Minion Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 Hi all, Looking to get a new tripod, my choices are the Shadow Tech or the Rekon. Any recommendations? TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob57 Posted February 4, 2020 Report Share Posted February 4, 2020 Google Innorel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch_egg Posted February 4, 2020 Report Share Posted February 4, 2020 I’ve heard good things about innorel sure @markymark has one to comment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
force64 Posted February 4, 2020 Report Share Posted February 4, 2020 This is interesting to watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryh Posted February 4, 2020 Report Share Posted February 4, 2020 I obtained an Innorel 80 via a Chinese direct site, turned up and is nicely made. Can only assume the 90 is of similar quality. As I’m not planning to run a silly heavy rifle (my stick is about 15 pounds) the 44 pound rating of the 80 is quite up to the job. At just over £100 for the tripod and adding the monkey clamp thing it is very stable. Does not have the bragging rights of RRS etc. But at a 1/10 the cost who cares 😎 😂 T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch_egg Posted February 4, 2020 Report Share Posted February 4, 2020 2 minutes ago, terryh said: I obtained an Innorel 80 via a Chinese direct site, turned up and is nicely made. Can only assume the 90 is of similar quality. As I’m not planning to run a silly heavy rifle (my stick is about 15 pounds) the 44 pound rating of the 80 is quite up to the job. At just over £100 for the tripod and adding the monkey clamp thing it is very stable. Does not have the bragging rights of RRS etc. But at a 1/10 the cost who cares 😎 😂 T That’s the model looked at Terry. A lot cheaper than the 90. I must say with your choice in rifles and accessories this endorsement is reassuring. I can see myself ordering one. have you got any photos of your sentinel stocked rifles sitting on top? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markymark Posted February 4, 2020 Report Share Posted February 4, 2020 To mirror terry’s thoughts..... I was interested in trying out a tripod set up. I didn’t want to spend silly money on something I wasn’t sure I was going to like or use that much. I initially bought the same tripod which the Rekon / wicked lights / night-stalker / predator hunter..... they are all the same. I sourced directly from China to save some cash. Came quick enough and for the money you couldn’t really complain. Started liking the idea of one. Used it as a test bed. It was very suitable for .22LR and .223 but I felt it lacked the stability needed for larger calibers. The Innorel 90 had a good write up on US forums so decided to give it a punt. Bought one off eBay, but from China direct using a 10% off coupon code. It was evident it was a much better, beefier and substantial piece of kit. I’ve yet to use the innorel 90 in anger as I’m currently deciding what route to go down and can’t make up my mind from using the supplied video bowel or a ball head or Levelling base. But it’s evident the Innorel is far better for the money and if you were tempted it’s one I would go for. When I actually get it out in the field I can let you know more. As for the 80 vs 90 I’ll let you decide. I wanted mine sturdy enough for weighty AI’s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzarM1 Posted February 5, 2020 Report Share Posted February 5, 2020 7 hours ago, terryh said: I obtained an Innorel 80 via a Chinese direct site, turned up and is nicely made. Can only assume the 90 is of similar quality. As I’m not planning to run a silly heavy rifle (my stick is about 15 pounds) the 44 pound rating of the 80 is quite up to the job. At just over £100 for the tripod and adding the monkey clamp thing it is very stable. Does not have the bragging rights of RRS etc. But at a 1/10 the cost who cares 😎 😂 T Tripod apart I note there are other bits and pieces required .If you never used a hog saddle what else do you need? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin_b Posted February 5, 2020 Report Share Posted February 5, 2020 Very interesting.. Ive got a bit of a neck problem and after a couple of dozen prone rounds it can start giving me a bit of jip. I was thinking of getting a foldable shooting table, but the cheap ones look very flimsy. However I do have a couple of ex ENG broadcast tripods. I think i might look at converting one of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryh Posted February 5, 2020 Report Share Posted February 5, 2020 Mr Egg The 90 is also a step up in size as well, it is bad enough having to need a tripod so keeping it compact came into play Ill take some snaps and post Gazza if not using a clamp like the hog saddle then a ball head that gripped a rail on your rifle would be the way to go. I’m actually thinking a low profile ball head under the hog saddle? the 80’s levelling cup is OK for 10-15 SEG in all directions but a ball head would give more flexibility T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avian Posted February 5, 2020 Report Share Posted February 5, 2020 https://www.tacprecision.com/collections/shooting-tripod-systems These are very good. Use with my .338 AI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin_b Posted February 6, 2020 Report Share Posted February 6, 2020 Ive been told by SHMBO not to use the tripods I have, ( they are Gitzo's so may be appearing soon on an auction site). Im assuming a Manfotto 055 is the way to go, but what head to go for? PS: Apologies for the potential thread hi-jack! but it seems relevent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryh Posted March 28, 2020 Report Share Posted March 28, 2020 On 2/4/2020 at 6:17 PM, Scotch_egg said: That’s the model looked at Terry. A lot cheaper than the 90. I must say with your choice in rifles and accessories this endorsement is reassuring. I can see myself ordering one. have you got any photos of your sentinel stocked rifles sitting on top? Better late than never....