BOG Deathgrip Tripod with Durable Frame, Lightweight, Stable Design, Bubble Level, Adjustable Legs, Shooting Rest, and Hands-Free Operation for Hunting, Shooting, and Outdoors

I've had a few weeks to play with mine now, and I'm done looking for anything better. This thing is more than solid enough for varmint-caliber rifles. Some have complained that the parallel sides of the clamp don't hold the rounded contours of their rifles well. This is easily overcome with the application of some adhesive neoprene sheet cut to fit the saddle's gripping/contact surfaces, or even just a piece of thin foam rubber nested between saddle and stock.Mine arrived with a head that wouldn't pan easily and exhibited a ratcheting sensation when forced to turn side-to-side; a quick email to BOG Products yielded a suggested adjustment within 24 hours that handily solved the issue.This is made/sold by Battenfeld Technologies, Inc., which is part of Larry Potterfield's commercial empire along with Frankfort Arsenal (reloading tools), Wheeler Engineering (gunsmithing tools), Caldwell (rests, chronographs, adaptors) and a few others - and its availability through Amazon made it a bit easier for my wife to find in my Wish List than through Mr. Potterfield's "MidwayUSA" gateway.I wanted a tripod that would work for any position: bench, seated, kneeling, from a ground blind, leaning back against my truck... and this one even flattens down far enough to be usable in the prone position, depending upon what angles the ground takes between my position and my target. The rubber feet screw up around the threaded, pointed shafts on which they are mounted to expose steel pointed tips which worked great when I had to set up on a frozen puddle in a meadow.My alternative plan was to use a surveyor's level tripod with a 5/8-11 to 1/4-20 head adaptor, a separate ball head with ARCA-Swiss attachment, and a saddle clamp from another manufacturer, which would have given me a tripod that wouldn't go short enough for sitting, nor kneeling facing a downhill slope, and certainly not prone shooting, and I'd have still spent more even with cheap imported parts.I took a 6" long piece of oak 2" x 4" (true dimension) lumber and screwed in a stud that was lag-threaded on one end and 1/4-20 on the other, which I can clamp into the saddle and attach a small $20 ball head to use this tripod for binoculars, spotting scope, camera, or a light chronograph. I screwed another chunk of 2"x4" edge-wise to a 16" x 20" x 1" deep baking pan, sprayed the whole thing with a can of cheap truck bed liner, and now I can clamp that in as well for a hasty small table that stuff won't roll off of. I can raise the whole thing to maximum height and clamp in a length of aluminum/steel/PVC tubing, attach a seine net to the tube with zip ties, and have a "wall" to catch brass positioned to my right at the range. (Gathering the bottom of the net into a 5 gallon bucket collects all of my brass without having to attach anything to the rifle itself, or take up space on the bench.)My wife wants me to get another one so we can run a pipe or 2"x4" across them with hooks on it to hold camp cookware & utensils, drying shoes, or a tarp to create a wind break or rain shelter for gear. It holds a rechargeable LED work light nicely after the sun sets and I pack up my blind from a session of varminting.The only thing I'd like to see added is a hook on the bottom of the center for hanging my day pack, but a few loops of para cord around the legs ought to give me an adequate connecting point for the carabiner I keep on my pack's top handle. And when I get home, it makes a nice hanging rack for wet gear out in the garage.At this price point, I'm not afraid to molest it with some para cord, tape, and/or spray paint to "customize" it for specific passing needs; but the basic design and quality is just perfect out of the box, and I wouldn't ask the manufacturer to change anything that would increase its price.

Can't beat these for hunting coyote in my area. My best friend had one and I was sold quick as we tried his out! Holds you firearm solid without damage yet gives you the freedom to move 360° on the fly without any adjustments. Just a great design and honestly if I wasn't a cheap penny pincher i would have bought the carbon fiber one for hunting and the aluminum for my range. It is a little heavy but it soaks up a lot of recoil out of your shots. Highly recommend this to any man that shoots or hunts. Honestly it would be perfect for women that hunt too it adjusts to any height from 7" to 59" without hassle or compromise. Definitely suggest carbon fiber if you can afford it but you can't go wrong with the aluminum model.

Very sturdily built. Legs adjust quickly and easily. It offers an extremely stable platform from any position. Now it's not the lightest, but if you cut weight and you start losing that ruggedness. The quick adjust on the leg angles is also very handy. I'm very happy with this purchase and impressed with it's quality. I would buy one again in a heartbeat. I'll throw in that I'm 6'3" and it's plenty tall for me standing up shooting

So I bought this on my wife’s account - but let me start by saying this tripod is the last tripod you’ll need. This review is gonna be in depth, because I really think everyone should own this. First off, right off the bat, it’s easy to unbox and it’s ready to go immediately. It’s stupid proof. The make up of this is extremely sturdy. I have one minor gripe, and I wish the paint was more of a matte finish to reduce shine. However I suspect that it would hinder the adjustment of the legs. With that said, it’s definitely not glossy either. So I might have to solve that with some camo cloth. No biggie - and a non issue for inside a blind. Getting prone with this thing is an awesome feature too - and it sits at a pretty accommodating height. So let’s get to the head of the issue. The head of it moves pretty smooth right out of the box, and feels like it’ll only get smoother with use. The bubble level is a small, yet huge feature (for any tripod). The tilt is more than reasonable. I can’t think of any reason why anyone would need to look higher or lower while using a tripod. Also, one thing I never paid attention to in the pictures is the single foam grip on one leg. It’s very comfortable to hold. I just hope it lasts. So the real feature - the “Deathgrip.” It’s amazing. It locks down rock solid. I’m curious how it will champ down in wet conditions, but it doesn’t feel like it would be an issue at all. The dials for both tilt and grip snug up so easily, you can flick your finger to make it faster. It will accommodate any of my weapons including a double barrel side by side, without question. One other gripe is that I wish it had a hook on the bottom to hang a weight to add recoil stability.All in all, this product is a easy five stars despite any gripes. If you’re thinking about a 75 bipod or tripod, skip the trial an error and just get this. I bought the aluminum - I’m not going to be hiking for miles so the weight difference to me isn’t worth the added cost.

The BOG DeathGrip Tripod is a game-changer for hunting. Its sturdy aluminum frame and locking clamp hold your rifle steady in any terrain. Quick to set up, ultra-stable, and adjustable for sitting, kneeling, or standing. A must-have for serious hunters!

Why did you pick this product vs others?:Very good shooting stick! Easy to use and very sturdy. Adjustable in length/height. It is a little on the heavy side to be carrying with a bunch of other gear. The stiffness of the locks on the legs can be adjusted to help make it easier to snap down in place once leg height is adjusted.

Very stable tripod platform. A little on the heavy side but managable. Only 1 thing I can recommend is to get 5 or 10 rd mags ( I was using a 30 rd mag on an AR 15 platform) to be able to rotate your rifle 360 degrees. Otherwise, the mag hits the legs of tripod.