I purchased that Arca-Swiss plate and mounted it on my 2006 Cabelas carbon fiber tripod as it has the same ball as a Manfroto. It is a solid head as I shoot my Barrett 98B in .300 Win. Mag. From it and it stays rock solid. I have taken many mule, whitetail, fallow deer, antelope, aoudad and Spanish goats off my set up. Great tips on your video and that tri-pod is superior to mine as I like the twist lock legs.
As a rifle tripod, this is a keeper. My AR-15 is 9.2 pounds, and you can tighten the ball, and it stays put. BUT the best part of this tripod is the two included mounting brackets for camera equipment. If you remove the screw for camera mounting and use Mlok fasteners it fits very nicely to the rifle. Easy on and off of the tripod. Using a standard hunting rifle will require a little more design.
I ordered one, but left the ballhead out and went with the Sunwayfoto IB-30 Low Profile Inverted Ballhead with Picatinny/Nota Arca Swiss Adapter Clamp. very pleased with the setup.
Man, I’m not a hunter, but I am a photographer. You did a bang up job on that review. The details are just what I was looking for. Praise you for your upfront and accuracy of the criteria of the tripod.. I will be ordering me one. Thank you.
Got into coyote and hog hunting at night 3 yrs ago. Same as you looking to upgrade from the bog pod death grip for full range of motion. Not knocking the bog pod it's great. Just wanting full range of motion. Gonna look at this one hard. Thanks for the no B.S. REVIEW. Thank You and Stay Safe.
For those who already own a bog but want a ball head tripod you can convert them pretty easily instead of buying a new tripod. not hating on the video great review man very centered no nonsense and straight forward exactly what a review should be. and I didn't have to hear about RAID SHADOW LEGENDS!!!! cant stand stupid sponsor plugs but I get it lol
Nice vid! That tripod is an Amazon brand, but the price is low and the quality is there, so why not? Just a few things to add. First, Arca Swiss plates should have safety stops on both sides. It’s just a little hex bolt sticking up at either end of the plate that keeps it from slipping out should the clamp be less than tight. Second, stability starts at the feet. I’m gonna assume that tripod uses 3/8”x16 threaded feet, which means there’s a world of good options including spikes with thread-on rubber tips. Spikes can get expensive, I’ve seen titanium spikes that are over $100. I use stainless 3/8” hardware, a 4” stainless stud allows you to adjust the length of your spike depending on ground conditions. I use a nut and 3/8” stainless fender washer to stop the tripod leg from sinking into the ground. Furniture casters are made in 3/8” thread, 3 small ones will keep you from stabbing yourself with your own tripod… Lastly, the model number of the tripod - “324”. That’s a 32mm top section, 4 sections. Useless information unless you know that the tripod maker sticks to the same standards in their whole line. For example, LeoFoto uses the same naming scheme, their 364 is about the equivalent tripod. Let’s say you’re on a hillside and you want your downward leg to be much longer. You can grab their 284 monopod, replace the last section of one leg with 3 sections of the monopod, and you have a long downhill leg and a level tripod.
Those arca plates are great for spotting scope and they have a mount for binoculars and phones and whatever you want. I saw one with little quick release mounts on the side of the leg to add stuff like cameras ect.
GREAT ADVISE , I HAVE THE FINALE REST SYSTEM . AFTER SEEING YOU VIDEO I WILL BUY THE ONE YOU HAVE . THANKS FOR DOING A THERAL REVIEW AND INFORMATIVE VIDEO.
@@OwnTheHunt Im working on a bench/tripod setup to shoot prairie dogs at 500+ yards. Its usually a little window so rigid while adjusting windage is important. Led-sleds stink! I hope this is the golden ticket.
I ordered one of these based on your video and just got it in. Seems very nice for the price! Thanks for the heads up on this one! I ordered the “used” from Amazon to save a little more cash and it looks like it has never been out of the box. It looks like the box was opened and taped back shut. I assumed that is why they couldn’t sell as a “new”. Now I gotta wait for my adapter plate to mount my rifle!
