Long Range Gear/ What's In My Pack? Episode 3: Tripods (Slik 624CF & Slik 824CF)

[@felixhartart1952]

Hey Sam, keep doing those Videos!!! Very informative! I love em.

[@wvlongshooter3912]

Hey Sam, Miss ya on here. Question, does the center column rotate, I’d like to direct mount a hog saddle to the tripod?

[@PanhandlePrecision]

WV Long Shooter Yes, it does.

[@wvlongshooter3912]

Panhandle Precision thanks!!

[@deadbird-back]

Sam, are you still having good luck with these tripods? Looks for one to put my spotting scope on

[@TheExtinctionX]

Have you used this tripod in conjunction with a hog saddle and a heavy rifle (17+ pounds)? I really like how you can remove the lower section and get it close to the ground. Looks as though you could use it in the prone position? Thanks, Bryan

[@PanhandlePrecision]

+Extinction X Yes you can, but I haven't done it yet. I use my HOG saddle on a Manfrotto 055 XPRO B. For hunting, I wouldn't have a problem with using the Slik 824, but for match environments, I just didn't get a warm fuzzy about using it. I've had a 14 pound rifle on it, but I took the head off (just threaded the saddle to the tripod). I don't use the 624 for shooting.

[@TheExtinctionX]

+Panhandle Precision Thanks, i have the manfrotto 055 now. I just saw a shorter 10" center section available for it instead of 19" one that came with it. Most likely go that route.

[@PanhandlePrecision]

Extinction X Hacksaw:-)

[@TheExtinctionX]

+Panhandle Precision I just might! Hog saddle arrives monday, I'll see how everything lines up with that first.

[@PanhandlePrecision]

You definitely want a little vertical adjustment capability, but you won't need more than ~ 10". I rarely come up more than a few inches with the center bar. More than that, and I'm adjusting legs.