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Posted: 1/5/2018 5:47:40 PM EST
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Sorry for the delay on the Night Stalkers, everyone. It’s certainly not ideal but it’s the hand we’ve been dealt. We have 250 on order which were suppose to be delivered by Dec. 30th. Our supplier notified us on Dec. 24th that they weren’t going to meet the deadline. They’re in the process of building as we speak and we will be getting small orders as they’re completed hence the long lead times. As soon as we learned this info, I placed a disclaimer on All tripod sales pages on our website about the lead times. Some people read it and some don’t. We certainly aren’t trying to mislead anyone.
If you're interested in a Night Stalker, I suggest you order one now so you're on the list. They've been extremely popular and we don't see this wildfire dying anytime soon. It’s a fantastic product at a phenomenal price. It’s well worth the wait! Thanks for your patience and understanding. |
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Posted: 1/8/2018 4:04:29 PM EST
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Ordered a night stalker tripod on December 15th (after seeing the post on here that they were "shipping now"). Got an email that it was 3-4 weeks out after placing the order. I emailed them today to get an update and its still "several" weeks out so I cancelled the order, now I'm at the week of my coyote tournament with no tripod and $315 to spend to find something comparable and have it overnight shipped. Any suggestions in the $300-500 price range? Should I go back with my original plan of getting a manfrotto? I'm running a heavy setup so I need something fairly sturdy. 
Gitzo Tripods. |
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Posted: 1/8/2018 4:15:04 PM EST
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Id like to use my primos with some sort of qd mount is that possible?
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Posted: 1/8/2018 4:31:31 PM EST
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Id like to use my primos with some sort of qd mount is that possible? |
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Posted: 1/8/2018 5:19:14 PM EST
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If you want something that's as sturdy as it gets, check out Manfrotto's sister company Gitzo. Having been in the photography business at one point in time, I can attest to Gitzo's quality and sturdiness. Their Mountaineer series is as good as it gets. Professional grade.
Gitzo Tripods. |
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Posted: 1/9/2018 4:01:46 AM EST
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I don't mind dropping money if I have to but $1000 for a tripod? Pass. Lol Quote HistoryQuoted:
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If you want something that's as sturdy as it gets, check out Manfrotto's sister company Gitzo. Having been in the photography business at one point in time, I can attest to Gitzo's quality and sturdiness. Their Mountaineer series is as good as it gets. Professional grade.
Gitzo Tripods. Incidentally, you can get into a Gitzo far under the $1000 mark. |
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Posted: 1/9/2018 6:23:11 PM EST
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Tracking number received for my pre-xmas order of the Nightstalker.
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Posted: 1/14/2018 12:32:56 PM EST
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You can use a Manfrotto 322RC2 with either the LaRue rail grabber or a plate attached to the bottom of a saddle. It's an 'eh' setup. It's nice to be hands free, but you don't gain too much overall stability. I would also be very cautious in any off camber situations. This isn't a setup that I'd really trust holding a high $ rifle/thermal/NV combo. but your remark about the manfrotto ballhead is absolute nonsense. |
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Posted: 1/14/2018 12:40:05 PM EST
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Your choice. Buy once, cry once and all that stuff. Incidentally, you can get into a Gitzo far under the $1000 mark. |
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Posted: 1/15/2018 4:19:58 PM EST
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I should have been more clear. I was thinking $1000 compared to the price of the nightstalker. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Your choice. Buy once, cry once and all that stuff. Incidentally, you can get into a Gitzo far under the $1000 mark. |
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Posted: 1/15/2018 4:29:20 PM EST
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Vic dismissed my earlier statement that it's a good choice for its price but didn't compare to the (much) higher priced Feisol or RRS( probably Gitzo as well; haven't tried one) options because I hadn't tried a Nightstalker. I tried one yesterday. I stand my my original opinion. Better by a long shot than trigger sticks or Bog Pods, I'd probably pick one over a Manfrotto(very comparable, imo), but not a LR precision tripod(and not marketed to be). Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Your choice. Buy once, cry once and all that stuff. Incidentally, you can get into a Gitzo far under the $1000 mark. 
Hope you had a good hunt in that frigid east coast weather. I heard it was miserable. |
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Posted: 1/16/2018 4:56:55 PM EST
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We actually dismiiss a lot of what you say....We know the routine.
Hope you had a good hunt in that frigid east coast weather. I heard it was miserable. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Your choice. Buy once, cry once and all that stuff. Incidentally, you can get into a Gitzo far under the $1000 mark.