Great review mate. I’ve been looking at getting a tripod for my night time hunting and stumbled across your review. I’ve just ordered and and subscribed. Cheers again from Australia 👍🏻
Great review! I like when shooters (not saying you did) use the phrase or make the general assumption about camera tripods being "less than" My Nikon D4s and telephoto weights 12lbs or more and cost more then probably 3 of my rifles. And that's cheap for a close to out dated camera. So we'll done
Remember that you might be 6ft tall and a 6ft tripod will work for most things but if u ever need to set up on a really uneven ground you might need to make a leg extend to 78inches to be on the downhill side just to get the thing at the right height.
I completely agree with you but in order to get a tripod that will accommodate that you will spend a lot more money. I’m using a fatboy tripod now and I absolutely love it and wouldn’t use anything else!
Thanks for the video. I was just looking at this on Amazon and got rid of the bog death grip for the exact same reason. Bog should take note of this. This one also looks like the one from night goggles minus the center column.
Are you pleased with this over the bog? I've made up a set up using vanguard t62u tripod with 44mm ball head and clamp. It's good but looking for a more sturdy tripod to hopefully be more steady on aim etc. seen a version of this with 36mm top leg for a fair price.
I’m trying to put a low budget one together! Don’t hunt yet , just want a tripod that will hold a rifle! Looking for a clamp I can put on a Primos trigger stick tripod!
Man you gave an awesome review. I found the center column has a cracked bushing. Is this normal for this item. I ordered 2 from amazon and they both had cracked bushings. Did you happen to notice this? This is for the Innorel GT324C tripod. This is an outstanding and I want to work with it. I need your expertise on whether to return it or not. Thank you.
Hey, great advice in the video. I just have a question about the overall height of the tripod. I’m 6’4 and was wondering would it let up high enough for me to not have to squat.
Great video, love the detail you go into. I just purchased the 29mm version for use with a 10lb. rifle. Went for the lighter version as I do a ton of hiking with my set-up and will use it for target practice and hunting in the mountains. Great production quality and good luck with your channel!
Now that BOG has the Deathgrip Infinite with the ball head, what are your thoughts on this one compared to that one? Have you had a chance to test the Deathgrip Infinite yet?
I can't find the quick detach clamp on their store. How is this tripod holding up for you? It's been 2 years since the review. Being from China and them discontinuing the clamping head makes me skeptical.
I haven’t used this tripod for over a year now. I have upgraded to a fat boy tripod. Tho I have no doubt this tripod would still be going strong for me if I were to have stayed with it. The clamping top plate is is still available on sunwayfotos website it’s the DDC-50LR
It’s pretty similar. Sunway has a bit higher quality but this one gets taller than the sunway i reviewed. This ballhead is t as solid of a lockup but it’s darn good.
Thanks! Those are called Arca Swiss plates and you need to buy either an Mlok one or a Keymod one if you are using and AR. I bought mine from hog saddle.
I just bought it and want to change the clamp. I have not been able to get the screw to loosen.. what did you do to get the old head off. It seems to be locktited on.. any suggestions ???
It’s extremely hard! It has a lot of locktite. I had to put a Allen key in it and put a piece of small pvc over it to get more leverage. Thank you for watching my video!!
If you just take an extra minute to level the bog tripod before calling problem solved. And why would you not carry rifle with a sling over your shoulder and mount it into tripod after you get to stand location.
I tried to remove the screw for the top plate using an impact drill and every other method I could, and it ended up stripping. It’s almost like they loaded it with Loctite. Did you have any issues getting that top plate screw out?
I just got the tripod and want to change the Arca clamp. My first attempt at removing the existing top almost stripped the hex head.. my question is how did you change the head. Did you have to heat it? I could not get the screw to move. I think it is locktited in place. Any suggestions?
@@chap100000 funny because i ended up going back the originak innorell plate that came with the tripod. For me the qd one would loosen all the time from the arca plate hitting the tighness wheel and i got sick of messing with it in the dark.
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I purchased that Arca-Swiss plate and mounted it on my 2006 Cabelas carbon fiber tripod as it has the same ball as a Manfroto. It is a solid head as I shoot my Barrett 98B in .300 Win. Mag. From it and it stays rock solid. I have taken many mule, whitetail, fallow deer, antelope, aoudad and Spanish goats off my set up. Great tips on your video and that tri-pod is superior to mine as I like the twist lock legs.
First review I've seen of a tripod that doesn't cost $1000. Very interested in this now, thank you!
