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Tripods, Ballheads and Accessories
Good tripods and ball heads turn a shaky night of glassing into steady viewing and steadier shots. Set your rifle or thermal on a tripod at the edge of a field and you can scan for hogs or wait out a coyote without your arms giving out.
Tripods and heads we carry
For tripods, choose between the DNO Ultimate Carbon Fiber Tripod with MMS, the Leofoto BIG DAWG and the Kopfjager K700 aluminum tripod, which you can customize. Carbon fiber saves weight on a long walk in, while aluminum is the heavier, simpler choice. For heads, the DNO 52MM low profile ball head and the BOG DeathGrip UltraLite clamping head hold your rifle, and the Kopfjager Reaper Grip with Direct Mount Adapter clamps it in place. Our 75mm and 65mm leveling base options use a 3/8-16 mount and let you level the head fast on uneven ground.
Plates, clamps and add-ons
Much of this system runs on Arca-Swiss. Leofoto Arca Swiss to MLOK and Keymod plates in 80, 140 and 240mm lengths bolt to your handguard, and lever-release clamps like the Leofoto LSC-50 or our heavy duty Arca/Pic rail clamp lock them to the head. The DNO Quick Disconnect Lighted Top Plate, the Leofoto DC-364C center column for 75mm bowl tripods and a remote/phone holder round things out. Browse the sub-categories for arca swiss plates, ballheads and leveling bases, top plates, universal clamps and a build-your-own tripod.
If you scan from the tripod, the Telos LRF Tripod Adapter in our monoculars with LRF section lets you mount a handheld thermal too. DNO tripods and heads carry a lifetime warranty against defects in normal use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which ball head is best for a hunting tripod?
Pick one rated for more weight than your rifle and optic together, with a clamp that matches your plates. A low profile head like the DNO 52MM keeps the rifle close to the tripod, which feels steadier. Make sure its base fits your tripod's mount or leveling base.
What is the difference between a ball head and a 3-way tripod head?
A ball head moves in every direction at once and locks with one knob, so it's fast to set. A 3-way head moves on separate axes with separate controls, which is slower but precise for panning. For shooting off a tripod, many hunters prefer a ball head or a leveling base with a clamp because it's quicker on a moving animal.
Are tripod ball heads universal?
Mostly, but not completely. Many heads attach with a standard 3/8-16 thread, which is why our 65mm and 75mm leveling bases use that mount. The top clamp is where things vary: Arca-Swiss is common, Picatinny is another option, and clamps like our heavy duty lever-release Arca/Pic rail clamp handle both.
What are the disadvantages of using a tripod?
Weight, setup time and less flexibility. A tripod is one more thing to carry on the walk in, and it takes a moment to set when an animal shows up. Carbon fiber cuts the weight, and a quick-release plate and clamp make it faster to get the rifle on and off.
What is the best brand for tripods?
That depends on what you need, so we carry several. Leofoto makes the BIG DAWG plus a wide line of clamps and plates, Kopfjager builds the K700 and the Reaper Grip, BOG offers the DeathGrip head, and our own DNO tripods and heads carry a lifetime warranty against defects in normal use.