Hope you had a good hunt in that frigid east coast weather. I heard it was miserable. Well Vic, of all the posts I've made that you could use to downplay any knowledge I might have and raise that pedestal you place yourself on as an unbiased SME, this sure isn't the one you should pick. I'm not wrong. It's not like it was so close a comparison that it might vary due to personal opinion. It was no contest. I had a RRS TVC34L with a BH55, a Feisol 3372 with a Manfrotto 468MGQ6 head, and one of the Nightstalkers all lined up and we put my 14lb 22 Hellcat AR, my buddy's heavier RPR and a lighter 18" 5.56 AR and swapped them all around. All used Arca Swiss adapters, no saddles. I'd like to also note that I was both honest and unbiased in my statement that the Nightstalker compares favorably to the Manfrotto offerings which are more expensive. So I'm not quite sure why the hostility or insistence that it is something that it's not. I mean, did you bring this out to compete with the high end models or the Bog Pods, Trigger Sticks, Manfrottos and other low to mid range offerings? Yeah, it was quite a bit colder in GA than we'd planned for. And, due to deer season/leases, our 62k acres was cut a good bit. I kind of wished that I'd just stayed and hunted in MD. However, I was able to meet both Crowminator and Robert Gradous. Both were quite worththe trip and we owe them both. |
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Posted: 1/16/2018 5:24:22 PM EST
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I use a bog pod, for the money it's pretty slick.
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Posted: 1/16/2018 7:35:10 PM EST
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i don't know if you're referring to a specific tripod, because you didn't. but your remark about the manfrotto ballhead is absolute nonsense. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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You can use a Manfrotto 322RC2 with either the LaRue rail grabber or a plate attached to the bottom of a saddle. It's an 'eh' setup. It's nice to be hands free, but you don't gain too much overall stability. I would also be very cautious in any off camber situations. This isn't a setup that I'd really trust holding a high $ rifle/thermal/NV combo. but your remark about the manfrotto ballhead is absolute nonsense. |
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Posted: 1/16/2018 7:37:36 PM EST
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i don't know if you're referring to a specific tripod, because you didn't. but your remark about the manfrotto ballhead is absolute nonsense. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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You can use a Manfrotto 322RC2 with either the LaRue rail grabber or a plate attached to the bottom of a saddle. It's an 'eh' setup. It's nice to be hands free, but you don't gain too much overall stability. I would also be very cautious in any off camber situations. This isn't a setup that I'd really trust holding a high $ rifle/thermal/NV combo. but your remark about the manfrotto ballhead is absolute nonsense. |
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Posted: 1/19/2018 4:33:06 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: @TNVC Well Vic, of all the posts I've made that you could use to downplay any knowledge I might have and raise that pedestal you place yourself on as an unbiased SME, this sure isn't the one you should pick. I'm not wrong. It's not like it was so close a comparison that it might vary due to personal opinion. It was no contest. I had a RRS TVC34L with a BH55, a Feisol 3372 with a Manfrotto 468MGQ6 head, and one of the Nightstalkers all lined up and we put my 14lb 22 Hellcat AR, my buddy's heavier RPR and a lighter 18" 5.56 AR and swapped them all around. All used Arca Swiss adapters, no saddles. I'd like to also note that I was both honest and unbiased in my statement that the Nightstalker compares favorably to the Manfrotto offerings which are more expensive. So I'm not quite sure why the hostility or insistence that it is something that it's not. I mean, did you bring this out to compete with the high end models or the Bog Pods, Trigger Sticks, Manfrottos and other low to mid range offerings? Yeah, it was quite a bit colder in GA than we'd planned for. And, due to deer season/leases, our 62k acres was cut a good bit. I kind of wished that I'd just stayed and hunted in MD. However, I was able to meet both Crowminator and Robert Gradous. Both were quite worththe trip and we owe them both. |
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Posted: 1/19/2018 5:57:33 PM EST
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Posted: 1/19/2018 6:37:17 PM EST
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This thread goes back on topic, or into the trash. You guys will decide.
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Posted: 1/19/2018 6:45:00 PM EST
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What are folks' thoughts on the PIG Tripod?
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Posted: 1/23/2018 4:24:46 PM EST
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Tom, who is at Shot Show wanted to share the new NightStalker Pro being shown for the first time at the event.