Boy oh boy, finally a review worth watching, finallyyyy someone who understands the game makes a very well done review of a tool we all need, thanks
That means a lot!!! Thank you!
As a rifle tripod, this is a keeper. My AR-15 is 9.2 pounds, and you can tighten the ball, and it stays put. BUT the best part of this tripod is the two included mounting brackets for camera equipment. If you remove the screw for camera mounting and use Mlok fasteners it fits very nicely to the rifle. Easy on and off of the tripod. Using a standard hunting rifle will require a little more design.
I ordered one, but left the ballhead out and went with the Sunwayfoto IB-30 Low Profile Inverted Ballhead with Picatinny/Nota Arca Swiss Adapter Clamp. very pleased with the setup.
Excellent choice!!!!!!!! The IB30 is a great alternative to a RRS anvil 30
@@OwnTheHunt ditto!
did the same!
Man, I’m not a hunter, but I am a photographer. You did a bang up job on that review. The details are just what I was looking for. Praise you for your upfront and accuracy of the criteria of the tripod.. I will be ordering me one. Thank you.
Really cool of you to comment! Thank you for watching! I’m glad my review helped you.
Got into coyote and hog hunting at night 3 yrs ago. Same as you looking to upgrade from the bog pod death grip for full range of motion. Not knocking the bog pod it's great. Just wanting full range of motion. Gonna look at this one hard. Thanks for the no B.S. REVIEW. Thank You and Stay Safe.
Bro you really understand what we want in a review. This is outstanding content and info thank you so much
Thank you so much dude!!!! Means a lot to me!!
For those who already own a bog but want a ball head tripod you can convert them pretty easily instead of buying a new tripod. not hating on the video great review man very centered no nonsense and straight forward exactly what a review should be. and I didn't have to hear about RAID SHADOW LEGENDS!!!! cant stand stupid sponsor plugs but I get it lol
Hahaha. Thank you!
Nice vid! That tripod is an Amazon brand, but the price is low and the quality is there, so why not? Just a few things to add. First, Arca Swiss plates should have safety stops on both sides. It’s just a little hex bolt sticking up at either end of the plate that keeps it from slipping out should the clamp be less than tight. Second, stability starts at the feet. I’m gonna assume that tripod uses 3/8”x16 threaded feet, which means there’s a world of good options including spikes with thread-on rubber tips. Spikes can get expensive, I’ve seen titanium spikes that are over $100. I use stainless 3/8” hardware, a 4” stainless stud allows you to adjust the length of your spike depending on ground conditions. I use a nut and 3/8” stainless fender washer to stop the tripod leg from sinking into the ground. Furniture casters are made in 3/8” thread, 3 small ones will keep you from stabbing yourself with your own tripod… Lastly, the model number of the tripod - “324”. That’s a 32mm top section, 4 sections. Useless information unless you know that the tripod maker sticks to the same standards in their whole line. For example, LeoFoto uses the same naming scheme, their 364 is about the equivalent tripod. Let’s say you’re on a hillside and you want your downward leg to be much longer. You can grab their 284 monopod, replace the last section of one leg with 3 sections of the monopod, and you have a long downhill leg and a level tripod.
Those arca plates are great for spotting scope and they have a mount for binoculars and phones and whatever you want. I saw one with little quick release mounts on the side of the leg to add stuff like cameras ect.
GREAT ADVISE , I HAVE THE FINALE REST SYSTEM . AFTER SEEING YOU VIDEO I WILL BUY THE ONE YOU HAVE . THANKS FOR DOING A THERAL REVIEW AND INFORMATIVE VIDEO.
Bought one today to hopefully use with my already owned hog saddle.
10:54 - The wiggle was coming from the arca plate and the chassis, right? Everything else looked rock solid.
Exactly. The ballhead wasn’t moving at all.
@@OwnTheHunt Im working on a bench/tripod setup to shoot prairie dogs at 500+ yards. Its usually a little window so rigid while adjusting windage is important. Led-sleds stink! I hope this is the golden ticket.
I ordered one of these based on your video and just got it in. Seems very nice for the price! Thanks for the heads up on this one! I ordered the “used” from Amazon to save a little more cash and it looks like it has never been out of the box. It looks like the box was opened and taped back shut. I assumed that is why they couldn’t sell as a “new”. Now I gotta wait for my adapter plate to mount my rifle!
