Let’s talk Tripods...

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GlockPride

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Alright gents and ladies,
I’d like some help, an education if you will. I know we have a few “shooters” of high quality pictures on here. We recently got a new Nikon and we are interested in a lightweight tripod for shooting pics. However, I also want to be able to convert it to shoot a rifle off it. Maybe some sort of adapter.
What am I looking for with this?
Is there something lightweight, compact good for both?
What kind of budget might I be looking to spend? I’m thinking around $100, but I could be way off.

Any thoughts/helps/hints would be appreciated.
 

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tl;dr You aren't going to get anywhere close for $100. You can find a serviceable DSLR tripod for near $100 but you aren't going to be shooting off of it.

A DSLR-specific tripod won't have the backbone to support a rifle and a set of legs that will support a rifle, will be a big PITA to pack for a camera.

For a decent shooting tripod, expect to spend $200+ on legs and an ARCA mount if you want to go with made in China. Expect to spend near a grand for something like a RRS set up or similar with beefy legs and ARCA mount. If you want a hog saddle style cradle, add another few hundred.

You might be able to put together something serviceable with a set of SLIK700DX legs and a Demon DB-46 head. The head should support the rifle OK but the legs have a capacity that's pushing close to what a PRS-style rifle would weigh. You would then also need an ARCA rail for your rifle and a plate for your camera.

If you're looking to run something like a hog saddle, you'd need to reassess your budget entirely.
 

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