Mine came today all good. The after sales service from them is brilliant. I told them that averi had not delivered it and they got back to me within an hour. Job done. Brilliant service. Thanks for the tip David.
Hello William, Blimey! It’s such a relief to get these messages from viewers of my videos. I’m glad you’re happy with the tripod, I do get regular emails from the manbily office, and they’re already in the process of a colour change of the kit. They have sent me a photo of a new colour last week, but I’ve kind of rejected it, as it’s still a bit glossy and an odd shade of 🤷🏼♂️🤷🏼♂️🤷🏼♂️ Well I don’t know really 🤔 I’ve sent them a picture of my bike that is Matt black, sort of Stealth fighter black, so I think their paint team are now on the job 👍👍 Thanks very much for your message, I hope a lot of folks actually read these comments and understand that even though the kit is a lot cheaper than others, it’s still worth having 😉
@@predatorprotectionuk To be perfectly honest David the colour does not matter, abroad they wear blazing orange from head to toe and still have a lot of succes I personally am not bothered about its colour I'm sure I will have as much success in the roe rut as anyone else. But I have practised with the rifle every day for 46 years 8 months 3 days it said on my retirement card. Lol Waiting for my long service civil servant medal coming lol. Got the engraved watch already though. 😆
I've just received mine today after watching your video, I thought it was worth a "punt". I was not disappointed! The quality is absolutely fantastic, yes the colour is a bit naf but that can be fixed and would it really matter when foxing at night like I do? I'm so pleased I didn't buy one of the other expensive alternatives, many thanks for bringing this to my attention.
That’s wonderful feedback Nicholas 👍👍 I guess it’s always a gamble when you’re watching a review. “Is this bloke getting paid for this?” And saying what the manufacturer wants to hear? Not in my case chap, if it’s crap, it goes in the bin✋️ And a few have , believe me ! If if wouldn’t buy it, why should I expect you viewers to ? Have a great day 🫵👍
Nice review David, I bought the clamp after you recommended it in a previous video. Very pleased with it quality and function, I used the linked seller, arrived in about 8 days. Hope you are recovering well and getting back on your feet.
Hello David, well that’s a great positive comment to post, so folks can see for themselves they’re not wasting their money or time on the products. I think the tripod and clamp are great and value for money. The clamp is miles better than the clamp on my Rekon 👍
Hi David, thanks for your review, I got mine today but was disappointed that the tripod won’t go in the bag with the clamp fitted. I’ve emailed Manbily and they said they would make a separate bag for the clamp. I think they would be better just supplying a longer bag for the complete set up.
Hi Rob, Have you tried it with the end extension open? To be brutally honest, mine never goes in the bag now it’s set up with the new ball head, back of the car and ready to go. I’m glad you’re happy with it chap, I’m sure they will listen to your feedback and act on it, after all, it’s not an expensive modification is it 🤷🏼♂️👍👍
Hi Chris , Yes it was , but at the time they were the knees of the bees. I think this new brand have got it right with the clamp, they just need to get a more subtle colour scheme
Hi mate, luv your content,, could u possibly message me a link to a U.K. outlet, for the manbily rifle clamp only,, I’ve tried everything no joy ,, thx 👍
Hi David, is there any reason shooters seem to prefer a ball head as opposed to a pan and tilt? I would have thought the pan and tilt would prevent any cant of the rifle but still alllow movement in the required axes. I will admit to using a pan and tilt as I already had one on a Manfrotto (good quality) video tripod.
@@predatorprotectionuk Hi David, thanks for the quick reply. The pan and tilt allows you to do both movements you need to aim the gun but it doesn't allow the gun to flop over to the side when you loosen the ball clamp, so I thought it is preferable to the ball head. Hope that makes sense.
@@predatorprotectionuk Forgot to mention I got a Manbily U3 clamp based on your recommendation. What a great bit of kit. By the way I've got PCP as well as the ProSport.