I’m really glad to hear you like it!!! They are a great value for sure!!! Thank you for watching the channel!!!
What do you use to mount it to your rifle ?
I have one similar. It’s a must have when taking photos for me. Worth every penny
Definitely a good tool!!!
Great review mate. I’ve been looking at getting a tripod for my night time hunting and stumbled across your review.
I’ve just ordered and and subscribed.
Cheers again from Australia 👍🏻
Thanks so much! Glad I was able to help!
Great review! I like when shooters (not saying you did) use the phrase or make the general assumption about camera tripods being "less than" My Nikon D4s and telephoto weights 12lbs or more and cost more then probably 3 of my rifles. And that's cheap for a close to out dated camera. So we'll done
Thanks a lot!!! This thing is an absolute tank! I am beyond happy with it and I have purchased another to have as a backup or if I take a friend out!
Remember that you might be 6ft tall and a 6ft tripod will work for most things but if u ever need to set up on a really uneven ground you might need to make a leg extend to 78inches to be on the downhill side just to get the thing at the right height.
I completely agree with you but in order to get a tripod that will accommodate that you will spend a lot more money. I’m using a fatboy tripod now and I absolutely love it and wouldn’t use anything else!
Thanks for the video. I was just looking at this on Amazon and got rid of the bog death grip for the exact same reason. Bog should take note of this. This one also looks like the one from night goggles minus the center column.
Most predator hunting companies are just selling a rebranded Chinese tripod like this. They are definitely a solid option for the money.
Are you pleased with this over the bog? I've made up a set up using vanguard t62u tripod with 44mm ball head and clamp. It's good but looking for a more sturdy tripod to hopefully be more steady on aim etc. seen a version of this with 36mm top leg for a fair price.
Great informative video sir!
I’m trying to put a low budget one together! Don’t hunt yet , just want a tripod that will hold a rifle! Looking for a clamp I can put on a Primos trigger stick tripod!
What's your thoughts on this vs the innorel rt85cg I'm going to buy 1 or the other. 10$ difference
Studio looks great!
Thanks a lot man!
I've hunted since I was a kid in the late 70's. I've used a monopod and bipod but what do you use to mount the rifle when using a hunting platform?
Thank you😺
I bught a adapter 4 the bog deathgrip and chaged head to a ball
Man you gave an awesome review. I found the center column has a cracked bushing. Is this normal for this item. I ordered 2 from amazon and they both had cracked bushings. Did you happen to notice this? This is for the Innorel GT324C tripod. This is an outstanding and I want to work with it. I need your expertise on whether to return it or not. Thank you.
When you say bushing are you referring to the rubber ring that they put around the column?
Thanks for the informative video. What would recommend for this setup to lock a Remington 700 hunting rifle or Tikka T3x Roughtech?
T3x all the way.
@@scottgreen6538 What’s the T3X??
Hey, great advice in the video. I just have a question about the overall height of the tripod. I’m 6’4 and was wondering would it let up high enough for me to not have to squat.
Only if you raise the center column but then you loose a bit of stability.
Great Review Sir! Does this have a level style head option? TY
Thank you! This particular model does not support a leveling Bowl head. Only a ball head.
Would you still recommend this ? Just picked up the bog and was going to send it back to get the infinity bog with ball head.
I definitely would! I hated the bog infinite! Feels cheap and not sturdy
$250 is budget to you!! I need those problems jeeze!
Sadly the " good expensive ones" are like 600 chinese -1000$ higher end lol carbon tripods are not cheap hard to get around that
I hunt with a Bergara HMR Pro. What would be best to attach it to the bipod?
Great vid 👌
Thanks so much!!!
Where u get the Swiss arca rail from ?
Great video, love the detail you go into. I just purchased the 29mm version for use with a 10lb. rifle. Went for the lighter version as I do a ton of hiking with my set-up and will use it for target practice and hunting in the mountains. Great production quality and good luck with your channel!
The 29mm is still a very capable tripod, especially for the reasons you mentioned! Thank you for the comment and for watching!
How do you like the 29mm for shooting? I've been looking at it.
How do you like the 29mm version for shooting? I've been looking at that one.
Do people not use the bubble level on the deathgrip? You literally j7st level it up using the adjustability of the legs...