The All-New Carbon Fiber Night Stalker PRO is everything you love about the original Night Stalker, on steroids. With double the weight capacity, (66 lbs) and a beefier construction, the PRO was designed for the ultimate, most solid platform in such a lightweight, NightStalker Pro (on left) compared to Standard NightStalker (on right). 
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Posted: 1/28/2018 11:48:01 AM EST
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I have the gen 3 trigger stick which is great and lightweight for on the move hunting but just bought a night stalker with pig saddle for a more robust stationary option. I’ll let you know how I like it in a month when it’s delivered.
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Posted: 1/30/2018 10:58:04 AM EST
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That Night Stalker PRO tho! 66 lbs capacity yet only weighs 7.3 lbs with ball-head.
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Posted: 1/30/2018 3:37:38 PM EST
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That Night Stalker PRO tho! 66 lbs capacity yet only weighs 7.3 lbs with ball-head. mostly stalking and need a quick stable platform... |
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Posted: 1/31/2018 2:04:12 PM EST
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I'll try to shoot a demo video this week. Been slammed with everything after SHOT Show.
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Posted: 1/31/2018 7:11:41 PM EST
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Got online to buy a Night Stalker and there’s been a price increase. Now $159.99.
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Posted: 1/31/2018 8:15:06 PM EST
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Got online to buy a Night Stalker and there’s been a price increase. Now $159.99.  They're still a fantastic value in our opinion. But hey, we're kinda biased...
Here's a couple videos I promised some others. More to come...  Night Stalker Shooting Tripod, unboxed (pt.1)  Night Stalker Shooting Tripod, unboxed (pt.2) |
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Posted: 1/31/2018 10:15:46 PM EST
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I figured it was either that or a response to demand.
It is what it is. Last time I went out it was all quick stalk. I’m likely to order one after I get my thermal. Thanks! |
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Posted: 2/1/2018 1:06:23 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: When we placed our order with the manufacturer, we where informed that the cost of raw carbon fiber materials had increased recently and as a result, our cost did as well. We work on very slim margins with these tripods so naturally, the price had to increase. They're still a fantastic value in our opinion. But hey, we're kinda biased...
Here's a couple videos I promised some others. More to come...  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4S1F3QHzRcs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZU_alZu0M4 |
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Posted: 2/1/2018 1:10:01 PM EST
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Cool. Thanks. The videos are very helpful. 
 The ALL-NEW Night Stalker Shooting Tripod by Night Goggles! |
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Posted: 2/1/2018 2:04:34 PM EST
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you dont have to spend very much to get a nice tripod to hold a rifle.
lots of good options out there from the camera industry, I picked this one up on amazon prime for something like $70 for the rifle saddle I took some scrap steel and welded a box, drilled a hole for the camera screw on the base pad (1/4-20) put a regular old nut and washer on it to attach the saddle. lined it with some foam padding and a shot of camo spray paint. easy peasy rifle tripod with tons of adjustment you can experiment with different options for the saddle, mine just didnt cost me anything and is super strong. Here is a pic before paint once I first got it assembled The ball head is plenty enough to hold my RPR no problem at all  proof that it works after some camo paint
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Posted: 2/1/2018 3:28:38 PM EST
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Looks like it works, xLucidx.
The best way to mount the rifle to a tripod in my opinion is a direct mount, such as the CRETAC Picatinny to Arca-Swiss Adapter. Super solid and works perfectly with all Night Stalker Ball-Heads. 
We have them in-stock! |
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Posted: 2/1/2018 4:11:23 PM EST
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Looks like it works xLucidx. The best way to mount the rifle to a tripod in my opinion is a direct mount, such as the CRETAC Picatinny to Arca-Swiss Adapter. Super solid and works perfectly with all Night Stalker Ball-Heads. https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4651/39129096635_4f8d11e834_o.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4623/25156585897_0eef0d1a9b_o.jpg We have them in-stock! I may pick one up just to have as an option. My only gripe with a direct mount and hunting yotes is 99% of the time I am by myself so if one comes in quiet behind me or off to the side I dont want a saddle or direct mount I have to fiddle with to get my rifle free. I live in the backwoods where its super thick and most encounters are pretty close. I shot that one at about 25-30 yards The one I made is just enough to hold the rifle, but I can pull the rifle out easily if I need to spin 90-120 degrees when they arent looking. I know it can be unscrewed, just preference I guess. however, that direct mount would be perfect for shooting steel. I may have to order one up. |
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Posted: 2/2/2018 8:41:44 AM EST
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I’m digging the night stalker.
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