Best tripod for $150

Wiszard · May 12, 2016

Looking to buy a tripod to spend lots of time behind this year. Don't want to spend a ton of $$ but want something that will last and not tip over in the wind. I'm not a guy who needs the best of the best....just something to get the job done. Thanks!

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sageadvice · May 12, 2016

Steve, the last one i bought, i called Cameraland and talked to a rep there, told him of what i was looking for and what i had to spend. I ended up paying less than half what i expected to pay for a decent one and his hands on experience with all the different units was invaluable.

Good luck with it!

Joey

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Deer1975 · May 12, 2016

Try the Vortex GT it's priced at $150 and I really like mine.

ASB · May 12, 2016

Vanguard 233 AO. Buy an extra quick release plate. Both will be under $130.....solid tripod.

Wiszard · May 12, 2016

I will be using a BassPro gift card so I'll need to purchase a brand that they supply....just FYI.

Thanks for the info so far!

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Gator · May 14, 2016

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Bogen Manfrotto tripod is what I like the best for a big set of Bino or Scope, added bonus it will take a Gunclaw vise with rifle and sit on it pretty steady. Found mine pretty good prices on Ebay, Half the price of new. Can't tell ya if Basspro carry them.

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DeerMadness · May 14, 2016

I have one and its great. Very stable and works so smoothly.

hank4elk · May 15, 2016

I also use a Manfrotto.
Mine is very light,but still can be used standing.
I use my spotter,binos,and shooting Y-yoke on it.

eelgrass · May 15, 2016

Is that a gift card you bought from Song Nguyen?

Wiszard · May 15, 2016

I'm not sure if she's related but she said she knew of him. I had to take the chance though.....a $100 gift card for $15? Can't pass a deal like that.

I'll check out the manfrottos but I think they're expensive if I remember correctly.

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2lumpy · May 15, 2016

PM sent Wiz.

DC

NVBighorn · May 15, 2016

http://www.monstermuleys.info/dcforum/DCForumID5/23438.html#22

Smith and Dryboob use this method

Gator · May 16, 2016

That's why e-bay is your friend for getting a used one.
Last one I got I paid $130 with head and legs.

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Wiszard · May 16, 2016

I'd use that technique only if Ms October was my hunting partner.

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