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I have an older, fairly heavy Vortex Skyline ED 20-60x80 (Angled) @ just under 6lbs.
Had it for years, the glass is clear and serves my purposes out to 500 or so yards. I'm looking for a lower height/profile tripod for use on a bench or occasionally shooting prone. The few I've tried have been too lightweight or unsteady for easy, reliable repositioning w/o wobbling all over the place. What are common mid-price options folks are using these days?
I still use some Freeland stuff (have the older folding bipod\tripod type and the newer (relatively speaking) true tripod,
both use the same 5\8 in rods and they do wobble a bit when touched,
someone, cannot remember who, makes a more modern rig that uses a thicker rod, and simpler base,
I have had superb service using a Leupold or even Carl Ziese tripods. Whatta Hobby!
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I'll say one thing about Amazon, when you have an impulsive itch it can get scratched quickly. Ordered last night and already here this afternoon.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C9Y445KR/?tag=akfnfal-20
Thanks to another forum member, this little guy is almost exactly what I was looking for. Compact, fairly light, range bag friendly, precision movement and absolutely handles the weight of this big ol Vortex w/o the least bit of wobble. Not sure how it will do prone, the legs will go flat, but probably not ideal. I’m guessing a Creedmoor style will be better for expert competition, etc, but this had a relatively low $ risk to try. I don't know if it's a low-end feature but the guide handle on my current cheapo, POS tripod will allow horizontal/vertical adjust by untwisting (convenient). This is thumbscrew adjust.
https://i.imgur.com/PyycfNv.jpg