[@CaptainBerz]

UGOTBEARDIED I got some Gaffers tape in brown and have changed it. Also, I am rigging up a different way to secure a rifle instead of the velcro. Stay tuned!

[@nomad5454]

+CaptainBerz for a bolt rifle i dont need anything to secure the rifle for muzzle climb just the saddle?

[@tripreed]

Very cool project, and great set of videos.

[@brandonbergman4959]

The safety belt had me dying

[@fredkaiser9621]

Thanks. A great presentation

[@ericlhoskinson]

Great video. Going to be making mine soon. I only know of one company who makes a QD tripod mount adapter. Unfortunately it's kind of proprietary. It only fits M-lok rails and Monfroto tripod heads. Do you know of any adapters that would be strong enough to directly mount to the rifle without stressing the rails or tripod head that are not proprietary to those two systems I mentioned above?

[@jhalscott]

There are Arca Swiss and Manfrotto M LOK adapters. You can buy a cheap Arca Swiss plate with threaded bottom to easily adapt too.

[@markaldrich4008]

How tall box?

[@southernballistics]

Weight......my tripod leg extensions always want to slide closed when I'm using it in the standing position. I had to drill little holes in the legs and drop little pins through to stop them from sliding closed. Is there a better way? I unfortunately run a pretty heavy bolt gun.

[@CaptainBerz]

Dustin McGinnis Probably a tripod which is a little more robust is the answer. That shouldn't happen, possibly fault latches. Maybe contact the company, etc.

[@goryburk]

Just bought a used tripod at Goodwill, $3.99

[@flhxri]

You could probably use hockey tape to get rid of the sheen.

[@alwaysscouting]

I want to say thank you. 10$ for a rifle tripod rest is a lot better than 150$. I have the mother of all rats in my back yard and his days are numbered. after building this I'm setting up my hunting blind with a corn pile. Rat Zilla is going to rat heaven.

[@CaptainBerz]

Haha, indeed. Glad to help!

[@buzzsah]

Nice job.

[@CaptainBerz]

buzzsah Thanks!

[@BGhidra]

Thank you , that's perfect video 👌...... Now I make my own tripod 😎

[@barryrichards5015]

why not just mount the plate to the rifle rail?

[@ruralpatriot2842]

It's a great concept if you are simply using just that rifle. This saddle he made is great for multiple rifles.

[@Bourbon101LRSD]

Reflective belt in the garage?? You must the SMA kid😂😂😂😂😂😂 Well done

[@WebbJam]

What light is your buddy running off his earmuffs?

[@daneseely2146]

thanks

[@CaptainBerz]

Anytime, thanks for watching.

[@cal79]

hey whats the max load this rig will hold..

[@CaptainBerz]

Depends on what tripod you buy. The one shown held my SPR fine.

[@rizzonator18]

right?

[@Jay19299]

haha the glow belt

[@LIV2500]

Try to source an older but quality tripod from a thrift shop if you want to do this on the cheap. I got a very solid tripod that was meant for some huge outdated camcorder for $15. $3.50 worth of hardware and some paint, tape, and padding I already had put this project in at under $20. Thanks for the video/info!

[@ericlhoskinson]

I just picked up 3. all different sizes, all with same QD mount. all for $5 each. scour your local craigslist and Facebook garage sale site. if anyone needs help finding one, just gimme a shout.

[@rrmerlin3402]

. Gitzo and Really Right Stuff also make carbon fiber tripods that we all want........ except $500-$1200 price tag. Great info. just looking into using tripod for hunting. Thanks

[@johnvaughn5936]

reflective belt, lmao

[@mickhowell1866]

Hard to believe it took three videos to show what could have been shown in 5 minutes.

[@CaptainBerz]

Hard to believe, you still watched. Smooches!