Who the hell bubble levels at night in the dark….no one
How do you put one of those mounts on a savage model black syn stock bolt action rifle ?
I just bought the BOG from your last review on it! haha Nice review on this one for higher end bud.
The BOG is still an amazing tripod for what you’re doing with it! And it’s a lot more versatile in that you can clamp anything you want in it.
@@OwnTheHunt can probably get a bog pod pig saddle style clamp for the innorel 👍
@@eyesintheskies sure can! Just got one and works great! Thanks
I ordered the top plate for the Tripod. What piece is mounted to your gun? It does not appear that it is included with the 60 mm mount.
It’s an arca rail adapter for MLOK.
@@OwnTheHunt Thanks Great Video!
Now that BOG has the Deathgrip Infinite with the ball head, what are your thoughts on this one compared to that one? Have you had a chance to test the Deathgrip Infinite yet?
I would still pick this over the infinite. BOG way overpriced that
Great to know. Thanks!
I can't find the quick detach clamp on their store. How is this tripod holding up for you? It's been 2 years since the review. Being from China and them discontinuing the clamping head makes me skeptical.
I haven’t used this tripod for over a year now. I have upgraded to a fat boy tripod. Tho I have no doubt this tripod would still be going strong for me if I were to have stayed with it. The clamping top plate is is still available on sunwayfotos website it’s the DDC-50LR
What about the plate that mounts to the rifle??? Did you order it separate?
Yes that is call and arca plate and you order it based on your rifle. Most are MLOK. Some rifles are keymod
I used the plates that came with the tripod and Mlok fasteners.
How does this compare to the Sunwayfoto tripod and ball head?
It’s pretty similar. Sunway has a bit higher quality but this one gets taller than the sunway i reviewed. This ballhead is t as solid of a lockup but it’s darn good.
Nice setup! Where did you get the mount that's on the bottom of your rifle?
Thanks! Those are called Arca Swiss plates and you need to buy either an Mlok one or a Keymod one if you are using and AR. I bought mine from hog saddle.
@@OwnTheHunthi there what Arca plate would I get for a standard hunting rifle? Cheers
Who does this compare to the Innroel RT90C ?
The 90 series pods from Innorel are larger and stronger. Definitely the 90 is better if you want more stability
I just bought it and want to change the clamp. I have not been able to get the screw to loosen.. what did you do to get the old head off. It seems to be locktited on.. any suggestions ???
It’s extremely hard! It has a lot of locktite. I had to put a Allen key in it and put a piece of small pvc over it to get more leverage. Thank you for watching my video!!
where do you buy M-LOK Tripod Adapter for A/R mount ?
Right on Amazon. Just search mlok Arca plate
If you just take an extra minute to level the bog tripod before calling problem solved. And why would you not carry rifle with a sling over your shoulder and mount it into tripod after you get to stand location.
It’s just how most guys do it at night. The bog is also noisy when you open it and close it up.
I tried to remove the screw for the top plate using an impact drill and every other method I could, and it ended up stripping. It’s almost like they loaded it with Loctite. Did you have any issues getting that top plate screw out?
Hmm I’m not sure which screw you are referring to.
@@OwnTheHunt the one where you put the sunway plate on. i have the same issue
Does the ddc60lr need a 1/4 adapter threads to connect?
No it uses 3/8
It would need a 1/4 adapter if your tripod or head has 1/4 stud
Ohh okay. So the innorel also uses 3/8 stud correct?
I just got the tripod and want to change the Arca clamp. My first attempt at removing the existing top almost stripped the hex head.. my question is how did you change the head. Did you have to heat it? I could not get the screw to move. I think it is locktited in place. Any suggestions?
Dearborn what did u end up doing? Im doing this exact thing right now. It cracked loose a little bit doesnt want to go anymore.
Same. I cannot get mine to loosen up. Did y ohhhh ever figure it out?
@@drewtheobald4974 Did you ever figure out how to remove it?
@@chap100000 just used me strength and it came relatively easy. Just lock all the knobs down tight and get a good grip on it.
@@chap100000 funny because i ended up going back the originak innorell plate that came with the tripod. For me the qd one would loosen all the time from the arca plate hitting the tighness wheel and i got sick of messing with it in the dark.
That a sreal