BASE Optics Heavy Duty Bowl Pan and Tilt Tripod w/ Ball Head and Saddle Clamp (18kg Load)
- Foldable design for easy portability
- 18kg Capacity Heavy Duty Ball Head
- Bubble Level
- Max Height 1920
- Bowl with handle
The BASE Optics Heavy Duty Pan and Swivel Tripod w/ Ball Head and Saddle Clamp is setting the new standard for shooting tripods.
Featuring a built-in pan and swivel with a quick-adjust handle making it fast and intuitive to get on target whilst maintaining rock-solid stability.
This heavy-duty tripod also comes equipped with a removable rifle stock clamp and a fully adjustable Arca-ready ball head ready to accept any accessory or rifle.
On top of all of this, the BASE Heavy Duty tripod comes with a saddle mount that is rugged enough to hold even the heaviest of rifles.
Whether you are at the range or in the field the BASE Heavy Duty tripod is the ideal companion.
- Folded Length (mm): 730
- Weight (g): 3500
- Extended Length (mm): 1920
- Material: Aluminum
- Load Capacity: 18KG
- Leg Sections: 4
- Bubble Level: Yes
- Lock Type:Twist-Locks System
- Tube Material: Aluminum Alloy
- Foldable design for easy portability
- 18kg Capacity Heavy Duty Ball Head
- Bubble Level
- Max Height 1920
- Bowl with handle
- BASE Optics Heavy Duty Pan and Swivel Ball Head Tripod
- ARCA Base Plate
- Saddle Clamp
- Carry bag
Q: What kind of equipment can this support?
A: It’s rated for up to 18 kg load, so you can mount heavy rifles with optics, long spotting scopes with accessories, thermal/night-vision systems, or combinations of gear requiring stability.
Q: How does the pan and swivel mechanism help?
A: Unlike fixed tripod heads, the pan/swivel handle allows smooth horizontal movement — ideal when tracking moving targets, repositioning quickly or using video/thermal equipment that requires fluid motion.
Q: Can I mount a rifle directly?
A: Yes — it includes a heavy-duty saddle clamp suitable for rifles. Ensure your rifle is within the clamp size range and properly balanced for stable mounting.
Q: Is this suitable for field carry?
A: While heavy by pack-standards (~3.5 kg), its folded length (~730 mm) and build make it feasible for field or hunting setups, especially if stability is a priority. For ultra-light carry you may prefer a lighter model.
- Base Optics 10 Year Warranty
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