Spotting Scope for Tripod

I bought a new Vortex Spotting scope and need a tripod. I have found there are alot of options and a wide price range. I wondering what everyone else is using. I'm leaning toward a Vanguard, but the Vortex look nice too.
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TheGreatwhitehunter
I personally like the vortex for the money
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DeadI
Can't beat the Vortex line for the money. I love mine.
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killerbee
well, i can only put my 2 cents in on 1-- manfrotto- i personally dont like mine, imy first one i think cost me 200 bucks, after 1 month a clamp on the leg broke- LUCKLY sportsmans wharehouse replaced it no problem. my second one-- the same @@@@ clamp is broke, sportsmans is now wholesale sports and wont replace it.

it works absolutl fine- i NEVER use my scope standing up, so i dont need the heighth that it has to offer, but for an expensive tripod, it's not that tuff
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Tyewire
Ah great! I just ordered a Manfrotto! I hope I have better luck than you.
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killerbee
yea, i dont know what the deal is- other than those leg clamps, it's great / usable scope-
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I think Killer just had bad luck times 2 on the tripod cuz he uses up all his good luck in the draws for him and his friends/relatives. lol

I have a Manfrotto and so does my dad and we have been pretty tough on them and they hold up great. Sorry Killer! I think if you dealt with the factory they would make it right , I don't know anything about their warranty but with the size and popularity of the company they should be good.

Bill
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Loafer
For teh guys who have the Vortex which head do you have? The traditional handle type or the ball type?
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DeadI
Mine is the Ball. Took some getting use to, not having the handle but know I love it. Smooth panning and you don't have the handle getting in the way while packing it.
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Loafer
I went with the Vanguard. I've had it in the field a few times and it has been great. It's pretty light and adjusts quickly. Thanks for everyones input.
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Try the "Outdoorsmans" line of tripods and attachments. Best ever made. Expensive, but worth every penny. Outdoorsmans is in Phoenix and the only one that carries this tripod and attachments - is made just for them. I have Manfrotto and Bogen and there simply is no comparison - Outdoorsmans tripod, heads and attachments are the very best on the market today.
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