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markymark Posted March 28, 2020 Report Share Posted March 28, 2020 Looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob57 Posted March 28, 2020 Report Share Posted March 28, 2020 nice Terry, and very handy if you happen to get an itch on your nose and ar5e at the same time😮 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted March 28, 2020 Report Share Posted March 28, 2020 only come on this now funny i bought the innorel 90 this morning went with the sunwayfoto xb52dl ballhead and hog saddle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT3_richy Posted March 28, 2020 Report Share Posted March 28, 2020 22 minutes ago, paddy said: only come on this now funny i bought the innorel 90 this morning went with the sunwayfoto xb52dl ballhead and hog saddle Where did you order yours from chap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted March 29, 2020 Report Share Posted March 29, 2020 1 hour ago, GT3_richy said: Where did you order yours from chap? i got it on ebay seen it on an other site cheaper but i dont know the site was £30 in the price . the saddle and ball head from tactical coatings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryh Posted March 29, 2020 Report Share Posted March 29, 2020 Morning, I purchased online thru’ this site: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32820038650.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.37231e26vHV4hn&algo_pvid=4a5684ea-6fec-4e78-b818-99d72c34b4ab&algo_expid=4a5684ea-6fec-4e78-b818-99d72c34b4ab-17&btsid=0b0a0ae215854664323442067e9b71&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_ Will be adding a ball head as the levelling base although good, does not give enough flexibility, probably one of these: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000063700704.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.37231e26vHV4hn&algo_pvid=4a5684ea-6fec-4e78-b818-99d72c34b4ab&algo_expid=4a5684ea-6fec-4e78-b818-99d72c34b4ab-10&btsid=0b0a0ae215854664323442067e9b71&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_ The N44 looks about right? Whole package will probably weight just over 5 pounds. Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryh Posted March 29, 2020 Report Share Posted March 29, 2020 10 hours ago, Bob57 said: nice Terry, and very handy if you happen to get an itch on your nose and ar5e at the same time😮 Bob, I’m sort of with you on this, crossed sticks for live game’s OK, but the gear race into the sport is a bit of an issue with me, hence going for the cheaper option just in case you have no option but to use one. The HSLD guys are probably into £1500 of tripod setup 😧 T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob57 Posted March 29, 2020 Report Share Posted March 29, 2020 £1500 for a tripod set up, GULP, how would you explain that one to the wife😶 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandy Posted March 29, 2020 Report Share Posted March 29, 2020 1 hour ago, Bob57 said: £1500 for a tripod set up, GULP, how would you explain that one to the wife😶 Through a divorce lawyer if it were me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryh Posted March 29, 2020 Report Share Posted March 29, 2020 Sorry to have misled your gents £1900 : https://www.photospecialist.co.uk/really-right-stuff-tfct-34-mk2-soar-series-3-tripod-anvil-30-ball-head 😯 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted March 29, 2020 Report Share Posted March 29, 2020 4 hours ago, terryh said: Morning, I purchased online thru’ this site: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32820038650.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.37231e26vHV4hn&algo_pvid=4a5684ea-6fec-4e78-b818-99d72c34b4ab&algo_expid=4a5684ea-6fec-4e78-b818-99d72c34b4ab-17&btsid=0b0a0ae215854664323442067e9b71&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_ Will be adding a ball head as the levelling base although good, does not give enough flexibility, probably one of these: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000063700704.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.37231e26vHV4hn&algo_pvid=4a5684ea-6fec-4e78-b818-99d72c34b4ab&algo_expid=4a5684ea-6fec-4e78-b818-99d72c34b4ab-10&btsid=0b0a0ae215854664323442067e9b71&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_ The N44 looks about right? Whole package will probably weight just over 5 pounds. Terry ya thats the site i was looking at seen some reviews where people had bother getting there stuff from it and it does not do paypal so not much come back . have you looked at the n52 head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob57 Posted March 29, 2020 Report Share Posted March 29, 2020 1 hour ago, terryh said: Sorry to have misled your gents £1900 : https://www.photospecialist.co.uk/really-right-stuff-tfct-34-mk2-soar-series-3-tripod-anvil-30-ball-head 😯 😁 Think I'll just stay with my hazle sticks or it'll be like Gandy says😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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