ofdscooby Report post Posted June 6, 2017 I'm looking to do some optics upgrades and need a little help. I have a small outdoorsman tripod that I like to keep in my pack but I need something taller with more stability for the back or the truck or ranger when weight isn't and issue and were glassing from road or at the range. With that I'm looking to buy a pair of tripod heads to keep things flowing and not have to switch things around. As far as budget I'm a middle of the road guy and am not dedicated to any brands just trying to make it not too painful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost85 Report post Posted June 6, 2017 I rock the manfrotto 700rc2 on my tripods. Lightweight, not too expensive and bomb proof. Been using them for 10 years 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AzDiamondHeat Report post Posted June 6, 2017 I am no expert, not even close, but I also use the manfrotto 700rc2. Happy with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossislider Report post Posted June 6, 2017 Over the past several years I'v bought and tried at least a half dozen tripods and as many tripod heads. I'll usually buy something, use it on a few trips and then sell it when I come across something I like better.I run two tripod setups, one for me and one for my wife or son depending on who is with me. This has allowed me to try and compare a lot in the field.As the previous posters mentioned, the Manfrotto 700rc2 is great and had become my go to over the past couple of seasons. Last year I came across the Vanguard PH-113V and decided to give it a go. I highly recommend it as well. Both are excellent, but I give the slight edge to the Vanguard, primarily because of weight rating and stability. It is a relatively small head but will still support a heavier Triclawps/rifle setup. You can't go wrong with either (I have one of each of the two heads mentioned for my two tripods). They are both very reasonably priced and can be found for $100 or less.Also, you didn't ask, but I highly recommend Slik CF tripods. I've had and tried many of the more well known ones out there including Manfrotto, Outdoorsmans, Vanguard, Vortex, etc. I've tried very cheap ones and higher end ones (like Outdoorsmans). I personally don't think you can beat a Slik CF, especially when you consider price point (in the $200-$300 price range). I prefer them to my old $600 Outdoorsmans tall tripod with extension post setup, which I sold to buy a second Slik. Don't get me wrong, the Outdoorsmans tripod is great and comes from and even better company, I just found something that works better for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted June 6, 2017 Check out the Promaster tripods. I have the 328C I believe the model is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lancetkenyon Report post Posted June 6, 2017 I run the same Manfrotto 700rc2 on my tripods too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAC Report post Posted June 6, 2017 Plus one for promaster 328. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AzDiamondHeat Report post Posted June 7, 2017 Rossi- Does your Vanguard PH-113V accept a standard manfrotto quick detach plate or only the vanguard plates? Any issues with your spotters fitting? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossislider Report post Posted June 7, 2017 Rossi- Does your Vanguard PH-113V accept a standard manfrotto quick detach plate or only the vanguard plates? Any issues with your spotters fitting? They require their own proprietary plates that have a larger rubber top pad. I picked up a couple of extra so I can quickly go from binos to spotter to Triclawps. They fit all of my various optics and adaptors without issue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