Just had a Manbily MC-284 with 360 degree ball mount plus Arca swiss come through the post from Amazon. £90. It's absolutely fantastic. Quite where Bog & Recon are getting £350 to £500 from I honestly don't know. a complete joke.
@@predatorprotectionuk All thanks to you Sir 👏👏& They can doubt all they like mate, I've just ordered another one it's that good. I've had the Rekon tripod for 3 years, love it, but good god it's way way to expensive & virtually the same. I'd go as far as saying they are from the same factory.
@stevenlord782 I’ve just spent a couple of hours modifying my clamp to now fit into the ARCA picatinny QR mount. I’ve explained why in the video that’s just gone out now. I’ve done it and it works great
Go on to the links I’ve provided you will get the items from there without any problems, I’ve been contacted this morning from Manbily to confirm that they are receiving orders for the tripod and clamp already 👍
@@predatorprotectionuk Just noticed an exchange rate thing to dollars. Ordered 2 😂. Cost a lot less for the 2 than my other sticks. How you got on with hik? Is it ok to update my lynx spotter or would you not bother yet?
Hello chap, the Manbily website is predominantly for photography and video stuff. They are now trying to separate the themes up and have a dedicated site for the likes of us. I’ll be in touch with them this week and will ask the question 👍
Hi John, I’ve just had an email from my contact at Manbily, she has seen your comment and has told me that they will be making the shorter centre stem as well. I’ve suggested it’s included in the kit like the Rekon, and then you can decide which one you want to use. You see, I said that I’d get the answer for you 👍👍
@@ghillie35 no worries chap, I’m happy to help if I can. It’s fair to say that if I’m reviewing something, it’s because it’s something I’d buy. I don’t review crap items 👍
The biggest con of having a clamp is that it’s very easy to walk away from your setup, increasing the risk of tipping it over (something I’ve seen a lot on YT).
If you’ve set the tripod up properly and tightened all the adjustments up, how can it possibly fall over ? The moral of the story is this. Don’t walk away from your rifle !
@@predatorprotectionuk I saw a video of a guy that put the legs too close together, a video of a guy that put the tripod on muddy (unstable) ground and I saw a video of a guy just bumping into it.
@MightyRude well it’s them you need to direct you comments about the tripod and clamp being unreliable. It’s all down to the end user and not the product. They are probably the sort of drivers that don’t put the handbrake on, when parked on a flat road , coz it ain’t gonna roll away is it 🤷🏼♂️🤣
@@MJSherwood I’ve seen multiple videos on RUclips of people walking away from a firearm that’s clamped on a tripod, but I haven’t seen anyone admitting they leave their firearms unattended in the RUclips comments yet.
Mine came today all good. The after sales service from them is brilliant. I told them that averi had not delivered it and they got back to me within an hour.
Job done. Brilliant service. Thanks for the tip David.
Hello William,
Blimey! It’s such a relief to get these messages from viewers of my videos.
I’m glad you’re happy with the tripod, I do get regular emails from the manbily office, and they’re already in the process of a colour change of the kit.
They have sent me a photo of a new colour last week, but I’ve kind of rejected it, as it’s still a bit glossy and an odd shade of 🤷🏼♂️🤷🏼♂️🤷🏼♂️
Well I don’t know really 🤔
I’ve sent them a picture of my bike that is Matt black, sort of Stealth fighter black, so I think their paint team are now on the job 👍👍
Thanks very much for your message, I hope a lot of folks actually read these comments and understand that even though the kit is a lot cheaper than others, it’s still worth having 😉
@@predatorprotectionuk
To be perfectly honest David the colour does not matter, abroad they wear blazing orange from head to toe and still have a lot of succes
I personally am not bothered about its colour I'm sure I will have as much success in the roe rut as anyone else.
But I have practised with the rifle every day for 46 years 8 months 3 days it said on my retirement card. Lol
Waiting for my long service civil servant medal coming lol. Got the engraved watch already though. 😆
@williamdouglas2393 well done William !
