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This product is not only durable and cost efficient it shocked me to be able to hold my Barret .416 with no problem which weighs 32.7 pounds .

BOG Death Grip Carbon Fiber

I have both the aluminum and the carbon fiber models, both feel solid and I feel confident in it's ability to hold all my Firearms without slipping. The spikes on the feet are great and dig in enough to keep everything stable. The bubble level was the icing on the cake.

A Tremendous Value For The Money, Rock Solid Sturdy

Purchased this as much for a third-hand shop accessory as for it's intended hunting purpose. First some details that seem to be lacking from other reviews. The head itself is all cast aluminum, no plastic. The jaws clamp from both directions guided by two stainless steel guide rods. Both of the oversize wing knobs are aluminum as well. The tilt adjustment is extremely well executed. There is a hex trunnion on each side that is keyed to the head, these press against friction washers on the panning portion the head, the clamping bolt pulls them tight. As a result there is no bending of parts to create the clamping, it is stress free. The clamp knob is limited in travel by a lock nut covered by the cap on the knob, so you can't over loosen it. The head is a fixed design, there is no option for a 1/4" stud or Arca style mount. Like everything I buy, I had to take it apart to examine it. The panning portion of the head is a copy of a typical bicycle handlebar bearing design. There is a caged bearing top & bottom covered by dust shields, a top & bottom steel race sets in the leg casting. There is a covered 8mm stainless SHCS in the bottom which adjusts the bearing preload. Mine was a little too tight for my liking so I loosened it some. This is where I ran into a problem. There is a pan friction adjustment under the head, it cannot be called a pan lock as it is incapable of locking the head. It is a plastic collar keyed to the head and it grips the outer race of the pan bearing. With the pan bearing preload adjusted to my preference, the friction adjustment when tightened would allow the bearing race to spin in the leg support casting. I solved this by adding a 3mm setscrew that secures the race to the casting. You could do the same with a few drops of adhesive. All of the leg components are cast aluminum with the exception of the thumb lock levers. The leg clamping tension is adjustable with a hex wrench. Along with the bubble level in the leg casting, there are slots that can be used to suspend weight from the tripod or tie it down for stability. The angle stops are similar to a cross bolt safety, they limit how far the legs can be opened but don't restrict the folding inward. The rubber feet retract via threads to expose metal spikes. The rubber strap secures the legs closed and it is silent in use. There is a padded grip on one leg for carrying but I would rig a sling or attach it to a pack for any distance. As for the shortcomings, the pan friction ring is plastic, the leg strap is rubber and the thumb lock levers plastic. I would very much like to see Bog/AOB to offer these as repair parts. While adequate for their purpose and above average quality material, they are in my opinion the most likely items to break. Ideally as improvements I would like to see a true pan lock similar to a camera tripod and made from metal and the plastic leg locks replaced with metal levers. If it weren't for those two small details, this would easily be a $250 class tripod given the present street price of $125 on Amazon.

By far best tripod. Solid

I have only used it a handful of times but am very excited for the possibilities. Super solid rest for shooting in a way more compact format than the bigger cradle style front and back support tripods.

Best option out there

To be able to lock in my rifle for varmint hunting with this tripod is perfect. It sets up quickly and collapses down to a manageable size. Well built and sturdy. I have tries others out there but the BOG is far superior.

Game changer

The product is exactly what they say it is! Lightweight and works! We use it often on our hunting trips!

2 It's a must for new young crossbow hunters but as an experienced hunter I would always use it first a ground blind. The crossbow is always in position. When a deer comes out there is nearly no movement required to get on the bow and shoot.

Very light weight, easy to use.

Works great in a ground blind. little heavy and awkward to put in a pack on a still hunt. Have used in a stand also, holds gun perfectly .

Freaking amazing!

This is worth every penny. Top notch gear with tons of adjustments that allow you to set it up to each individual shooting position.

Hunting

I bought one love it my 5 year old nephew shot his first deer with it and it's rock solid kid didn't even flinch while pulling the trigger

Great tripod

Awesome product as always.

Works wonders for me.

Holds everything you want to shoot. Holds my cross bow dead on, Holds any rifle I want for precise sighting in, light weight enough to carry anywhere. I love it. Well worth the money. Only downfall is the tilt adjustment know if a little stiff.

Death grip

I will not go predator hunting without this tripod. Seriously one of the best investments I’ve made in hunting. I bought a second one I loved it so much.

Deathgrip Stabilty

Have used many tripods and the Deathgrip aluminum is rock solid! A little heavy, so I would necessarily use for a spot & stalk hunt (look at carbon version for that) but for a stationary or blind hunt, you can’t get a better tripod odor the money…High,y recommend!

Great for target or hunting!!

