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Spotting Scope Stands

Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2020 8:53 pm
by darrward
So....

I’ve been trying to research spotting bipod scope stands

The traditional ones are the Anschutz and Freeland but can’t find either anywhere...

The newer alternatives seem to be the Creedmoor Sports one
https://www.creedmoorsports.com/product ... ccessories

Or the Dolphin one from UK
http://www.dolphinguncompany.co.uk/spot ... tands.html

Anyone know of local suppliers or alternates ?

Re: Spotting Scope Stands

Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2020 10:08 pm
by lonerider43
have you tried getting onto Mike collings in NZ.?
im buying one of his,as soon as the PO in NZ opens again.
www.collingsguns.co.nz
they are very good quality.

Re: Spotting Scope Stands

Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2020 10:34 pm
by GSells
lonerider43 wrote:have you tried getting onto Mike collings in NZ.?
im buying one of his,as soon as the PO in NZ opens again.
http://www.collingsguns.co.nz
they are very good quality.

Bought mine at Qstore. While ago now .

Re: Spotting Scope Stands

Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2020 10:58 pm
by SPI200
Hi,

Spotting scopes usually have standard camera mounts used for video camera etc. I found good quality stands for less money at Camera stores, I got a Manfrotto stand with a smooth Pan head, nice and smooth for panning across those targets at long range.

Cheers


Dave

Re: Spotting Scope Stands

Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2020 11:03 pm
by PeteFox
The Dolphin ones are sold by Paul Monaghan at
https://www.hoptontrading.com.au/

Re: Spotting Scope Stands

Posted: Fri May 01, 2020 7:14 am
by Accuracy

Re: Spotting Scope Stands

Posted: Fri May 01, 2020 5:13 pm
by darrward
I think my decision has to be between the Collings and Dolphin...

I like the counterweight option on the long arm on the Dolphin but the Collings is the bipod style that I think will be less intrusive?

Re: Spotting Scope Stands

Posted: Fri May 01, 2020 8:56 pm
by Peter Hulett
Giraud from Texas does the job for me. Bit pricey but really well made