What’s the best tripod? I guess they are all pretty much the same except for seats???

I would go with a quad.

Best is Family Traditions but they are expensive.

Built off the old strongbuilt plans.

Dang, that's cheap considering the metal, parts, time, etc...

We've got a 16' Summit brand that has done us well.

Those look good!!!! Where are they located?

Those look like a good deal.

Massey Alabama.

Thank you! I am down to my last Strongbuilt tripod. Need a few more to hunt a clearcut. That design is far superior to any of the stuff I see marketed today.

He keeps around 10-20 built at all times. Massey is between moulton and Hartselle

Thanks 257! Hunting buddy lives up that way. Might see if he can pick us up one!

I thought you were asking about a mount for a spotting scope - lmao.

That's a dang good looking stand 257.

😂😂

You can't build a stand for the price it would be to buy one nowadays. Whenever these tarrifs take effect, might be a different story. Cheap low grade Chinese steel has been the backbone of our manufacturing for a long time.

16 foot Summit Strikepod. Can get 2 different length leg kits for shorter version. Academy has the 16' kits, normally $299.
We have 6 and they work well. Some folks are not crazy about the steps, older folks in my the club do not like them. Very good height to rail . For clearcuts and pastures, nothing I ike better.

little trick I've used for years when hunting out of a tripod. Take a 1X6 long enough to hang off both rails of the tripod, put a sandbag front and rear to rest rifle on. You can move the board around to shoot any direction.