Overview
When rifle or crossbow hunting on the ground or in a pop-up, it is always challenging to find a stable rest, especially if you are taking a youth hunter into the field. I bought the BOG DeathGrip Shooting Tripod for my kids to use now that they are getting comfortable shooting. This tripod system creates a stable platform and does a great job “griping” your rifle or crossbow to the tripod, making a versatile and stable rest to shoot from. This is a very well-manufactured tripod and one of the best I have used.
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The Best Gun/Crossbow Tripod? BOG DeathGrip Carbon Fiber
$182.26- Carbon fiber is a durable but lightweight construction with telescoping legs.
- Quickset angle pins and bubble level for fast set up and leveling in the field from 0 to 85 degrees leg angles.
- Rubber grip technology to securely hold rifle or crossbow in place.
- Adjustable for prone, kneeling, sitting, or standing positions.
What we liked:
Very durable carbon fiber construction makes this extremely sturdy yet smooth to set up. The grip system stabilizes any rifle or crossbow platform (up to 20 pounds) and allows for easy movement when tracking or moving on target. My 5-year-old son could easily acquire and move onto a target while still providing a stable shooting rest for him. The pre-set angle pins, no-slip telescoping legs, and bubble level allow for quick setup and leveling.
Who we think will like this product:
The BOG Death Grip Carbon Fiber Tripod is excellent for young hunters sitting in a pop-up, in the field, or even in a box blind. Even experienced hunters that want a stable rest when hunting outside a blind will enjoy this tripod. The BOG is a great rest for quick stabilization and easy transition onto target for varmint and hog hunts in open fields especially when using night vision or thermal optics and having to track moving targets quickly and quietly.
Pro tips:
The grip system along with the 7.5 pounds of total weight for product helps to absorb rifle recoil while creating a stable shooting rest. For young shooters, this helps build confidence while learning to shoot. My 5-year-old was able to shoot my .350 Legend in Ruger model 556 accurately multiple times without noticing significant recoil on a larger caliber platform.
He loves to target practice off this tripod, and it has given me the confidence to allow him to start hunting for hogs this year. He will soon move up to whitetail deer once he gets a little more experience on target.
Pros
- Exceptionally well manufactured using carbon fiber technology
- Easy to use and easy to adjust
- Near silent setup, and the carbon fiber material is extremely quiet
- Versatile for use in multiple shooting positions with any rifle or crossbow setup
Cons
- At 7.5 pounds, even the carbon fiber model is still heavier than most hunters would like to pack around for spot and stalk hunts
- At close to $200, this is pricier than most tripod systems
- This sizable tripod may make usage pretty tight in a smaller blind setup
Video Reviews
Nick Zinsmeyer
Nick is a lifelong Texan and hunter of native big game, exotic animals, predators, waterfowl, migrator birds, and fur-bearing animals. Nick is an expert in hunting with several legal means, including archery, black powder/muzzleloader rifles, and long-range rifles.
He has hunted in several states across the United States, both on private and public land. He spends most of his time hunting all over Texas, including several years in the storied South Texas Brush Country, Central Texas Hill Country, and West Texas. In addition to hunting across the country, Nick runs wildlife management programs on multiple ranches in Texas, focusing on conservation and quality deer management.
Nick was published in Texas Trophy Hunters magazine in 2020, where he told his story of harvesting a trophy whitetail from a public land drawn hunt, and again in 2022 for a DIY Elk hunt in Arizona where he harvested a 358 net-inch bull.
