So I am piecing together a thermal hog hunting rig and last on the list is a tripod/shooting sticks

This is a new style of hunting for me as I am getting into thermal for the first time.

Does anyone have any recommendations? I am going to be shooting with a 6.8 Spc AR15

A tripod with an upper cradle or clamp is a tremendous asset, for steady aiming. My son has a setup including the Reaper grip, rock solid, but kinda heavy.

I went the budget route with a solid but lighter tripod, fashioned my own cushioned cradle, a U-shaped mount that started life as a sheet metal "post mount"

BOG Deathgrip

Relatively inexpensive and gets the job done very well!

paging Highvelocity!!!!! lol

Kopfjager Reaper. Most versatile design available.

The curved finger design of the grip will hold any style of rifle stock and can also grip a spotting scope or a pair of binos if you don't need it to hold a rifle.

Puryear Playboy said:

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Kopfjager Reaper. Most versatile design available.

The curved finger design of the grip will hold any style of rifle stock and can also grip a spotting scope or a pair of binos if you don't need it to hold a rifle.

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Excellent set up.

The Deathgrips are very good for the money. My main complaints are no side-to-side tilting of the gun clamp and the aluminum style is heavy and sucks to carry if you plan on doing a lot of walking.

+1 for BOG DeathGrip. Yeah, it's probably heavier than premium ones, but I found I just slip it on top of my shoulder and carry it....not a big issue.

Yes it is a bit heavier than I'd like but that's a trade-off for the $125 price tag.

GSS said:

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A tripod with an upper cradle or clamp is a tremendous asset, for steady aiming. My son has a setup including the Reaper grip, rock solid, but kinda heavy.

I went the budget route with a solid but lighter tripod, fashioned my own cushioned cradle, a U-shaped mount that started life as a sheet metal "post mount"

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That's what I did.

Heavy Duty Camera Tripod I font on clearance when Gander Mountain was closing, camera mount plate, post mount, 1" thick HD foam, and duct tape. Finished off with the same 5 cans of krylon I use to color all my outdoors stuff. All in I was at about $50.




I think of mine as more of a portable rest though, not necessarily a tripod mount, but its stable enough, and the foam grips onto my rifles pretty good as well.

Definitely a good trade off! Usually I just leave my gun in the vice and throw it all over my shoulder if I might have to set up quick when walking.

Larue makes a picatinny clamp that has a manfrotto foot that works well

I use a Primos Trigger Stick monopod. Doubles as a walking stick which is super helpful when stalking at night.