4 I have had my BOG Deathgrip for several years now and have used it many times. I have also found it very useful for target shooting and zeroing scopes in to out on actual hunts. I used it several times for hog hunting and it worked great. I even use it when cleaning my long guns to hold the rifle for easy barrel cleaning as in the attached photo! The adjustability of the legs make it great for any height. Standing, sitting, kneeling it adjust to them all. I have used it in all three ways. Mine has been to the range, to the woods and used in the back of a pick up truck and all were great. This thing is heavy and built like a tank. It adjust in many different ways to allow for use on many surfaces even or not. The grip is super strong and adjustable. Padding keeps you long gun from being scratched or damaged. I have even used it in the back of my pickup to sit in the bed and hog hunt out of a chair!! And it worked great. If your looking for a really strong, well built, tough rifle grip/ tripod this thing is awesome and will last forever.

Best tripod for the money?

This tripod easily supports my 308 and is super easy to use. I love that I can fire from it in any position, prone kneeling, standing whatever your need is it can handle it. On top of that this thing can be picked up at most outdoor stores for less than $190 bucks. It has quick snaps on the legs to adjust between 3 different angles and fully extendable legs with a rubber strap for easy transport. The head compares to the hog saddle that is sold for twice the price of the whole tripod. It could benefit from a ball head or a lighter arca or picatinney rail attachment. Overall it is an excellent choice for any shooter. It only weights about .5 lbs less than the carbon fiber and with a arca style head you can save most if not all of that weight. Highly recommend this for anyone needing a durable budget tripod.

Only product I use for ground set ups

Since purchasing this death grip tripod, it has become my go to for sighting in any rifles or shotgun set ups. The ability to go from 20,45,85 degrees makes it very versatile in spot and stalk hunting even if you don’t utilize the vise feature. I purchased the aluminum version and a friend of mine purchased the carbon version. The weight difference is noticeable between the two however the aluminum is still manageable on a pack. I would recommend this to any hunter that hunts from the ground. Update: I now own 2 of these tripods and although the original is heavy I don’t rifle hunt without one. Extremely well made and honestly after three years my original only has minor scratches to the finish.

Great Tripod for the Moeny

I have used this tripod for the past 2 hunting season when varmint hunting. Its great at holding my rifle steady and the bubble level is fantastic for letting me know if i need to make quick adjustments between hunting locations. Wish it was a little lighter but I couldn't afford the carbon version at the time so Its not too bad. Id recomend not cranking the leg locks all the way down if you are going to be adjusting them a lot when using as sometimes they get a little stiff when all the way down. Overall love it and am going to continue to use it until I feel the need to upgrade to carbon version for weight savings only.

Rock Steady

I've been using mine for about 2 years now. the Deathgrip holds my rifles super well. if you camp down by the Receiver you aren't going to mess with your barrels free float. I have used it for hunting multiple times. It is heavy, but I'm a bigger guy so I dont mind the extra weight for the convenience of having a crazy solid rest to shoot off of. I've shot out to 800 yards using it and it has kept my rifle rock steady until the break of the trigger. Super nice if youre going to be in an area for a long time and call an animal in. I've used it on plenty of coyote hurts and a few deer and elk hurts with good success. They do make lighter carbon fiber models and smaller models now. I might upgrade here in the future. 30% off is nice on the wallet too. If you're on the fence, I definitely would buy it and give it a try!

BOG DeathGrip Infinite Aluminum

I've had the opportunity to put this shooting tripod to the test in the diverse terrains of Eastern Montana, and it has exceeded my expectations in every situation. Whether I was filling big game tags, shooting prairie dogs, or enjoying some rimfire target shooting, this tripod proved to be a reliable and sturdy companion. The stability of this tripod was crucial in helping me successfully fill multiple big game tags. It provided a rock-solid base, especially in uneven terrain, allowing for accurate shots at varying distances. The quick adjustments and firm grip gave me confidence during those critical moments when precision was key. Overall, this tripod has become an indispensable part of my shooting gear. It's rugged enough to handle the tough conditions of Montana and versatile enough to be used across various shooting disciplines. Highly recommended for anyone looking to improve their accuracy and overall shooting experience.

i'd say closer to 4.5 out of 5, but that's not an option.

this tripod is amazing if you're out in the woods making long shots. i had an opportunity to take these out to south dakota for a hunting trip last year and loved having this thing. some of the guys with me thought "oh i can use a tree to lean my gun against to steady a shot" were having a hard time getting a clear shot. not me. i was able to set up without obstructed views and take the shot with no problems. the only thing i wished is this thing could be a little lighter. the features on this are solid. nothing feels cheap on this, it just does what it says it'll do. If you want lighter, go with the carbon fiber one.

Had better and had worse

This works for what it is. If you a weekend shooter grab it. It’s not super expensive. It is heavy so packing it around isn’t pleasant. It is sturdy and does grip well. Big con is you can’t change out the clamp for a ball head. Bog should 100% make a ball head that can be bought separately even it’s a proprietary unit. Make the tri pod more adaptable. Arca mounts are what everyone is using better get with the times or get left in the dust.

Amazing tool !

2 Stout piece of equipment, this tripod is sturdy! I had the chance to use it over two days of shooting P dogs in South Dakota. The Deathgrip makes all day shooting much easier on ya. I spent half the time shooting from a sitting position and the other half from the prone. I was pleasantly surprised that this thing works so well in the prone. The weight is not excessive but its not like shooting sticks, which may be something to take into account. The weight did not bother me.