Now that’s dedication to service chap 🏆🏆
Congratulations
Mine came this week, out on the Squirrel this morning. Very impressed with the quality, stability and a very nice price.
Thanks for sharing this Chris 👍
And the good reviews keep on coming in.
How pleased am I 🙏😁
I've just received mine today after watching your video, I thought it was worth a "punt".
I was not disappointed! The quality is absolutely fantastic, yes the colour is a bit naf but that can be fixed and would it really matter when foxing at night like I do?
I'm so pleased I didn't buy one of the other expensive alternatives, many thanks for bringing this to my attention.
That’s wonderful feedback Nicholas 👍👍
I guess it’s always a gamble when you’re watching a review.
“Is this bloke getting paid for this?” And saying what the manufacturer wants to hear?
Not in my case chap, if it’s crap, it goes in the bin✋️
And a few have , believe me !
If if wouldn’t buy it, why should I expect you viewers to ?
Have a great day 🫵👍
Well presented my mate 👍
Thanks Davey 👍
Nice review David, I bought the clamp after you recommended it in a previous video. Very pleased with it quality and function, I used the linked seller, arrived in about 8 days. Hope you are recovering well and getting back on your feet.
Hello David, well that’s a great positive comment to post, so folks can see for themselves they’re not wasting their money or time on the products.
I think the tripod and clamp are great and value for money. The clamp is miles better than the clamp on my Rekon 👍
Nice little video that Dave 👌 decent set of sticks that won't break the bank.
Perfect for your Overseas trips 🫵👍
@predatorprotectionuk yep but I must admit I do like mine the ones I should you
Very interesting video old chap, I'll have a look 🤓
I can confirm that it’s suitable for carrying the weight of a heavy rifle and a new Alpex scope 🫵👍😉
Hi David, thanks for your review, I got mine today but was disappointed that the tripod won’t go in the bag with the clamp fitted. I’ve emailed Manbily and they said they would make a separate bag for the clamp. I think they would be better just supplying a longer bag for the complete set up.
Hi Rob,
Have you tried it with the end extension open?
To be brutally honest, mine never goes in the bag now it’s set up with the new ball head, back of the car and ready to go.
I’m glad you’re happy with it chap, I’m sure they will listen to your feedback and act on it, after all, it’s not an expensive modification is it 🤷🏼♂️👍👍
Great review , I've got a reckon no quibbles with it just the weight ,price was a sting to 🦊🎯👍
Hi Chris ,
Yes it was , but at the time they were the knees of the bees.
I think this new brand have got it right with the clamp, they just need to get a more subtle colour scheme
Cheers
Hi mate, luv your content,, could u possibly message me a link to a U.K. outlet, for the manbily rifle clamp only,, I’ve tried everything no joy ,, thx 👍
Email me Kevin and I will mate 👍
Hi David, is there any reason shooters seem to prefer a ball head as opposed to a pan and tilt? I would have thought the pan and tilt would prevent any cant of the rifle but still alllow movement in the required axes. I will admit to using a pan and tilt as I already had one on a Manfrotto (good quality) video tripod.
Hi Peter
With that ball head you can drop the rifle in the vertical position if needed.
@@predatorprotectionuk Hi David, thanks for the quick reply. The pan and tilt allows you to do both movements you need to aim the gun but it doesn't allow the gun to flop over to the side when you loosen the ball clamp, so I thought it is preferable to the ball head. Hope that makes sense.
@@predatorprotectionuk Forgot to mention I got a Manbily U3 clamp based on your recommendation. What a great bit of kit. By the way I've got PCP as well as the ProSport.
@peterballemy9929 flopping over to the side will put the scope into standby, so that’s a good thing 👍
Just had a Manbily MC-284 with 360 degree ball mount plus Arca swiss come through the post from Amazon. £90.
It's absolutely fantastic.
Quite where Bog & Recon are getting £350 to £500 from I honestly don't know. a complete joke.
