Outdoorsman Pistol Grip f/Bino
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Weiserbucks
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I use it with my 15's, great combination for me. Add the panner for sure.
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I use it on a Slik tripod. It's much lighter and more affordable but the Outdoorsman's tripods are very highly regarded.
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I started with the Outdoorsman‘s original tripod and pistol grip. Have since moved on to a Slik carbon tripod with a Sirui VA-5 fluid head.
The pistol grip was fine with my 15’s but would slowly creep off target with a large spotter or BTX. Very frustrating when trying to get some animal footage through your optics…
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The pistol grip was fine with my 15’s but would slowly creep off target with a large spotter or BTX. Very frustrating when trying to get some animal footage through your optics…
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Put in the camp of not caring for the pistol grip. As mentioned by Horniac, my spotter (swaro 65 sts) was too heavy for it. It wasn't smooth when moving it, which made it difficult for me to systematically cover the country I was glassing. Finally, I didn't like pulling the trigger all the time to move it.
I have their pan head and really like them. In fact, I like them so much I own two of them. I have gone away from their binocular stud and adapter and went with Really Right Stuff polymer cinch. I found it helpful in reducing neck strain when glassing with my 10s & 15s when using a window mount. It sits the binocular further back, which also makes it more comfortable when glassing from a tripod. I use the Outdoorsmans adapter plate with the cinch.
I would encourage getting the panner if you are set on getting the pistol grip. I didn't have the panner with my pistol grip, which probably contributed to my issues.
I have their pan head and really like them. In fact, I like them so much I own two of them. I have gone away from their binocular stud and adapter and went with Really Right Stuff polymer cinch. I found it helpful in reducing neck strain when glassing with my 10s & 15s when using a window mount. It sits the binocular further back, which also makes it more comfortable when glassing from a tripod. I use the Outdoorsmans adapter plate with the cinch.
I would encourage getting the panner if you are set on getting the pistol grip. I didn't have the panner with my pistol grip, which probably contributed to my issues.
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No, haven't seen the need. Yet.Haven't had the creeping issue with my spotter.
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I have the outdoorsman tripod and pistol grip. Love it will the 12x15 swaros. I have not had any issues with the spotter but mine is a smaller 65mm swaro
