FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Buy NowQ: What is the best tripod/head to use with the HOG Saddle ® or PIG Saddle ®?
A: Traditionally a 055 or 190 series Manfrotto brand tripod was the industry standard but there have been many improvements in the last few years.
Three tripod models that have become extremely popular are:
• PIGlite-CF4 Carbon Fiber Tripod- rated for 24 pounds
• PIG0311-G Field Tripod- rated for 26 pounds
• PIG0311-GS SHORT Field Tripod- rated for 26 pounds
• DX700PRO- rated for 19.8 pounds
The PIGlite-CF4 & PIG0311-G tripods both come with interchangeable spiked feet, short center columns with 365 degree rotation, load bearing hook, and painted OD Green.
A big advancement in ball heads recently is the increase in load bearing strength. The days of using traditional grip action heads rated for 14lbs is over.
The ball heads that we offer all have high load ratings and are arca-swiss QD plate compatible. The arca-swiss plates (like the MARC-QD & DP-60R) allow the user to use two bolts to attach to the base of a saddle. This make it impossible for the QD plate to ever twist loose over time.
High load rating ball heads also allow the user to adjust the ball head to 90% tension. This essentially turns the ball had into a hands-free adjusting tripod. This is a huge leap forward when hunting at night. The higher the load rating = the smoother the movement when supporting a 20+ rifle or laser system.
List of high load rating ball head that we carry:
• GNN XB-52DL Ball Head, rated for 132 pounds
• GNN XB-44DL Ball Head, rated for 86 pounds
• GNN FB-52 Ball Head, rated for 44 pounds
• Max opening 2-5/8”
• Minimum opening 1-1/2”
• Weight 15.8oz
• Max opening 3-1/8”
• Minimum opening 1-3/8”
• Weight 1.4 lbs
A:The smaller 1/4-20 hole is the most commonly used hole for mounting the HOG Saddle to a tripod. The larger 3/8-16 hole is a backup mounting point for those who use tripods with removable swivel heads. The HOG Saddle is able to mount directly to the base of these tripods, acting as a contingency mounting option.
When using our arca-swiss QD plates (made for arca-swiss compatible ball heads) both threaded holes will be used to mount the QD plate for a superior mounting connection.
You’ll either love it or hate it. Half our customers direct mount, the other half strictly use ball/panning heads.
• Minimum opening 1-3/8”
GOVERNMENT ORDERS & QUOTES
Military and Law Enforcement Units can purchase and request quotes through our GSA Government Vendors. Contact us for ordering information.
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