Pan head vs ball head tripod advice

[Jeffs55]

Can you guys post a link to the gimbal heads that you use? I’ve never used one for either photography or shooting and want to try out an inexpensive one for both purposes. Then, if it really works for me I’ll step up to something more capable (and probably also more expensive).

Chris

I have a Wimberly gimbal head that works great for photography but I have not used it with my air rifle, never thought about it. My Markins ball head works with no problem with my Uragan standard and it is over 10 lbs.

 

[ChRiSiS]

I got this gimbal because I can adjust the height, but really no need to spend big dollar just any will work.
For levelling head I use this.
For pan head what I built the BR one-piece-rest I use this.

Thanks. I’ve seen this one on line before. I’ll probably just get it since its not too pricey.I tend to buy these things from B&H Photo since they rebate me the sales tax.

 

[owesme$]

Can you guys post a link to the gimbal heads that you use? I’ve never used one for either photography or shooting and want to try out an inexpensive one for both purposes. Then, if it really works for me I’ll step up to something more capable (and probably also more expensive).

Chris

This is the one I got. Magnus GH-M1 Gimbal Head https://a.co/d/1Qt7Jin

 

[44newman]

That setup looks Bad A**. I just got tha HOG SADDLE PIG0311 Tripod, 163 shipped right from them, and the SunwayFoto FB-52 ball head 109 from B&H Photo, If I can I will avoid amazon. I didnt see any mention of this setup on here. There is talk about the tripod on SnipersHide. I guess it was designed by a military guy.

 

[bigHUN]

One of my tripods for BR:

 

[Deltaman]

Is this a decent gimbal head fellows? 3 models are available https://www.amazon.com/SIRUI-Carbon...fos.18630bbb-fcbb-42f8-9767-857e17e03685&th=1

 

[Goldwing]

Pan head vs ball head tripod…

Wanting advice on pros and cons of both.
I have a saber tactical Arca rail on a maverick .25.
Maverick is a bit weighty wondering if ball moves more than a pan head. Also have a budget of $250 or less.
Thanks in advance.

Screw that get a gimbal head

 

[steve123]

I know that for years this RRS https://rrssoar.com/anvil-30/ was the #1 choice for PRS. Though I haven't kept up with what those guys use nowadays??

It's expensive but man they are fast and work fantastic. I have a friend with a RRS combo including this head and I can hold POA on a 22 cal bullet hole at 50Y when standing.
In contrast my Manfroto and joystick head is a joke in comparison. It's shocking to experience the difference between those two set ups.

Been tempted to buy this Co's tripod and this head for years but I resisted because I rarely use a tripod.