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KFW Oldtimer Offline Posts: 584 Location: Powell Wy. Joined: Dec 18^th, 2016	Spotting scope stand question Nov 11^th, 2018 at 3:15pm	Print Post
	Can a sturdy spotting scope stand be had in the neighborhood of $200+? I need one that can survive the winds at the Quigley shoot. My scope is a Vortex Razor 85mm, so kind of heavy, a stand that might vibrate or tip over would be bad. Trying to avoid buying the wrong one. Viewing height needs to work with a seated position. Is the Cabine Tree brand a good choice? Are there others? thanks for your thoughts


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oneatatime Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 4046 Location: Rocky Mountains Joined: Oct 30^th, 2011	Re: Spotting scope stand question Reply #1 - Nov 11^th, 2018 at 3:26pm	Print Post
	As an example, put this in on eBay "Vintage Majestic Tripod Model 1600". When the legs are spread and locked with the braces, one like this will be there when the concrete blows away. I used this one as an example because it has a head on it. I see some of the others there have no head and it is difficult to adapt anything else to them. Usual disclaimer.


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marlinguy Frequent Elocutionist Offline Ballards may be weaker, but they sure are neater! Posts: 16847 Location: Oregon Joined: Feb 2^nd, 2009	Re: Spotting scope stand question Reply #2 - Nov 11^th, 2018 at 3:31pm	Print Post
	I bought a really heavy duty camera tripod at a swap meet locally. It weighs 2-3 times what my spotting scope weighs, and has a crank for fine elevation. Think I gave $15-$20 for it, and it's extremely sturdy in winds. Check your local Craigslist for camera tripods.

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RSW Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1238 Location: Arizona Joined: Sep 8^th, 2006	Re: Spotting scope stand question Reply #3 - Nov 11^th, 2018 at 4:39pm	Print Post
	Surveyor's tripod. They are designed to be steady in 25 mph wind or more. You might find one on ebay or similar site. I've been using this one for years, love it.

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Cat_Whisperer Frequent Elocutionist Offline No 1, 9.3x74R Posts: 3940 Location: Mountains of Virginia Joined: Apr 17^th, 2004	Re: Spotting scope stand question Reply #4 - Nov 11^th, 2018 at 6:04pm	Print Post
	quickset HUSKY see ebay simple, rugged. (I have 2) one for cameras one for video camera.

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JLouis Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 10625 Joined: Apr 8^th, 2009	Re: Spotting scope stand question Reply #5 - Nov 11^th, 2018 at 7:11pm	Print Post
	Depends if you are using it for benchrest and then how far apart the benches are our clubs are just short of touching one another so the need for having it bench mounted is must.

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Schuetzendave Frequent Elocutionist Offline Retired Ex-Shooter Posts: 4137 Location: St. Albert, Alberta Joined: Jan 28^th, 2005	Re: Spotting scope stand question Reply #6 - Nov 11^th, 2018 at 7:29pm	Print Post
	Could not find a surveyors tripod at a reasonable rate. So I put nine pounds of lead on each leg of my tripod. They do not wiggle or blow over now.


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KFW Oldtimer Offline Posts: 584 Location: Powell Wy. Joined: Dec 18^th, 2016	Re: Spotting scope stand question Reply #7 - Nov 22^nd, 2018 at 10:32am	Print Post
	hello I considered everyone's advice, and scoured e-bay also. Settled on the wind proof model Shiloh Sharps sells. Being a 2 hr. drive i saved on shipping too. This is the model Cabine Tree used to make, and has a ground stake. The adapter bracket fits my Vortex scope perfectly, a good stout tripod set up. Out the door at $189. best kw


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