THANKS STEVEN !
Capital letters, I hope the doubters read your message 👍👍👍👍😁👍
@@predatorprotectionuk
All thanks to you Sir 👏👏& They can doubt all they like mate, I've just ordered another one it's that good.
I've had the Rekon tripod for 3 years, love it, but good god it's way way to expensive & virtually the same. I'd go as far as saying they are from the same factory.
@stevenlord782 I’ve just spent a couple of hours modifying my clamp to now fit into the ARCA picatinny QR mount.
I’ve explained why in the video that’s just gone out now.
I’ve done it and it works great
Good review David may have to get me one of those for my mucky jobs where there’s loads of sh1t lol maybe not wobble so much pmsl 😂😂😂
Ah yes, for your sort of thing, that yolk would be perfect 👍
@@predatorprotectionuk I do have a recon pair but to good to chuck in truck and drag round a cattle yard or pig farm 🤦
@petetheratman try picking them up and carrying them 🤣
@@predatorprotectionuk yeah yeah you know what I mean 🤪
Good review David, is the Manbily as tall as the Rekon?
Hi David, on full extension, it’s much higher than the Rekon
Excellent, I think I might get one!
@DavidR.. and a tin of matt paint matey, and you’re sorted 👍
Where are they available in UK??
Go on to the links I’ve provided you will get the items from there without any problems, I’ve been contacted this morning from Manbily to confirm that they are receiving orders for the tripod and clamp already 👍
I’ve just ordered one of these though your link. Where are they coming from?
Hello chap, not far I think, I’ve had folks tell me that they’ve got it in 7 days. Got to not count this weekend though eh 👍😉
@@predatorprotectionuk
Just noticed an exchange rate thing to dollars. Ordered 2 😂.
Cost a lot less for the 2 than my other sticks.
How you got on with hik?
Is it ok to update my lynx spotter or would you not bother yet?
Not heard anything yet, just hold off until we hear from HikMicro 👍
@@predatorprotectionuk I will wait till your happy. Thanks for all the info you provide for our community.
@mcracing9497 Christmas Morning, I’m usually happy then 😉🤣🤣🤣🤣
Couldn’t see the short bars on there website
Hello chap, the Manbily website is predominantly for photography and video stuff. They are now trying to separate the themes up and have a dedicated site for the likes of us.
I’ll be in touch with them this week and will ask the question 👍
Hi John,
I’ve just had an email from my contact at Manbily, she has seen your comment and has told me that they will be making the shorter centre stem as well. I’ve suggested it’s included in the kit like the Rekon, and then you can decide which one you want to use.
You see, I said that I’d get the answer for you 👍👍
Thanks for that
@@ghillie35 no worries chap, I’m happy to help if I can.
It’s fair to say that if I’m reviewing something, it’s because it’s something I’d buy. I don’t review crap items 👍
The biggest con of having a clamp is that it’s very easy to walk away from your setup, increasing the risk of tipping it over (something I’ve seen a lot on YT).
If you’ve set the tripod up properly and tightened all the adjustments up, how can it possibly fall over ?
The moral of the story is this.
Don’t walk away from your rifle !
@@predatorprotectionuk
I saw a video of a guy that put the legs too close together, a video of a guy that put the tripod on muddy (unstable) ground and I saw a video of a guy just bumping into it.
@MightyRude well it’s them you need to direct you comments about the tripod and clamp being unreliable.
It’s all down to the end user and not the product.
They are probably the sort of drivers that don’t put the handbrake on, when parked on a flat road , coz it ain’t gonna roll away is it 🤷🏼♂️🤣
Imagine going into the comments and admitting you leave your firearm unattended
@@MJSherwood
I’ve seen multiple videos on RUclips of people walking away from a firearm that’s clamped on a tripod, but I haven’t seen anyone admitting they leave their firearms unattended in the RUclips comments yet.
The wife asked how much 😢
Follow the two links in the description chap , that’s exactly why I put them there 👍