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Thread: Lightweight tripod recommendations

  1. 09-07-2023, 08:27 PM #1
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    Lightweight tripod recommendations

    Looking for a lightweight tripod for spotting scope, swarovski 17-40×56.

    Don't need a big tall one

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    This one is really good. @Tikka7mm08


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    This is what I was looking at, taken through the spotter with a phone freehand.


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    Quote Originally Posted by MSL View Post

    This one is really good. @Tikka7mm08


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    That's the sort of thing I'm after. What brand/model is it?

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    Got one of those too. aoka cmp163. Good as. I got a yoke from another tripod I put on top which my binos sit on real good or you can shoot from it. Longest shot is 250 with it so far, gnarly downhill shot. Spotting scope goes on it too.

    https://www.amazon.com.au/AOKA-Compa.../dp/B07PJ6RTHX

    I’d get it off Amazon AU as opposed to Ali express
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    Does it pan around easily enough and lock into a fixed position okay?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve338 View Post
    Does it pan around easily enough and lock into a fixed position okay?

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    https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005...d=mQeu1GEQ2zuj
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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve338 View Post
    Does it pan around easily enough and lock into a fixed position okay?

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    Yes.
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    I run the Aoka too with my swaro atc and would definitely recommend it.
    I got mine off AliExpress.

    Quote Originally Posted by camenzie View Post
    Got one of those too. aoka cmp163. Good as. I got a yoke from another tripod I put on top which my binos sit on real good or you can shoot from it. Longest shot is 250 with it so far, gnarly downhill shot. Spotting scope goes on it too.
    I’d be keen to know what attachment you have that enables you to use your binos and rifle off the tripod. Cheers
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    https://www.vanguardworld.com/products/u-yoke

    Binos don’t attach but they sit on it nicely. Yoke attaches to the tripod using the same thread as a camera ball head but they come in two thread sizes so need to make sure its the same as the tripod.
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    I have ordered an aoka tripod, Thanks team, the you tube reviews for them are very positive

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    Quote Originally Posted by MSL View Post

    This one is really good. @Tikka7mm08


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    @MSL. How do you find the ATC? Presuming you'll never go back to a 65/85? I'm tempted
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    Look at the Sirui carbon models. Either 4 or 5 piece. Well made, light and pretty cheap for what they are.

    I can give you a model number if you need.


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